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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

DEPARTMENT FOR FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

INVITATION TO BID NO: RFB-34-27

FOR: Oakwood Renovation Phase III Cottages 106 and 113 Cabinet for Health and Family Services Somerset, Kentucky

DATE: July 29, 2026

RFB-785-2700000013

ADDENDUM NO. One (1)

BIDDER SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AS SAME SHALL BECOME BINDING

UPON THE CONTRACT TO BE ISSUED IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION TO BID.

Item 1: Refer to attached addendum for all additions, deletions, and/or changes to specifications and/or drawings.

END OF ADDENDUM

Invitation to Bid No. RFB-34-27 For: Oakwood Renovation Phase III Cottages 106 and 113 Cabinet for Health and Family Services Somerset, Kentucky

Janis Wilhoite, Statewide Procurement Analyst II Division of Engineering and Contract Administration

CHFA-OAK-Renovate/Replace Cottages, Phase III Somerset Pulaski County, KY Account NO. 729-CAKP-OW50-00

Addendum Number One

29 July 2026

SHA.2502

TO ALL BIDDERS OF RECORD AND ALL REGULATORY AGENCIES

This Addendum forms part of the Contract Documents and modifies the Project Manual and/or Construction Drawings dated 12 June 2026. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in Proposal. Failure to do so may subject Bidder to disqualification.

A site visit was held on July 16, 2026, at the project site (2441 US Highway 27, Somerset KY). Contractors met at the maintenance building. A brief review of the scope of was given and contractors were given a site tour. The following items were stated at the scope review:

- Working hours are 8AM-4PM. If low noise/quiet work is being done, work may begin at 7AM. Working past 4PM to 6PM will need to be coordinated on site with Facility Director of Maintenance Jason Keith.

- Residents are living in adjacent cottages on campus. Work areas will need to be fully fenced and secured. All gates need to be locked. Keys to gate locks or temporary locks on buildings etc. need to be shared with facility staff. Once perimeter fence is installed work area is responsibility of general contractor.

- There is to be no interaction with any campus residents at any time.

- No additional background checks are required for workers, refer to specifications for worker requirements. All workers will need to sign in each day, so staff is aware of who is on the property.

- No smoking is allowed anywhere on campus at any time.

- No videos or photos are permitted of the campus or of campus residents.

- The existing roof on both cottages are under warranty. Coordinate with Facility Director of

Maintenance Jason Keith.

1.01 Question: 010000 – Special conditions article 14, Spec. 200100 part 41 and Specification 260010 indicated requirements for MEP coordination drawings; May design team and owner representative clarify if coordination drawings are required of the contractors for this project?

Clarification: Per the specification, coordination drawings are required.

1.02 Question: May design team and owner representative confirm if the project is pursuing LEED certification, what are the requirements of the contractors?

Clarification: This project is not pursuing LEED certification.

Janis Wilhoite Cross-Out

1.03 Question: Specification 040120.64 – brick masonry repointing indicates the base bid is to include “18,00SF” of repointing, may the design team confirm the square feet to be included in the base bid, 18 SF or 1,800 SF?

Clarification: Specification 040120.64 – brick masonry repointing to read 1,800sf not 18,00sf

1.04 Question: May clarification be provided for casework in bedrooms? See screenshot below.

Clarification: Item indicated is Patient room furniture – not in contract; To be provided and installed by owner’s vendor.

1.05 Question: Wall type 13 indicates 074213.A01 – metal wall panels. May product information be provided.

Clarification: Metal panel to be Centria CS-620 single skin 16” wide, 7/8” deep single-skin concealed fastener metal wall panels applied as exterior rainscreen cladding over wall framing per wall type 13 on sheet G-03 including concealed mounting clips for panel attachment. Color to be from manufacturers standard colors selected by architect.

1.06 Question: If BIM modeling is required, will laser scan of existing building be required as well?

Clarification: BIM modeling required. Laser scanning is not required

1.07 Question: Please confirm spray foam to be installed full height of gable, what wall type is concealing this? Will spray foam ignition barrier be required?

Clarification: Spray foam is to be installed in existing stud space full height to roof deck. Impact resistant gypsum board is to be installed on gable end to ceiling, above ceiling standard gypsum wall board to be installed to deck full height.

1.08 Question: It appears this is registered AWI QCP job, or do we just need to be AWI QCP Certified?

Clarification: AWI QCP contractor certification, the job does not need to be registered.

1.09 Question: 064116/2.1/L would melamine clad MDF dovetailed drawers be acceptable?

Clarification: Dovetailed joints are acceptable.

1.10 Question: 064116/2.4/A would salice 120 degree of opening hinges be acceptable?

Clarification: No, hinges to be BHMA A156.9, B01602, 135-degree opening/ self-closing.

1.11 Question: 064116/2.4/E Specs. a metal, two-pin type with shelf hold down clip. This product does not exist. We use plastic two-pin shelf rest with a no-tip hold down. Would this be allowed?

Clarification: Provide plastic two-pin rests with hold-down clips

1.12 Question: Will BIM Modeling be required for this project? (Spec 200100-20, part 41 mentions 3D drawings). Please clarify.

