6-2026-09-18 - Dunmore Carpet Factory Renovation - Add 03.pdf

ADDENDUM #03

ALLOY5, LLC

530 WEST BROAD STREET

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

WWW.ALLOY5.COM

PROJECT: DUNMORE CARPET FACTORY RENOVATION AND SITE WORK PROJECT

BIDS DUE TO: PennBid

BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. PREVAILING TIME

DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

The following clarifications, amendments, additions, deletions, revisions and modifications in this Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents as noted below. This addendum must be acknowledged in the form of proposal in the space provided for this purpose. Failure to acknowledge this addendum may subject the Bidder to disqualifications.

GENERAL

1. The deadline for bids has been extended until Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

2. Clarification of Roofing Insulation Requirements – R-38 value required between wood roof framing elements. Extend insulation the full depth of the cavity of wood framing. Add insulation supports where necessary.

DRAWINGS

Revised Drawings

1. S1.1 – Replacement stair framing for the basement; infill existing overhead door openings.

2. S1.2 – Replacement stair framing from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd floors.

3. S1.3 - Replacement stair framing from 2nd to 3rd floors.

4. A0.01 – Added locations of ¾”gyp-crete to level floor elevation.

5. A0.04 – Roof repair clarification.

6. A1.01 – Front Wall (project South) to be furred out

7. A1.50 - LVT-01, LVT-02, CP-01, CPT-01, and CPT-02 have been updated. PNT-02 Paint locations updated to include wainscoting in stairs.

8. A5.00 – Wall type clarifications. See 2/A5.00.

9. A5.01 – Entrance ramp dimension revisions.

10. A9.04 – Alternate 6 created; repair and refinish existing stairs

New Drawings

1. A904

SPECIFICATIONS

New Specification Sections:

Revised Specification Sections:

1. 004114 – GC Bid Form – Alternate 6 scope of work updated

2. 007216 – AIA Document A232-2019 “General Conditions of the Contact for Construction –

Article 11.1.1.6 DELETED

Questions:

3.1 How many layers and what type/thickness of drywall is required at the ceilings between floors to achieve the 1-hour fire rating?

Answer: A UL545 Rated Assembly requires…

- Subfloor Topping Mixture: One layer ¾” USG Levelrock 2500 Series floor underlayments, or approved equal

- Sound Attenuation Mat: One layer 1/8” USG Levelrock SAM-N12 sound attenuation mat, or approved equal

- Subfloor: ¾” wood decking – tounge and groove – oriented strand board

- Structure: 2x10 wood joist, spaced 16” O.C.

- Insulation:” 3½” Knauf Ecobatt Insulation, or approved equal, supported by resilient channel

- Resilient Channel: ½” resilient channel; 25 GA., spaced 16” O.C. MAX

- Gypsum Panels: One layer 5/8” gypsum panel (UL Type C).

3.2 Drawing A1.00 opening 001 Basement Door; notes state to replace overhead roller door w/ egress man door. Can you please provide the man door size?

Answer: This door has been deleted from the project. The opening is to be infilled with

CMU.

3.3 LVT-01 flooring is specified as 6x48, but it is only available in 12x24, please advise.

Answer: LVVT-01 has been updated, the new size is 19.7 cm x 121.7 cm.

3.4 On plan 1.40, it is noted in multiple places to replace BATT insulation at the roof trusses. Is the insulation running along the bottom chords OR along the roof slope?

Answer: Batt to run along the bottom chords on all roof framing elements. R-38 value required at approximately 12” between structure. Please see General notice #2 of Addendum 3 for further clarification.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

SECTION 00.4116 - 1

BID FOR HOOFTY HOLDINGS, LLC

DUNMORE CARPET FACTORY RENOVATIONS AND SITE WORK

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Submitted To: Submitted By:

Hoofty Holdings, LLC

1 E. Broad Street, Suite 310

Bethlehem, PA 18018

THIS BID FORM SHALL NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY MANNER. ANY ALTERED BID FORMS SHALL BE

CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL BE REJECTED.

