Addendum 3.pdf

200 E. North Avenue, Room 401 Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-8757

Fax: (410) 545-6977 http://www.bcps.k12.md.us

Revised: October 25, 2019

Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Procurement

200 E. North Avenue, Room # 401 Baltimore, MD 21202

August 3, 2026 Addendum #3

Solicitation Number: IFB-27014 Solicitation Title: Elevator Replacement at Dr. Nathan Pitts-Ashburton

Pre-K to 8 School #058

The following changes, additions, deletions, and clarifications are hereby made part of the solicitation for the above referenced project and shall be considered in the preparation of the solicitation response and execution of all work. Vendors shall acknowledge receipt of this addendum.

Notice: The following changes and additions should be considered as amendments to the above referenced bid documents.

BID DOCUMENT REVISIONS:

Item # 1: Answers to Questions: To post answers to the questions submitted following the pre-bid meeting. Answers are attached to this memo.

Item # 2: New Bid Due Date: The bid due date for this solicitation has changed. The new bid due date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Bids are still due by 11:00 a.m.

All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.

Failure to acknowledge and respond to this all addenda on your Bid Proposal Form may result in the bid proposal being considered non-responsive.

Date Issued: August 3, 2026 By: Stuart Feldman

IFB-27014 Elevator Replacement at Dr. Nathan Pitts-Ashburton PK-8 #058

Responses to Questions from Pre-Bid Meeting

1. Are we to include 100 hours of service in our bids like previous BCPS projects?

Response: Per spec section 142400, 1.7, A, a, a 100-hour service contract is required.

2. Can you please confirm all new requested Elevator components, as discussed during the site visit?

Response: All elevator components with the exception of the sling and rails. New components include but are not limited to, controller, cylinder, motors, buffers, shell, platform, doors, calls, indicators, communication system.

3. Will there be a place on site where material can be stored?

Response: Successful contractor will coordinate onsite storage.

4. Please confirm will there be badging for site access?

Response: Yes, badging will be required.

5. Please confirm the platform gets replaced

Response: Yes, platform will be replaced.

6. Please confirm MBE Requirements. Is it 25% total? Any sub goals?

Response: The overall goal for certified minority subcontractor participation in this contract is 20% for MBE minority-owned businesses and 5% for certified women-owned businesses. There are no sub-goals for this solicitation.

7. Please confirm no wage scale

Response: MD Prevailing Wage requirements are not applicable for this solicitation.

8. Please confirm no BAS tie in.

Response: HVAC and Fire Alarm shall be tied into BAS.

9. Does the shell get retained or replaced?

Response: Cab shell is to be removed and replaced.

10. There is an Allowance for $15,000 for abatement is that to be used for all abatement or just unforeseen?

Response: Allowance of $15,000 for any unforeseen work including HAZMAT testing and remediation.

11. For planning purposes, does BCPS have an approximate NTP date?

Response: The anticipated NTP is 1-3 months.

12. Please confirm that the site visit was mandatory and offerors cannot bid without having attended.

Response: The pre-bid meeting/site walkthrough is mandatory to be eligible to bid on this project.

13. Page 6 of 27 if the IFB, Section 4.G states that the contractor shall use prevailing wage requirements. Please clarify whether this project is subject to MD State prevailing wage requirements as it is our understanding that it is locally funded.

Response: MD Prevailing Wage requirements are not applicable for this solicitation

(page 27 of IFB).

14. Please confirm that the 5% WBE goal is a subgoal to the overall 20% MWBE goal.

Response: The overall goal for certified minority subcontractor participation in this contract is 20% for MBE minority-owned businesses and 5% for certified women-owned businesses. There are no sub-goals for this solicitation.

15. Is full time on-site supervision required from the prime contractor or will it be acceptable for the elevator contractor’s foreman to act as the supervisor when only elevator-specific work is taking place?

Response: Yes, a full-time superintendent is required.

16. Is builder’s risk insurance required?

Response: All insurance requirements are on page 46 of 2325 of IFB.

17. Will the contractor be responsible for pulling the building permit and any associated building permit fees?

Response: Yes, successful contractor will be responsible for all permits associated with this project.

18. Please confirm that bid form Item #2 (Allowance of $15,000) will be used to cover all

Hazmat testing and remediation/abatement for this project as needed.

Response: Allowance of $15,000 for any unforeseen work including HAZMAT testing and remediation.

19. Please clarify the basis of award (Bid Item #1 only, or the total of all Bid Items).

Response: This contract shall be awarded to the lowest, qualified, responsive and responsible bidder based on per item or total lump sum; whatever is in the best interest of Baltimore City Public Schools.

