Appendix_A_-_Special_Provisions_-_General_Building_Improvement_Contractors_-_260908.pdf

ITB 27-005, Appendix A- General Building Improvement Contactors

APPENDIX A – GENERAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS (d 09/08/2026)

1.0 GENERAL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The primary purpose of the project is for the Contractor(s) to provide general building improvement contractors on an “as needed task order basis”. Task orders shall not exceed $100,000.00.

QUANTITY/VALUE NOT GUARANTEED

The quantities of work described in these solicitation documents are the County’s best estimates and are to be utilized for purposes of evaluation only. No quantities are guaranteed and are not to be interpreted as such. Inasmuch as any work under this Contract will be done “as required”, there is no guarantee that work will be on a continual basis.

COUNTY APPROVAL TO PERFORM SERVICES

Services may begin once the Contractor has received a written Notice to Proceed and Purchase Order from the County.

RESPONSIBILTY AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any work and all damages and/or injury to persons, property, or equipment that result from any work performed by their employees or authorized subcontractors. The Contractor must comply with all local and State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND BUSINESS HOURS

The primary and secondary County contacts will be provided to the awarded Contractor. Normal business hours for these services are Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 5:00pm, excluding holidays. All coordination of services will be done in advance coordinated between the County Representative and the Contractor.

COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND BUSINESS HOURS

The primary and secondary County contacts will be provided to the awarded Contractor. Normal business hours for these services are Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 5:00pm, excluding holidays. All coordination of services will be done in advance coordinated between the County Representative and the Contractor.

REGULATION COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBILTY

The Contractor must fully comply with all applicable industry standards and Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, licensing requirements and patented systems pertaining to all work practices. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the protection of workers, visitors to the work site and persons occupying areas adjacent to the work site. The Contractor shall have available, copies of all applicable codes, regulations, standards, documents and this specification.

Where conflicts among the requirements of the codes, regulations, standards, documents and this specification exist, the most stringent requirement shall be utilized by the Contractor.

OPEN MARKET PROCUREMENT

Charles County Government reserves the right to obtain service from Contractors or suppliers other than the Contractor if the estimated cost of the service or parts, materials, and equipment appears unreasonable or on any emergency basis. Using other Contractors shall not void the conditions of this Contract, nor shall it hold the Contractor liable for any additional costs assumed by Charles County Government by procuring on the open market except for liquidated damages for emergency response as per the Contractor.

QUALITY OF WORK

Work performed must be of an acceptable industry standard level in terms of cost, time and workmanship. Failure to service and repair the equipment properly, as determined by County representative, may be considered grounds for terminating the contract.

INVOICES

Invoices shall be submitted from the Contractor to Charles County Government (CCG), Chief of Buildings and Trades for approval within thirty (30) days from date services were completed. All labor rates shall be paid in one half (1/2) hour increments. Invoices shall be detailed including the following: PO number, ITB name, ITB number, dates work was performed, location of work, itemized hourly rate pricing per the Contract, and materials, etc. Also, include the project start date and end date. Invoices not containing the required information may not be processed.

ACCEPTANCE

All goods, services and constructions delivered under this ITB shall be subject to final inspection, test, and acceptance by the County prior to any payment.

BASIC FOR SERVICES

The County may enter into multiple agreement(s) to provide the full range of services requested herein on a task-by-task basis. No monetary award will be made a part of these contracts and Contractors are not guaranteed any portion of work.

Awarded contractors will be issued task order requests for quotes by County representatives and purchase orders will be issued at the task order level under the same terms of the original contract and any additional or special terms and conditions as specified in the request for quotes.

The County may issue requests for quotes to one or multiple contractor(s) at its discretion. The Contractor(s) will be provided with a scope of the project and will be asked to include all materials and labor required to properly complete the project by a specified date. Contractors remain responsible for submitting responses to County requests prior to any deadlines specified by the requesting County representative. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the County representative requesting quotes. Quotes shall be submitted to the County in accordance with the pricing approved in the Contract. The County reserves the right to request Best and Final Offers and/or negotiate pricing with Contractors.

The Contractor(s) shall not purchase materials or begin work on the project until you have received a signed purchase order from the County for work exceeding $2500.00

The County may award tasks based upon price, experience, capacity, key personnel, availability, bonding capability, approach or past performance. The County reserves the right to award tasks at its sole discretion.

