B163-05247 Baraga Schools Parking Lot Replacement SPECS 2025.07.24.pdf

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

FOR

BARAGA AREA SCHOOLS

PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT

BARAGA, MICHIGAN

Prepared by:

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc.

424 S Pine Street

Ishpeming, MI 49849

July 2025

[B163-05247]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110 - 1

SECTION 000110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

00 11 16 Advertisement for Bid

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

00 41 13 Bid Form - Stipulated Sum (single-prime Contract) 00 41 13A Bid Form - Schedule of Values

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 52 14 Agreement Form - AIA Stipulated Sum (single-prime Contract)

AIA Agreement A105 - 2017

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary

01 20 00 Measurement and Payment Procedures

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 10 00 Concrete Forming

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 35 00 Concrete Finishing

03 39 00 Concrete Curing

DIVISION 05 – METALS

03 10 00 Metal Railings

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 General Electrical Requirements

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 13 Soils for Earthwork

31 05 16 Aggregates for Earthwork

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31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 22 13 Rough Grading

31 23 16 Excavation

31 23 17 Trenching

31 23 18 Rock Removal 31 23 19 Dewatering

31 23 23 Fill

31 25 13 Erosion Controls

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 Aggregate Base Courses 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 13 13 Concrete Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 91 19 Landscape Grading 32 92 19 Seeding

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 13 Manholes and Structures

33 41 00 Storm Utility Drainage Piping

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advertisement for Bids

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SECTION 00 11 16 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Project: Baraga Area Schools – Parking Lot Replacement

Owner: Baraga Area Schools

210 Lyons Street

Baraga, Michigan 49908

Architect/Engineer:

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc. (UPEA)

424 South Pine Street

Ishpeming, Michigan 49849

(906) 485-1011 www.upea.com

Date: July 24, 2025

Bids will be accepted under seal to the Office of the Superintendent for renovations to Baraga Area Schools, which is located at 210 Lyons Street, Baraga, Michigan.

Owner will receive Bids at the Office of the Superintendent at the address above, until 1:00 PM local time on

Thursday the 28th of August, 2025, at which time and place the Bids will be publicly opened. Bids not received by the indicated time will not be opened.

A pre-bid meeting and walkthrough will be held for interested contractors on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Meet at the project location; Baraga Area School, 210 Lyons Street, Baraga. All interested contractors are encouraged to attend.

Project Description: Remove and replace the existing HMA asphalt parking lot in its entirety, add new HMA asphalt parking to the Northeast corner of the site, replace the existing 30” culvert that runs through the parking lot, provide new LED site lighting.

Bidding Documents for a Stipulated Price contract may be obtained by contacting UPEA, whose contact information is listed above, in either paper form or as pdf documents on a flash drive, as follows:

Paper copy: for a $100 non-refundable fee

Electronic copy: for a $50 non-refundable fee

Documents will also be available for viewing at the office of the Architect and at the following Builders

Exchanges: Iron Mountain-Kingsford, Marquette, Michigan, Northwest Michigan, and McGraw Hill

Construction-Dodge (Lansing).

Bidders will be required to provide Bid security according to the requirements in Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to

Bidders. Bidders are required to submit qualifications to the approval of the Architect and Owner with their bid.

Submit your Bid on the Bid Form provided. Refer to other Bidding requirements described in Section 00 21 13.

Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 45 days after submission.

Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all Bids.

END OF DOCUMENT

Instructions To Bidders

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SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Bid submission.

2. Intent.

3. Work identified in Contract Documents.

4. Contract Time.

5. Definitions.

6. Contract Documents identification.

7. Availability of documents.

8. Examination of documents.

9. Inquiries and Addenda.

10. Product substitutions.

11. Site examination.

12. Prebid meeting.

13. Bidder qualifications.

14. Subcontractors.

15. Submission procedure.

16. Bid ineligibility.

17. Bid Security.

18. Bid Form requirements.

19. Bid Form signature.

20. Bid opening.

21. Duration of offer.

22. Acceptance of offer.

B. Related Documents:

1. Document 00 11 16 - Invitation to Bid.

2. Document 00 41 13 - Bid Form - Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract).

1.2 BID SUBMISSION

A. Bids signed and sealed, executed, and dated will be received by the Owner located at the Office of the Superintendent as noted on the Advertisement for Bids.

B. Bids submitted after the above time may be returned to Bidder unopened.

C. Amendments to submitted Bids will be permitted when received in writing prior to

Bid closing and when endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the Bid.

D. Bidders may withdraw their Bid by written request before the above time.

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1.3 INTENT

A. The intent of this Bid request is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete the

Work for a Stipulated Sum contract, according to Contract Documents.

1.4 WORK IDENTIFIED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this proposed Contract as described in the Advertisement for Bids.