20. Please confirm that the contractor is to include the work items required by ASME 17.1

2022 edition that are not shown on the drawings:

a. ASME 17.1 2022 – Section 2.1.7: Illumination of Hoistways.

b. ASME 17.1 2022 – Section 2.1.7.1.3: Automatic controls for hoistway lighting

c. ASME 17.1 2022 – Section 2.2.4.2.7: Ladder electrical device for pit access ladders.

d. ASME 17.1 2022 – Section 2.2.9: Flood Detection Means

e. ASME 17.1 2022 – Section 2.27.13: Flood Detection Operation

Response: Baltimore follows 2019 ASME 17.1 – 2019 which does not contain these requirements.

21. Please confirm that this project is not subject to Buy American Steel Act.

Response: This project is not subjected to the Buy American Steel Act.

22. Will the contractor be given parking on site?

Response: Parking will be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager, the

School Principal, and the successful contractor.

23. Will the contractor be given access to the bathrooms on-site?

Response: Restrooms will be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager, the School Principal, and the successful contractor.

24. Please confirm that access control / security work such as door card readers at the elevator are not the responsibility of the contractor.

Response: Contractor is to provide conduit for potential future access control, however, contractor is not responsible for providing terminations or equipment.

25. Please confirm that it will be acceptable to complete this project over the 2027 summer break to avoid disruptions to the school during the school year.

Response: All work under this contract shall be completed within twelve (12) months or 365 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed letter.

26. Please confirm that work can be completed during normal hours (if the work is required during the school year) if elevator work takes place behind the temporary barriers or in the machine rooms.

Response: Schedule and work hours will be coordinated with the Construction

Project Manager, the School Principal, and the successful contractor.

27. 01-50-00, 2.6. Please confirm that temporary field offices for the owner and contractor are not required for this project.

Response: Temporary field offices are not required for this project.

28. Please confirm what type of paint that the elevator pit floor slab is to receive.

Response: Paint specifications are provided in spec section 099100.

29. 142400, 1.7. Please confirm that the offeror is required to include an extra 100 onsite service hours for the elevator technician as a part of the base price.

Response: Confirmed - Per spec section 142400, 1.7, A, a, a 100-hour service contract is required.

30. 142400, 2.10, G. Jack Replacement. Please confirm that if in the event of a wellhole collapse during the prices of the jack and piston replacement (unforeseen circumstance) the contractor shall re-drill the wellhole via additive change order.

Response: The contractor is responsible for all structural shoring necessary to prevent well hole collapse.

31. Please confirm that BAS integration is required for the new HVAC system sump pump.

Response: Question unclear. HVAC condensate pump shall be tied to BAS. Refer to response to #33 regarding sump pump.

32. Please provide the POC information for the incumbent BAS servicer for pricing purposes.

Response: Not applicable. BAS integration is not required for this project.

33. Please confirm that BAS integration is not required for the new elevator pit sump pump.

Response: SETTY: BAS integration is not required for the new elevator pit sump pump.

34. Please confirm that BCPS will cover the subscription costs for phone monitoring for the modernized elevator.

Response: Phone monitoring subscriptions are paid for by contractor for first two years after substantial completion.

35. Electrical Drawings - the EL light fixture in the pit Is just (1) 4-foot light fixture. Can we please add one more because of the shadow that the Jack makes to meet code? You need one light on the front and one light on the back of the pit to illuminate where the shadows will be in order to meet code.

Response: Per A12.01, provide light fixture at each floor level.

36. Electrical Drawings - Can the EL lights have clear lenses for more light for the Pit and

Elevator machine room?

Response: The EL light fixture is already selected with clear lens option “DCA” in the catalog number. Refer light fixture schedule on sheet E0.12.

37. Regarding the Fire alarm, vendors are having trouble finding parts for the old Notifier

Panel, can we Install a New standalone system integrated into the old one, if we are unable to get parts for the old system?

Response: Yes.

38. The electrical drawings require a 30 kva transformer - Print.E0.12. Can we install a new

15kva, 60A main breaker 30ckt Panel like previous schools?

Response: The 30kVA transformer can be downsized to 15kVA with 60A-MCB panel with 30 circuit, however the current demand load in the panel is

10kVA providing 15kVA will have only 5kVA spare capacity for future.

39. Electrical Drawings - ground floor level type A hot hats Prints E4.01b. Can we install a

2x4 lay-in fixture in lieu of the type A hot hats?

Response: The Type A light fixtures provided per coordination with the Architect.

The 2X4 lay-in fixture can be provided in lieu of type A; however, this needs to be controlled independently of the existing corridor lighting.

40. Division 14 - Please confirm that the piston and jack assembly shall be replaced with new.

Response: Confirmed – New piston and jack to be provided.

41. Division 14 - Please confirm that the elevator motor should not be sized per the rise of the building, piping size, speed, and capacity and it should be 50 Horsepower only.

Response: Confirmed – BCPS wants a 50HP motor.

42. Division 14 - Confirm elevator contractor shall provide card reader/ security provisions all integration and devices shall be by BCPS.

Response: Confirmed - Card Reader provisions to be provided (extra wiring).

