8-IPS JMFCE Generator-Switchboard Specs - 10-09-26.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

for

INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS’

JMF CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

STANDBY GENERATOR and

MAIN SWITCHBOARD REPLACEMENT

October 9, 2026

Certified by:

732 North Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Phone: (317) 634-4672

Fax: (317) 638-8725

Web: www.redimond.com

E-mail: info@redimond.com

D&A#25122 Timothy E. Hill

Professional Engineer #19800083

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Table of Contents

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DIVISION 00 FRONT END

00 11 01 Notice to Bidders ................................................................................................. 1-2

00 15 49 Ceilings and Asbestos ......................................................................................... 1-2

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders ......................................................................................... 1-8

00 41 13 Bid Form .............................................................................................................. 1-4

00 52 00 Owner and Contractor Agreement ..................................................................... 1-10

00 72 00 General Conditions ............................................................................................ 1-40

00 73 00 Supplementary General Conditions ..................................................................... 1-6

DIVISION 01 GENERAL CONDITIONS

01 02 00 Scope of Work ..................................................................................................... 1-2

01 10 00 Summary of Work ................................................................................................ 1-4

01 20 00 Progress Meeting ................................................................................................ 1-2

01 26 00 Contract Modification Process ............................................................................. 1-2

01 29 00 Payment Procedures ........................................................................................... 1-6

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination ............................................................... 1-2

01 32 00 Submittals and Substitutions ............................................................................... 1-6

01 40 00 Quality Requirements ........................................................................................ 1-10

01 50 10 Temporary Facilities – Renovation Projects ........................................................ 1-4

01 56 20 Dust and Noise Control ....................................................................................... 1-2

01 60 00 Materials and Equipment ..................................................................................... 1-2

01 70 00 Project Closeout .................................................................................................. 1-6

01 71 00 Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 1-2

01 73 00 Execution Requirements ..................................................................................... 1-6

01 73 10 Cutting and Patching ........................................................................................... 1-4

01 79 00 Demonstration and Training ................................................................................ 1-6

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 05 00 Concrete Procedures ........................................................................................... 1-2

03 11 13 Concrete Form Work ........................................................................................... 1-6

03 21 11 Concrete Reinforcement ...................................................................................... 1-6

03 31 13 Case In Place Concrete ....................................................................................... 1-8

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical ................................................................. 1-12

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26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables ........................................ 1-4

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems ................................................... 1-4

26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems ..................................................... 1-4

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems ....................................................... 1-6

26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems ................................ 1-10

26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling ......................... 1-4

26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems ..................................................................... 1-6

26 24 13 Switchboards ..................................................................................................... 1-10

26 24 16 Panelboards ........................................................................................................ 1-6

26 27 26 Wiring Devices ..................................................................................................... 1-6

26 28 13 Fuses ................................................................................................................... 1-2

26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers ............................................................. 1-4

26 32 13 Engine Generator .............................................................................................. 1-14

26 36 00 Transfer Switches ................................................................................................ 1-6

26 43 13 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits ................................ 1-4

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 23 00 Earthwork ....................................................................................................... 1-10

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D&A#25122 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. AIA Document A701-1997, Instructions to Bidders, is hereby incorporated into the Procurement and Contracting Requirements by reference. Refer to subsequent pages for information on Notice to Bidders.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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D&A#25122 CEILINGS AND ASBESTOS

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes requirements for working above existing ceilings.

B. This section includes information on locations of known asbestos located within the project buildings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CEILINGS

A. Unless otherwise noted, the Contractor shall remove and reinstall portions of all existing accessible ceilings as required to perform work. Lay-in, concealed spline and lock-tile type ceilings are considered accessible. Only plaster, drywall or concrete ceilings are considered inaccessible.

B. The Contractor shall replace any portions of existing ceilings damaged during the construction of this project.

C. Provide ceiling access panels as required or deemed necessary by the Owner.

D. The Contractor may contact Mr. Paul Riley, Director of Facilities at (317-226-4466) for information concerning ceiling construction and recommended access methods.

E. Ceiling types are not indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall verify all conditions in field.

F. In areas of inaccessible ceilings, wall mounted raceways will be installed for installation of cabling. Field coordinate installations.

