PROJECT MANUAL

Parking Lot Resurfacing:

Bay Arenac ISD

4155 Monitor Rd Bay City Bay City, MI 48706.

Prepared For: Bay Arenac ISD 4155 Monitor Rd Bay City Bay City, MI 48706.

Prepared By:

Project Number: 2604

Date: BID SET MARCH 18, 2024

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SECTION 00010

PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name: Bay Arenac ISD Parking Lot Resurfacing, located at: 4155 Monitor Rd Bay City, MI 48706.

B. Architect's Project Number: 2511 C. The Owner, hereinafter referred to as Owner: Bay Arenac ISD D. Owner's Project Manager: Ken Kerr.

1. Department: Supervisor, Building Operations.

2. Address: 4155 Monitor Rd..

3. City, State, Zip: Bay City, MI 48706.

4. Phone/Fax: 989-667-3619.

5. E-mail: kerrk@baisd.net.

1.02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Summary Project Description: Parking Lot Resurfacing B. Contract Scope: Construction and demolition.

C. Contract Terms: Lump sum (fixed price, stipulated sum).

1.03 PROJECT CONSULTANTS

A. The Architect, hereinafter referred to as Architect: TSSF Architects Inc..

1. Address: 122 N. Washington Ave.

2. City, State, Zip: Saginaw, MI 48607.

3. Phone/Fax: 989-752-7311.

4. E-mail: chris@tssfinc.com.

1.04 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

A. The Owner reserves the right to change the schedule or terminate the entire procurement process at any time.

1.05 PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

A. Availability of Documents: Complete sets of procurement documents may be obtained:

1. From Owner at the Project Manager's address listed above.

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PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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DOCUMENT 00011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BAY ARENAC ISD PARKING LOT RESURFACING

SERIES 0 – DOCUMENTS

Section 00010 Project Information 00011 Table of Contents 00030 Invitation for Bids 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00150 Supplementary Instructions to Bidders 00200 Soil Evaluation & Pavement Design 00300 Proposal Form 00500 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor 00610 Performance, Labor, and Material Bonds 00650 Insurance Requirements 00700 General Conditions of the Contract 00800 Drawing Index

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01001 Basic Requirements

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

02230 Site Clearing 02274 Soil Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control 02300 Earthwork 02740 Flexible Pavement 02750 Rigid Pavement 02831 Chain Link Fence 0936 Seeding

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SECTION 00030

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received for the parking lot resurfacing for Bay Arenac ISD, located in Monitor Township, Michigan.

Bids are to be addressed to: Attention of Ken Kerr, Building Operations Supervisor, Bay Arenac ISD Parking Lot Resurfacing, and will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 1,2026 at.

BAY ARENAC ISD

4228 TWO MILE ROAD

BAY CITY, MI 48706

at which time and place the bids will be privately opened. A single combined proposal will be received for all the work of the trades.

Bidders were emailed all documents of the Contract Documents & Specifications.

A bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or surety company bond in an amount of at least 5% of the total bid payable to the Owner must accompany the proposal as security for the acceptance and execution of the contract.

A performance bond and labor and material payment bonds, as described in the Instructions to Bidders are required in the amounts as detailed in Section 00610 - Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond.

The bid documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the following locations:

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE

TSSF Architects, Inc.

122 N. Washington Ave.

Saginaw, Michigan 48607

(989) 752-7311

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities and to make an award in any manner deemed in their best interest. Proposals shall be made on the forms provided as part of the Bidding Documents. Failure to use the provided form, will result in a bid rejection.

All other requirements for bidding are detailed in the Instructions to Bidders.

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SUMMARY

1.01 SEE AIA A701, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE

ARCHITECT.

INVITATION

2.01 BID SUBMISSION

A. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Owner at 4228 Two Mile Rd. Bay City, MI 48706 at the shipping and receiving doors before 2:00 p.m.

local standard time on 04/01/2025.

B. Offers submitted after the above time will be returned to the bidder unopened.

C. Along with the Bids, the Familiar Disclosure Form, Assurances and Certifications, and Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act should be signed and completed with the submittal. These forms are behind the Bid Form section 00500 in the specifications.

2.02 WAGE RATES

A. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements are required on this project. Submission of weekly payroll with statement of compliance with original signature during the project are encouraged.

2.03 CONTRACT TIME

A. Identify Contract Time in the Bid Form. The completion date in the Agreement shall be the Contract Time added to the commencement date.

BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

3.01 INQUIRIES/ADDENDA

A. Direct questions to Chris Bohinski, email; chris@tssfinc.com.

B. Addenda may be issued during the bidding period. All Addenda become part of Contract

Documents. Include resultant costs in the Bid Amount.

C. Verbal answers are not binding on any party.

SITE ASSESSMENT

4.01 SITE EXAMINATION

A. Examine the project site before submitting a bid.

4.02 BID ENCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS

5.01 SECURITY DEPOSIT

A. Bids shall be accompanied by a security deposit as follows:

1. Bid Bond of a sum no less than 5 percent of the Bid Amount on AIA A310 Bid Bond Form.

B. Endorse the Bid Bond in the name of the Owner as obligee, signed and sealed by the principal

(Contractor) and surety.

C. The security deposit will be returned after delivery to the Owner of the required Performance and Payment Bond(s) by the accepted bidder.

D. Include the cost of bid security in the Bid Amount.

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

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OFFER ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION

6.01 DURATION OF OFFER

A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid closing date.

6.02 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

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

B. After acceptance by Owner, Architect on behalf of Owner, will issue to the successful bidder, a written Bid Acceptance.

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SECTION 00150

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART I GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The following supplements modify, change, delete from or add to the instructions to Bidders, AIA Document A701, 2007 Edition. Where any Article of the Instructions to Bidders is modified or any paragraph, subparagraph or clause thereof is modified by these supplements, the unaltered provisions of that Article, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause shall remain in effect.

1.2 BIDDING

A. Bids are to be addressed to and will be received at the place, until the time, and in the manner indicated in the Advertisement for Bids. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned unopened.

B. Bids shall be submitted as stated on proposal forms furnished by the Architect and shall be completely executed in strict accordance with the bid documents. No telephonic or telegraphic bids will be accepted.

D. Prior to the execution of the contract, the successful General Contractor shall furnish certificate of insurance covering the work, as detailed in Section 00650, Insurance Requirements.

E. Interpretation of plans and specifications: Any person contemplating submittal of a bid for the proposed contract who is in doubt about the true meaning of any part of the plans and/or specifications must submit an interpretation request to the Architect, structural, mechanical or electrical engineers designed. It is intended that any item of work or material shown on plans or listed in specifications shall be the responsibility of the respective contractors to provide and install, with the exception of specific items indicated to be provided by one contractor and installed by a different contractor. Questions regarding responsibility shall be clarified prior to bid date.

F. All bidders are expected to respond to any alternate listed on the proposal form. Bidders are also advised that only those alternates listed on the proposal form will be accepted for consideration in determining the low bidder, and that bidder-originated alternates will not be considered at this time. In general, the order in which alternates are listed on the proposal form is the order in which they will be evaluated for acceptance.

G. Bidders may inspect the existing facilities by making arrangements with the Owner.

H. Any addenda issued prior to receipt of bids are to be included in the proposal and will become part of the contract. Bidders must acknowledge on bid form all addenda received.

Failure of a bidder to receive any addendum shall not release the bidder from any obligations under his bid, provided said addendum was sent by U.S. mail or United Parcel Service to the address furnished by the bidder.

I. Sales Tax: The state sales tax in the State of Michigan is applicable to the construction of this project.

J. Bidders will note that any salvage from operations under this contract shall belong to the Owner, with the Owner having discretion as to retention of any or all salvage material. It

Page 2 of 2 00150 shall be the responsibility of the respective contractors to remove and dispose of offsite, as they see fit, any salvage not desired by the Owner. Contractors and subcontractors shall check with Owner or Architect for allocation of any salvage items.

K. Reference copies of the following documents are on file at the office of TSSF Architects, Inc.; 122 N. Washington Ave.; Saginaw, Michigan 48607:

PERFORMANCE BOND, AIA DOCUMENT A311

LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND, AIA DOCUMENT A311

L. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any informalities therein.

M. The Owner will evaluate proposals and make an award within 60 days of bid due date, during which time bids may not be withdrawn by bidders.

N. Post bid interviews will be performed prior to the award.

N. The Owner prefers that American made products be used where possible.

O. No site walkthrough is scheduled. Contractors are invited to visit the site on their own schedule

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Familial Disclosure Form

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of _____________________________ (the “Proposer”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District Request of Proposals and Specifications, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationship exist between bidder(s) or any employee of BAISD, and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the Schools or the LEAs listed in the Request for Proposal.