43. Division 14 - Confirm whether that the elevator entrances shall be cladded in stainless #4 finish.

Response: Confirmed - Hoistway entrances to be reclad with SS#4 finish.

44. Division 14 - Confirm whether the hoistway doors shall be retained or if they should be new and/or recladded in #4 stainless.

Response: Confirmed – New SS#4 finish hoistway doors to be provided.

45. Division 14 - Confirm if elevator cab shell shall be retained or new.

Response: Confirmed – New cab shell to be provided.

46. Division 14 - Confirm if the elevator platform shall be retained or new.

Response: Confirmed – New platform to be provided.

47. Please consider retaining the elevator hoistway overhead louver as it is not a code violation to retain and adds additional cost to the project.

Response: BCPS confirmed that the louver infill is to be part of the project scope.

48. Per the site visit, please confirm there is no roof scope.

Response: Confirmed, there is no known roof scope.

49. Please confirm if the elevator machine room door, frame and hardware on the machine room shall be replaced?

Response: Existing door panel and frame to be retained and refinished, existing door hardware to be replaced, per note P11 A1.00b

50. Please confirm no waterproofing is necessary in the pit. If so, what product is required?

Response: Interior side waterproofing is required at the elevator pit. Product requirements are provided in spec section 071014

51. Fire Protection Drawings, General Note 3. There is no place on the bid form to provide this deduct alternate to remove the sprinkler work from the overall project scope. Please advise how to proceed.

Response: In Base bid scope, existing sprinkler head will be replaced with new and in Add alternate existing sprinkler shall be removed in coordination with

AHJ by owner.

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

Elevator Replacement

Dr. Nathan A Pitts - Ashburton EMS #058

3935 Hilltop Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

ARCHITECT

Michael Graves 233 East Redwood Street; Suite 1200 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-290-9680

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Columbia Engineering, Inc 6210 Old Dobbin Lane #150 Columbia, MD 21045 410-992-9970

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Setty & Associates 145 W. Ostend Street Suite 237 Baltimore, MD 21230 667-309-6036

ELEVATOR CONSULTANT

All Safe Elevators 1001 Cromwell Bridge Road #302 Towson, MD 21286 410-661-0623

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INTRODUCTORY

INFORMATION

PROFESSIONAL SEALS

Architect Structural Engineer HVAC Engineer

Plumbing Engineer Electrical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Numbers and Titles comply with 2020 Edition of MasterFormat™

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

00•01•07 - Seals Page 00•01•10 - Table of Contents 00•01•15 - List of Drawing Sheets

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01•10•00 - Summary 01•23•00 - Alternates 01•25•00 - Substitution Procedures 01•26•00 - Contract Modification Procedures 01•29•00 - Payment Procedures 01•31•00 - Project Management and Coordination 01•32•00 - Construction Progress Documentation 01•33•00 - Submittal Procedures 01•35•13.11 - Occupied Facility Procedures 01•41•00 - Regulatory Requirements 01•42•00 - References 01•43•00 - Quality Assurance 01•45•00 - Quality Control 01•50•00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls 01•60•00 - Product Requirements 01•70•00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements 01•80•00 - Performance Requirements

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02•41•00 - Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03•10•00 - Concrete Forming and Accessories 03•20•00 - Concrete Reinforcing 03•30•00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04•01•20.52 - Unit Masonry Cleaning 04•05•13 - Masonry Mortaring 04•05•19 - Masonry Anchorage and Reinforcing 04•05•23 - Masonry Accessories 04•20•00 - Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05•40•00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05•50•00 - Metal Fabrications

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DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06•10•00 - Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07•10•14 - Negative Side Waterproofing 07•27•00 - Air Barriers 07•84•00 - Firestopping 07•92•00 - Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08•06•70 - Hardware Schedule 08•71•00 - Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09•29•00 - Gypsum Board 09•65•00 - Resilient Flooring 09•91•00 - Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10•14•00 - Signage 10•40•00 - Safety Specialties

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142400 - Hydraulic Elevator Modernization

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

211313 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220513 - Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 220517 - Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping

220523.12 - Ball Valves for Plumbing Piping

220523.14 - Check Valves for Plumbing Piping 220529 - Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 221316 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221429 - Sump Pumps

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230517 - Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping 230518 - Escutcheons for HVAC Piping 230529 - Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230719 - HVAC Piping Insulation

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232300 - Refrigerant Piping 238126 - Split-System Air-Conditioners

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260523 - Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 260526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 - Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 - Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260553 - Identification for Electrical Systems 262213 - Low-Voltage Distribution Transformers 262416 - Panelboards 262726 - Wiring Devices 262813 - Fuses 262816 - Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 265119 - LED Interior Lighting 265219 - Emergency and Exit Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

284621.11 - Addressable Fire-Alarm Systems (Horn)

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTING

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 45 - INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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DOCUMENT 00•01•15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