1.5 CONTRACT TIME

A. Perform the Work within the dates from August 28, 2025 to August 21, 2026.

Bidder, in submitting an offer, accepts Contract Time period stated for performing the Work. Owner requires Work of this Contract be completed as soon as possible.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

A. Bidding Documents: Contract Documents supplemented with Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Bid securities.

B. Contract Documents: AIA A105-2017.

C. Bid: Executed Bid Form and required attachments submitted according to

Instructions to Bidders.

D. Bid Sum: Monetary sum identified by the Bidder in the Bid Form.

1.7 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION

A. Contract Documents are identified as Project number B163-05147 as prepared by U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc. and identified in the Project Manual.

1.8 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding Documents may be obtained as stated in Advertisement for Bids.

B. Bidding Documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining offers for this Project. Their use does not grant a license for other purposes.

1.9 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS

A. Upon receipt of Bidding Documents verify that documents are complete. Notify Architect if documents are incomplete.

B. Immediately notify Architect upon finding discrepancies or omissions in Bidding

Documents.

1.10 INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

A. Requests for Information/Clarification:

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a. Direct questions in writing to Reid Anderson, randerson@upea.com or send questions in writing via Fax: 906.485.1013.

2. Submit questions not less than seven days before date set for receipt of Bids.

3. Verbal answers are not binding on any party.

4. Replies will be made by Addenda.

5. Responses to inquiries affecting clarity of documents or perceived to affect cost will be addressed by Addenda, to be issued during Bidding period.

B. Addenda:

1. Addenda will be sent to known Bidders and to those who are known to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

2. Addenda become part of Contract Documents.

3. Include resultant costs in Bid Price.

1.11 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Where Bidding Documents stipulate particular products, substitution requests will be considered by Architect up to 10 days before receipt of Bids.

B. With each substitution request, provide sufficient information for Architect to determine acceptability of proposed products. Comply with substitution request submittal requirements in Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements including the use of the Substitution Request Form.

C. When a request to substitute a product is made, Architect may approve the substitution. Approved substitutions will be identified by Addenda.

D. In submission of substitutions to products specified, Bidders shall include in their

Bid changes required in the Work changes to Contract Time and changes to

Contract Sum to accommodate such approved substitutions. Later claims by the

Bidder for an addition to the Contract Time or Contract Sum because of changes in Work necessitated by use of substitutions will not be considered.

1.12 SITE EXAMINATION

A. Examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.

1.13 PREBID MEETING

A. A prebid meeting is scheduled as listed in the Advertisement for Bids.

B. General Contract Bidders are encouraged to attend.

C. Representatives of the Architect and Owner will attend.

D. Information relevant to Bidding Documents will be issued by Addenda.

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1.14 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

A. To demonstrate qualification for performing the Work of this Contract, Bidders may be requested to submit written evidence of financial position, previous experience, and current commitments.

1.15 SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Owner reserves the right to reject a proposed Subcontractor for reasonable cause.

1.16 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

A. Bidders shall be solely responsible for delivery of Bids in manner and time prescribed.

B. Submit two copies of executed offer on Bid Forms provided, signed, and sealed with required security deposit in a closed opaque envelope, clearly identified with Bidder's name and address, Project name, and Owner's name on the outside.

C. Improperly completed information, including irregularities in Bid bond, may be cause not to open the Bid Form envelope and to declare the Bid invalid or informal.

D. An abstract summary of submitted Bids will be made available to all Bidders following Bid opening.

1.17 BID INELIGIBILITY

A. Bids that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, and obscure, or Bids that contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may be declared unacceptable at Owner's discretion.

B. Bid Forms, Appendices, and enclosures that are improperly prepared may be declared unacceptable at Owner's discretion.

C. Failure to provide security deposit may invalidate the Bid at Owner's discretion.

1.18 BID SECURITY

A. Bids shall be accompanied by Bid security as follows:

1. Bid bond of a sum no less than 10 percent of the Bid Sum on AIA A310 -

Bid Bond or on standard surety company form.

B. Endorse Bid bond in name of the Owner as obligee, signed and sealed by the principal (Contractor) and surety.

C. If the accepted Bidder fails to execute the Agreement and the indicated bonds within 10 days after the Notice of Award, the Notice of Award may be annulled, and the Bid security of the Bidder will be forfeited.

D. Include the cost of Bid security in the Bid Sum.

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E. If no contract is awarded, Bid security will be returned.

1.19 BID FORM SIGNATURE

A. Sign Bid Form as follows:

1. Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Include the words "Sole Proprietor" under the signature.

Affix seal.

2. Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Include the word "Partner" under each signature. Affix seal to each signature.

3. Corporation: Signature of at least one duly authorized signing officer.

Include the officer's capacity under each signature. Affix the corporate seal.