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3.2 ASBESTOS

A. Some IPS buildings contain asbestos laden materials. Information from a recent three-year AHERA re-inspection/assessment report is available from the Owner. For full reports concerning asbestos, contact IPS Director of Facilities, Paul Riley at (317-226-4466).

B. Should the Contractor encounter asbestos in areas of construction, they shall immediately notify the Owner and Engineer. An inspection will be made and an alternate cabling route or installation method will be determined if needed.

C. The Contractor shall make every effort to avoid areas containing known asbestos as indicated herein.

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D&A#23122 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. AIA Document A701-1997, Instructions to Bidders, is hereby incorporated into the Procurement and Contracting Requirements by reference.

B. A copy of AIA Document A701-1997 is attached.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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D&A#23122 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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D&A#25122 BID FORM

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1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Project Name: IPS JMFCE Standby Generator and Main Switchboard Replacement

C. Project Location: 120 E. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

D. Owner: Indianapolis Public Schools.

E. Engineer: R.E. Dimond and Associates, Inc.

F. Engineer Project Number: 25122

1.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND BASE BID

A. The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, as prepared by R.E. Dimond and Associates, Inc., having visited the site, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services, including all scheduled allowances, necessary to complete the construction of the above-named project, according to the requirements of the Procurement and Contracting Documents, for each school for the stipulated sums of:

(Written)

Dollars ($______________) (Numeric)

1. Contractor’s Estimated number of days to complete the project. ________

1.3 PRIME CONTRACTOR

A. The undersign Bidder will be considered the project’s Prime Contractor and will be response for all subcontractors and project coordination needed to complete the work as specified and as shown on the contract documents.

1.4 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

A. The following companies shall execute subcontracts for the portions of the Work indicated:

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1. General Contractor: ________________________________________________

2. Subcontractor: ____________________________________________________

3. Subcontractor: _____________________________________________________

4. Generator Supplier: _________________________________________________

5. Switchboard Supplier: ________________________________________________

1.5 PRODUCTS

A. Indicate the manufacturer of products that will be provided. Any proposed changes from the submitted list of products and subcontractors must be approved, in writing by the Owner, and may require the submission of supporting documentation as requested by the Owner, prior to approval. Information below to be submitted with the bid.

Section 26 24 13 Switchboard ___________________________________

Section 26 32 13 Engine Generator _______________________________

Section 26 36 00 Transfer Switch _________________________________

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work of the Contract Documents on or near June 1, 2027. It is the intent that work be complete by July 30, 2027.

Contractor to indicate the number of days below that it will take, barring any supply issues or unforeseen conditions, to provide a complete and functioning electrical system.

No. of Construction Days __________________________________________

1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The undersigned Bidder has based his bid upon the materials, products, articles, equipment, brands, manufacturers and processes described in the Bidding Documents or upon approved equivalents. Proof of equivalency of substitutions is the responsibility of the Bidder, but the Engineer shall be the sole judge of equivalency. Proposed equivalent substitutions shall be equal in all respects to the requirements of the Bidding Documents, including but not limited to the design, quality, physical size, performance characteristics, strength, previous history of use, and to the method of installation, attachment, or connection to related or adjoining work.

Determination of equivalency of proposed substitutions shall be by the Engineer, before the bid opening date, as described in paragraph entitled “Substitutions” in the Instructions to Bidders.

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1.8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

A. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of and use of the following Addenda in the preparation of this Bid:

1. Addendum No. 1, dated ____________________.

2. Addendum No. 2, dated ____________________.

3. Addendum No. 3, dated ____________________.

1.9 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

A. The undersigned further states that it is a duly licensed contractor, for the type of work proposed, in Indiana, and that all fees, permits, etc., pursuant to submitting this proposal have been paid in full.

B. All bidders shall have a minimum experience of 5 similar successful projects over a 10 year period of time. If any Contractor listed does not have previous IPS experience, bidder will be required to provide specific project documentation to comply with these criteria, along with a list of reference individuals for each project.

1.10 SUBMISSION OF BID

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2026.