1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with

OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated in the

Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation, those dealing with disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain open for SIXTY (60) days after the day of Bid Opening. BIDDER will sign the Agreement and submit the Contract Security and other documents required by the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after the date of OWNER'S Notice of Award.

3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

a. BIDDER has examined copies of all Contract Documents, Advertisement to Bid, and the Instructions to

Bidders. Additionally, the BIDDER hereby acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .

b. BIDDER has examined the site and locality where the Work is to be performed, the legal requirements

(federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations) and the conditions affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work and has made such independent investigations as BIDDER deems necessary. Failure to visit the Project site shall be no reason for future request for additional compensation or costs of any kind.

c. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, form, or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to submit a false or sham Bid; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for himself any advantage over any other BIDDER or OWNER.

HOOFTY HOLDINGS, LLC

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

SECTION – 00.4116

SECTION 00.4116 - 2

4. The BIDDER agrees to perform the various items of Work for the following Lump Sum Price:

BASE BID PROPOSAL: Base Bid Price (INCLUDING Project Allowances) for all Work indicated on the

Contract Documents.

Dollars.

(Words)

(Figures)

5. ALTERNATES: The BIDDER agrees that the OWNER shall have the right to accept or reject any or all of the following alternates, which acceptance or rejection shall enter into the determination of the lowest Bidder. The

BIDDER agrees that the Contract Time shall not be increased on account of the acceptance of any one or combination of alternates unless specifically stated in such alternate description(s). The BIDDER agrees that the

OWNER shall have the right to accept an alternate that is higher in price than the Base Bid or other alternate.

Alternates’ prices shall include the cost of furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the design intent, manufacturers’ recommendations, building codes, authorities having jurisdiction, and the Construction Documents. Do not adjust material allowances under any alternate bid items. Indicate whether alternate cost is an add or deduct when a choice is provided.

ALTERNATE No. 1: The Bidder shall state the cost to be DELETED from the Base Bid amount for deleting the scope of work related to the first floor small Offices and Kitchenettes, the work for the ceilings, lights and sprinklers shall not be deleted.

DEDUCT Dollars.

ALTERNATE No. 2: The Bidder shall state the cost to be ADDED to the Base Bid amount for all Work necessary to repair, recoat and paint all basement walls, and paint ceilings in the basement.

ADD Dollars.

ALTERNATE No. 3: The Bidder shall state the cost to be ADDED to the Base Bid amount for all Work necessary to provide all preparation work and installation of new stucco finish to both end walls of the building.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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ADD Dollars.

ALTERNATE No. 4: The Bidder shall state the cost to be DELETED from the Base Bid amount for deleting all fit out of the first floor.

ALTERNATE No. 5: The Bidder shall state the cost to be DELETED from the Base Bid amount for demolishing and deleting all fit out of Conference Room 117.

ALTERNATE No. 6: The Bidder shall state the cost to be ADDED to the Base Bid amount for repairing and refinishing the existing stairs.

6. UNIT PRICES: OWNER shall make adjustments to the Contract based on the actual field conditions encountered using the Unit Prices included with the Bid. The BIDDER agrees that OWNER reserves the right to reject or otherwise not agree to use the Unit Prices submitted, if in the OWNER’s opinion, the nature or quantity of the

Work encountered is such that the Unit Price cost no longer applies to the Work. The OWNER also reserves the right to solicit independent proposals as required by the Department of Education guidelines, under a separate contract, to perform the services required. The responsiveness of the Bid, and if the Bid is responsible, may be determined by the OWNER on the basis of the Unit Prices proposed by the BIDDER. Unit Prices shall be consistent with verifiable average costs for the Work to be performed. BIDDERS agree that a Bid may be rejected if the Unit Prices submitted are inconsistent with the average cost. Under NO circumstances will msemken Revision Callout msemken Cloud+

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

SECTION – 00.4116

SECTION 00.4116 - 4

BIDDER perform Unit Price Work without prior written authorization from OWNER. Unit Prices shall include costs for furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and other incidental costs necessary to complete the specified operation. Unit Prices will be used to ADD/DEDUCT to the Contract cost where appropriate. The

BIDDER agrees that in the event of any inconsistency between a Unit Price and the extension of a Unit Price in a

Material Allowance, the Unit Price shall control, the Material Allowance extension shall be recalculated.