Clarification: BIM model required.

1.13 Question: If BIM Modeling is required, will laser scan of existing building be required as well?

Clarification: Laser scanning is not required.

1.14 Question: Are both buildings’ scope happening simultaneously or phased?

Clarification: Both cottages should be worked on simultaneously.

1.15 Question: Will the buildings be occupied with staff or patients during construction?

Clarification: No, the building will not be occupied by residents or staff during construction.

1.16 Question: How thick is the concrete slab needing removed/replaced? Is it the same throughout?

Clarification: Existing slab thickness has not been confirmed. It is assumed that it is +/- 6” but actual thickness will need to be verified in field.

1.17 Question: Details on the sanitary that is to be coordinated with below slab duct?

Clarification: Refer to MEP drawings to coordinate below slab scope of work.

1.18 Question: Is above ceiling a plenum space? If so will cast iron piping be required for above grade DWV piping?

Clarification: the above ceiling space is not a plenum.

1.19 Question: Sheet E106.06 and E113.06 notes 2&3 call out for the reuse of existing feeders with a new full size neutral. There is a high chance of damaging the existing feeder when removed. Can an allowance be had for the replacement of the feeders with all new in case reuse is unsuitable? Sheet E106.06 and E113.06 feeder schedule for panels 2E-C and 2B-C show a 400 amp feed and 500mcm as the wire size. 500mcm at 75 degrees is only good for 380 amps. Total estimated demand current of each panel is near 380 amps. Please confirm that this is the design intent.

Clarification: Refer to CMTA addendum items attached. Provide $30,000.00 lump sum allowance per cottage ($60,000.00 total) for the replacement of the existing 500KCMIL phase conductors in the existing underground conduit should they become damaged during removal and replacement of the existing neutral conductor. Allowance shall include all labor, materials, equipment, terminations, testing and work required to complete the feeder replacement.

1.20 Reference: Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for Aluminum Ladder 05 50 00 – O’Keeffe’s Architectural Ladders.

Clarification: Substitution is not compliant. Stair to be prefabricated Alternating Tread 68- degree stair. Refer to specifications.

1.21 Reference: Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081113 – De La Fontaine.

Clarification: Substitution request is acceptable.

1.22 Reference: Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081113 - Metal Products Inc (MPI).

Clarification: Substitution request is acceptable.

1.23 Reference: Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for Flush Wood Doors 081416- Oshkosh Door Company.

Clarification: Substitution request is acceptable.

1.24 Reference: Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for 230200 HVAC Equipment – Fulton.

Substitution Request for Alternate manufacturer for 220300 Water heater – Bock Water Heaters.

Clarification: Substitution request is acceptable.

1.25 Reference: See attached clarifications and Addendum items from CMTA.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or comments regarding this information.

Sincerely, Jim Monin Senior Project Architect Stengel Hill 613 West main Street Louisville, KY 40202 copy: file

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Addendum 1 – 07/28/2026

Specifications

200100 General Provision

1. Revised part 41

220300 Plumbing Equipment

1. Added Bock to acceptable water heater manufacturers.

230200 HVAC Equipment

1. Revised Part 2 High Efficiency Condensing Boilers in full.

2. Acceptable Manufacturers listed as Lochinvar, Fulton, Aerco, Raypak, Camus, Weil McLain

250400 Controls – Direct Digital

1. Removed parts 18 thru 23. Refer to drawings for sequences.

Drawings

Mechanical

Sheet M00

1. Revised Legend

Sheet 106-3

1. Added VFD for Exhaust fan EF-106

Sheet M106-4

1. Added motorized dampers on OA and RA duct for refrigerant mitigation.

Sheet M113-3

1. Added VFD for Exhaust fan EF-113

Sheet M113-4

1. Added motorized dampers on OA and RA duct for refrigerant mitigation.

Sheet M113-6.2

1. Revised Mechanical Section 5.

Sheet M07

1. Revised Heating water schematic and controls.

Sheet M08

1. Revised VAV Branch Duct Connection Detail.

Sheet M10.1

1. Revised control schematics and sequences.

Sheet M10.2

1. Revised control schematics and sequences.

Electrical

Sheet E106.04

1. Showed connection to the added VFD for EF-106.

Sheet E106.06

1. Added riser keynote #4 to include allowance for replacement of existing feeders should they become damaged during removal of the neutral conductor.

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2. Regarding feeder size for panel 2E-C, the NEC demand load is 349A, and the #500 feeders (good for up to 380A) specified are sufficient.

Sheet E113.04

1. Showed connection to the added VFD for EF-113.

Sheet E113.06

1. Added riser keynote #4 to include allowance for replacement of existing feeders should they become damaged during removal of the neutral conductor.

2. Regarding feeder side for panel 2B-C, the NEC demand load is 341A, and the #500 feeders (good for up to 380A) specified are sufficient.