B. Submitted By: ____________________________________(Name of bidding firm or corporation)

C. Authorized Signature:_________________________________________(Handwritten signature)

D. Signed By:____________________________________________________(Type or print name)

E. Title:________________________________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President)

F. Witness By: ________________________________________________(Handwritten signature)

G. Attest:_____________________________________________________(Handwritten signature)

H. By:_________________________________________________________ (Type or print name)

I. Title:_____________________________________(Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary)

J. Street Address:_________________________________________________________

K. City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________

L. Phone:_______________________________________________________________

M. License No.:___________________________________________________________

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N. Federal ID No.:___________________________________(Affix Corporate Seal Here)

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D&A#25122 OWNER AND CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

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1.1 AGREEMENT

A. AIA Document A101-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum (2007 Edition – Electronic Format), shall form the basis of the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor.

B. A copy of AIA Document A101-2017 is attached.

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D&A#25122 GENERAL CONDITIONS

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1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The general conditions for the agreement between the Owner and the Contractor for this Project are contained in AIA Document A201-2017, General Conditions for Construction (2007 Edition – Electronic Format), with certain modifications incorporated in the Document.

B. A copy of AIA Document A201-2017 is attached.

C. See Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary General Conditions for modifications to the General Conditions.

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D&A#25122 SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The following supplements modify the “General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,” AIA Document A201-2017 (2007 Edition – Electronic Format). Where a portion of the General Conditions is modified or deleted by these Supplementary General Conditions, the unaltered portions of the General Conditions shall remain in effect.

B. The following supplements modify, change, delete or add to the General Conditions. Where any part of the General Conditions is modified or voided by these Articles, the unaltered provisions of that part shall remain in effect.

PART 2 - ARTICLES AMENDED

2.1 ARTICLE 2 – OWNER

A. 2.2.5 – Change to read “The Owner will only furnish a maximum of five (5) sets of drawings and specifications with addendums to the Contractor.”

2.2 ARTICLE 9 – PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

A. 9.3.1 - Delete 9.3.1 in its entirety and substitute the following:

1. At least twenty-one (21) days prior to the regularly scheduled Action Session of the Board, at which payment would be approved, the Contractor shall submit an itemized application for payment, notarized if required, and certified by the Board’s Architect or designated representative as provided in the contract documents.

B. Add the following Clauses to Subparagraph 9.3.1:

1. 9.3.1.1 Each Application for Payment shall include the following documents:

a. I.P.S. Accounts Payable Voucher;

b. Partial Waiver of Lien, required from the contractor on the first Pay Request and each one thereafter until the last or final Pay Request which will then require a Full or Final Waiver of Lien;

c. Partial Waiver of Lien from the subcontractors and material suppliers on their previous payment. Final Pay Request will have Full or Final Waiver of Lien from the subcontractors and material suppliers;

d. Affidavit of Non-Discrimination to be filed with each and every Pay Request;

e. Construction Invoice provided by Owner.

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C. 9.3.1.2 - Application for Payment: (For Projects under $100,000.00)

1. The Contract between the successful bidder (“the Contractor”) and the School Board (which contract is hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”) will provide for the School Board’s payment to the Contractor in accordance with the schedule that follows:

a. Detailed estimates: Immediately after execution of contracts, the Contractors shall furnish the Owner, in triplicate, detailed Schedules of quantities and values of all components in conformance with established contract figures. These schedules shall be in a form to facilitate checking and evaluation of periodical payment requests.

b. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 hereof, below, each progress payment to which the Contractor shall become entitles pursuant to the Contract (the term “progress payment” being construed to mean any payment made by the School Board to the Contractor up to the time of substantial completion of the contract) shall be in an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the amount approved by the Architect as the contract value of the labor and material that are then in the work, in place in the building and eighty-five percent (85%) of the cost of materials paid for by the Contractor is being performed to the satisfaction of the Architect.

c. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 hereof, above, the total amount of progress payment that shall be made by the School Board to the Contractor shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the Contract price. It is the intention of the School Board, and it shall be the duty of the Architect to insure, that a final progress payment in such an amount as will cause the total of all progress payments (including the final progress payment) to equal ninety percent (90%) of the Contract price, will be made by the School Board to the Contractor on the date in which Contractor shall have substantially completed the Contract (said date being hereinafter called “the Substantial Completion Date”).

d. Final payment: The final ten percent (10%) will be due and payable sixty-one (61) days after completion and acceptance of the work by the School Board.

e. Notwithstanding any provision hereof that is apparently to the contrary, the School Board shall be under no duty to make any progress payment, or other payment under the Contract, to the Contractor unless and until the Contractor shall demonstrate to the School Board’s satisfaction that the Contractor has paid, or made provision for the payment of all sums due to the date of the progress payment in question, from the contractor to every subcontractor or materialman with whom the contractor shall have contracted for the performance of work or furnishing of materials in connection with the Contract.