ARCHITECTURAL

G0.00 - Cover Sheet G0.50 - Project General Information G1.01 - Overall Plans - Ground and First G1.02 - Overall Plans - Second and Third A0.02 - Legends (Architectural) AD.00b - Demolition Plan- Ground Floor- Area B AD.01b - Demolition Plan- Level 01 - Area B AD.02b - Demolition Plan- Level 02 - Area B AD.03b - Demolition Plan- Level 03 - Area B AD.R1b - Demolition Roof Plan - Area B A1.00b - Floor Plans- Ground Floor - Area B A1.01b - Floor Plans- Level 01 - Area B A1.02b - Floor Plan- Level 02 - Area B A1.03b - Floor Plan- Level 03 - Area B A1.R1b - Roof Plan- Area B A12.01 - Vertical Circulation 04/10/2026 B A12.02 - Vertical Circulation A28.11 - Door Schedules

STRUCTURAL

S0.01 - General Notes

FIRE PROTECTION

F0.01 General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations FD1.00 Fire Protection Demolition - Ground Floor Plan F1.00 Fire Protection Ground Floor Plan

PLUMBING

P0.01 General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations P0.11 Plumbing Schedules, Detail and Riser Diagram P1.00 Plumbing - Ground Floor Plan - Area B

HVAC

M0.01 - Mechanical General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations M0.11 - Mechanical Schedules M0.51 - Mechanical Controls MD1.00b - Mechanical Demolition - Ground Floor - Area B M1.00b - Mechanical Ductwork - Ground Floor - Area B M5.01 - Mechanical Details

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ELECTRICAL

E0.01 - General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations ED0.12 - Electrical Riser Diagram — Demolition E0.12 - Electrical Riser Diagram E0.21 - Electrical Panel Schedules E4.00b - Electrical Enlarged Demolition Plans

E4.01b - Electrical Enlarged Plans - Ground Floor - Area B E4.02b - Electrical Enlarged Plans - Third Floor - Area B E4.03 - Electrical Photometric Lighting Calculations E5.01 - Electrical Details

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PROCUREMENT

AND

CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

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01•10•00-1 Summary

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SECTION 01•10•00

SUMMARY

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Related Documents: Conditions of Contract, Division 01 - General Requirements, and

Drawings apply to Work of this Section.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work Scope:

1. Replacement of elevator.

2. New HVAC and electrical work associated with new elevator.

3. Modifications to sprinkler piping.

4. Removal of louver opening and infilling opening in exterior wall.

B. Design Professionals: As listed on title sheets of Drawings and Specifications.

C. Baltimore City Public School Contact: Ebony Johnson.

D. Provide and pay for labor, materials, equipment, and services for and incidental to execution and completion of Project, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in Project.

1.3 CONTRACTS

A. Single lump-sum contract, subject to unit prices and changes in work as provided.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Construct Work in phases to accommodate Owner's use of premises during construction period; coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner.

B. Access to Site:

1. Access to site shall be limited to area designated on Site Plan, unless specifically approved by Architect.

2. Work outside of Project Limits, as designated on Architectural Plans shall be limited to that which is necessary to connect or complete utilities and services; shall be performed in shortest practical time.

C. Schedule operations for completion of portions of Project for Owner's occupancy prior to Substantial Completion of Project:

1. Owner reserves right to use or occupy Project or parts, or to use equipment installed under this Contract, prior to final acceptance of Project or parts.

2. Should Owner wish to occupy portion of Project prior to completion of entire Project, Owner will notify Contractor. Upon notification, perform Substantial Completion procedures for that portion.

D. Begin construction immediately upon notice to proceed.

E. Schedule work to be accomplished in shortest possible time with maximum practicable work force. Maintain public access and emergency egress. Include phasing plan and schedule in Construction Progress Schedule specified in Section 01•32•00.

F. Execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of Project prior to Owner's Occupancy.

1. Allow after Owner occupancy:

a. Access for Owner's personnel.

b. Access for public.

c. Operation of fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Coordinate with Owner and provide 24 hours advance notice of temporary shutdowns of systems.

d. Protected emergency egress.

2. Upon occupancy, Owner will provide:

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a. Operation of fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

b. Janitorial services.

c. Security.

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G. Coordination With Occupants:

1. Owner will occupy entire premises for normal conduct of their business throughout construction of Project.

2. Public will have full access to Owner through temporary pedestrian and vehicular access ways and temporary lobby throughout construction of Project.

3. Cooperate with Owner in construction operations to minimize conflict and to facilitate

Owner usage.

1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Limit use of premises for Work and for storage to allow for:

1. Work by separate Contractors.

2. Owner Occupancy.

3. Public Use.

B. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Owner.

C. Assume full responsibility for protection and safe keeping of Products under this Contract stored on site.

D. Move stored Products under Contractor's control, which interfere with operations of Owner or separate Contractor.

E. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

F. Maintain unobstructed pedestrian and automotive traffic lanes on sidewalks and roads adjoining site and as indicated on Drawings.