UNIT PRICE 1: BIDDER agrees to excavate and legally dispose of trench rock encountered and replace with compacted 2A modified natural stone. All rock must be identified and measured in situ by the Owner’s

Representative prior to and during removal. Rock shall be removed by hydraulic or mechanical methods only; no blasting will be permitted.

The contract Unit Price per cubic yard for trench rock excavation by hydraulic or mechanical methods up to 100 cubic yards in one defined contiguous area is: $ per cubic yard

UNIT PRICE 2: BIDDER agrees to excavate, remove, and legally dispose off-site, unstable materials encountered and replace with compacted 2A modified natural stone. All removal must be identified and measured in situ by the Owner’s Representative prior to and during removal.

The contract Unit Price per cubic yard for unsuitable soil removal and replacement with compacted 2A modified natural stone up to 100 cubic yards in one defined contiguous area is: $ per cubic yard

UNIT PRICE 3A: BIDDER agrees to replace existing exterior face brick or concrete masonry by removal and replacement:

The contract Unit Price per square foot to replace existing exterior face brick or concrete masonry per square foot is: $ per square foot

UNIT PRICE 3B: BIDDER agrees to repoint existing exterior face brick or concrete masonry mortar joints:

The contract Unit Price per linear foot to repoint existing exterior face brick or concrete masonry mortar joints is: $ _______ per linear foot

UNIT PRICE 4: BIDDER agrees to provide exterior concrete sidewalk or flatwork including excavation and consisting of 6" 2A modified stone base and 6" concrete:

The contract Unit Price per square foot to provide exterior concrete sidewalk or flatwork including excavation is: $ __________ per sq. foot

UNIT PRICE 5: BIDDER agrees to provide carbon dioxide and/or humidity sensors including wiring and programming for the following Unit Price:

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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SECTION 00.4116 - 5

The contract Unit Price each to provide carbon dioxide and/or humidity sensors including wiring and programming is: $ each

UNIT PRICE 6: BIDDER agrees to provide insulated galvanized steel ductwork including hangers and accessories at the following Unit Price:

The contract Unit Price per pound to provide insulated galvanized steel ductwork including hangers and accessories is: $ per pound

UNIT PRICE 7: BIDDER agrees to provide fiberglass duct insulation at the following Unit Price:

The contract Unit Price per square foot to provide fiberglass duct insulation is: $ per sq. ft.

UNIT PRICE 8: BIDDER agrees to provide a 100 AMP, 3-pole electrical fused switch with 200 feet of (3) #1, #6G - 1 ½ EMT.

The contract Unit Price to provide a 100 AMP, 3-pole electrical fused switch with 200 feet of (3) #1, #6G - 1 ½ EMT is: $ per switch

UNIT PRICE 9: BIDDER agrees to provide an additional duplex receptacle and 20A circuit, including 20/1 circuit breaker, box, faceplate, and 100' one-way circuit distance.

The contract Unit Price each to provide an additional duplex receptacle and 20A circuit, including 20/1 circuit breaker, box, faceplate and 100' one-way circuit distance is: $ per outlet

UNIT PRICE 10: BIDDER agrees to provide an additional system smoke detector device including 200' of wire, accessories, and installation.

The contract Unit Price each to provide an additional system smoke detector including up to 200’ of wiring, accessories, and installation is: $ ___________ per device

UNIT PRICE 11: BIDDER agrees to provide a new 3″ roof drain including 100 SF of 4″ PVC Piping and clean out.

The contract Unit Price each to provide a 3″ floor cleanout is: $ ____________ per unit

UNIT PRICE 12A: BIDDER agrees to provide a Laborer Carpenter at the following Unit Price:

The fully burdened contract Unit Price per hour to provide a Carpenter is:

$ _________ per hour

UNIT PRICE 12B: BIDDER agrees to provide a journeyman roofer at the following Unit Price:

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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SECTION 00.4116 - 6

The fully burdened contract Unit Price per hour to provide a roofer is: $ per hour

UNIT PRICE 12C: BIDDER agrees to provide a journeyman sheet metal worker at the following Unit Price:

The fully burdened contract Unit Price per hour to provide a journeyman sheet metal worker is: $ per hour

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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UNIT PRICE 12D: BIDDER agrees to provide a journeyman electrician.

