REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)=\

27-0037

Turn-Key Demolition of Phase 1 Vacant Buildings 2027

RFP Release Date: September 15, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: September 23, 2026

See page 95 for additional information

Mandatory Site Walkthrough September 24 & September 25, 2026

See page 95 for additional information

Written Questions Due: September 28, 2026

On or before 12p.m.

Proposals Due: October 7, 2026

On or before 12p.m.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY

(See Section L, Paragraph 2, ‘Submission Instructions’)

Detroit Public Schools Community District

3011West Grand Blvd.

Detroit, Michigan 48202

PREFACE

Background

Operations and Demographics

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) provides a standard, traditional curriculum to a student body of approximately 50,000 students ranging from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. DPSCD also provides adult education at a variety of facilities during non-school hours. In addition to the standard curriculum, DPSCD offers a variety of specialized technical training programs for the higher-grade levels. The District encompasses an area of approximately 139 square miles. DPSCD operates 100 schools, including elementary (K-

5), combination (K-8), middle schools, high schools and technical center schools.

RFP Document

Suppliers need to review this document carefully. An explanation of the sections and parts are outlined below:

Section A-J (Parts I, II & III) will form the body of the contract once both parties have signed Section A.

Upon award and acceptance of the proposed work, these sections become the contract with the Offeror

(Vendor/Contractor) and DPSCD and may include attachments containing terms, conditions and/or pricing specific to the product or service being rendered. Section J (Part III) contains all attachments or additional supporting information.

Section K-M (Part IV) contains the representations and certifications all Suppliers must complete to meet the eligibility requirements (Section K). It also contains the format instructions to Suppliers for both the specific product or service and general terms and conditions for all RFPs (Section L). Section M outlines specific information about the eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and general selection process.

DETROIT

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMUNITY

DISTRICT

Procurement Department

Fisher Building 11th Floor

3011 West Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48202

SECTION A

Contract Cover

Page &

Signatures

1.Contract No.:

2. ITB/RFP No.: 26-0327

3. Contract Title: Turn-Key Demolition of

Phase 1 Vacant Buildings 2027

4. Contract Amount Not to Exceed:

5. Contract Term:

6. Supplier Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Contact:

Telephone:

E-mail:

7. Contract Table of Contents:

Section A: Contract Cover Page & Signatures

Section B: Schedule

Section C: Scope of Work/Service

Section D: Packaging and Marking (Reserved)

Section E: Inspection and Acceptance

Section F: Deliveries or Performance

Section G: Contract Administrative Data

Section H: Special Contract Requirements (Reserved)

Section I: General Contract Clauses

Section J: List of Attachments

8. Signature of Authorized Supplier

Representative:

Signature Date Signed

Print Name: ______________________

Title: ___________________________

9. Signature of DPSCD:

Signature Date Signed

Print Name: Nikolai P. Vitti, Ed.D.

Title: Superintendent

SECTION B

SCHEDULE

Supplier shall provide necessary labor, material, equipment, transportation, and supervision for obtaining all permits, clearances and inspections, submitting all notifications, plans, and applications and paying all fees necessary to pump water from flooded tunnel and basement areas with proper Wayne County and GLWA permitting and disposal, abate, transport and dispose of all asbestos including assumed materials in flooded and inaccessible areas, universal waste and other regulated materials including materials in flooded and inaccessible areas including potential PCB Transformers, UST assessment and removal, demolish and dispose of structure and other site improvements, and place backfill, topsoil, grass seed and mulch to restore the site, as per attached technical specifications.

PRICING

Contractor shall provide fixed fee proposal to complete Bid Items 1 through 5 (listed below in Section C), at the following locations:

• Former Post Middle School - 8200 Midland Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238

• Former Murphy Elementary-Middle School - 23901 Fenkell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223

• Former Stewart Performance Academy - 13120 Wildemere Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238

• Former Pulaski Elementary-Middle School - 19725 Strasburg Street, Detroit, Michigan 48205

The Contractor shall complete the following Work including, but not limited to: Obtaining all clearances, waivers, permits, pay all fees, prepare and submit all plans, logs, and specified documentation; cut and cap all utilities, and request and obtain open holes inspections; obtain permits and pump floodwater from basement and tunnel areas;

abatement/removal, transportation and disposal of all asbestos containing materials including assumed materials in flooded and inaccessible areas, characterize (waste characterization analysis), containerize, transport and dispose/recycle, universal wastes and other regulated materials including those identified in the pre-demolition hazardous materials survey report and including materials in flooded and inaccessible areas including potential

PCB Transformers; UST assessment and removal at Murphy and Pulaski (see Allowance); demolition, transportation and disposal/ recycling of all building components (including foundations/footings), flat work, retaining walls, poles, signs, fences, debris, and all other site improvements/ features; backfill and compact excavations with Owner approved backfill; replace specified sidewalks and curbs; spread four (4) inches of Owner approved topsoil, seed mulch and water. Pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, supplies, travel or any other necessary items. Pricing should include an applicable cost breakdown using Attachments A-D, Bid Tender

Forms for Post, Stewart, Murphy, and Pulaski. Murphy and Pulaski include an allowance for the UST assessment and removal. This project is subject to Prevailing Wage Rates. Please see Attachment E – Prevailing Wage Rates for further information.

Pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, supplies, travel or any other necessary items. For bids to be considered responsive, Pricing should include an applicable cost breakdown.

End of Section B

SECTION C

SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Detroit Public Schools Community District objective is to award Contract to demolish, remove, and dispose of the 4 former school buildings listed within this RFP, site improvements and debris and restore the site to a level, grass and tree covered vacant property suitable for future redevelopment. Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to obtain all permits, clearances, and inspections, submit all notifications, plans, and applications, and pay all fees necessary to pump floodwater from basement and tunnels, abate, transport and dispose of all asbestos, universal waste and other regulated materials including assumed materials in flooded and inaccessible areas and including potential PCB Transformers and USTs (Murphy and

Pulaski), demolish, and dispose of structure and other site improvements, and place backfill, topsoil, grass seed and mulch. All WORK shall be performed in accordance with Contract Documents (including Technical

Specifications) and local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

1. General Description of Work

The Work covered by this section summarizes the Work for abatement, disposal of asbestos and hazardous/regulated materials, demolition of structure and all on-site improvements/features, and site restoration.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (Owner) purpose is to demolish, remove, and dispose of the former school buildings in its entirety, site improvements and debris. Public sidewalks, utilities, and all improvements in the right of way and on adjacent private properties shall be protected. Following demolition, the site is to be backfilled and restored to the existing grade (generally level with the surrounding properties).

Damage caused by Contractor (including subcontractors) to paved areas and site improvements, outside the work area, public streets, sidewalks, right- of-way, or other protected features shall be repaired by Contractor at no cost to Owner.

Subsurface features/improvements including but not limited to: building footings/foundations; and utilities are to be removed in their entirety. Depth of the proposed ground disturbing activity is not defined and will be

Contractor’s responsibility regardless of depth. Locations of utilities is not defined and will be Contractor’s responsibility to locate and “cut and cap” utilities in accordance with municipal and utility company’s requirements, obtain open-hole inspections and prepare and submit an “As – Built” drawing showing the types, sizes, locations, and elevations of utilities and associated “cut and caps”.

The property is proposed to be left as a level, grass and tree covered vacant property, suitable for future redevelopment at end of this contract.

The scope of work for the project involves furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, services, and incidentals

(necessary items not specifically mentioned) to demolish, remove and dispose of all specified building structures and foundations, pavement, site features, asbestos containing materials (ACMs), hazardous/regulated materials, other building contents, and miscellaneous debris; terminating all utilities; and conducting site restoration. The proposed work/demolition area is shown on the attached figure and further described below.

1.1 Specific Description of Work

The following includes a general summary of the items listed in the bid form.

Contractor is responsible to coordinate their work with Owner and/or Owner’s Representative, utility companies, municipality, regulatory agencies, and other affected parties. Specifically, Contractor is responsible to provide all preparation work, ancillary supplies, appurtenances, and incidental work including all labor, materials, and equipment to complete the following tasks according to these specifications, and in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, ordinances, and industry standards:

Bid Item 1 - Mobilization/Demobilization/ Permits, Plans, Notifications, Permits, Inspections, Meetings, and Project Closeout

Provide all labor, materials, and equipment, prepare, and submit all plans/notifications, obtain all permits, pay all fees, and provide all documentation and incidentals (services and items not specifically mentioned) necessary to complete the Work. Specifically, the Mobilization/Demobilization item includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Deliver to the site all necessary personnel, equipment and supplies to complete the work of this contract. Removal of all materials and equipment, conduct final site cleanup and submit all documentation immediately upon completion of contract.

2. Erect a 6-foot chain link fence around the entire perimeter of the site.

3. Conduct a pre-demolition survey by a competent person and prepare a project Work Plan for review and approval by Owner and/or Owner’s Representative and affected units of government (as applicable).

4. Preparation of a Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan and provide copy to Owner and/or Owner’s

Representative.

5. Provide all temporary power, utilities, water, lighting, and other services necessary to complete the

Work.

6. Provide all storage, staging, temporary office facilities, restroom, and sanitation facilities.

7. Item includes site security (24hrs per day, 7 days per week as a bid alternate), fencing maintenance, safety personnel, and protection of public, existing utilities, public infrastructure, right-of-way, and adjacent properties. Repair of any existing utilities, public infrastructure, right-of- way, and adjacent properties are considered incidental to the Work.