Attached

M00 M106-3 M106-4 M113-3 M113-4 M113-6.2 M07 M08 M10.1 M10.2 E106.04 E106.06 E113.04 E133.06

CHFS – OAK – Renovate/Replace Cottages, Phase III DECA No. 729-CAKP-OW50-00

Center for Health and Family Services KEN2502

Somerset, Kentucky 12 June 2026

Ready to Advertise (RTA) CMTA Project VKCO25

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SECTION 200100

GENERAL PROVISIONS - MECHANICAL

PART 1 – GENERAL:

1.1 The Advertisement for Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding Requirements, General, Special and

Supplementary Conditions, and all other Contract Documents shall apply to the Contractor's work as well as to each of their Sub-Contractor's work.

1.2 All manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, contractors, etc. submitting proposals for any part of the work, services, materials, or equipment to be used on or applied to this project are hereby directed to familiarize themselves with the Contract Documents. In case of conflict between these General Provisions and the General and/or Special Conditions, the Contractor shall contact the Engineer for clarification and final determination prior to the Bid.

1.3 The work included in this Division consists of the furnishing of all labor, equipment, transportation, excavation, backfill, supplies, material, appurtenances, and services necessary for the satisfactory installation of the complete and operating Mechanical Systems indicated or specified in the Contract

Documents.

1.4 Any materials, labor, equipment, or services not mentioned specifically herein which may be necessary to complete any part of the Mechanical Systems in a substantial manner, in compliance with the requirements stated, implied, or intended in the Plans and/or Specifications, shall be included in the Bid as part of this Contract.

1.5 It is not the intent of this Section of the Specifications to make any Contractor, other than the General

Contractor, Prime Contractor responsible to the Owner. All transactions such as submittal of shop drawings, claims for extra costs, requests for equipment or materials substitution, shall be routed through the General Contractor to the Architect, then to the Engineer. Also, this Section of the Specifications shall not be construed as an attempt to arbitrarily assign responsibility of work, material, equipment or services to a particular trade or Contractor. Unless stated otherwise, the subdivision and assignment of work under the various sections shall be optional.

1.6 The Architect and Engineer do not define the scope of individual trades, subcontractors, material suppliers and vendors. Any sheet numbering system or specification numbering system used which identifies disciplines is solely for the Architect and Engineer’s convenience and is not intended to define a subcontractor’s scope of work. Information regarding individual trades, subcontractors, material suppliers and vendors may be detailed, described, and indicated at different locations throughout the

Contract Documents. No consideration will be given to requests for change orders for failure to obtain and review the complete set of Contract Documents when preparing Bids, prices, and quotations. Unless stated otherwise, the subdivision and assignment of work under the various sections shall be the responsibility of the Contractor holding the prime contract.

1.7 It is the intent of the Contract Documents to deliver to the Owner a new, complete, and operational project once the work is complete. Although Plans and Specifications are complete to the extent possible, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractors involved to remove and/or relocate or re-attach any existing or new systems which interfere with new equipment or materials required for the complete installation without additional cost to the Owner.

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1.8 In general, all work shall be accomplished without interruption of existing facilities operations. The

Contractor shall advise the Owner at least seven (7) days prior to the interruption of any services (gas, domestic water, heating, etc.). The Owner shall be advised of the exact time that interruption will occur and the length of time the interruption will last. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in complete work stoppage for the Contractors involved until a complete schedule of interruptions can be developed.

1.9 Whenever utilities are interrupted, either deliberately or accidentally, the Contractor shall work continuously to restore said service. The Contractor shall provide tools, materials, skilled journeymen of

Bidder/Proposer’s own and other trades as necessary, premium time as needed and coordination with all applicable utilities, including payment of utility company charges (if any), all without requests for extra compensation from the Owner.

1.10 Each Bidder/Proposer shall also be governed by any unit prices and Addenda insofar as they may affect part of their work or services.

1.11 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS:

• Contractor - Any Contractor whether bidding, proposing, or working independently or under the supervision of a General Contractor, Prime Contractor, Construction Manager and who installs any type of Mechanical Work as specified in the Contract Documents or, the General Contractor.

• Engineer - The Consulting Mechanical-Electrical Engineer either consulting to the Owner, Architect, or

Other, etc. In this case: CMTA, Inc., Consulting Engineers.

• Architect - The Architect of Record for the project.

• Contract Documents - All documents pertinent to the quality and quantity of work to be performed on this project. Includes, but not limited to: Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General and Special Conditions, Addenda, Alternates, Lists of Materials, Lists of Sub-Contractors, Unit Prices, Shop Drawings, Field Orders, Change Orders, Cost Breakdowns, Schedules of Value, Periodical

Payment Requests, Construction Contract with Owner, etc.

• Bidder/Proposer - Any person, agency or entity submitting a proposal to any person, agency or entity for any part of the work required under this contract.

• The Project - All of the work required under this Contract.

• Furnish - Deliver to the site in good condition and turn over to the Contractor who is to install.

• Provide - Furnish and install complete, tested, and ready for operation.

• Install - Receive and place in satisfactory operation.

• Indicated - Listed in the Specifications, shown on the Plans or Addenda thereto.

• Typical or Typ.- Where indicated repeat this work, method or means each time the same or similar condition occurs whether indicated or not.

• ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act.

• AGA - American Gas Association.

• ANSI - American National Standards Institute.

• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.

• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

• IBC - International Building Code.

• NEC - National Electrical Code.

• NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

• OSHA - Office of Safety and Health Administration.

• SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.

• UL - Underwriters Laboratories.

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PART 2 – INTENT AND INTERPRETATION:

2.1 It is the intention of the Contract Documents to call for a complete and operational system, including all components, accessories, finish work, etc as necessary for trouble free operation, tested and ready for operation. Anything that may be required, implied, or inferred by the Contract Documents shall be provided and included as part of the Bid.

2.2 All Contractors and Vendors providing a bid for this project shall review the Plans and Specifications and determine any modifications and/or adjustments necessary relative to the proposed equipment and materials with specific manufacturer’s installation requirements. Include in the bid any necessary installation methods, features, options, accessories, etc. necessary to install the proposed equipment and materials, regardless of whether used as basis of design or being offered as a substitution in accordance with the specific manufacturer’s installation requirements whether specifically detailed or not within the

Plans and Specifications.

2.3 Details not usually shown or specified, but necessary for the proper installation and operation of systems, equipment, materials, etc., shall be included in the work, the same as if herein specified or indicated.

2.4 The Bidder/Proposer shall completely review the Contract Documents. Any interpretation as to design intent or scope shall be provided by the Engineer / Architect. Should an interpretation be required, the

Bidder/Proposer shall request a clarification not less than ten (10) days prior to the submission of the proposal so that the condition may be clarified by Addendum. In the event of any conflict, discrepancy, or inconsistency develops; the interpretation of the Engineer shall be final.

2.5 The Contractor shall give written notice of any materials or apparatus believed inadequate or unsuitable;

in violation of laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations of authorities having jurisdiction; and any necessary items of work omitted a minimum of ten (10) days prior to bid. In the absence of such written notice and by the act of submitting a bid, it shall be understood that the Contractor has included the cost of all required items in the bid, and that will be responsible for the approved satisfactory functioning of the entire system without extra compensations.

PART 3 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

3.1 The Plans are diagrammatic only and indicate the general arrangement of the systems and are to be followed. If deviations from the layouts are necessitated by field conditions, detailed layouts of the proposed departures shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before proceeding with the work.

The Plans are not intended to show every item which may be necessary to complete the systems. All

Bidder/Proposers shall anticipate that additional items may be required and submit their Bid accordingly.

3.2 The Plans and Specifications are intended to supplement each other. No Bidder/Proposer shall take advantage of conflict between them, or between parts of either. Should this condition exist, the

Bidder/Proposer shall request a clarification not less than ten (10) days prior to the submission of the proposal so that the condition may be clarified by Addendum. In the event that such a condition arises after work is started, the interpretation of the Engineer shall be final.

3.3 The Plans and Specifications shall be cooperative and anything appearing in the Specifications which may not be indicated on the Plans or conversely, shall be considered as part of the Contract and must be executed the same as though indicated by both.

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3.4 Contractor shall make all their own measurements in the field and shall be responsible for correct fitting.

The work shall be coordinated with all other branches of work in such a manner as to cause a minimum of conflict or delay.

3.5 The Engineer shall reserve the right to make adjustments in location of piping, ductwork, equipment, etc.

where such adjustments are in the interest of improving the project.

3.6 Should conflict, overlap or duplication of work between the various trades become evident, this shall be called to the attention of the Engineer. In such event neither trade shall assume to be relieved of the work which is specified under their branch until instructions in writing are received from the Engineer.

3.7 Unless dimensioned, the Plans only indicate approximate locations of equipment, piping, ductwork, etc.

Dimensions given in figures on the Plans shall take precedence over scaled dimensions and all dimensions, whether given in figures or scaled, shall be verified in the field to ensure no conflict with other work.

3.8 Each Bidder/Proposer shall review all Plans in the Contract Documents to ensure that the work they intend to provide does not create a conflict with or affect the work of others in any way. Where such effect does occur, it shall be the Bidder/Proposer's responsibility to satisfactorily eliminate any such conflict or effect prior to the submission of their proposal. Each Bidder/Proposer shall ensure that there is adequate space to install their equipment and materials. Failure to do so shall result in the correction of such encroachment conflict or effect of any work awarded the Bidder/Proposer and shall be accomplished fully without expense to others and that they are reasonably accessible for maintenance. Check closely all mechanical and electrical closets, chases, ceiling voids, wall voids, crawl spaces, etc., to ensure adequate spaces.

3.9 Where on the Plans a portion of the work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, or not indicated at all, the parts drawn out shall apply to all other like portions of the work. Where ornamentation or other detail is indicated by starting only, such detail shall be continued throughout the courses or parts in which it occurs and shall also apply to all other similar parts of the work, unless otherwise indicated.

3.10 Details not usually shown or specified, but necessary for the proper installation and operation of systems, equipment, materials, etc., shall be included in the work, the same as if herein specified or indicated.