The fully burdened contract Unit Price per hour to provide a journeyman electrician is: $ per hour

UNIT PRICE 12E: BIDDER agrees to provide a journeyman plumber.

The fully burdened contract Unit Price per hour to provide a journeyman plumber is: $ per hour

7. PROJECT QUANTITY ALLOWANCES:

The Owner’s Representative must field measure and approve all allowance work prior to the Contractor performing the Work. Should the allowance amount be exceeded, the Contractor will be paid by Change Order addition at the Unit Price established for the related Work. Similarly, should the allowance used be less than the allowance amount, the Contractor will credit the OWNER for the unused quantity in accordance with the related Unit Price by a Change Order credit.

BIDDER agrees to include in the Base Bid Price, in addition to the Work shown on the Construction

Documents the following:

Quantity Allowance 1: 50 cubic yards of unit price 1 Work.

Quantity Allowance 2: 50 cubic yards of unit price 2 Work.

Quantity Allowance 3A: 500 square feet of unit price 3A Work.

Quantity Allowance 3B: 800 Linear feet of unit price 3B Work.

Quantity Allowance 4: 200 square feet of unit price 4 Work.

Quantity Allowance 5: 5 each of unit price 5 Work.

Quantity Allowance 6: 200 pounds of unit price 6 Work.

Quantity Allowance 7: 500 square feet of unit price 7 Work.

Quantity Allowance 8: 2 switches of unit price 8 Work.

Quantity Allowance 9: 20 outlets of unit price 9 Work.

Quantity Allowance 10: 10 devices of unit price 10 Work.

Quantity Allowance 11: 2 each of unit price 11 Work.

Quantity Allowance 12A: 100 hours of unit price 12A Work.

Quantity Allowance 12B: 100 hours of unit price 12B Work.

Quantity Allowance 12C: 100 hours of unit price 12C Work.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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Quantity Allowance 12D: 100 hours of unit price 12D Work.

Quantity Allowance 12E: 100 hours of unit price 12E Work.

TOTAL ALL

ALLOWANCES)

TOTAL BASE BID (BASE BID PLUS ALL ALLOWANCES) $

8. BIDDER accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to the liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work by the dates and milestones defined in the Contract Documents.

9. In submitting this Bid, it is understood that the OWNER reserves the unrestricted right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities or technicalities in said Bids.

10. BIDDER understands that OWNER reserves the right to consider Alternates Prices in determining the low bidder.

All Alternate Prices shall include costs for furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools equipment, and other incidentals necessary to complete the specified operation in accordance with the Project Specifications and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

11. Accompanying this Bid is Security in the form of in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total of the Base Bid and all possible add alternates.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

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SECTION 00.4116 - 9

In witness whereof, the undersigned has caused this Proposal to be executed this day of

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General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as

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for the following PROJECT:

(Name, and location or address)

Dunmore Carpet Factory Renovations And Site Work

105 Corner Street

Dunmore, PA 18512

Project No. 830226

THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:

(Name, legal status, and address)

Phone: 610-865-3000

THE OWNER:

Phone: 610-865-3000

THE ARCHITECT:

Alloy5

530 West Broad Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Architect Project No. 22-0047

Phone: 610-419-4055

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2 OWNER

3 CONTRACTOR

4 ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

5 SUBCONTRACTORS

6 CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE CONTRACTORS

7 CHANGES IN THE WORK

8 TIME

9 PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

10 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

11 INSURANCE AND BONDS

12 UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK

13 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

14 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE CONTRACT

15 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

16 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER PROVISIONS

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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1.1 Basic Definitions

§ 1.1.1 The Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of the Agreement, the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Drawings, Specifications, Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, other documents listed in the Agreement, such as the Contractor’s executed Bid Form, Bid Bond, Agreement of Surety, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Non-Collusion Affidavit and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is (1) a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties,

(2) a Change Order, (3) a Construction Change Directive, or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. The Contract Documents also include, but are not limited to sample forms and other information furnished by the Owner in anticipation of receiving bids, quotes, or proposals. The Contract Documents shall apply to all Contractors and each Contractor shall be responsible for the content of them all.