If Bid is signed by officials other than the president, secretary, or treasurer of the company, submit a copy of the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors authorizing them to do so, with the Bid Form in the Bid envelope.

4. Joint Venture: Signature of all parties of the joint venture under their respective seals in a manner appropriate to such party as described above, similar to requirements for Partnerships.

1.20 BID OPENING

A. Bids will be opened publicly, immediately after the time for receipt of Bids.

1.21 DURATION OF OFFER

A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of 30 days after Bid closing date.

1.22 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

A. Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all offers.

B. After acceptance by Owner, Architect, on behalf of Owner, will issue to the accepted Bidder a written Notice of Award.

C. Notwithstanding delay in the preparation and execution of the Agreement, accepted Bidder shall be prepared, upon written Notice to Proceed, to commence work within seven days following receipt of official written order of Owner to proceed, or on date stipulated in such order.

D. The accepted Bidder shall assist and cooperate with Owner to prepare Agreement and shall execute Agreement and return it to Owner within seven days following its presentation.

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DOCUMENT 00 41 13

BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM

Date:

Submitted by:

(Firm name and address)

(Telephone Number)

1. OFFER

1.1 Base Bid – Remove and replace the existing HMA asphalt parking lot in its entirety, add new

HMA asphalt parking to the Northeast corner of the site, replace the existing 36” culvert that runs through the parking lot, provide new LED site lighting, provide new ADA ramp at parking lot.

Having examined the Place of The Work and all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders and the Contract Documents prepared by U.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc., Architect for the above mentioned project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a Contract to perform the

Work for the Bid Sum of:

$ , ( dollars), in lawful money of the United States of America.

- We have included the Bid Bond as required by the Instruction to Bidders.

- All applicable federal taxes are included, and State of Michigan taxes are included in the Bid.

2. ACCEPTANCE

This offer shall be open to acceptance and irrevocable for forty-five days from the bid closing date.

If this bid is accepted by the Owner within the time period stated above, we will:

- Execute the Agreement within seven days of receipt of Notice of Award.

- Furnish the required bonds at the time of the execution of the Agreement.

- Commence work in conformance with requirements found in Instructions to Bidders.

If this bid is accepted within the time stated, and we fail to commence the Work or we fail to provide the required bonds, the bid bond shall be forfeited as damages to the Owner by reason of our failure.

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3. CONTRACT TIME

If this Bid is accepted, we will Complete Work within the time specified in Section 01 10 00.

Bidder agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $300 for each calendar day thereafter as provided in Article 3 of the Contract.

4. CHANGES TO THE WORK

On Work added to the Contract, changes in the Work will be net cost plus a percentage fee of _12%_ percent overhead and profit on the net cost of our own Work, and __5%__ percent on the gross cost of Work performed by any Subcontractor.

On Work deleted from the Contract, our credit to the Owner shall be the approved net cost plus __10%__percent of the overhead and profit percentage noted above.

5. ADDENDA

The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents noted below have been considered and all costs are included in the Bid Sum.

Addendum # Dated

6. SUBCONTRACTORS

The following firms have submitted costs for their portion of the Work, and it is the intent of this Contractor to enter into a Subcontractor agreement if we are awarded the Work:

Scope ______________________________________ Sub-Contractor ______________________

7. APPENDICES

The Bid Bond documents are attached to and made a condition of the Bid

8. BID FORM SIGNATURES

(Seal)

The Corporate Seal of:

(Bidder - print the full name of your firm) was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

(Authorized signing officer) (Title)

If the Bid is a joint venture or partnership, add additional forms of execution for each member of the joint venture in the appropriate form or forms as above.

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DOCUMENT 00 41 13 A

BID FORM – SCHEDULE OF VALUES

Description Approx. Quantity, Contractor to Verify

1. Mobilization 1 LS

10. 12” RCP Storm Pipe: 30 LF

11. 36” RCP Storm Pipe: 385 LF

12. 24” Drainage Structures: 1 EA

13. 72” Drainage Structures: 1 EA

14. Connect to Existing Storm Structure: 0 EA.

15. Connect to Existing Storm Sewer, 12”: 1 EA

16. Connect to Existing Storm Sewer, 36”: 1 EA

20. HMA Base, Crushing and Shaping: 7,000 SY

21. Crushed Material Base: 8,900 SY

22. 12” Class II Subbase, CIP: 500 SY

23. Aggregate Base (CIP): 750 SY

24. Aggregate Base (CIP): 100 Ton

25. 2-1/2” Bituminous Pavement: 8,900 SY

26. 6” Concrete Sidewalk/ Driveway: 20 SY

27. Concrete Curb, Type E: 66 LF

28. Turf Restoration: 1,500 SY

30. Electrical: 1 LS

Agreement Form - AIA (Single-Prime Contract)

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SECTION 00 52 14 - AGREEMENT FORM - AIA STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT)

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Agreement.