3.11 Where within the Contract Documents the word “typical” or “typ.” is used, it shall mean that the work method or means indicated as typical shall be repeated in and each time it occurs whether indicated or not.

3.12 Each Contractor shall evaluate ceiling heights specified on Architectural Plans. Where the location of equipment or systems may interfere with ceiling heights or maintenance and access of equipment or systems, the Contractor shall call this to the attention of the Engineer in writing prior to making the installation. Do not install equipment or systems in the affected area until the conflict is resolved. Any such changes shall be anticipated and requested sufficiently in advance to not cause extra work or cost incurred on the part of the Contractor or unduly delay the work.

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PART 4 – EXAMINATION OF SITE AND CONDITIONS:

4.1 Each Bidder/Proposer shall inform themselves of all the conditions under which the work is to be performed, the site of the work, the structure of the ground, above and below grade, the obstacles that may be encountered, the availability and location of necessary facilities and all relevant matters concerning the work.

4.2 Each Bidder/Proposer shall also fully acquaint themselves with all existing conditions as to ingress and egress, distance of haul from supply points, routes for transportation of materials, facilities and services, availability of utilities, etc. A proposal shall cover all expenses or disbursements in connection with such matters and conditions. No allowance will be made for lack of knowledge concerning such conditions after Bids are accepted.

PART 5 – EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SUBSTITUTIONS OR DEVIATIONS:

5.1 When any Contractor requests approval of materials and/or equipment of different physical size, weight, capacity, function, color, access, then the design allows for it shall be understood that such substitution, if approved, will be made without additional cost to anyone other than the Contractor requesting the change regardless of changes in connections, space requirements, electrical characteristics, etc. from that indicated, electrical service, etc. In all cases where substitutions affect other trades, the Contractor requesting such substitutions shall advise all such Contractors of the change and shall compensate them for all necessary changes in their work. Any Plans, Specifications, Diagrams, etc., required to describe and coordinate such substitutions or deviations shall be professionally prepared at the responsible

Contractor's expense. Review of Shop Drawings by the Engineer does not in any way absolve the

Contractor of this responsibility.

5.2 Notwithstanding any reference in the Specifications to any article, device, product, material, fixture, form, or type of construction by name, make or catalog number, such reference shall be interpreted as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition; any devices, products, materials, fixtures, forms, or types of construction which, in the judgment of the Engineer, are equivalent to those specified are acceptable, provided the provisions of this Part are met. Requested substitutions shall be submitted to the Engineer a minimum of ten (10) days prior to Bid. If this procedure is not followed, the substitution will be rejected. If prevailing laws of cities, towns, states, or countries are more stringent than these specifications regarding such substitutions, then those laws shall prevail over these requirements.

5.3 Wherever any equipment and material are specified exclusively only such items shall be used unless substitution is accepted in writing by the Engineer.

5.4 Each Bidder/Proposer shall furnish along with their proposal a list of specified equipment and materials which is to be provided. Where several makes are mentioned in the Specifications and the Contractor fails to state which, they propose to furnish, the Engineer shall choose any of the makes mentioned without change in price. Inclusion in this list shall not ensure that the Engineer will approve shop drawings unless the equipment, materials, etc., submitted in shop drawings are satisfactorily comparable to the items specified and/or indicated.

PART 6 – CODES, RULES, PERMITS, FEES, INSPECTIONS, REGULATIONS, ETC.:

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6.1 The Contractor shall give all necessary notices, obtain, and pay for all permits, government sales taxes, fees, inspections, and other costs, including all utility connections, meters, meter settings, taps, tap fees, extensions, etc. in connection with their work. They shall also file all necessary plans, prepare all documents, and obtain all necessary approvals of all governmental departments and/or the appropriate municipality or utility company having jurisdiction, whether indicated or specified or not. They shall also obtain all required certificates of inspection for their work and deliver same to the Engineer before request for acceptance and final payment for the work.

6.2 Ignorance of Codes, Rules, regulations, utility company requirements, laws, etc., shall not diminish or absolve Contractor's responsibilities to provide and complete all work in compliance with such.

6.3 The Contractor shall include in their work, without extra cost, any labor, materials, services, apparatus and plans in order to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether or not indicated or specified.

6.4 All materials furnished and all work installed shall comply with the National Fire Codes of the National Fire

Protection Association, with the requirements of local utility companies, or municipalities and with the requirements of all governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

6.5 All materials and equipment so indicated and all equipment and materials for the electrical portion of the mechanical systems shall bear the approval label of or shall be listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories

(UL), Incorporated. Each packaged assembly shall be approved as a package. Approval of components of a package shall not be acceptable.

6.6 All plumbing work is to be constructed and installed in accordance with applicable codes, Plans and

Specifications which have been approved in their entirety and/or reflect any changes requested by the

Authority Having Jurisdiction. Plumbing work shall not commence until such Plans are in the possession of the Plumbing Contractor.

6.7 All Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning work shall be accomplished in accordance with the Building

Code and amendments thereto, the latest standards recognized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning and the National Fire Protection Association.