§ 1.1.1.1 The Contractor is responsible to read the entire AIA A232-2019 General Conditions of the Contract for

Construction as it has been modified from the original AIA Document A232-2019.

§ 1.1.2 The Contract. The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may be amended or modified only by a Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship of any kind (1) between the Contractor and the Architect or the Architect’s consultants, (2) between the Owner and the Construction Manager or the Construction Manager’s consultants, (3) between the Owner and the Architect or the Architect’s consultants, (4) between the Contractor and the Construction Manager or the Construction Manager’s consultants, (5) between the Owner and a Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor (6) between the Construction Manager and the Architect, or (7) expect as provided in Article 6 of these General Conditions, between any persons or entities other than the Owner and Contractor. The Construction Manager and Architect shall, however, be entitled to performance and enforcement of obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of their duties. Each Subcontractor, having received and reviewed the Contract Documents, as evidenced by its execution of a subcontract with the Contractor, agrees that these General Conditions have been incorporated in the Subcontractor’s subcontract by reference and, to the extent such General Conditions conflict with the express provisions of the subcontract with respect to obligations Subcontractor may have to Owner, these General Conditions shall take precedence.

§ 1.1.2.1 Contractor acknowledges and warrants that it has closely examined all of the Contract Documents, that they are suitable and sufficient to enable the Contractor to complete the Work in a timely manner for the Contract Sum, and that they include all Work, whether or not shown or described, which reasonably may be inferred to be required or useful for the completion of the Work in full compliance with all applicable codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and/or requirements of any local, state, federal or other governmental agency.

§ 1.1.3 The Work. The term “Work” means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations, and further including any Subcontractor and Sub-subcontractor Work, material suppliers, and/or any other entity from whom the Contractor is responsible whether on or off the site of the Project. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

§ 1.1.3.1 The Work shall include, without limitation, the obligation of the Contractor to visit the Project site before submitting a Bid. Such site visit shall be for the purpose of familiarizing the Contractor with the conditions as they exist and the character of the operations to be carried on under the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, all existing site conditions, access to the site, and the physical characteristics of the site and surrounding areas.

§ 1.1.3.2 Nothing in these General Conditions shall be interpreted as imposing on either the Owner, Construction Manager or Architect, or their respective agents, employees, officers, directors or consultants, any duty, obligation or authority with respect to any items that are not intended to be incorporated into the completed Project, or that do not comprise the Work, including, but not limited to, the following: shoring; scaffolding; hoists; weatherproofing; or any temporary facility; or activity, since these are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

§ 1.1.4 The Project. The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by other Contractors, and by the Owner’s own forces and Separate Contractors.

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§ 1.1.5 Contractors. Contractors are persons or entities, other than the Contractor or Separate Contractors, who perform Work under contracts with the Owner that are administered by the Architect and Construction Manager. This includes all Contractors who have mutual responsibility to each other.

§ 1.1.6 Separate Contractors. Separate Contractors are persons or entities who perform construction under separate contracts with the Owner not administered by the Architect and Construction Manager.

§ 1.1.7 The Drawings. The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams.

§ 1.1.7.1 The Drawings are diagrammatical and show the general arrangement and extent of the Work; exact locations and arrangements of parts shall be determined as the Work progresses and shall be subject to the Architect’s approval. No extra compensation will be allowed due to conflicts, inconsistencies, or discrepancies between actual dimensions and those indicated. The right is reserved by the Architect to make any reasonable change in location of equipment, ductwork and piping prior to roughing in without involving additional compensation to the Contractors. Each Contractor shall coordinate its Work with the Work of others, so that interference between trades does not occur. Each Contractor shall furnish and install offsets, bends, turns, and the like in connection with its Work to avoid interference with Work of other Contractors, to conceal Work where required, and to secure necessary clearance and access for operation and maintenance.