2. General Conditions.

1.2 DOCUMENTS

A. Basis of Agreement between Owner and Contractor: AIA Document A105 – 2017, Standard

Short Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor.

DIVISION 1

GENERAL

SECTION

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 20 00 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 70 00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Contract description.

2. Work by Owner or other Work at the Site.

3. Owner-furnished products.

4. Work sequence.

5. Owner occupancy.

6. Permits.

7. Specification conventions.

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Work of the Project includes: Replace building roofing membrane, replace existing skylights, and remove & replace portion of brick veneer along North face of the gym wall and provide new thru-wall flashing.

B. Perform Work of the Contract under stipulated sum Contract with Owner according to

Conditions of Contract.

1.3 WORK BY OWNER OR OTHERS

A. If Owner-awarded contracts interfere with each other due to work being performed at the same time or at the same Site, Owner will determine the sequence of work under all contracts according to "Work Sequence" and "Contractor's Use of Site" Articles in this Section.

B. Coordinate Work with utilities of Owner and public or private agencies.

1.4 OWNER-FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. Owner's Responsibilities:

1. Arrange for and deliver Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples to Contractor.

2. Arrange and pay for delivery to Site.

3. Upon delivery, inspect products jointly with Contractor.

4. Submit claims for transportation damage and replace damaged, defective, or deficient items.

5. Arrange for manufacturers' warranties, inspections, and service.

B. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Review Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

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2. Receive and unload products at Site; inspect for completeness or damage jointly with Owner.

3. Handle, store, install, connect to utilities, and finish products.

4. Repair or replace items damaged after receipt.

C. Items furnished by Owner for installation by Contractor:

1. None.

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE

A. Limit use of Site to allow:

1. Owner occupancy.

2. Use of Site and premises by the public.

B. Emergency Building Exits during Construction: Maintain emergency egress during all periods of building occupancy.

C. Construction Operations:

1. Noisy and Disruptive Operations (such as Use of Jack Hammers and Other Noisy

Equipment): Not allowed in close proximity to existing building during regular hours of operation. Coordinate and schedule such operations with Owner to minimize disruptions.

D. Time Restrictions for Performing Work:

1. During School Year:

a. Limit noise-producing work to hours between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m.

b. Utility shutdowns are prohibited.

2. During Periods School is not in session: Work may be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

E. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Coordinate and schedule electrical and other utility outages with Owner.

2. Outages: Allowed only at previously agreed upon times. In general, schedule outages at times when facility is not being used.

3. At least one week before scheduled outage, submit Outage Request Plan to Owner itemizing the dates, times, and duration of each requested outage.

F. Sound Level Restrictions: Sound pressure level measured at boundary of Site shall not exceed

40 dBA.

G. Construction Plan: Before start of construction, submit electronic file to Architect of construction plan regarding access to Work, use of Site, and utility outages for acceptance by Owner. After acceptance of plan, construction operations shall comply with accepted plan unless deviations are accepted by Owner in writing.

1.6 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Owner intends to occupy the existing building during the construction.

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B. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy.

1.7 PERMITS

A. Furnish all necessary permits and approvals for construction of Work including associated fees.

1.8 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These Specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed at the Contractor unless specifically noted otherwise. The words "shall be" are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not Used

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 01 20 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

11..11 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Lump Sum Contract: Contractor to provide Schedule of Values based on Measurement and Payment item listing.

B. Applications for Payment.

C. Change Procedures.

D. Defective assessment and non-payment for rejected work.

E. General Work Items.

F. Lump Sum contract.

11..22 SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit typed schedule in the format of Form EJCDC No. C-620. Contractor’s standard form or electronic media printout will be considered if it conforms to the required format.

B. Format: Bid Schedule.

C. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders separately, with each Application for

Payment.

11..33 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit five (5) copies of each application on form EJCDC No. C-620 or an approved al-ternate format.

B. Content and Format: Utilize Bid Schedule for listing items in Application for Payment, listing Contract Values, work completed total to date, and retainage.

C. Payment Period: Requests for payment are reviewed by the Engineer, Owner, and Rural

Development prior to payment. A minimum of 30 to 60 days should be allowed for pro-cessing each payment request.

11..44 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. The Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to

Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time as authorized by the General Conditions.

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B. The Engineer will prepare formal Change Orders which authorize additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work or adjustments in the Contract Price or Contract Time.

11..55 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the Engineer will direct one of the following remedies:

1. The defective Work may remain, but the unit sum/price will be adjusted to a new sum/price at the discretion of the Engineer and approval of the Owner.