PRICE QUOTES FOR TIME AND MATERIAL TASK ORDER PROJECT

When contacted by an authorized representative of the County, the Contractor will be asked to provide a written price quote for a given task order project to include the scheduled start date, the completion date, and a sequence of all work. The Contractor is required to visit the work site(s) to verify the measurements of the area where work will be performed. The Contractor’s written quote must identify the area where the work is to take place. The Contractor’s price shall be itemized based on the contract pricing required to do the project.

REIMBURSEMENT FOR MATERIALS

• All materials shall be new, unused, and approved by the County prior to being installed.

• All expendable materials are reimbursable. However, non-expendable materials such as tools and equipment are not reimbursable.

• All materials, especially paints and solvents, shall be approved for use by the County prior to the Contractor bringing them onto any County property,

• The Contractor shall provide an itemized invoice with the materials listed that have been supplied and installed. The

Contractor shall provide proof of cost by attaching receipts to all invoices submitted to the County.

• The County shall pay the Contractor a ten (10) percent materials markup for any material obtained, but at no time shall the Contractor charge the ten percent (10%) markup on the tax portion. Invoices for parts must be submitted with the final invoice to be credited for payment.

• The Contractor must provide their supplier’s invoice(s) to substantiate the cost of each item. Supplier’s quotes shall not be sufficient. Quotes shall only be allowed from suppliers if said material is truck stock and shall receive prior approval by the appropriate County Representative.

• The Contractor shall not charge a markup on products which are purchased from a government contract. Installation of new or retrofitting of existing equipment approved by the County Representative shall be charged at the established contract price. Environmental surcharges shall be justified and approved by the County Representative prior to payment. At all times during the Contract, the Contractor shall obtain the best possible prices for parts, materials, equipment, and supplies for the County.

• If an OEM part is not available or it is evident that procuring an OEM part will cause excessive downtime, acceptable substitutes may be used with prior written approval by the County Representative. All materials, supplies, and articles furnished shall, wherever it is specified and otherwise practicable, be the standard products of recognized, reputable manufacturers. The standard products of manufacturers other than those specified shall only be accepted when it is proved to the satisfaction of the appropriate authorized County Representative that they are equal or exceed in strength, durability, usefulness, and convenience for the purpose intended.

PARTS

• The Contractor must stock a complete inventory of commonly used parts at the location from which the service vehicle(s) are dispatched.

• All parts used will be purchased from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The County shall pay the Contractor a ten (10) percent parts/materials markup for any parts obtained, but at no time shall the Contractor charge the ten percent (10%) markup on the tax portion. Invoices for parts must be submitted with the final invoice to be credited for payment.

• The Contractor must provide their supplier’s invoice(s) to substantiate the cost of each item. Supplier’s quotes shall not be sufficient. Quotes shall only be allowed from suppliers if said material is truck stock and shall receive prior approval by the appropriate County Representative.

• The Contractor shall not charge a markup on products which are purchased off of a government contract. Installation of new or retrofitting of existing equipment approved by the County Representative shall be charged at the established hourly labor rate plus the established markup for parts, materials, and equipment as stated herein.

Environmental surcharges shall be justified and approved by the County Representative prior to payment. At all times during the Contract, the Contractor shall obtain the best possible prices for parts, materials, equipment, and supplies for the County.

• If an OEM part is not available or it is evident that procuring an OEM part will cause excessive downtime, acceptable substitutes may be used with prior written approval by the County Representative.

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Whenever the need arises for the Contractor to use specialized equipment such as cranes, lifts, etc., this equipment shall be charged at local rental rates including delivery charges plus ten percent (10%) markup but at no time shall the Contractor charge the ten percent (10%) markup on the tax portion. If the Contractor owns specialized equipment which is considered a rental item, the Contractor is required to send a rental company rate quote with their invoice for said equipment. Invoices for rental equipment must be submitted with the final invoice to be credited for payment. Prior approval by the County Representative is required before renting any specialized equipment.

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

TASK WORK

All labor is paid for in thirty (30) minute increments. The work is typical for renovation/alteration and will include, but is not limited to, the following interior and exterior building examples: removing a wall; relocating plumbing fixtures; relocating HVAC ducts, building a wall; installing cabinets; installing a door; painting and providing wall finishes. The Contractor shall be licensed as applicable to work in the State of Maryland.

The Contractor shall:

• Respond to a request for repair within twenty-four (48) hours after receipt of notification from the County. The County and the Contractor will determine the start date and completion date for each authorized task order project.

• Provide proper supervision for all personnel and subcontractors at the site.

• Provide experienced and properly trained personnel

• Provide materials to complete the project utilizing the specifications and/or approval of substitutions by the County.