§ 1.1.7.2 Contractor shall carefully examine the Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and other Contract Drawings and Specifications. If any discrepancies occur between the Drawings or between the Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor shall report such discrepancies to the Architect and Construction Manager in writing and obtain written instructions as to the manner in which to proceed. No departures from the Contract Documents shall be made without prior written approval of the Architect and Construction Manager.

§ 1.1.8 The Specifications. The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.

§ 1.1.9 Instruments of Service. Instruments of Service are representations, in any medium of expression now known or later developed, of the tangible and intangible creative work performed by the Architect and the Architect’s consultants under their respective professional services agreements. Instruments of Service may include, without limitation, studies, surveys, models, sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials.

§ 1.1.10 Initial Decision Maker. The Initial Decision Maker is the person identified in the Agreement to render initial decisions on Claims in accordance with Section 15.2. The Initial Decision Maker shall not show partiality to the Owner or Contractor and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith.

§ 1.1.11 Owner’s Representative: The term Owner’s Representative (OR) shall be interchangeable with Construction Manager (CM) for this Project and shall mean Hoofty Holdings, LLC.

§ 1.1.12 Owner: The term Owner shall refer to the Hoofty Holdings, LLC (HH).

§ 1.1.13 Architect: The term Architect refers to Alloy5 (Alloy5) and means the registered Architect of record.

§ 1.1.14 Completion Date: The term Completion Date means any substantial completion, final completion, milestone, phase, or other time sensitive date identified in the Contract Documents.

§ 1.2 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents

§ 1.2.1 The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the indicated results.

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§ 1.2.1.1 The invalidity of any provision of the Contract Documents shall not invalidate the Contract or its remaining provisions. If it is determined that any provision of the Contract Documents violates any law, or is otherwise invalid or unenforceable, then that provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make that provision legal and enforceable.

In such case the Contract Documents shall be construed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to give effect to the parties’ intentions and purposes in executing the Contract.

§ 1.2.1.2 Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in the Contractor Documents, in the event of conflicts, inconsistencies or discrepancies between and/or within the Contract Documents and/or applicable codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and/or requirements of any state, federal or any other governmental agency, the Contractor shall

(1) provide the better quality or greater quantity of Work or (2) comply with the more stringent requirement, or both, in accordance with the Architect’s interpretation. The terms and conditions of this Section 1.2.1.2, however, shall not relieve the Contractor of any of the obligations set forth in Sections 3.2 and 3.7.

§ 1.2.1.3 In the event of conflicts, inconsistencies, or discrepancies between and/or within the Contract Documents, interpretations will be based on the following order of precedence:

.1 The Agreement

.2 Addenda, those of later date have precedence

.3 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

.4 Specifications

.5 Large-scale Drawings shall supersede smaller-scale Drawings

.6 Dimensions shall govern over scaling of the Drawings

.7 In case of conflicts, inconsistencies, or discrepancies in the Drawings or in the Specifications, the latter shall be submitted to the Architect who will promptly provide a determination in writing. In the case of a conflict, inconsistency, or discrepancy between and/or within the Drawings and Specifications not clarified by Addendum, the better quality or greater quantity of Work shall be provided in accordance with the Architect's interpretation, and no additional compensation or extension of time will be allowed.

§ 1.2.1.4 If a minor change in the Work is found necessary due to actual field conditions, each Contractor shall submit detailed drawings of such departure for the approval by the Architect before making the change.

§ 1.2.2 Organization of the Specifications into divisions, sections and articles, and arrangement of Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade. The Contractor represents that the Subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers engaged or to be engaged by it are and will be familiar with the requirements for performance by them.

§ 1.2.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words that have well-known technical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

§ 1.2.4 Where the Work is shown in complete detail on only a portion of the Drawings or there is an indication of continuation, the remainder being shown in outline, the Work drawn out in detail shall be understood to apply to the other portions of the structure. The Drawings and Specifications are intended to be a common and complimentary set of documents. Anything shown on the Drawings but not in Specifications shall be equally binding as if both noted on the Drawings and called for in the Specifications.