8. Item includes all shipping/transportation costs including loading, hauling and delivering materials to the job site.

9. Prepare soil erosion and sedimentation control (SESC) plan, obtain SESC permit, provide certified operator, perform weekly SESC inspections and inspections within 24 hours of precipitation event, complete inspection logs, and preventing runoff of construction debris, dust and sediment to municipal storm water system. Provide sediment removal services for eroding sediment leaving subject property or entering storm water system.

10. Provide dust control measures during the Work.

11. Coordination of work with Owner and/or Owner’s Representative, City, County, and State, including compliance with ordinances, codes, and regulations.

12. Attendance at all Project Meetings (assume at least one formal on-site meeting per week).

13. Providing all required documentation to Owner and/or Owner’s Representative including but not limited to: plans; utility cut and cap as-built drawing; notifications; disposal records (manifests, bill of ladings, shippers, etc.) and associated itemized disposal log (Excel format); demolition permit and other required permits including to pump floodwater from basement and tunnels; open-hole inspections and written approvals; pump floodwater from basement and tunnels to accommodate asbestos abatement; backfill certifications; inspections and testing results; notice of violations; and other Work related documents to Owner and/or Owner’s Representative as necessary during performance of the Work and upon conclusion of the Work.

14. Obtain all permits, clearances, variances etc., provide all notifications, and pay all associated fees including, but not limited to:

a. Wrecking/Utility Clearances

b. Demolition permit

c. State of Michigan 10-day Notice of Demolition/Abatement.

d. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit

e. Hydrant permit

15. Obtain all access agreements (special consideration should be given to adjacent property owners).

Work hours and street closures must be coordinated with City of Detroit, Wayne County, Owner, and adjacent property owners.

16. Contractor is responsible for the evaluation, design, and installation of all shoring, bracing, or lateral supporting to prevent collapse, failure, settlement, or cracking of adjoining structures, sidewalks, roads, parking areas, and other site features to remain. The use of shoring, bracing, or lateral supporting is considered part of Contractors means and methods. Contractor shall submit a

Shoring/Bracing Plan to maintain stability to Owner and/or Owner’s Representative for review prior to start of work.

17. Contractor must conduct and provide a pre- and post- demolition photographic survey of the site, and adjacent structures/improvements, property entrances and surrounding right of ways. Pre-demolition photographs should show existing conditions of structures, facilities, and site improvements, including finish surfaces, which might be misconstrued as damage caused by demolition or construction operations.

18. Provide all other incidentals (services and items not specifically mentioned) items necessary to provide a satisfactory work product in compliance with all governing laws and approved by the

OWNER and/or Owner’s Representative.

19. Contractor is responsible for all dewatering necessary to complete the Work, including but not limited to, dewatering excavations for open-hole inspections. Water is expressly forbidden to be discharged to surface. Contractor must conduct all water sampling and analysis, complete discharge permit applications, and/or waste profiles, and pay all fees necessary to obtain discharge permit and/or water disposal fees.

20. Contractor must obtain all permits and pay all fee to replace ROW sidewalks and curbs in accordance with City of Detroit requirements.

21. Contractor to provide temporary on-site office(s) suitable to house Owner’s representative.

Bid Item 2 – Hazardous/ Other Regulated Materials, Waste Characterization, Containerization, Transportations, and Disposal

Provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, and incidentals to conduct abatement and disposal of asbestos and hazardous/ regulated materials. Hazardous/regulated materials abatement and waste disposal work includes:

1. Removal, containerization, waste characterization, transportation, and disposal of all universal waste, hazardous/regulated materials, and other materials banned from landfill disposal, and asbestos containing materials including but not limited to, those identified in the pre-demolition survey and encountered during completion of Work. The building has been surveyed and inspected for the presence of asbestos and hazardous materials. Reference Atlas Technical’ s Hazardous Materials

Identification Surveys, included as Section J Appendix B for an inventory and approximate quantity of site-specific materials identified. Prior to submitting a bid, Contractor is required to review all relevant documented information and to visit the site and verify site conditions and make their own estimation of quantities of asbestos, hazardous/regulated materials, and other items banned from landfill disposal. Pumping and discharge to the local sewer system must be performed in accordance with applicable City of Detroit and the Great Lakes Water Authority requirements for discharge into the system and any special discharge permits must be obtained by the Contractor prior to discharge.

2. Contractor shall use best methods to perform work in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. However, Owner and/or Owner’s Representative reserves right to review, inspect, and reject method proposed by Contractor. Owner and/or Owner’s Representative also reserve right to stop work by Contractor at any time for any reason.

3. Owner’s Representative to conduct and provide daily air sampling and clearances during asbestos abatement. Contractor responsible for OSHA personnel air sampling and may contract with Owner’s

Representative separately.