G. Take precautions to avoid damaging existing underground services, and assume responsibility for damage.

1.6 PROJECT UTILITY SOURCES

A. Water: Baltimore Bureau of Water and Waste Water.

B. Sanitary Sewer: Baltimore Bureau of Water and Waste Water.

C. Electric: BGE.

D. Internet Service Providers (Includes Telephone): Comcast Xfinity.

2.0 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.0 EXECUTION (Not Used)

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01•23•00-1 Alternates

SECTION 01•23•00

ALTERNATES

A. Alternates are identified by number.

B. Basic changes to be incorporated into Work, when specific Alternates are made part of Project by specific provisions in Owner-Contractor Agreement.

C. Sections of specifications stipulate pertinent requirements for products and methods to achieve work stipulated under each Alternate.

D. Provide or delete, as specified, labor, materials, tools, implements, tackle, equipment and machinery, delivery and handling costs, applicable taxes, installation, overhead profit, and other expenses contemplated and necessary to accomplish Work.

E. Related Requirements:

1. Conditions of Contract.

2. Division 01 - General Requirements.

3. Drawings.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Definitions:

1. Alternate: Amount proposed by Bidder and stated on Bid Form that will be added to or deducted from Base Bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either scope of work or in products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in Contract Documents.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Sequencing:

1. Consult Drawings and Specifications for location and extent.

2. Work is subject to stipulations as set forth in individual specification sections for Work involved as fully as if repeated herein.

3. Where descriptions of various Alternate Bids make reference to specification sections affected by Alternate Bid, such references shall not necessarily be considered as being all-inclusive.

4. It is responsibility of each Bidder to determine to Bidder's satisfaction and for bidder's own purposes limits and extent of work affected by Alternate Bid, and to make full and unqualified allowances therefore in submission of Bidder's Alternate Bid Proposal.

5. Coordinate and modify related work as specified to integrate work under each Alternate, and to provide complete construction specified by Contract Documents.

6. Include in each Alternate, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances, and similar items incidental to or necessary for complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of Alternate.

1.4 ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternates will be accepted or rejected without regard to sequence listed below.

B. Alternates incorporated in Contract are listed in Agreement.

1.5 COSTS

A. Enter costs for performing Work outlined for alternates in locations provided in Bid Form.

B. When Owner elects to delay decision regarding acceptance of alternates to after execution of

Contract, adjust Alternate values to include overhead, profit, and other expenses beyond value stated on Bid Form.

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2.0 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF MULTI-SECTION ALTERNATES

A. Alternate Number 1 — Sump Pit: Provide sump pit indicated on Drawings.

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01•70•00-1 Execution and Closeout Requirements

SECTION 01•70•00

EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

A. Related Documents: Conditions of Contract, Division 01 - General Requirements, and

Drawings apply to Work of this Section.

B. Payment for Costs:

1. Costs caused by ill-timed or defective work, or work not conforming to Contract Documents, including costs for additional services of Architect: Party responsible for ill-timed, rejected, or non-conforming work.

2. Work done on instructions of Architect, other than defective or non-conforming work:

Owner.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Reference Standards:

1. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. ASTM D6432, Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigations.

2. Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA):

a. CSDA BP-007, Ground Penetrating Radar for Concrete Scanning.

B. Definitions:

1. Clean (for Final Cleaning): Level of cleanliness provided by professional cleaners using commercial building cleaning products and equipment.

1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements: Comply with more restrictive of following or manufacturer's written requirements under which products can be installed or applied.

1. Maintain project in accordance with safety and insurance requirements and standards.

2. Hazards Control:

a. Store volatile wastes in covered metal containers and remove from premises daily.

b. Prevent accumulation of waste which creates hazardous conditions.

c. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

3. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations in compliance with local ordinances and anti-pollution laws.

4. Disposal:

a. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on project site.

b. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary drains.

c. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterways.

1.4 SEQUENCING

A. Coordinate in accordance with Section 01•31•00.

B. Coordinate penetrations of Architectural assemblies by fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems, by setting sleeves or by core drilling to accept penetrating items.

Core drilling of structural elements to comply with requirements for cutting and patching.

C. Coordination for Cutting and Patching:

1. Avoid cutting and patching by sequencing and coordinating trades to incorporate Work into construction assemblies.

2. Do not endanger work by cutting, altering, or patching.

3. Do not cut or alter work of Owner or separate Contractor without written consent of

Architect.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Replacement of Work Removed: Comply with specification sections for work affected by cutting and patching.

B. Cleaning Materials:

1. Use only those cleaning materials which will not create hazards to health or property and which will not damage surfaces.

2. Use only cleaning materials recommended by manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

3. Use cleaning materials only on surfaces recommended by cleaning material manufacturer.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with manufacturer's printed instructions in full detail, including each sequential step.

B. Do not omit preparatory steps or installation procedures unless specifically modified or exempted by Contract Documents.

C. Maintain one set of complete instructions at Project site during installation and until completion.

D. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect before proceeding. Do not proceed with work without interpretation from Architect.