6.8 The Contractor shall furnish three (3) copies of all Final Inspection Certificates obtained to the Engineer when work is complete. Final payment for work will be contingent upon compliance with this requirement.

6.9 Where minimum code requirements are exceeded in the Design, the Design shall govern.

6.10 The Contractor shall ensure that their work is accomplished in accord with the OSHA Standards and that they conduct their work and the work of their personnel in accord with same.

6.11 All work relating to the handicapped shall be in accord with regulations currently enforced by the

Authority Having Jurisdiction and the American Disabilities Act.

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6.12 All work in conjunction with a natural gas installation shall, in addition to all other Codes, Rules, Regulations, Standards, etc., comply with the requirements of the local gas supplier and/or standards and recommendations of the American Gas Association.

6.13 All work in relation to domestic water systems shall, in addition to all other Codes, Rules, Regulations and

Standards, be in compliance with the requirements of the local water utility company.

6.14 All work in relation to the installation of sanitary or storm sewers shall, in addition to all other Codes, Rules, Regulations and Standards, be in compliance with the local agency governing such installations.

6.15 Discharge of any toxic, odorous, or otherwise noxious materials into the atmosphere or any system shall be subject to regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the air pollution control commission. If in doubt, contact the State Department for Environmental Protection.

6.16 Where conflict arises between any code and the Plans and/or Specifications, the code shall apply except in the instance where the Plans and Specifications exceed the requirements of the code. Any changes required as a result of these conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer at least ten (10) days prior to bid date, otherwise the Contractor shall make the required changes at their own expense.

PART 7 – QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR/WORKERS:

7.1 All Mechanical Contractors and their subcontractors bidding this project must have been a licensed company for a minimum of three (3) years to qualify to Bid this project. Individual employee experience does not supersede this requirement.

7.2 All mechanical subcontractors bidding the mechanical work must have completed one project of 70% this subcontract cost size and two projects of 50% this subcontract cost size.

7.3 All mechanical work shall be accomplished by qualified workers competent in the area of work for which they are responsible. Untrained and incompetent workers, as evidenced by their workmanship, shall be summarily relieved of their responsibilities in areas of incompetency. The Engineer shall reserve the right to determine the quality of workmanship of any workers and unqualified or incompetent workers shall refrain from work in areas not deemed satisfactory. Requests for relief of workers shall be made through the normal channels of Architect, Contractor, etc.

7.4 The Contractor shall hold all required licenses in the State which the work is to be performed.

7.5 All plumbing work shall be accomplished by Journeymen Plumbers under the direct supervision of a

Master Plumber as defined under State Plumbing Law Regulations and Code. Proof and Certification may be requested by the Engineer.

7.6 The installation of all Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Systems (HVAC) by any Contractor, whether in existing or new building construction shall be performed by a Licensed Master HVAC

Contractor. This includes any Contractor installing HVAC systems, piping, and ductwork.

7.7 All sheet metal, insulation and pipe fitting work shall be installed by workers normally engaged in this type work.

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7.8 All automatic control systems shall be installed by workers normally engaged or employed in this type work, except in the case of minor control requirements (residential type furnaces, packaged HVAC equipment with integral controls, etc.) in which case, if a competent worker is the employee of this

Contractor, the worker may be utilized subject to review of their qualifications by the Engineer and after written approval from same.

7.9 All special systems (Medical Gases, Automatic Sprinkler Equipment, etc.) shall be installed only by workers normally engaged in such services. Exception to this specification may only be made in writing by the

Engineer.

7.10 All electrical work shall be accomplished by Licensed Journeymen electricians under the direct supervision of a licensed Electrician. All applicable codes, utility company regulations, laws and permitting authority of the locality shall be fully complied with by the Contractor.

PART 8 – SUPERVISION OF WORK:

8.1 The Contractor shall personally supervise the work for which they are responsible or have a competent superintendent, approved by the Engineer, on the work at all times during progress with full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor.

PART 9 – CONDUCT OF WORKERS:

9.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of all workers under their supervision. Misconduct on the part of any worker to the extent of creating a safety hazard, or endangering the lives and property of others, shall result in the prompt removal of that worker. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants, narcotics, barbiturates, hallucinogens, or rehabilitating drugs on the job site is strictly forbidden.

PART 10 – COOPERATION AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES:

10.1 The Contractor shall give full cooperation to all other trades and shall furnish in writing with copies to the

Engineer, any information necessary to permit the work of other trades to be installed satisfactorily and with the least possible interference or delay.

10.2 Where any work is to be installed in close proximity to, or will interfere with work of other trades, each shall cooperate in working out space conditions to make a satisfactory adjustment. If so, directed by the

Engineer, the Contractor shall prepare composite working drawings and sections at a suitable scale not less than ¼" = 1'-0", clearly indicating how their work is to be installed in relation to the work of other trades, or so as not to cause any interference with work of other trades. Make the necessary changes in the work to correct the condition without extra charge.

10.3 The Contractor shall furnish to other trades, as required, all necessary templates, patterns, setting plans, and shop details for the proper installation of work and for the purpose of coordinating adjacent work.