4. Contractor is responsible for all necessary permits, licenses, waste characterization, coordination of waste profiles and manifests, submittal of all notices, notifications, and associated fees. Coordinate all work with Owner and/or Owner’s Representative.

5. The asbestos containing materials identified in the report have been documented and approximate quantities estimated. By submitting a bid, Contractor agrees they have reviewed the bidding specifications, reviewed the asbestos survey report, and agreed to remove all asbestos containing materials including assumed materials in flooded and inaccessible areas as identified in the report prior to demolition. If a contractor intends to leave any asbestos in place in the building due to safety concerns from structural integrity of the building, it must be noted as an exception to the bidding documents on the bid form. By providing a bid with no exceptions, the contractor assumes the responsibility of removing all asbestos containing materials identified, or, if any are to be left in place due to safety concerns, to include the portions of the building that would require disposal as

ACM waste as part of their bid costs, and no future change in value will be approved.

6. The universal waste and other regulated materials identified in the report have been documented and approximate quantities estimated. By submitting a bid, Contractor agrees they have reviewed the bidding specifications, reviewed the survey report, and agreed to containerize, transport and dispose/recycle, universal wastes and other regulated materials including those identified in the pre-demolition hazardous materials survey report and including materials in flooded and inaccessible areas including potential PCB Transformers and UST assessment and removal at Murphy and

Pulaski (see Bid Item 5 & Allowance Section).

Bid Item 3 - Structure Demolitions (Including Site Improvements/Features)

Provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies and incidentals to remove the subject building, site improvements, site features, and associated debris in their entirety in accordance with the contract documents and other sections of the scope of work. Structure demolition work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Removal of salvageable contents, equipment, and site features. Unless otherwise specified, all contents, equipment, interior finishes, and recyclable material become property of Contractor.

Owner reserves the right to remove select items from building prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Owner encourages modern deconstruction methods and recycling of all salvageable site features.

Certain items may be removed prior to start of work by utility providers.

2. Characterization and disposal of any water accumulated within building and site features including, but not limited to building’s basement, boiler, heat, fire protection, and domestic water systems. No disposal to surface of property or within the storm water system is permitted. Contractor shall apply for and obtain discharge permit(s), coordinate and document compliance with permit/local municipality prior to discharge of liquids to sanitary sewer. Contractor shall be responsible for sample collection, analysis, discharge permit application, fees, pumping, and coordination with local municipality.

3. Cut and cap all on-site utilities in accordance with municipality and utility companies. Coordinate with utility companies, to cut and cap utilities including sanitary sewer, water, natural gas, electricity, cable television, telephone, and select storm sewer. Contractor shall pay all disconnect fees and coordinate and acquire all feed disconnects, and shutoffs with local municipality and utility companies. Do not disconnect any active utilities potentially connected to off-site structures without coordinating with adjacent property owner, utility provider. Acquire and supply necessary utility clearances (e.g. cable, telephone, water, storm, sanitary sewer, etc.). Ensure all utility meters and other equipment are removed by municipality and/or utility companies prior to demolition.

Contractor must protect and coordinate removal of equipment and site features owned by utilities.

Contractor to verify all disconnects of utilities.

4. Prior to commencing Demolition activities, Contractor to provide a Dust Suppression plan to the

Owner/Owner’s representative that details the methods used to suppress dust from migrating offsite.

A residential neighborhood is near the former school buildings, and extreme care is required to ensure offsite visible emissions are eliminated. Submittal to include the number of Dust Control devices to be used and the position of use to most effectively eliminate dust hazards.

5. Contractor to include in their base bid the cost of demolishing the school building, powerhouse, boiler stack, and all designated structures of the former school buildings within the start and completion dates designated by the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).

6. Demolish and remove the subject building, including building slabs, grade beams, foundations and subsurface features and all site improvements. All foundations/footings must be removed completely. Depth of foundation components are unknown.

7. All work near adjoining structures, public right-of-way, and municipal sidewalk shall proceed with caution. Contractor responsible to repair any damage to public or private site improvements/features at no cost to Owner.

8. Removal of site features including private paving, sidewalks, curbing, private utility poles, fencing, including associated foundations/footings, other improvements/features, and debris. Remove below grade features including but not limited to foundations, conduit and wiring.

9. Disconnect and remove exterior site features and foundations including but not limited to: lights;

private light/utility poles; parking blocks; playground equipment; basketball poles, hoops and backboards; electrical features; buried and aboveground wiring; poles; fences and water features.

10. Maintain existing topsoil and subsoil and stage for reuse on-site.

11. Grub landscaping, vegetation, and trees smaller than 4-inches in diameter at base or otherwise noted.

12. Protect public sidewalks and improvements.

13. Conduct site cleanup including removal of existing site debris.

14. CONTRACTOR shall use best methods to perform work. However, OWNER and/or Owner’s

Representative reserves right to review, inspect, and reject method proposed by CONTRACTOR prior to and during work if methods do not meet the requirements outlined in this specification OR the requirements of the local municipal government regulations.