D. 9.6 - Progress Payments

1. Add the following subparagraphs, 9.6.7 and 9.6.8.

a. 9.6.7 Upon commencement of the work for which the Contract sum exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), an escrow account shall be established in compliance with the requirements of I.C. 36-1-12-14 of the Indiana Code, which requires the withholding of retainage by the Owner and the Contractor (where said

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Contractor subcontracts out parts of this Contract), and requires the establishment of an escrow account for deposit of the funds so retained.

b. 9.6.8 As each progress payment is made, the retainage with respect to that payment shall be deposited by the Owner in the escrow account. The Owner will pay ninety-five percent (95%) of the amount due the contractor on account of progress payments.

2.3 PERFORMANCE BOND

A. Contractor receiving award shall furnish an approved one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond which covers faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Certificate of said Bond shall be filed with the submission of the contract to the Owner, and the Bond shall remain in effect until one (1) year after the date of final acceptance of the work.

2.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor is required to visit the building and acquaint himself with the work to be done, the working conditions and requirements, as any contract for this work will be based upon a complete piece of work and failure to check measurements or understand the provisions of the specifications will not entitle the Contractor to extra compensation.

B. The Contractor shall secure, pay for and maintain in full force and effect, until necessity for same shall have been removed, all necessary licenses, permits and permissions made obligatory by Federal and State Law, City Ordinance, Statute or Regulations, and any Rules or regulations of any Service Company which may assert control of any operation under this Contract. Copies of the above shall be filed with the Facilities Management Division prior to commencement of work.

Copies of the permits shall be attached to the first billing by the Contractor and sent to the Owner.

C. Construction and installation shall be in full accord with drawings and specifications on file at the Facilities Management Division, 120 E Walnut Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

D. All references to the Owner in these specifications shall be interpreted as the Board of School Commissioners, Indianapolis Public Schools, with their representative Project Supervisor, Facilities Management Division, 120 E Walnut Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

E. The owner reserves the right to accept, or reject, any bid; to waive any informalities or errors, in bidding for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening.

F. The contract to which the Board shall be party will contain a provision prohibiting the other party to the contract, and his subcontractors, from engaging in any employment practice that constitutes a discrimination against a person because of the person’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry. The Contractor shall provide an affidavit with his billing assuring that this provision has not been violated.

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G. Any communications regarding certificates of insurance, bonds contracts, affidavits, payments, etc.

shall be sent to the Business Office of the Indianapolis Public Schools, 120 East Walnut Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

H. See Affirmative Action Policies and forms located with Bidders Checklist.

I. The Contract to the successful bidder will contain a provision requiring all steel products used in the performance of the Contract to be made in the United States in accordance with Indiana Code 5-16-8.

J. The successful bidder’s security will be retained until he has signed the Contract and furnished the required Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of the next two (2) lowest bidders until the lowest bidder enters into Contract or until sixty (60) days after bid opening, whichever is shorter. All other bid security will be returned as soon as practicable. If any bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner will retain his bid deposit as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty.

K. The Contractor shall maintain true occurrence based asbestos liability insurance without a time limitation on the reporting period when removing built-up roofing that contain asbestos material in the following amounts:

$1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence

$1,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate

The successful bidder shall submit upon request, a letter or form from their insurance company stating that upon award of the Contract, the types and amount of insurance required will immediately become effective.

L. The Contractor shall be evaluated by the Owner using the “Contractor Evaluation Form”. The evaluation will be done at the completion of the contract, or sooner if performance dictates. An unsatisfactory evaluation may result in a Contractor not being awarded future Indianapolis Public Schools contracts, regardless of the monetary Bid.

M. A Contractor Photo ID badge must be worn by Contractors, Subcontractors and their employees at all times while on IPS property. The process for obtaining the IPS Photo ID badge is as follows:

1. Lead (Contracted) firm faxes signed authorized forms (one for each team member including consultants) to FMD (Bruce Copeland at CopelanB@myips.org).