PART 11 – GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES:

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11.1 The Contractor shall guarantee all equipment, apparatus, materials, and workmanship entering into their

Contract to the best of its respective kind and shall replace all parts at their own expense, which are proven defective within the time frame outlined in the General Conditions of the Contract. The effective date of completion of the work shall be the date of the Project’s Statement of Substantial Completion.

Items of equipment which have longer guarantees, as called for in these Specifications, shall have warranties and guarantees completed in order, and shall be in effect at the time of final acceptance of the work by the Engineer. The Contractor shall present the Engineer with such warranties and guarantees at the time of final acceptance of the work. The Engineer shall then submit these warranties, etc. to the

Owner. The Owner reserves the right to use equipment installed by the Contractor prior to date of final acceptance. Such use of equipment shall not invalidate the guarantee except that the Owner shall be liable for any damage to equipment during this period, due to negligence of their operator or other employees. Refer to other sections for any special or extra warranty requirements.

11.2 All gas fired heat exchangers shall have 15 year warranty.

11.3 All compressors shall have five year warranty. (1st year parts and labor, 2nd thru 5th year compressor parts only).

11.4 All VFD’s shall have a two year warranty. (Parts and Labor).

11.5 Provide all warranty certificates to Owner. All warranties begin starting at the substantial completion date, submit warranty certificates accordingly.

PART 12 – COST BREAKDOWNS (SCHEDULE OF VALUES):

12.1 Within thirty (30) days after acceptance of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer, one copy of a detailed cost breakdown on each respective area of work. These cost breakdowns shall be made in a format approved by the Engineer. Payments will not be made until satisfactory cost breakdowns are submitted.

12.2 The breakdown shall be minimally as follows. Material and labor shall be listed separately. Pay special attention to required withholding percentages for startup, testing, documentation, acceptance, owner training, etc.:

• Mechanical Shop Drawings

• Motor Load Coordination with other subcontractors

• Mechanical Record Drawings & Acceptance

• Mechanical O&M Manuals & Acceptance

• Mechanical Owner Training & Acceptance

• Spare Parts

• Coordination Drawings

• Mechanical Identification Materials & Labor

• HVAC Piping Materials & Labor

• HVAC Piping Testing, Cleaning, Documentation, Acceptance, etc.

• HVAC Piping Purging, Flushing, Cleaning

• Insulation (Piping) Materials & Labor

• Insulation (Ductwork) Materials & Labor

• Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment

• Underground Sanitary Piping Materials & Labor

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• Above Ground Sanitary & Vent Piping Materials & Labor

• Domestic Water Piping Materials & Labor

• Plumbing Shop Fabrication

• Domestic Water Heater Equipment & Labor

• Domestic Water Heater Startup, Testing, Documentation, Training, Acceptance, etc.

• Fire Protection Shop Drawings

• Fire Protection Materials & Labor

• Fire Protection Record Drawings & Acceptance

• Sheetmetal Equipment

• Sheetmetal Materials & Labor

• Sheetmetal Shop Fabrication

• Ductwork Air Leakage Testing, Documentation, Acceptance, etc.

• Air Handling Unit Equipment & Labor

• Air Handling Unit Startup, Testing, Documentation, Training, Acceptance, etc.

• Humidifier Equipment & Labor

• Humidifier Startup, Testing, Documentation, Training, Acceptance, etc.

• Equipment Room A/C Equipment & Labor

• Equipment Room A/C Startup, Testing Equipment Room A/C Equipment & Labor

• Other HVAC Equipment & Labor

• Other HVAC Equipment Startup, Testing, Documentation, Training, Acceptance, etc.

• Chemical Treatment Materials & Labor

• Chemical Treatment Pre-Testing

• Chemical Treatment Startup, Testing, Documentation, Training, Acceptance, etc.

• Controls Front-end Interface (Allowance)

• Controls Commissioning Plan

• Controls Shop Drawings

• Controls Materials & Labor

• Controls Graphics

• Controls Record Drawings

• Controls Startup, Commissioning, Testing, Documentation, etc.

• Controls Training and Acceptance

• Test and Balance Materials & Labor

• Test and Balance Pre-Testing

• Test and Balance Initial Report, Final Report and Acceptance

PART 13 – CHANGES IN MECHANICAL WORK:

13.1 REFER TO GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

PART 14 – CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COST:

14.1 REFER TO GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

PART 15 – MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP:

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15.1 All equipment, materials and articles incorporated in the work shall be new and of comparable quality to that specified. Each Bidder/Proposer shall determine that the materials and/or equipment they propose to furnish can be brought into the building(s) and installed within the space available. In certain cases, it may be necessary to remove and replace walls, floors and/or ceilings and/or disassemble/reassemble the materials and equipment and this work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, whether specifically initiated or not.

15.2 All equipment shall be installed so that all parts are readily accessible for inspection, maintenance, replacement of fans, motors, coils, filters, etc. Extra compensation will not be allowed for relocation of equipment for accessibility or for dismantling equipment to obtain entrance into the building(s). Ensure, through coordination that no other Contractor seals off access to space required for equipment materials, etc.