Bid Item 4 - Site Restoration

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to backfill and compact soil excavations, grade site to adjacent property boundaries, spread topsoil to final grade, seed, mulch, fertilize and water in accordance with the contract documents and other sections of the scope of work. Replace ROW sidewalks and street curbing in accordance with City of Detroit Requirements and Contract Documents.

1. Grade, backfill, restore, and compact existing subsoil. Existing subsurface soil capable of being compacted to form a stable, homogenous material may be graded and utilized as fill.

2. Backfill site, including all voids caused by demolition, as necessary to meet proposed grade with

MDOT Class II Sand. Backfill must be a certified clean MDOT Class II sand from a commercial sand/aggregate supplier and must be approved by Owner/Owner’s Representative prior to placing at site. Backfill and earthwork is included in lump sum bid item and will not be paid per unit installed.

Site must be left in condition suitable for future development.

3. Backfill shall be compacted in minimum 12-inch lifts to not less than 95% M.U.W. Owner’s

Representative may conduct compaction testing services during placement of backfill.

4. Backfill site to level consistent with surrounding grades. Slope backfill to prevent ponding of water onsite and allow for topographic runoff of storm water towards appropriate storm water conveyance

(e.g. green belt or nearby storm water catch basins). Provide smooth topographic slope between benchmarks and storm water conveyances.

5. Provide backfill documentation for Class II Sand and Topsoil including clean certification and volume in cubic yards.

6. Replace/repair ROW specified sidewalks and curbing in accordance with City of Detroit requirements. Installed/repaired sidewalks and/or curbs that do not meet City of Detroit requirements shall be removed and replaced by Contractor at no cost to Owner. Additionally. any sidewalks, curbs and improvements damaged by Contractor, shall be replaced in accordance with

City of Detroit requirements at no cost to Owner.

7. Place and grade owner approved topsoil on-site for surface restoration in disturbed areas. Topsoil shall be placed in friable condition to a depth of 4-inches {+/- 1-inch}. All stripped topsoil shall meet the approval of the OWNER and/or Owner’s Representative prior to re-use. Import topsoil necessary to complete surface restoration. Site must be left in condition suitable for future development.

8. Seed, fertilize, mulch, and water disturbed area(s). Seed shall only be sown between May 1st and

October 1st. If this timeline cannot be met, Owner and/or Owner’s Representative's approval is required for seeding alternates. Seeded areas shall be maintained for one year from time of last day of installation as part of the Contractor warranty, including removal of straw, erosion controls, reseeding, etc.

9. Completion of all site activities and site restoration to be completed no later than June 30, 2027.

Bid Item 5- Allowance for UST Assessment and Removal at Murphy and Pulaski.

See SECTION 01020 ALLOWANCES below for details.

Bid Item 6 – Alternate 1 – 24/7 Site Security

Provide onsite, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week site security during times when Contractor is not performing work onsite. Cost provided should include an average daily rate multiplied by an estimated 144 days.

Bid Item 7 – Tunnel Termination at Post

See SECTION 01020 ALLOWANCES below for details.

1.2 Fixed Fee Price Proposal

Contractor shall provide fixed fee proposal to complete Bid Items 1 through 5 (listed above), at the Former

Post Middle School located at 8200 Midland Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238; Former Murphy Elementary-

Middle School located at 23901 Fenkell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48223; Former Stewart Performance

Academy located at 13120 Wildemere Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238; Former Pulaski Elementary-Middle

School located at 19725 Strasburg Street, Detroit, Michigan 48205. Item breakdowns shall be written into the

Bid Tender Form attached to these specifications. The Work for each school will be awarded separately to a single contractor. A Contractor may be awarded more than one school. The Contractor shall complete the following Work including, but not limited to: Obtaining all clearances, waivers, permits, pay all fees, prepare and submit all plans, logs, and specified documentation; cut and cap all utilities, and request and obtain open holes inspections; get required permits and pump floodwater from basement and tunnels; abatement/removal, transportation and disposal of all asbestos containing materials, characterize (waste characterization analysis), containerize, transport and dispose/recycle, universal wastes and other regulated materials including those identified in the pre-demolition hazardous materials survey report (Appendix IV); demolition, transportation and disposal/ recycling of all building components (including foundations/footings), flat work, retaining walls, poles, signs, fences, debris, and all other site improvements/ features; backfill and compact excavations with

Owner approved backfill; replace specified sidewalks and curbs; spread four (4) inches of Owner approved topsoil, seed mulch and water. Bid Item 5- Allowance for UST Assessment and Removal at Murphy and

Pulaski. See SECTION 01020 ALLOWANCES below for details. Bid Item 6- Alternate 1 to include cost for site security (24/7) for duration of complete demolition work. Bid Item 7 – Tunnel Termination at Post

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01020 ALLOWANCES

For bidding purposes, an Allowance has been included for the assessment and removal of the UST at the

FORMER MURPHY ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 23901 FENKELL STREET,

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48223. The UST is a 10,000-gallon Fuel Oil tank (Heating Oil #2) and historically has been located near the Boiler Room or Loading Dock area. The Allowance for the UST at Murphy is $40,000 and is included on the Bid Form for Murphy as Bid Item #5.