3.2 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Prior to commencement of each section of Work, carefully examine previously executed sections of Work, existing conditions, or Work performed by other trades, which might affect execution of specified section of Work.

B. Inspect surfaces, substrates, materials, equipment, and areas related to execution of Work.

Reject damaged or defective items.

C. Equipment service connections indicated on Drawings may not be in true position. Verify true position of service connection prior to commencing making of service connection.

D. Identify potential problems before commencement of fabrication and installation of Work.

Promptly notify Architect of errors, inconsistencies, omissions, or apparent discrepancies discovered. Obtain clarifications from Architect.

E. Verify dimensions and measurements before proceeding with execution of Work.

F. Verify that characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities and services.

G. Check Work for bearing, alignment, level, and security of attachment.

H. Inspect substrates to ensure they are:

1. Dry and clean within requirements stated by manufacturer of product to be installed.

2. Free of oil, wax, deleterious materials, or loose material.

3. Firm, stable, level, aligned, plumb, or oriented as specified or indicated.

I. Correct conditions which may adversely affect installation/application before installation/application commences.

J. Do not commence work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

K. Complete installation of Work to be concealed, covered, or embedded prior to commencement of concealing work.

L. Commencement of a Specification Section indicates that Contractor has inspected and accepts previously executed work, conditions are acceptable for installation of work to be executed, and Contractor agrees to undertake corrective actions and guarantee stipulations.

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3.3 PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Ground Penetrating Radar Examination of Slabs and Walls:

1. Existing building slab has unknown locations of following items within floor slabs:

a. Reinforcement bars embedded within slabs.

b. Beams under slabs.

c. Conduits within slabs.

d. Horizontal pipe runs embedded within slabs.

e. Concrete column shear heads and column capitals.

2. Use ground penetrating radar to locate potential conflicts involving new bolt locations, vertical pipe penetrations, vertical duct penetrations, vertical conduit penetrations with existing:

a. Reinforcement bars embedded within slabs.

b. Beams under slabs.

c. Conduits within slabs.

d. Horizontal pipe runs embedded within slabs.

e. Concrete column shear heads and column capitals.

3. Perform investigation after layout of walls and prior to:

a. Construction of new walls.

b. Drilling for setting anchor bolts.

c. Core drilling for new pipe and conduit penetrations.

d. Slab cutting for new vertical duct penetrations.

4. Perform ground penetrating radar investigation of slab in accordance with:

a. ASTM D6432.

b. CSDA BP-007.

5. Adjust locations of bolt locations, vertical pipe penetrations, vertical duct penetrations, vertical conduit penetrations to miss existing:

a. Reinforcement bars embedded within slabs.

b. Beams under slabs.

c. Conduits within slabs.

d. Horizontal pipe runs embedded within slabs.

e. Concrete column shear heads and column capitals.

6. Where conflicts occur between existing elements specified in previous paragraph and new penetrating elements specified in previous paragraph, after consultation with Architect, adjust locations of bolt locations; walls containing vertical pipe penetrations, vertical duct penetrations, and vertical conduit penetrations of existing slabs.

B. Prior to commencement of each section of Work, carefully prepare previously executed sections of Work, existing conditions, or Work performed by other trades, which might affect execution of specified section of Work.

C. Prepare surfaces, substrates, materials, equipment, and areas related to execution of Work.

D. Identify potential problems before commencement of preparation of Work. Promptly notify

Architect of errors, inconsistencies, omissions, or apparent discrepancies discovered.

Obtain clarifications from Architect.

E. Do not commence work until conditions have been prepared for subsequent construction operations.

F. Commencement of a Specification Section indicates that Contractor has prepared previously executed work, conditions are acceptable for installation of work to be executed, and Contractor agrees to undertake corrective actions and guarantee stipulations.

G. Protect private and public property, adjoining or affected by Project construction, from damage caused by Contractor's operations.

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3.4 INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, ERECTION, PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Supervise performance of Work in manner and by means to ensure that Work, whether completed or in progress, will not be subjected to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during construction period.

B. Maintain quality control over supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, workmanship, and site conditions, to produce Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

C. Comply with reference standards as minimum quality of Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

D. Comply with submittals which have not been rejected or returned for revision and resubmission.

E. Provide qualified personnel to produce Work of specified quality.

F. Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request interpretation from Architect before proceeding.

G. If problems arise in connection with execution of Work regarding its relation to product or substrate:

1. Stop work in that area immediately.

2. Contact manufacturer and supplier, or Architect, to determine rectifying conditions.

3. Do not proceed until corrective actions have been completed.

H. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, and racking.

I. Match approved samples, field samples, or mock-ups.

J. Tolerances:

1. Unless other tolerances are specified, comply with following tolerances.

2. Substrates are not to vary more than:

a. 1/8-inch from required plane in an undivided space or span of 10-feet (whichever is least). For elevated floor slabs, this amount is exclusive of slab's natural deflection caused by imposed and inherent loads.

b. 1/16-inch within a single running foot.