2. The defective Work will be partially repaired to the instructions of the Engineer, and the unit sum/price will be adjusted to a new sum/price at the discretion of the Engineer and approval of the Owner.

C. The authority of the Engineer and Owner to assess the defect and identify payment ad-justment is final.

11..66 GENERAL WORK ITEMS

A. The following work items listed below in paragraph ‘B’ of this section are common to the

Unit Price Items for water and sewer projects and will be included with appropriate Unit items as incidental to that item.

B. INCIDENTAL ITEMS: (If there is a specific Unit Price Item for any of the following items, then the work item shall be included with that specific unit price item.)

1. Clearing and grubbing.

2. Sawcutting, removal, hauling and disposal of surface materials including road pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways and other pavement surfaces in the trench area and as shown on the drawings.

3. Dewatering. Under no circumstances shall any proposed water/wastewater sys-tem components be subjected to water within the trench or excavation during in-stallation. All pipe and pipe bedding/backfill material shall be kept dry through-out the installation and compaction procedures.

4. Excavation.

5. Pipe bedding.

6. Backfilling and compacting native soils obtained from the excavation. No me-chanically removed or explosively removed rock shall be used as backfill in the trench. Native overburden may be used as backfill above the bedding envelope provided that it does not contain rocks greater than 3” or boulders, which could come into contact with the bedding envelope. Contractor shall be required to place S2 backfill at least 1 foot above pipe bedding envelope prior to backfill with native materials containing rocks.

7. Loading, hauling and disposing of surplus excavated material.

8. Landscaping - turf establishment, restoration of surfaces, and trees and bushes damaged during construction.

9. Maintenance, protection, replacement and/or repair of all facilities outside trench and/or right-of-way limits damaged or destroyed during construction (i.e., curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, asphalt surfaces, structures, culverts, lawns, ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 013000 - 3 trees, mailboxes, yard fencing and landscape features, etc.) unless replacement and removal is specifically shown on the plans for payment under a separate pro-posal schedule item.

10. Site access requirements including temporary aggregate material as required for local traffic access.

11. Utility crossings or undermining of existing public or private utility, as well as:

a. Maintaining the utility in service.

b. Repairing/replacing of existing utilities, if damaged.

c. Providing support and new bedding material.

12. Dust control.

13. Traffic control.

14. Erosion control.

15. Rock Excavation and Rock Removal.

16. Easement and right-of-way requirements.

17. Regulatory requirements. (See specification Section “Permits”)

18. Survey work not provided by Owner's representative.

19. Preconstruction video/DVD taping and video/DVD equipment and construction photographs.

20. Quality assurance and quality control testing not provided by Owner’s Repre-sentative.

21. Shop drawings and other submittals.

22. Maintenance of all disturbed roadways and driveways throughout the winter until binder and surface course can be placed in the spring.

23. Maintenance gravel throughout construction as needed to provide adequate ac-cess for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Adequate access shall be determined by engineer and/or owner.

24. Apply for and obtain all necessary construction permits including those listed in the permit section of this document, along with permit fees.

25. Attending preconstruction conference, public information meeting, and regular progress meetings.

26. Engineer Field Office – if desired by Contractor.

11..77 UNIT PRICE CONSIDERATIONS

A. AUTHORITY

1. Measurement methods delineated in the individual specification sections com-plement the criteria of this section. In the event of conflict, the requirements of the individual specification section govern.

2. Contractor shall take all measurements and compute quantities. The Engineer and Owner will also take measurements to verify measurements and quantities.

In the event that the Contractor chooses not to compute actual as-built quantities based on their own field measurements, Engineer measurements and quantities will be final without Contractor dispute.

B. LUMP SUM CONTRACT: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT; SCHEDULE OF

VALUES

1. Quantities indicated in the Bid Form are for contract purposes only.

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2. All work and appurtenances not specifically called for on the Bid Schedule shall be considered incidental to the unit price or lump sum of the item.

C. MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

1. Measurement by Weight: Measured by the pound or ton determined from deliv-ery tickets from approved scales.

2. Measurement by Volume: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width and height or thickness.

3. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius and arch.

4. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline or mean chord, from center to center of appurtenance.

5. Stipulated Sum/Price per each Measurement: Items measured by per each as ap-propriate, as a completed item or unit of the Work.

6. Maximum limits for payment shall be as shown on the plans or as described in these specifications.

D. PAYMENT

1. Payment Includes: Full compensation to furnish all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services and incidentals; erection, applica-tion or installation of an item of the Work, overhead, and profit.

2. Final Payment and final contract amount for Work accepted by the Archi-tect/Engineer: Lump Sum Contract.

E. BID ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. Mobilization: Includes movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and inciden-tals to and from the project site. Mobilization shall be paid for as a lump sum item in accordance with Section 110 of the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, 2020 edition.