For bidding purposes, an Allowance has been included for the assessment and removal of the UST at the

FORMER PULASKI ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 19725 STRASBURG STREET,

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48205. The UST is a 20,000-gallon Fuel Oil tank (Heating Oil #2) and historically has been located near the Boiler Room or Loading Dock area. The Allowance for the UST at Pulaski is $70,000 and is included on the Bid Form for Pulaski as Bid Item #5.

For bidding purposes, an Allowance has been included for the termination of the tunnel connecting the building to the boiler house at the FORMER POST MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 8200 MIDLAND STREET, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48238. The tunnel must be terminated via cutting of tunnel, and construction of bulkhead wall per specs provided in Attachment D. This wall will be required prior to backfilling and compaction of the area for site remediation. The Allowance for the tunnel termination is $50,000 and is included on the Bid Form for Post as Bid Item #7

SECTION 01025 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. Schedule of Values: Ten (10) calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed or before the construction

(Abatement) start date, whichever comes first the Contractor must submit a Schedule of Values to the

Owner/Owner’s Representative for review and approval, of the various tasks that must be performed to complete all the Work. The schedule must show each task and the corresponding value of the task, including separate monies allocated for General Condition items and Project closeout. The aggregate total value for all tasks must be equal to the total Contract sum.

2. The basis of payment will be for the Bid Items 1 through Bid Item 5 and any alternates that are accepted.

SECTION 01030 ALTERNATES

1. Bidder to provide alternate daily cost for providing site security 24hrs per day, 7 days per week, including weekends, holidays, etc. The Owner reserves the right to accept or deny alternate security cost. Bidder to provide alternate cost for site restoration.

SECTION 01040 COORDINATION

1. Project Coordination: Before beginning Work at the Site, the Contractor must coordinate with the

Owner/Owner’s Representative to implement the schedule for the Project. Once the Project is started, it must be carried to completion without delay.

SECTION 01050 FIELD ENGINEERING

1. GENERAL

A. Subsurface Utilities: Contractor must identify type, size, location, and elevation of all utilities, and utility cut and caps at the site on scaled “Utility Location Drawing” to be prepared by the Contractor.

A Copy of drawing must be provided to Owner/Owner’s Representative at with Project Close-Out submittals.

SECTION 01060 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1. Laws: The Contractor and its Subcontractors/Suppliers must comply with all Federal, State, and local Laws applicable to the Work and site.

2. Codes: All Works must be provided in accordance with the State Construction Code Act, 1972 PA 230, as amended, MCL 125.1501 et seg,, International Building and Residential Codes and all applicable Michigan construction codes and fire safety including but not limited to: Michigan Building Code, Michigan

Residential Code, Michigan Uniform Energy Code, Michigan Electrical Code, Michigan Rehabilitation

Code for Existing Buildings, Michigan Mechanical Code, Michigan Elevator Code and Michigan Plumbing

Code. If the Contractor observes that any Contract Document conflicts with any Laws or the State

Construction Code or any permits in any respect, the Contractor must promptly notify the Owner’s

Representative in writing. If the Contractor provides any Work knowing or having to reason to know of such conflict, the Contractor must be responsible for that performance.

3. Permits: All required construction/demolition permits must be secured and their fees including inspection costs must be paid by the Contractor. The time incurred by the Contractor in obtaining construction permits must constitute time required to complete the Work and does not justify any increases to the Contract Time or Price, except when revisions to the Drawings and/or Specifications required by the permitting authority cause the Delays. The Contractor must pay all charges of Public Utilities for connections to the Work.

4. Taxes: The Contractor must pay all Michigan sales and use taxes and any other similar taxes covering the

Work that are currently imposed by legislative enactment and as administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury, Revenue Division. If the Contractor is not required to pay or bear the burden or obtains a refund of any taxes deemed to have been included in the Bid and Contract Price, the Contract Price must be reduced by a like amount and that amount, whether as a refund or otherwise, must ensure solely to the benefit of the Owner.