• Provide equipment for proper repair.

• Perform all work with the least inconvenience to the County and coordinate all scheduling of work specifically by the designated County representative. All vehicles must have egress at all times and any interruption in the normal operation at the site shall be kept to the absolute minimum.

• Protect all existing and newly installed work, materials, equipment, improvements, utilities, structures, and vegetation at all times during the course of this contract. Any property or incidentals damaged during the course of this contract shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the County.

• All employees shall wear a company badge and/or uniform while working within the building that plainly identifies the company.

• Removing all debris from the site and clean affected areas and properly disposing of same. The Contractor shall keep the premises free of debris and unusable materials resulting from their work and shall leave all affected areas as they were prior to the beginning of the work.

• Performing services for this contract to safeguard their own materials, tools, and equipment. The County shall not assume any responsibility for vandalism and/or theft of materials, tools and/or equipment.

• Providing all preparation, for installations, repairs, and clean-up in a manner approved by OSHA, MOSHA, AHERA, the County, and all other applicable industry standard methods.

• Providing proper disposal of all waste off site.

• Provide multiple skilled labor services to complete a specific project in conjunction with additions, demolition, fire damage, and modifications at any County requested site.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide for and coordinate the work of any other trade, as required to complete the work. The County must be notified if another trade sub-contractor is required to facilitate and/or complete the work prior to them being brought on site.

The County is making an effort to standardize colors of materials used in the various buildings. The Contractor agrees to utilize only the colors approved by the County project manager for any work. Exceptions to the use of other colors are to be received in writing prior to starting any installation. Installation of any other color shall be removed at the Contractor expense and new materials shall be installed that meet the color requirement with no additional charges to the County.

PERMITS

The County will pay for permits when required for the work under this contract. However, the Contractor is required to file for all permits and to have inspections required by the County. The Contractor is responsible to meet or exceed all building and/or life safety codes.

PRE-JOB SURVEY

The Contractor shall be responsible for doing a "pre-job" damage survey of the facility for existing property damage with the County project manager prior to starting work.

Existing damaged items identified on this survey will be the responsibility of the County.

Any items not identified on this survey will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to repair all areas to the satisfaction of the County, or, the County may have these items corrected and deduct.

CLEANING UP

At all times, the Contractor shall keep the project work site free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish. At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials and rubbish from and about the project work site, as well as tools, equipment, and surplus materials. If the Contractor fails to clean up at the completion of the work, the County may do so, and the cost shall be charged to the Contractor.

WARRANTY AND GUARANTEES

The Contractor warrants that the services furnished under this ITB will be free from defect not inherent in the quality required or permitted for a period of one (1) year, and that the work will conform to the local, state, and federal requirements.

Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, will be considered defective and shall be returned to the Contractor for refund/replacement at the expense of the Contractor.

The Contractor guarantees for a two (2) year period (unless another period is specified), commencing on the date fixed by the parties:

• That the work contains no faulty or imperfect material or equipment and any imperfect, careless, or unskilled workmanship.

• That the Contractor will re-execute, correct, repair, or remove and replace with proper work, without cost to the County, any work found out to be as guaranteed by this section. The Contractor shall also make good all damages caused to other work or materials in the process of complying with this section.

WARRANTY AND GUARANTEES

The County requires the repair work and/or installation work to be completed utilizing "Professional Workmanship". The County shall very closely monitor and all Building Improvement Services and shall only accept a "Professional Quality Result and/or Service". The following shall be considered some reasons for immediate termination of a company for "Un-professionalism":

• Failure of the Contractor to have the proper equipment for Building Improvement Services at the work site. This equipment shall be available for use "on site" by the employees utilized for the repair/installation/service and/or for the testing of same for proper operation.

• Failure of the Contractor to utilize qualified personnel to do the work. The individuals doing the work at the County sites shall:

• Be on the "list" of employees being utilized by the Contractor for work on any County site.

• Be certified to do work on that system (manufacturer, model number, and/or type) properly trained and experienced to do the type of service, repairs and/or installations at that site.

• Refrain from any comments and/or gestures to fellow workers that could be interpreted as inappropriate and/or obscene.

• Be dressed appropriately to work in a "governmental environment". The employee shall prominently display the name of their company on a shirt and/or hat.

• Clean up all debris caused as a result of the repair and dispose of same. Upon completion of each day’s work the Contractor shall clean up the work area entirely and leave the area in a safe condition.

• Refrain from any comments and/or gestures to the students and/or staff.

• Complete all work without exposing anyone to any dangers.