§ 1.2.5 No measurement of a drawing by scale shall be used as working dimension. Working measurements shall be taken from figure dimensions. Work shown diagrammatically on Drawings shall be agreed upon for exact location before being installed. Where the activities of two or more trades are in close proximity, the Contractor shall confer with the other Contractor(s) concerned before making its installation. Work installed by the Contractor in an arbitrary manner without regard for the work of other separate contractors or Contractors shall be promptly repaired and/or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Architect at no additional cost to the Owner.

§ 1.2.6 The Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, architectural, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and other Drawings and Specifications. If any conflicts, inconsistencies, or discrepancies occur between and/or within the Drawings and Specifications and is discovered after the submission of bids, the Contractor shall promptly report such a conflict, inconsistency, or discrepancy to the Architect in writing and obtain written instructions as to the manner in which to proceed. No departures from the Contract Documents shall be made without the prior written approval of the Architect and written notice to the Owner.

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§ 1.2.7 The Drawings and Specifications, as a part of the Contract Documents, are for the purpose of illustrating and describing the general character and extent of the Work; and they are intended to agree and be mutually explanatory.

Further, it is the intention that these instruments of service shall be complete in their meaning and shall represent completeness in design as well as any fragments thereof. It is the intent and purpose of the Specifications and Drawings to cover and include each item of material, machinery, apparatus, equipment, labor, and services necessary to properly install, equip, adjust, and put into perfect operation the respective portions of the installations specified, and to so interconnect the various items or sections of the Work as to form a complete and operating whole, and deliver the Work in the specified time. Any apparatus, machinery, material, equipment, labor, and services not specifically mentioned which may be found necessary to complete or perfect any portion of the Work in a substantial manner, and in compliance with the requirements stated, implied, or intended in the Contract Documents, shall be furnished without extra cost to the Owner. This shall include all material, devices, or methods peculiar to the type of construction furnished and installed by the Contractor.

§ 1.2.8 If the Contractor, in the course of the Work, finds any discrepancy between the Drawings and the physical conditions of the locality, or any errors in Drawings or in the layout as given by the points and instruction, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Construction Manager and Architect in writing and the Construction Manager and Architect, with reasonable promptness, shall verify the same. Any work done after such discovery, until authorized, shall be done at the Contractor’s risk.

§ 1.2.9 Intentionally deleted.

§ 1.2.10 Division 01 shall govern the execution of all Specification Sections.

§ 1.3 Capitalization

Terms capitalized in these General Conditions include those that are (1) specifically defined, (2) the titles of numbered articles, or (3) the titles of other documents published by the American Institute of Architects.

§ 1.4 Interpretation

§ 1.4.1 In the interest of brevity the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words such as “all” and “any” and articles such as “the” and “an,” but the fact that a modifier or an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference to a Section means the Section of these General Conditions, including any subsections thereof.

§ 1.4.2 Unless otherwise defined herein or elsewhere in the Contract Documents, for the purpose of the Contract Documents, the meaning of all words, shall be in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of "The Random House Dictionary of the English Language." Certain terms used in the Contract Documents are defined in this Article. Definitions and explanations of this Article are not necessarily either complete or exclusive but are general for the Work to the extent they are not stated more explicitly in other provisions of the Contract Documents. These terms are:

.1 Indicated: The term "indicated" is a cross-reference to graphics, notes, or schedules on Drawings, to other paragraphs or schedules in the Specifications, and to similar means of recording requirements in Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled", and "specified" are used in lieu of "indicated," it is for purpose of helping the reader locate a cross-reference, and no limitation of location is intended except as specifically noted.

.2 Directed, Requested, etc.: Where not otherwise explained, terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," "accepted" and "permitted" mean "directed by the Architect, after consultation with the Owner." However, no such implied meaning will be interpreted to extend the Architect’s responsibility into Contractor’s area of construction supervision.

.3 Approved: Where used in conjunction with Architect’s response to submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports and claims by a Contractor, the term "Approved" will be held to limit the Architect’s responsibilities and duties as specified in these General Conditions. In no case will "Approved" by the Architect be interpreted as a release of Contractor from responsibilities to fulfill requirements of Contract Documents.