2. IPS-FMD logs form data.

3. Lead Firm has photos taken and is issued badges.

4. Current MICCS or Top Notch cards will be required for Contractors to receive photo ID badges.

N. If you lose your Contractor Photo ID badge you will receive one badge free of charge within a twelve (12) month period. For any replacement badges, that are required thereafter, you will be charged $6.00 for any non-access badge and $10.00 for any access badge.

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D&A#25122 SCOPE OF WORK

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1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1.1 Provide under this contract electrical system improvements; indicated on the project drawings and specified herein.

1.1.1.1 Project work includes, but may not be limited to:

1.1.1.1.1 Furnish and install 300 KVA standby emergency generator.

1.1.1.1.2 Furnish and install automatic transfer switch.

1.1.1.1.3 Furnish and install electrical panels, panel feeders and branch circuits for computer power.

1.1.1.1.4 Furnish and install electrical raceways, wiring and receptacles for 120 VAC.

1.1.1.1.5 Furnish and install data raceways and boxes for cabling being installed by Owner.

1.1.1.1.6 Furnish and install Computer Room air conditioning unit.

1.1.1.1.7 Cutting, patching and repairing of all facilities, materials and finishes affected by work of this contract.

1.2 WORK NOT INCLUDED

1.2.1 The following work is not in this contract and will be performed by Owner:

1.2.1.1 Data cables, data outlet jacks, data rack components.

2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3 EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF WORK

3.1.1 It is critical that Contractor coordinate all work sequencing with Owner and Engineer. Project includes supplying power to vital School District computers. No power interruptions may be made without the express permission of the Owner. The Bidder shall include all necessary “premium time” costs for such scheduling in his bid.

4 REMEDIATION ALLOWANCE (ALLOWANCE #1)

4.1 The Bidder shall include an allowance of $5,000.00 in the Base Bid for Owner-directed remediation of unforeseen constraints.

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4.1.1 Such constraints may include, but are not necessarily limited to, improperly recorded or unrecorded physical properties and conditions at the site; obstruction of or delays to reasonable work sequences by the institution, the Using Agency, or the Owner, uncommon adverse weather or site conditions; and conflict within or omissions from the Contract Documents.

4.1.2 All remediation work shall be proposed to and authorized by the Owner prior to execution, jointly documented by Contractor and Designer, and recorded in Contractor’s as-builts and Designer’s project record documents.

4.1.3 A change order will be issued at the completion of the project to reduce the contract amount, as necessary, for all unused allowance amount.

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D&A#25122 SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The project is located at: 120 E. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

B. Work includes, but not limited to:

1. Installation of new utility pad-mounted service transformer.

2. Installation of exterior, 2500A main service entrance switch.

3. Installation of automatic transfer switch.

4. Installation of new 2500A main switchboard and all associated wiring.

5. All cutting, trenching, backfilling and patching as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

6. Installation of all concrete pads, fencing, etc. as shown on the Drawings.

7. Demolition and removal of existing generator and main switchboard including all wiring deemed obsolete as a result of this project.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. The Prime Contractor shall be aware, and shall make his subcontractors aware that the requirements in the sections of Divisions 00 and 01 pertain to all the work and they are binding on each section of these specifications as if they were repeated in each section in their entirety.

B. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for understanding the scope and intent of the work in all sections of these Specifications.

C. The Prime Contractor is responsible for review of all sections of the Specifications and all Drawings to confirm any additional areas of responsibility.

D. All Contractors are responsible for their area of work which might show up only on a drawing from another series or Specification section.

1.3 CONTRACTS

A. Work shall be performed under one Prime Contract.

1.4 PRIME CONTRACTOR'S DUTIES

A. Except as specifically noted, provide and pay for:

1. Labor, materials and equipment

2. Tools, construction equipment and machinery

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3. Other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of work

B. Pay legally required State and Federal Taxes.

C. Contractor shall make all his own measurements in the field and shall be responsible for correct fitting. He shall coordinate this work with all other branches in such a manner as to cause a minimum of conflict or delay. Contractor shall coordinate his work in advance with all other trades and report immediately any difficulty which can be anticipated.

D. The Contract Documents shall be carefully studied by the Contractor during the course of construction. Any errors in layout or errors of omission which are discovered shall be referred immediately to the Engineer for interpretation or correction.