• Failure of the Contractor to properly prepare the County site for Building Improvement Services.

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall:

• Supervise, direct, and be solely responsible for the work, using its best skills and attention.

• Be responsible to the County for the acts and omissions of its employees, subcontractors and their agents and employees, and other persons performing any of the work.

• Confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits and the contract documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber the site with any materials or equipment.

• Perform all work in a workmanlike industry standard manner and in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, including the furnishing of all materials, services, implements, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, labor, and all other items necessary for the satisfactory prosecution and completion of the project in full compliance with the requirements of the contract documents.

• Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall promptly remove all implements, surplus property and debris from the project site.

SUBCONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

The County reserves the right to accept or reject the use of any Subcontractor. The Contractor shall not employ any Subcontractor to whom the County may have a reasonable objection. Contracts between the Contractor and the Subcontractors shall:

• Require each Subcontractor, to the extent of the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor, to be bound to the Contractor by the terms of the Contract Documents, and to assume toward the Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities which the Contractor, by these Documents, assumes toward the County, and

• Allow to the Subcontractor the benefit of all rights, remedies and redress afforded to the Contractor by these Contract Documents.

• Acceptable Subcontractors shall have successfully completed at least three (3) construction projects of similar magnitude and complexity. Contractor shall provide, upon request, a copy of all contracts executed between the Contractor and his Subcontractors/Suppliers.

3.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

GENERAL

The County Commissioners of Charles County are hereby requesting sealed bids from qualified Contractors to perform General Building Improvement Contractors in and around County-owned buildings and facilities. This service will be rendered on an as-needed or on-call basis.

This is an indefinite quantity contract where no minimum quantity is guaranteed. Inasmuch as any work under this agreement will be done “as required”, there is no guarantee that work will be on a continual basis.

Charles County Government reserves the right to make one award to one company that can provide all the services specified in the solicitation or individual awards as the County deems appropriate.

These Special Provisions supplement the General Conditions of Contract and establish specific requirements for the provision of General Building Improvement Contractors. In the event of conflict, these Special Provisions shall prevail.

START OF WORK

The contract does not commence prior to receiving a written notice from the County. This notice will only be in the form of an official Notice of Award letter from the County’s Purchasing Department.

Any work under the Contract shall commence within three (3) business days of notification by the Department of Public Facilities. Should work not commence within ten (10) days after notification, without written justification for the delay that is approved by the Department of Public Facilities in advance, the Contract may be terminated in accordance with Part II – General Provisions.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, consumables, and other resources necessary to perform the building services specified in the Contract.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Building maintenance and repairs

• Security and access control support

• Preventive and corrective maintenance activities

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITES

The Contractor shall:

• Perform all services in a professional and workmanlike manner.

• Ensure that all personnel are qualified, trained, licensed, and competent to perform the assigned work.

• Provide adequate supervision at all times.

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and industry standards.

• Maintain sufficient staffing levels to meet service requirements throughout the contract period

WORKING HOURS

Routine services shall be performed during normal operating hours unless otherwise approved by the Employer.

Work that may disrupt building operations shall be scheduled outside normal business hours whenever possible.

Emergency services shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

ACCESS TO SITE

The Employer shall provide reasonable access to the premises.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all security requirements, access procedures, and identification requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding keys, access cards, and security credentials issued for contract performance.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall comply with all occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

• The Contractor shall maintain a written Health and Safety Plan throughout the duration of the Contract.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be provided and used by all personnel.

• All accidents, incidents, injuries, or hazardous conditions shall be reported to Charles County Governments representative immediately.

• Waste generated during service delivery shall be collected, transported, and disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect buildings, equipment, furniture, utilities, landscaping, and other property from damage.

Any damage caused by the Contractor, its employees, or subcontractors shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Services shall be performed in accordance with recognized industry standards and the performance requirements specified in the Contract.

• The Employer reserves the right to inspect services at any time.

• Deficiencies identified by the Employer shall be corrected within the timeframe specified by the Employer and at no additional cost.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor shall achieve the following minimum standards:

• Timely completion of scheduled services.

• Compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.

• Response to emergency calls within the specified response period.

• Maintenance of required staffing levels.

• Achievement of cleanliness, safety, and operational standards established by the Employer.

• Failure to maintain performance standards may result in corrective action, service credits, withholding of payment, or contract termination.

PERSONNEL CONDUCT

• Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves professionally while on site.

• Personnel shall wear appropriate uniforms and identification badges when performing services.