.4 Furnish: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "furnish" is used to mean supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

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.5 Install: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "install" is used to describe operations at the Project site including, but not limited to, unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protection, cleaning, and similar operations, including, without limitation, the coordination with other Contractors and Subcontractors as applicable in each instance.

.6 Relocate: The term "relocate" shall mean "move from the existing location to the new location installed complete and ready for use" for all items noted on the Drawings and/or indicated in the Specifications.

.7 Provide: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

.8 Coordinate: The term "coordinate" means to cooperate with related trades to furnish and install all connections between the trades in correct sequence, size, and location to create a complete system ready for the intended use.

.9 Verify: The term "verify" means to measure, investigate, review, test, and check the accuracy or correctness of and prove by demonstration, evidence, or testimony, the location, size, dimension, and condition of an item.

.10 Laws or Regulations: The terms "laws" and "regulations" each include, without limitation, laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, guidance, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work, whether they are lawfully imposed by authorities having jurisdiction or not.

.11 Installer: The term an "Installer" is an entity engaged by a Contractor, either as an employee, Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular construction activity, including, but not limited to, installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installer is required to be experienced in the operations it is engaged to perform. The term "experienced," when used with the term "Installer" means having a minimum of five (5) years of previous project experience similar in size and scope to this Project, and familiar with the precautions required, and has complied with requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction.

.12 Contract Description: The term "Contract Description" means a list of Specification Sections, narrative, and Contract Document references that will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

.13 "Agreement" and "Contract" is used interchangeably.

.14 The terms "project schedule", "construction schedule", or "schedule" shall be used interchangeably to mean the schedule of activities with dates and duration for each activity of work required for the project.

§ 1.5 Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications, and Other Instruments of Service

§ 1.5.1 Except as otherwise agreed to between Owner and Architect, The Architect and the Architect’s consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, and retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights in their Instruments of Service, including copyrights. The Contractor, Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers shall not own or claim a copyright in the Instruments of Service. Submittal or distribution to meet official regulatory requirements or for other purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of any reserved rights thereto.

§ 1.5.2 The Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers are authorized to use and reproduce the Instruments of Service provided to them, subject to any protocols established pursuant to Sections 1.7 and 1.8, solely and exclusively for execution of the Work. All copies made under this authorization shall bear the copyright notice, if any, shown on the Instruments of Service. The Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers may not use the Instruments of Service on other projects or for additions to the Project outside the scope of the Work without the specific written consent of the Owner, Architect, and the Architect’s consultants, as applicable.

§ 1.6 Notice

§ 1.6.1 Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.6.2, where the Contract Documents require one party to notify or give notice to the other party, such notice shall be provided in writing to the designated representative of the party to whom the notice is addressed and shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person, by mail, by courier, or by electronic transmission.

§ 1.6.2 Notice of Claims as provided in Section 15.1.3 shall be provided in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly served only if delivered to the designated representative of the party to whom the notice is addressed by certified or registered mail, or by courier providing proof of delivery.

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§ 1.7 Digital Data Use and Transmission

The parties shall agree upon protocols governing the transmission and use of Instruments of Service or any other information or documentation in digital form. The parties will use AIA Document G202™–2013, Project Building Information Modeling Protocol Form, to establish the protocols for the development, use, transmission, and exchange of digital data.

§ 1.8 Building Information Models Use and Reliance

Any use of, or reliance on, all or a portion of a building information model without agreement to protocols governing the use of, and reliance on, the information contained in the model and without having those protocols set forth in AIA Document G202™–2013, Project Building Information Modeling Protocol Form, shall be at the using or relying party’s sole risk and without liability to the other party and its contractors or consultants, the authors of, or contributors to, the building information model, and each of their agents and employees.

ARTICLE 2 OWNER

§ 2.1 General

§ 2.1.1 The Owner is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number. The Owner shall designate in writing a representative who shall have express authority to bind the Owner with respect to all matters requiring the Owner’s approval or authorization.