3. Alignments are not to vary more than:

a. 1/8-inch from required line in an undivided space or distance of 10-feet (whichever is least).

b. 1/16-inch within a single running foot.

4. True to Line: Allowed deviation from straight line within:

a. Plus or minus 1/16 inch in one foot.

b. Plus or minus 1/8 inch in 10 feet.

c. Plus or minus 1/4 inch in 20 feet.

d. Plus or minus 3/8 inch in more than 20 feet.

5. Flat: Allowed deviation from flat plane in any planar direction within:

a. Plus or minus 1/16 inch in one foot.

b. Plus or minus 1/8 inch in 10 feet.

c. Plus or minus 1/4 inch in 20 feet.

d. Plus or minus 3/8 inch in more than 20 feet.

6. Level: Allowed deviation from horizontal plane within plus or minus 1/2 degree of angle.

7. Plumb: Allowed deviation from vertical plane within plus or minus 1/2 degree of angle.

8. In Existing Buildings:

a. New construction is to comply with specified tolerances.

b. Where new construction aligns with existing construction, specified tolerances may be exceeded to extent necessary to obtain smooth transitions from new construction to existing construction.

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3.5 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Examination:

1. Examine existing conditions, including elements subject to movement or damage.

2. After uncovering work, inspect conditions affecting installation of new products.

3. Commencement of cutting and patching indicates acceptance of conditions.

B. Preparation:

1. Provide shoring, bracing, and support to maintain structural integrity of Project.

2. Provide protection for other portions of Project.

3. Provide protection from elements for areas exposed by uncovering Work; maintain excavations free of water.

C. Performance:

1. Cut into new construction to provide for installation of other Work and subsequent fitting and patching required to restore surface to original condition.

2. Cut, fit, patch, including attendant excavation and backfill, as necessary to complete

Work and to:

a. Fit several parts together.

b. Integrate with other Work.

c. Uncover portions of Work to provide for ill-timed Work.

d. Remove and replace defective Work.

e. Remove and replace Work not complying with Contract Documents.

f. Remove samples of installed Work as necessary for testing.

g. Provide for penetrations of fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

h. Uncover Work to allow for Architect's observation of covered Work which has been covered up prior to required observation by Architect.

3. Execute cutting, fitting, removal, and alteration by methods which will prevent damage to other Work and will produce surfaces to receive installation of new Work.

4. Execute excavation and backfill which will prevent settlement or damage to Project.

5. Execute fitting and adjustment to provide finished installation to comply with specified requirements.

6. Execute by methods which will prevent damage to other work, and will provide surfaces to receive installation of repairs and new work.

7. Restore work which has been cut, removed, or damaged to match existing conditions.

8. Install new products to provide completed work in accordance with requirements of

Contract Documents.

9. Cut rigid materials using masonry saw or core drill.

10. Do not cut and patch structural elements in manner that would result in reduction of load carrying capacity or of load reduction ratio.

11. Do not cut and patch operational or safety-related elements in manner that would result in reduction of their capacity to perform in manner intended, including energy performance, or that would result in increased maintenance, decreased operation life, or decreased safety.

12. Fit Work tight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces.

13. Comply with requirements for firestops for penetrations through fire-rated assemblies.

14. Except where otherwise indicated, refinish exposed finishes of patched areas to match existing and where necessary extend finish restoration into adjoining surfaces in manner which will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

15. Prepare surfaces prior to application of finishes in same manner required for new installation.

16. Waterproofed and Roofed Surfaces: Repair in accordance with manufacturer's repair and warranty requirements.

17. Where patching occurs in previously painted or coated surfaces, provide prime coat and required intermediate coats over patch. Apply final finish coat over surface extending beyond patch to nearest intersections or entire assembly.

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18. Where patch of finishes occur, finish and sheen to match existing, unless otherwise indicated.

19. Refinish surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish:

a. Continuous Surfaces: To nearest intersections.

b. Assembly: Refinish entire assembly.

3.6 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Progress Cleaning:

1. Thoroughly clean areas and spaces affected by Work.

2. Conduct daily inspection to verify that specified cleaning requirements are met.

3. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Do not allow accumulation of scrap, debris, waste materials, and other items resulting from construction operations.

5. Maintain premises and public properties free from accumulation of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by operations.

6. Remove boxes, crates, containers, other debris, waste materials, rubbish, and surplus materials.

7. Clean loose material and splatters, setting and grout splashes.

8. At reasonable intervals (but not greater than each week) during progress of Work:

a. Clean site and adjoining public properties.

b. Dispose of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.

c. Clean mud, dirt, and debris resulting from construction operations from drives, roads, and lots as required.

d. Maintain access to site in neat and orderly condition.

e. Sweep interior spaces clean.