10, 11. 12”, 36” Storm Sewer, RCP

A. The unit price for 12” and 36” Storm Sewer, RCP includes:

1. General Work Items of Article 1.6.

2. Storm sewer main, fittings, and appurtenances required for connections to various exist-ing storm sewer sizes and materials and installed using the open trench method.

3. Connections of existing and proposed storm sewer with approved fittings and appurte-nances.

4. All necessary pavement cutting, excavation, shoring, dewatering, hand trimming, shap-ing, pipe bedding, sand envelope, in-kind backfill, compaction, and surface grading.

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5. Disposal of existing storm sewer materials, and unsuitable or excess backfill material.

6. Complete in-kind restoration with the exception of sand subbase, aggregate base, and bi-tuminous restoration which are paid for by separate pay items.

7. Miscellaneous utility crossings.

12, 13. 24”, 72” Diameter Drainage Structure:

A. The unit price for 24”, 72” Drainage Structure includes:

2. Installation of storm catch basin/drainage structure, as shown on the plans or determined in the field by Engineer.

3. Precast reinforced concrete components.

4. Adjusting rings.

5. Catch basin frame and cover.

6. Flexible seal and mortar connection between the structure and the storm sewer pipe. The entire void between the structure wall and storm sewer pipe shall be filled with non-shrink cement mortar and finished smooth to provide a watertight connection.

7. Connections of existing and proposed storm sewer with approved fittings and appurte-nances.

8. Adjust catch basin frames and covers to accommodate proposed finished pavement sur-face, by removing or adding adjusting rings to match grades/slopes as necessary.

9. Bedding material.

10. Dewatering.

11. Traffic control, excavation, in-kind backfill, bypassing pumping, dewatering, and cleanup of work area and cleanup of all debris and scraps that create flow problems in the storm sewer system.

12. Locating and protecting existing utility crossings shown, and not shown, on the plans. In-cludes repairing/replacing existing utilities that have been damaged.

13. Debris removal within drainage structures.

14-16. Connect to Existing Drainage Structure, Storm Sewer:

A. The unit price for Connect to Existing Drainage Structure, Storm Sewer includes:

2. Connecting proposed storm sewer pipe to existing drainage structure and storm sewer with fittings of size stated in the Plans and Specifications.

3. Any fittings or appurtenances necessary to cut-in or connect to existing drainage structure and storm sewer.

4. Abandonment of discontinued lines with concrete bulkheads.

5. Complete in-kind restoration with the exception of sand subbase, aggregate base, and bitumi-nous restoration which are paid for by separate pay items.

20. HMA Base Crushing & Shaping:

A. The unit price for HMA Base Crushing & Shaping work includes:

2. Crushing and shaping the existing pavement surface at locations shown and as detailed on the Plans, or as directed by the Engineer. Crushing and shaping shall be completed

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in accordance with Section 305 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Con-struction.

3. Crushing, shaping, grading and compacting to meet existing/required surface elevations in preparation for bituminous paving. Compact the crushed material to at least 98% maximum wet density.

4. Loading and hauling surplus HMA Base Crushing and Shaping material from the project site and delivering this material to a nearby location determined by Republic Town-ship. This surplus material may also be utilized as Crushed Base Material (item 20) within the utility trench limits.

5. Providing a minimum base thickness of 8 inches. If any areas are determined to have a base less than 8 inches after crushing and shaping, the Contractor shall furnish and place additional aggregate material Type A2 (22A) and blend with the existing base to achieve a uniform base with a minimum thickness of 8 inches. THIS

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL SHALL BE PAID FOR AS AGGREGATE BASE

(CIP) AND THE MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT WILL BE TONS.

6. Preparation of the base to match existing slopes or at slopes shown on the drawings.

Grade slopes to promote positive drainage and ensure that there is no ponding water within the influence of the road and shoulders.

7. Maintenance until the bituminous pavement is placed.

8. Adjustment of water shutoffs, valve boxes, utility boxes and structures to proposed fin-ished road grade.

9. All the above items for HMA Base Crushing and Shaping preparation where shown on the plans.

21. Crushed Material Base:

A. The unit price for Crushed Material Base work includes:

2. All items described in HMA Base Crushing and Shaping (item 20).

3. Removing, salvaging and reinstalling the HMA Base Crushing and Shaping ma-terial within the trench limits of the proposed utility work, to a minimum thickness of 8 inches.

4. Shaping, grading and compaction in conjunction with the adjacent HMA Base Crush-ing and Shaping material. Compact the crushed material to at least 98% maxi-mum wet density.

5. Preparation to match existing slopes or at slopes shown on the drawings, graded to promote positive drainage and ensure that there is no ponding water.