15.3 Materials and equipment shall bear Underwriters' Laboratories label where such a standard has been established, where applicable.

15.4 Each length of pipe, fitting, trap, fixture, and device used in the plumbing or drainage systems shall be stamped or indelibly marked with the weight or quality thereof and with the manufacturer's mark or name.

15.5 All equipment shall bear the manufacturer's name and address. All electrically operated equipment shall bear a name plate indicating required horsepower, voltage, phase, and ampacity. Pumps and fans shall have a data plate indicating horsepower, pressure, and flow rate.

PART 16 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

16.1 The Contractor is hereby advised that it is possible that asbestos and/or other hazardous materials are or were present in this building or site.

16.2 Any worker, occupant, visitor, inspector, etc., who encounters any material of whose content they are not certain shall promptly report the existence and location of that material to the Contractor and/or Owner.

The Contractor shall, as a part of their work, ensure that their workers are aware of this potential and what they are to do in the event of suspicion. The Contractor shall also keep uninformed persons from the premises during construction. Furthermore, the Contractor shall ensure that no one comes near to or in contact with any such material or fumes therefrom until its content can be ascertained to be non-hazardous.

16.3 CMTA, Inc., Consulting Engineers, have no expertise in the determination of the presence of hazardous materials. Therefore, no attempt has been made by them to identify the existence or location of any such material. Furthermore, CMTA nor any affiliate thereof will neither offer nor make any recommendations relative to the removal, handling, or disposal of such material.

16.4 If the work interfaces, connects or relates in any way with or to existing components which contain or bear any hazardous material, asbestos being one, then, it shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to contact the Owner and so advise them immediately.

16.5 The Contractor by execution of the contract for any work and/or by the accomplishment of any work thereby agrees to bring no claim relative to hazardous materials for negligence, breach of contract, indemnity, or any other such item against CMTA, its principals, employees, agents, or consultants. Also, 20 01 00 - 12 General Provisions the Contractor further agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CMTA, its principals, employees, agents, and consultants, harmless from any such related claims which may be brought by any subcontractors, suppliers or any other third parties.

16.6 No asbestos or mercury containing materials shall be installed in this project.

PART 17 – TEMPORARY SERVICES:

17.1 The Contractor shall arrange any temporary water, electrical and other services which may be required to accomplish the work. Refer also to General and Special Conditions.

17.2 All temporary services shall be removed by Contractor prior to completion of work.

PART 18 – SURVEY, MEASUREMENTS AND GRADE:

18.1 The Contractor shall lay out their work and be responsible for all necessary lines, levels, inverts, elevations, and measurements. The Contractor must verify the figures shown on the Plans before laying out the work and will be held responsible for any error resulting from failure to do so.

18.2 The Contractor shall base all measurements, both horizontal and vertical from established benchmarks.

All work shall agree with these established lines and levels. Verify all measurements at the site and check the correctness of same as related to the work.

18.3 Should the Contractor discover any discrepancy between actual measurements and those indicated which prevents following good practice or the intent of the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer and shall not proceed with this work until the Contractor has received instructions from the Engineer on the disposition of the work.

PART 19 – PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT:

19.1 The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all material and equipment they furnish in connection with their work and special care shall be taken to properly protect all parts thereof from damage during the construction period. Such protection shall be by a means acceptable to the Engineer. All piping, etc., shall be properly plugged or capped during construction in a manner approved by the Engineer.

Equipment damaged, stolen, or vandalized while stored on site, either before or after installation, shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at their expense. All ductwork with open ends shall be covered with plastic during construction.

PART 20 – REQUIRED CLEARANCES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:

20.1 The NEC has specific required clearances above, in front, and around electrical gear, panels etc. The

Contractor shall not install any piping, ductwork, etc., in the required clearance. If any appurtenance is located in the NEC required clearance, it shall be relocated at no additional cost. Coordinate with the

Electrical Contractor prior to any work.

PART 21 – EQUIPMENT SUPPORT:

21.1 Each piece of equipment, apparatus, piping, or conduit suspended from the ceiling or mounted above the floor level shall be provided with suitable structural support, pipe stand, platform, or carrier in accordance

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Contractor for all equipment and piping. Exercise extreme care that structural members of building are not overloaded by such equipment. Provide any required additional bracing, cross members, angles, support, etc. Do not support items from roof/floor deck or bridging.

PART 22 – DUCT AND PIPE MOUNTING HEIGHTS:

22.1 All exposed or concealed ductwork, piping, etc., shall be held as high as possible unless otherwise noted and coordinated with all other trades. Exposed piping and ductwork shall, insofar as possible, run perpendicular or parallel to the building structure. Refer to Plans for minimum heights of ducts and piping. Minimum height above ceilings shall be 6” clear including insulation, unless otherwise noted.

PART 23 – BROKEN LINES AND PROTECTION AGAINST FREEZING:

23.1 No conduits, piping, etc. carrying water or any other fluid subject to freezing shall be installed in any part of the building where danger of freezing may exist without adequate protection being given by the

Contractor whether or not insulation is specified or indicated on the particular piping.