5. Safety and Protection: The Contractor and its Subcontractors/Suppliers must comply with all applicable

Federal, State and local Laws governing the safety and protection of persons or property, including, but not limited to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA), 1974 PA 154, as amended, MCL

408.1001 et seg., and all rules promulgated under the Act. The Contractor is responsible for all damages, injury or loss to the Work, materials, equipment, fines, and penalties as a result of any violation of such

Laws. The Contractor is solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs and such responsibility must continue until such time as the Owner’s Representative is satisfied that the Work, or Work inspected, is completed and ready for final payment. Contractor shall hold

Owner and Owner’s Representative harmless. In doing the Work the Contractor must take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and must erect and maintain all necessary safeguards and provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (a) all employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected by the Work, (b) all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work, whether stored on or off the site, and (c) other property at or adjacent to the site, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement. In the event of severe weather, the Contractor must inspect the Work and the site and take all reasonably necessary actions and precautions to protect the Work and ensure that public access and safety are maintained.

6. Michigan Right-To-Know Law: The Contractor and its Subcontractors/Suppliers must comply with

MIOSHA, Michigan Right-to-Know Law (Public Act 80 of 1986) and the rules promulgated under it. The

Act places certain requirements on employers to develop a communication program designed to safeguard the handling of hazardous chemicals through labeling of chemical containers and development and availability of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and to provide training for employees who work with these chemicals and develop a written hazard communications program. The Act also provides for specific employee rights, including the right to be notified of the location of MSDS and to be notified at the site of new or revised MSDS within five Business Days after receipt and to request MSDS copies from their employers. The Contractor, employer or Subcontractor must post and update these notices at the site.

7. Environmental Requirements: The Contractor and its Subcontractors/Suppliers must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental Laws, standards, orders or requirements including but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, Michigan Natural Resources and

Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, as amended, the Clean Air Act, as amended, the Clean

Water Act, as amended, the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, Pollution Prevention Act, as amended, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, National Historic Preservation Act, as amended and

Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential

Buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999.

8. Nondiscrimination: Contractor and its Subcontractors and Suppliers must comply with the following requirements:

10.1 Not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital status and take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and the employees are not subject to such discrimination. Such action must include, but is not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;

recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training.

10.2 To state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital status.

SECTION 01090 REFERENCES

1. References will be made in an abbreviated alpha numeric form to specific standard specifications, reference publications and building codes of federal or state agencies, manufacturers, associations or trade organizations. Such references will be identified by the alphabetic abbreviation which identifies the government agency, the association or organization followed by the rule, section or detail number that are to form a part of these specifications, the same as if fully set forth herein, and must be of latest issued date in effect three months before the Bid opening date shown on the Proposal and Contract. The abbreviations used are referred to as follows:

Abbreviation Agency, Association or Organization

ACI American Concrete Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

BOCA Building Officials and Code

CDA Copper Development Assn., Inc.

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturer's Institute

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CS Commercial Standard

EGLE Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

F/M Factory Mutual Research Corporation

FS Federal Specifications

HEW United States Department of Health Education and Welfare

MDEQ Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

MDOT Michigan Department of Transportation

MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

NESHAP National Emission Standard of Hazardous Air Pollutants

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NSF National Sanitation Foundation Testing Laboratory, Inc

NSWMA National Solid Waste Management Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCA Portland Cement Association

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute

SMACNA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

USBM United States Bureau of Mines

USDC United States Department of Commerce

29 CFR Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA)

40 CFR Title 40 of Code of Federal Regulations (Protection of Environment

SECTION 01100 PROJECT PROCEDURES

1. Signage and Safety: The Contractor must post appropriate construction signs to demark the limits of abatement/demolition work areas, hardhat areas, excavations, construction parking and staging areas, etc.

Advertising signage by contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers is not allowed. The Contractor must maintain safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular access to residences, fire hydrants, commercial and industrial establishments, churches, schools, parking lots, hospitals, fire and police stations and like establishments. The

Contractor must obtain written approval from the Owner ten (10) Calendar Days before connecting to/utilizing existing facilities.

2. Barrier and Enclosures:

1. The Contractor must furnish, install, and maintain as long as necessary and remove when no longer required fencing, barriers, warning signs and signage for protection of property, workers and the public.

The Contractor must hold the Detroit Public Schools Community District and Owner’s Representative

(ATC Group Services, LLC dba Atlas Technical Consultants) harmless from damage or claims arising out of any injury or damage that may be sustained by any person or persons or property as a result of the

Work under the Contract. The Contractor must protect any existing and neighboring structures, trees, or fencing not scheduled to be removed. The Contractor must inspect fences and barricades daily and repair or replacement them when necessary.