6. Maintenance until the bituminous pavement is placed.

7. Adjustment of water shutoffs, valve boxes, utility boxes and structures to proposed finished road grade.

B. Contractor shall exercise care when removing and handling the Crushed Material Base to avoid contamination or mixing of subgrade or other materials prior to reinstallation within the utility trench limits. Any Crushed Material Base determined to be contami-nated with unsuitable materials shall not be used, and shall be replaced with acceptable material as described in this pay item. Any cost for additional labor and material re-quired to meet these requirements will be absorbed by the Contractor.

22. 12" Class II Subbase, CIP:

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A. The unit price for Granular Subbase work includes:

2. Aggregate material type A5.

3. Preparation of foundation to meet required density and match existing slopes or at slopes shown on the drawings.

4. Hauling, placing and compacting to 95% of maximum dry density.

5. Preparation of the sand subbase for base aggregate.

6. Maintenance until aggregate base is constructed.

7. Excavation, removal and disposal of existing pavement area section, surface and aggre-gates, beyond the trench area, as required to install the new pavement section.

8. All the above items for replacement outside the trench area as needed for removal and re-placement.

23, 24. Aggregate Base (CIP):

A. The unit price for Aggregate Base (CIP) work includes:

2. Aggregate material type A2 (MDOT 22A).

3. Aggregate material 8” thick, as stated in the Plans and Specifications, unless otherwise speci-fied.

4. Preparation of foundation to meet required density and match existing slopes or at slopes shown on the drawings.

5. Placing and compacting to 98% of maximum dry density.

6. Maintenance until surface pavement is constructed.

7. Adjustment of water shutoffs, valve boxes, utility boxes, and structures to proposed finished road grade.

8. Excavation, removal and disposal of existing road section beyond the trench area, as required to install the new road section.

9. All the above items for replacement outside the trench area as needed for removal and re-placement.

25. 2-1/2” Bituminous Pavement:

A. The unit prices for Bituminous Pavement work includes:

2. Saw cutting existing pavement, removal and disposal of existing pavement within the re-placement area.

3. All necessary scarifying, tapering, shaping, and compacting to effect the required cross-sectional contour, and to match existing pavement.

4. Furnishing bituminous material as required in Section “Bituminous Asphalt Paving” includ-ing tack coat. 3” and 3 ½” thick on county roads as indicated, and 2” and 2.5” thick on all county and township roads as indicated, and 2” thick on driveways, unless otherwise shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.

5. Labor and equipment.

6. Placing, spreading and compacting.

7. Pavement markings on new bituminous areas to match existing (where applicable).

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8. Placement of pavement shall be in one lift for 2” and 2.5” pavement thickness and two lifts for 3” and 3 ½” pavement in accordance with application rates and procedures specified in

Section 32 12 16 or as directed by the Engineer.

B. Thickness Deficiency: Core samples may be taken by the Engineer. These core samples will be used to verify the final pavement thickness. Any pavement thickness ¼ inch less than the specified thickness as determined by core sampling shall be paid at the unit price bid less 25% for each area de-termined to be insufficient in thickness. Additional core samples at 100' intervals along the pavement shall be taken as directed by the Engineer to determine the extent of area that is found to be deficient in thickness. Any area that is found to be equal to or less than 1 1/2" in thickness (for 2” thick pave-ment) or equal to or less than 2-1/2” (for 3” thick pavement) shall either be removed and replaced with a pavement of the proper thickness or shall be milled and capped with a 1" minimum thickness as directed by the Engineer. There shall be no extra payment for any necessary repaving.

C. Contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods of their sub-contractor’s performance and quality of work. Contractor shall work closely with their sub-contractor to ensure that all project requirements are met. During paving operations, the General Contractor is required to retain a compe-tent supervisor on site. This supervisor shall act as a liaison between the paving contractor and the Engineer.

Contractor shall give Engineer and Owner a 3 business day notice prior to paving, once all aggregate base courses has been placed and compaction requirements have been met.

26. 6” Concrete Sidewalk/Driveway:

A. The unit price for 6” Concrete Sidewalk/Driveway work includes:

2. Saw cutting, removing, and disposing of the existing concrete, within the trench limits, as shown on the Plans and Specifications, or as directed by the Engineer.