E. Secure and pay for, as necessary for proper execution and completion of work, and as applicable at time of receipt of bids:

1. Permits

2. Licenses

F. Give required notices.

G. Comply with codes ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and other legal requirements of public authorities which bear on performance of work.

H. Promptly submit written notice to Engineer of observed variances of Contract Documents from legal requirements.

I. Enforce strict discipline and good order among employees.

J. Coordinate delivery and installation dates with Engineer and Owner and incorporate into Construction Schedule.

K. Prepare and update Construction Schedule.

L. Notify and receive approval from the Owner at least 96 hours in advance for utility connections, or shut-off. Coordinate these operations with the Owner, through the Engineer, and complete the work in the minimum amount of time.

M. Notify the Engineer in writing when work is completed and keep the Engineer informed of the progress of the work. No work shall be closed or covered until it has been inspected and approved.

Should work not inspected be covered, uncover all such work so that it can be properly inspected and after such inspection, properly repair and replace all of the work at no additional cost to the Owner.

N. Where the Contract Documents require any work to be tested, the Engineer shall be notified sufficiently in advance so that he may observe such tests.

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O. Contractor shall submit a copy of any permits he has secured before starting work on this project unless otherwise stated by Owner.

P. Unless directed otherwise by Owner or Architect/Engineer, the Contract Documents require the use of standard AIA Documents. This includes the submission of all payment applications. Reference Specification Section 01 29 00 Payment Procedures.

1.5 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. Nightly, the Prime Contractor shall secure the construction site to discourage unauthorized individuals from accessing the site. Special effort to secure the site shall be made on Friday evenings.

B. While the site shall be kept orderly at all times, weekly the Prime Contractor shall clean-up the construction site of:

1. Any accumulated trash and rubbish.

2. Dirt, dust, mud, etc. associated with the construction process.

3. Salvaged materials not slated for re-use and excess materials not slated for use.

C. Weed and grass control: The Prime Contractor shall maintain weeds or grasses to less than 6” in height.

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1.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Work specified in this section shall conform to provisions of Contract Documents included or referred to in Specifications.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Responsible Representative of each Contractor and all requested Subcontractors shall attend biweekly coordination meetings at project site throughout construction. Such meetings shall be for the purpose of discussing work progress, schedules, resolving problems and issuing instructions.

Minutes of meetings will be taken by Engineer and distributed to all attendees.

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Engineer may issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Engineer will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Engineer are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 14 days, after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation with cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to Engineer.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Engineer.

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1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to Engineer.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, Engineer will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Engineer may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule. Line items shall be broken out by system type, labor and material.

2. Submit the schedule of values to Engineer at earliest possible date, but no later than 14 days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

3. Subschedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule defines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each element.

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Owner's name.

c. Owner's Project number.

d. Name of Engineer.

e. Engineer's Project number.

f. Contractor's name and address.

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g. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

3. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form, with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent. Round dollar amounts to whole dollars, with total equal to Contract Sum.

1) Labor.

2) Materials.

3) Equipment.

4. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

6. Closeout Costs. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

7. Schedule of Values Revisions: Revise the schedule of values when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum. Include at least one separate line item for each Change Order and Construction Change Directive.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments, as certified by Engineer and paid for by Owner.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Owner/Contractor Agreement. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

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C. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to Engineer by the 15th of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by Engineer.

D. Application for Payment Forms: Use form similar to AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment.

1. Other Application for Payment forms proposed by the Contractor may be acceptable to Engineer and Owner. Submit forms for approval with initial submittal of schedule of values.

E. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Engineer will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule.

Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration.

F. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices.

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applications for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after date of previous Application for Payment and on or before date of current Application for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since date of previous Application for Payment and remaining stored as of date of current Application for Payment.

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G. Transmittal: Submit signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to Engineer by a method ensuring receipt. Include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

H. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application.

1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit conditional final or full waivers.

3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

4. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

5. Waiver Forms: Submit executed waivers of lien on forms acceptable to Owner.

I. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. Schedule of values.

2. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

3. Performance and payment bonds.

J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Engineer issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

a. Complete administrative actions, submittals, and Work preceding this application, as described in Section 017000 "Project Closeout."

2. This application shall reflect Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

K. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Certification of completion of final punch list items.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

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