• The County may require the removal of any Contractor employee whose conduct, competence, or performance is deemed unacceptable.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

• The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials necessary to perform the services unless otherwise specified.

• All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition.

• Materials used shall be of suitable quality and comply with applicable standards.

SUBCONTRACTING

• No part of the Contract shall be subcontracted without prior written approval from the Employer.

• Approved subcontractors shall be bound by all contract requirements.

• The Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the acts and omissions of subcontractors.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall submit reports as required by the Employer, including:

• Monthly service reports

• Maintenance records

• Incident and accident reports

• Inspection reports

• Performance monitoring reports

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

No alteration to the scope of services, contract price, staffing requirements, or performance obligations shall be implemented without a written Change Order approved by both parties.

PAYMENT

• Payments shall be made in accordance with the Contract payment schedule.

• Invoices shall be supported by all required documentation.

• The County may withhold payment for incomplete, defective, or non-compliant services until corrective action has been completed.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during the performance of the Contract and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent from the Employer.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The Contractor shall maintain the capability to respond to emergencies affecting the building facilities and shall provide emergency contact information available at all times.

TERMINATION

The Employer may terminate the Contract for:

• Failure to perform contractual obligations.

• Repeated service deficiencies.

• Violation of safety requirements.

• Other reasons specified in the Contract.

WARRANTY OF SERVICES

The Contractor warrants that all services shall be performed with due care, skill, and diligence consistent with accepted professional standards.

The Contractor shall promptly correct any deficiencies in services identified during the warranty period at no additional cost to the Employer.

4.0 POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

All hourly rates/unit prices shall include all costs such as profit, overhead, equipment, transportation, fuel, tools, etc. needed for each bid item listed below to satisfactorily provide services. There shall be no hidden fees. Costs for services shall begin at the arrival time to the site, unless work is already in progress on site.

LEAD-FINISH CARPENTER

Lead – Finish Carpenter shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in wood trim/molding and cabinetry installation

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

HELPER-CARPENTRY

Lead – Finish Carpenter shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in apprenticeship carpentry task

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

LEAD-DRYWALL

Lead – Drywall shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in hanging drywall on metal studs

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

HELPER-DRYWALL

Helper - Drywall shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in hanging drywall

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

LEAD-MASONARY/CONCRETE

Lead – Masonry/Concrete shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Brick & Masonry, Walls, Pavers, etc.

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

HELPER-MASONARY/CONCRETE

Helper – Masonry/Concrete shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Brick & Masonry work

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

LEAD-TILE INSTALLER

Lead – Tile Installer shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Ceramic Floor/Wall Tile Work

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

HELPER-TILE INSTALLER

Helper – Tile Installer shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Ceramic Tile Work

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

LEAD-DROP CEILING MECHANIC

Lead – Drop Ceiling Mechanic shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Commercial Acoustical Ceiling Grid/Tile Suspended systems, install & repairs Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

HELPER-DROP CEILING

Helper – Drop Ceiling shall cover services provided by an individual with the following minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Commercial Suspended Ceiling Systems

Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment: The County will measure and pay for this item at the unit price per hour specified for this bid item.

5.0 BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

All hourly rates shall include all costs such as fuel, tools, etc. There shall be no hidden fees. Costs for services shall begin at the arrival time to the site, unless work is already in progress on site.

A1 – STANDARD HOURS

Standard Hour Rates: Are considered normal workdays, Monday through Friday with work commencing or in progress anytime between 7:00 am until 5:00 pm (Eastern Time).

Items listed in Bid Items A1 establishes the unit price hourly rate work will be performed, which payment will be made by the County to the Contractor.

A2 – AFTER HOURS

After Hour Rates: Are considered normal workdays, Monday through Friday with work commencing or in progress after 5:00 pm through 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). All after-hour services must be approved in advance in writing by the County’s authorized representative.

Items listed in Bid Items A2 establishes the unit price hourly rate work will be performed, which payment will be made by the County to the Contractor.

A3 – EMERGENCY RATES

Emergency Rates: Are considered County recognized holidays defined in Section 4.15 – Holiday Schedule of the ITB, and anytime on Saturday and Sunday. All emergency services must be approved in advance in writing by the County’s authorized representative. Items listed in Bid Items A3 establishes the unit price hourly rate work will be performed, which payment will be made by the County to the Contractor.

A4 – PARTS/MATERIALS MARK UP

Per this bid item, the Bid certifies acceptance of a 10% markup that the Contractor can charge the County for parts, excluding the taxable portion.