3. Preparing, grading, and compacting of subgrade material.

4. Provide, place, and compact base material.

5. Reinforcing material.

6. Concrete curing.

7. Construction of concrete sidewalk/driveway in accordance with these Plans and Specifica-tions, MDOT Standard Plans, and MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

8. Maintenance and protection until concrete is installed and fully cured.

27. Concrete Curb, Type E:

A. The unit price for Concrete Curb, Type E work includes:

2. Preparing, grading, and compacting of subgrade material.

4. Provide, place, and compact base material.

5. Reinforcing material.

6. Concrete curing.

7. Construction of concrete curb in accordance with these Plans and Specifications, MDOT Standard Plans, and MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

8. Maintenance and protection until concrete is installed and fully cured.

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28. Turf Restoration:

Will be paid for by the Square Yard. Includes General Work Items of Article 1.6. All areas disturbed beyond 20’ of the work limits as shown on the plans shall be restored by the Contractor as an incidental cost to the construction. Turf restoration pay item shall include, but is not limited to all labor, material and equipment necessary to restore disturbed turf. Includes 4" topsoil, seed, fertilizer, mulch, maintenance watering, soil erosion repair, reseeding, and re-mulching to produce a uniform stand of grass. Class A lawn seeding shall follow MDOT 2020 Specifications. Restoration of other surface types will be paid for under those types of replacement/restoration (i.e. asphalt pavement, gravel, concrete), which are within the limits of construction. In addition, restoration shall include furnishing and installing silt fence and other erosion prevention measures as required to prevent erosion, as incidental to turf restoration.

Payment shall be made as follows: 60% of payment shall be made upon installation of the topsoil, seed, and mulch and completion of surface structures; and the remaining 40% of payment shall be made upon establishment of uniform stand of grass of 2" in height and subject to the approval of the Engineer and/or Owner. Turf restoration done at the end of the growing season shall be paid for in the same man-ner, except that the retained 40% shall be paid the following spring after the grass has begun to grow.

Baraga Schools considers this restoration item to be of high importance to the project and expects a good quality restoration effort before payment will be issued.

30. Electrical

A. The work included with Electrical includes furnishing and installation of:

2. Electrical panels, breakers, wiring, and related equipment as needed and shown on plans and in specifications.

3. Installation of lighting fixtures, poles, bases, branch circuitry and conduit as shown on plans.

Coordinate work with Civil/Site Contractor.

4. Electrical wiring, conduits, and connections.

5. Site cleanup and restoration of areas of disturbance.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Site mobilization meeting.

D. Progress meetings.

E. Preinstallation meetings.

F. Closeout meeting.

G. Alteration procedures.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various Sections of Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify that utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate Work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing operating equipment in service.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit as closely as practical; place runs parallel with lines of building. Use spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. Coordination Meetings: In addition to other meetings specified in this Section, hold coordination meetings with personnel and Subcontractors to ensure coordination of Work.

E. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's occupancy.

G. After Owner's occupancy of premises, coordinate access to Site for correction of defective

Work and Work not complying with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

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1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Architect will schedule and preside over meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Architect, Owner, Owner’s Project Representative, Contractor’s Project

Manager, Job Superintendent, and major Subcontractors.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Owner-Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Review list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, Progress Schedule.

5. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract and Architect/Engineer.

6. Communication procedures.

7. Procedures and processing of requests for interpretations, field decisions, submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, proposal requests, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

8. Scheduling.

9. Critical Work sequencing.

10. Scheduling activities of Testing Agency.

D. Contractor: Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Architect will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, Architect/

Engineer, and Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

D. Contractor: Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

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1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. When required in individual Specification Sections, Contractor shall convene preinstallation meetings at Project Site before starting Work of specific Section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific Section.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside over meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.6 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. Schedule Project closeout meeting with sufficient time to prepare for requesting Substantial

Completion. Preside over meeting and be responsible for minutes.

B. Attendance Required: Contractor, major Subcontractors, Architect/Engineer, Owner, and others appropriate to agenda.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer seven days in advance of meeting date.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Start-up of facilities and systems.

2. Operations and maintenance manuals.

3. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

4. System demonstration and observation.

5. Operation and maintenance instructions for Owner's personnel.

6. Contractor's inspection of Work.

7. Contractor's preparation of an initial "punch list."

8. Procedure to request inspection to determine date of Substantial Completion.

9. Completion time for correcting deficiencies.

10. Inspections by authorities having jurisdiction.

11. Certificate of Occupancy and transfer of insurance responsibilities.

12. Partial release of retainage.

13. Final cleaning.

14. Preparation for final inspection.

15. Closeout Submittals:

a. Project record documents.

b. Operating and maintenance documents.

c. Operating and maintenance materials.

d. Affidavits.

16. Final Application for Payment.

17. Contractor's demobilization of Site.

18. Maintenance.

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E. Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ALTERATION PROCEDURES

A. Existing facilities will be occupied for normal operations during progress of construction.

Cooperate with Owner in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to permit continuous usage.

1. Perform Work not to interfere with operations of occupied areas.

2. Keep utility and service outages to a minimum and perform only after written approval of

Owner.

3. Clean Owner-occupied areas daily. Clean spillage, overspray, and heavy collection of dust in Owner-occupied areas immediately.

B. Materials: As specified in product Sections; match existing products with new products for patching and extending Work.

C. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform alteration…