2. Temporary Fence: Contractor must maintain perimeter fencing around the entire site with lockable gates for ingress and egress of the following: Contractor’s employees (including subcontractors); Owner’s personnel and their authorized representatives (Owner’s Representative); equipment; and materials.

during working hours. The gates shall be manned during business hours; all authorized entrants are to be logged in and logged out daily. Gates shall be closed and locked during non-working hours and keys shall be provided to Owner’s project personnel and/or their authorized representatives, as well as the

DPSCD Public Safety Department. Additionally, Contractor shall install woven wire or snow fence having minimum height of four feet around all open excavations, open basements, pits, vaults, or other hazardous areas. Open excavations must include a sloping earthen ramp allowing egress without need of ladder or stairs. The fence(s) and gates must be removed and grounds restored per Contract

Documents requirements upon the completion of the Work.

3. Street Barricades: In accordance with State and Local requirements, rules, regulations and ordinances.

The Contractor must submit plan(s), obtain permit(s) pay fee(s), provide personnel, and maintain all street barricades, signal lights and/or lane change markers during the periods that a traffic lane is closed for their operations. There must be full compliance with rules and ordinances. Street barricading and devices must be removed when hazard is no longer present.

4. Barricades: Demolition work shall be executed in an orderly and careful manner and shall not involve undue hazards to the general public or unnecessary risks to the workers. The erection of barricades, warning signs, etc. for protection during the wrecking operations and the execution of wrecking operations shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Local, State and Federal Regulations.

a. The barricades shall extend no further than four feet from the inside of the street curb.

b. Three feet of the sidewalk shall be maintained at all times for pedestrians.

c. A minimum of 12 feet of alley width shall be maintained at all times for traffic.

d. There shall be no storage of debris, backfill material, or equipment on the street at any time.

5. Waste Storage: Pending disposal, Contractor shall stage/store hazardous/regulated materials in a lockable closed top container. Liquid hazardous/regulated wastes/materials shall be stored in lockable container with secondary containment.

If, for any reason, the above requirements cannot be fully met, the Contractor is to immediately notify the Owner and Owner’s Representative and obtain directions as to the handling of such special cases.

Special care shall be exercised to avoid any damage to adjacent properties. Should such damage occur, immediately notify the Owner and Owner’s Representative. The Contractor is responsible for repair or replacement of any adjacent property damage. The Contractor shall document (photographs/videos) the condition of all adjacent properties prior to commencing the Work activities. Non-documented

(photographs/videos), damaged items/areas will be assumed to be caused by Contractor and shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of property owner, local municipality, and

Owner/Owner’s representative, at no additional cost to Owner.

3. Construction Aids:

1. The Contractor must furnish, install, and maintain as long as necessary and remove when no longer required, safe and adequate scaffolding, ladders, staging, platforms, bracing, shoring, chutes, railings, hoisting equipment, etc., as required for proper execution of the Work. All construction aids must conform to Federal, State, and local codes or Laws for protection of workers and the public.

2. Dewatering: The Contractor must obtain discharge permit(s) to pump accumulated water to municipal sewer system, or retain vacuum truck to pump, transport and dispose of water to keep basement, excavations and trenches free from water the entire period of Work on the Contract. Pumping to land surface is expressly prohibited. The Contractor must construct and maintain any necessary surface drainage systems on the Site to prevent water entering existing structures or to flow onto public or private property adjacent to the Site. The Contractor must prevent erosion of soils and blockage of any existing drainage system. Contractor will be responsible to restore flow, repair or replace damaged sewer systems.

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SECTION 01200 PROJECT MEETINGS

1. Pre-Construction Conferences: The Owner’s Representative will schedule a pre-construction conference to be attended by the Owner and Contractor. Once the Project has been started, the Contractor must carry it to completion without delay.

2. Progress Meetings: The Owner’s Representative will schedule progress meetings to be held on the job site whenever needed to supply information necessary to prevent job interruptions, to observe the Work or to inspect completed Work. The Contractor must be represented at each progress meeting by persons with full authority to act for the Contractor in regard to all aspects of the Work.

SECTION 01300 SUBMITTALS

1. Pre-Work Submittals: The Contractor must submit three (3) copies of the following submittals to Owner and Owner’s Representative, within ten (10) working days after receiving Notice to Proceed/ Signing of

Contract and prior to commencing Site activities.

Schedule: The Contractor must submit three (3) copies of a Gantt Chart Progress Schedule within ten (10) working days after assignment of project, showing start and finish dates for each Bid Item.

The Contractor must update the Progress Schedule weekly and submit to Owner and Owner’s

Representative by email, each week.

Permits: The Contractor will coordinate with the local unit of government and utilities for all necessary permits, including Right of Way permits, hydrant permits, sidewalk permits, sewer permit, etc.

Executed copies of the permits are required to be submitted to the Owner prior to commencing associated site activities;

Health and Safety Plan;

Schedule of Values;

List of Subcontractors;

Pre-Work Photos/Video of Site;

Project Work Plans (Asbestos Abatement, Hazardous/Regulated Waste, CFC’s, Demolition, and Site

Restoration);

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