9. Store debris only within demised premises, and in areas designated by Owner.

10. Provide on site dumpster containers for collection of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.

11. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site; legally dispose at public or private dumping areas off Owner's property.

12. Handle materials in controlled manner with minimum handling; do not drop or throw materials from heights.

13. Broom clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust.

14. Prior to enclosing space, remove rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces.

15. Schedule cleaning operations so that dust and other contaminants resulting from cleaning process will not fall on wet or newly painted surfaces.

16. Remove snow and ice from public walkways and access of Project under construction.

17. After finish flooring installation is 50 percent complete, provide temporary:

a. Walk-off mats at every building entrance doorway having daily cleaning of mats.

b. Protective Shoe Covers:

1) Provide for workers and visitors.

2) Provide dispensers at every building entrance.

3) Require use for every person entering building.

4) Provide disposal containers at every building entrance.

B. Final Cleaning:

1. Perform:

a. Within or before 72 hours of punchlist inspections by Architect to determine Substantial Completion, when punchlist inspections are phased over time.

b. Within or before 72 hours of Substantial Completion.

2. Clean as recommended by manufacturer.

3. Do not use materials or methods which may damage finish, surface, or surrounding construction.

4. Thoroughly clean areas and spaces affected by Work

5. Employ experienced workers, or professional cleaners, for final cleaning.

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6. In preparation for substantial completion or occupancy, conduct final inspection of sight-exposed exterior surfaces, and of concealed spaces.

7. Remove surplus excavation dirt.

8. Remove boxes, crates, containers, and other debris from site.

9. Remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery, and surplus materials.

10. Clean sight-exposed surfaces.

11. Leave project clean, dust free, and ready for occupancy.

12. Clean loose material and splatters, setting and grout splashes.

13. Remove from Sight-Exposed Finished Surfaces:

a. Adhesives.

b. Blemishes.

c. Dust.

d. Dirt.

e. Fingerprints.

f. Grease.

g. Labels.

h. Marks.

i. Mastics.

j. Paint drippings or drops.

k. Soil.

l. Splashed materials.

m. Stains.

n. Other materials not specified to occur on surface.

14. Polished Surfaces:

a. Clean to designed specular finish.

b. Surfaces Requiring Polish: Apply polish to surface in accordance with surface manufacturer's requirements.

c. Replace scratched or marred surfaces.

15. Repair, patch, and touch-up marred surfaces to specified finish, to match adjacent surfaces.

16. Broom clean exterior paved surfaces to remove dirt and trash; rake clean other surfaces of grounds.

17. Maintain clean project, or designated portion, until it is occupied by Owner.

18. Ventilating Systems:

a. Clean permanent filters and replace disposable filters if units were operated during construction.

b. Clean ducts, blowers, and coils, if units were operated without filters during construction.

19. Glass:

a. Remove excess glazing compounds, paint, and labels.

b. Wash each side and dry.

c. Do not use metal scrapers.

20. Hardware: Clean and polish.

21. Flooring: Remove paper cover, clean, and polish.

22. Exposed Concrete Slabs: Wash, scrape, and scrub, using a detergent as necessary to remove bond breaker, dirt, and discolorations.

23. Permanent Label and Plates: Do not remove those permanently attached to equipment. Remove paint. Clean so that they are legible.

24. Remove devices and protective covers used to protect installed Work.

25. Remove temporary walk-off mats, footwear "booty" dispensers and disposal containers.

3.7 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

A. Starting Systems and Equipment:

1. Coordinate schedule for start-up of various equipment and systems.

2. Clean systems and equipment prior to starting.

3. Notify Owner 7 days prior to start-up of each item.

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4. Verify that safety devices or controls are operational.

5. Verify that each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, or other conditions which may cause damage.

6. Verify that tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by equipment or system manufacturer.

7. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.

8. Execute start-up under supervision of responsible Contractor's personnel in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

9. When specified in individual specification Sections, require manufacturer to provide authorized representative to be present at site to inspect, check and approve equipment or system installation prior to start-up, and to supervise placing equipment or system in operation.

10. Temporary Use of Systems or Equipment During Construction:

a. Prior to use, obtain Architect's approval.

b. Use does not affect or alter warranty requirements.

c. Startup does not alter date of warranty commencement established by General

Conditions.

d. Provide additional interim maintenance and service required by manufacturer.

e. To cover period between equipment startup date and substantial completion date, provide extended manufacturer's warranty.

11. Submit written report in accordance with Section 01•45•00 that equipment or system has been installed and is functioning as specified, within 7 days following determination that equipment or system has been installed and is functioning as specified.

12. Immediately after equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly, commence testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures specified in Section 01•91•00.

B. Adjusting Systems and Equipment:

1. Clean systems and equipment prior to adjusting.

2. Verify that safety devices or controls are operational.

3. Verify that each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, or other conditions which may cause damage.

C. Adjusting Operating Parts of Products: Adjust parts for smooth, uniform operation.

3.8 PROTECTING INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

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