List any Familial Relationships:

Dated: __________________________ PROPOSER: ______________________________

By: ______________________________________

Its: ______________________________________ State of Michigan ) County of _______ )ss:

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of _________________, 20__, by

_________________________________(Signature) __________________________________(Printed) Notary Public, ______________ County, Michigan My Commission Expires: ____________________ Acting in the County of ______________________

Assurances and Certifications

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

The prospective contractor certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded for from participating in this transaction by any Federal department of agency. Where the prospective contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective contractor shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination Under Federally and State Assisted Programs

The applicant herby agrees that it will comply with all federal and Michigan laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and, in accordance therewith, no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education or the MDE.

Assurance Regarding Access to Records and Financial Statements

The applicant hereby assures that it will provide the pass-through entity, i.e., Bay-Arenac ISD, and auditors with access to the records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to comply with Section 400 (d) (4) of the U.S. Department of Education Compliance Supplement for A-133.

Iran Economic Sanctions Act

The prospective contractor certifies that its organization, by submission of this proposal, is not an Iran Linked Business. Please refer to the “Iran Economic Sanction Act” Public Act 517 for clarifications or questions.

Bay-Arenac ISD as a Michigan public entity is required to follow Public Act 517 of 2012.

Dated: __________________________ PROPOSER: ______________________________

By: ______________________________________

Its: ______________________________________ State of Michigan ) County of _______ )ss:

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of _________________, 20__, by

_________________________________(Signature) __________________________________(Printed) Notary Public, ______________ County, Michigan My Commission Expires: ____________________ Acting in the County of _______________

Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act

All Bids shall be accompanied by a sworn statement disclosing any Iran Linked Business relationship that exists within the owners, including its officers, director, and employees.

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of __________________________________ (the “Bidder”), pursuant to Michigan Public Act No . 517 of 2012, the “Iran Linked Business” requirement provided in the BAISD Consortium Universal Service Fund Request for Proposals hereby represents and warrants that the bidder, including its officers, directors and employees, is not and “ Iran Linked Business” within the meaning of the applicable Public Act, and that in the event bidder is awarded a contract as a result of this RFP, the contract. The bidder further acknowledges that any person who is found to have submitted a false certification is responsible for a civil penalty of not more than $250,000 or 2 times the amount of the contract or proposed contract for which the false certification was made, whichever is greater, the cost of the District investigation, and reasonable attorney fees, in addition to the fine. Moreover, any person who submitted a false certification shall be ineligible to bid on future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for three (3) years from the date that it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

There is not an “Iran Linked Business” that exists within the bidder and/or owner, officers, directors and employees.

Bidder: __________________________________________________ (Company Name)

By: __________________________________________________ (Signature)

Its: __________________________________________________ (Title)

This instrument was acknowledged before me, a Notary Public, in and for

________________________ County, on this ________ day of ___________________ 20_____

____________________________________________________ SS:

(Notary Public Signature)

My commission Expires: __________________________

Acting in the County of: ___________________________

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SECTION 00300

PROPOSAL FORM

Date___________________________

Name of Bidder

TO: Attn: Ken Kerr, Building Operations Supervisor Bay-Arenac ISD 4228 Two Mile Rd.

Bay City, MI 48706

PROPOSAL FOR: Parking Lot Resurfacing

1. BASE BID/ADDENDA

The undersigned has carefully examined the bidding and contract documents including the Instructions to Bidders, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Contract Requirements, General Requirements, Specifications, Drawings, and any and all Addenda issued, and has familiarized himself with all local conditions to be encountered affecting the cost of the work and does hereby propose to perform all work and to furnish all of the labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete the contract in connection with the above project, all in accordance with the contract documents prepared by TSSF Architects, including the following addenda:

Addendum No. ____________, Dated ________________

Addendum No. ____________, Dated ________________

Addendum No. ____________, Dated ________________ for the following BASE BID AMOUNT:

Dollars

(Bid in words)

(Bid in figures)

Add Alternate No 1: Price to replace existing chain link fence with new chain link fence.

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2. ALLOWANCES: Included in the above Base Bid are the following allowance amounts as described in Division 1: Basic Requirements

A. Contingency Allowance $ $25,000

3. STARTING and COMPLETION DATES: The undersigned agrees, if awarded the contract, that he will commence the work within ten (10) calendar days after the Owner gives the Bidder written notice to commence the work and shall complete the entire work within the following calendar days after the date of issuance of the notice to commence the work.

Bidder’s calendar days to complete the project _________________________

4. FEES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK – TO BE COMPLETED BY THE BIDDER:

For additional work performed upon instructions of the Owner by subcontractors of the undersigned, a fee of __________ percent of the subcontractor’s price will be charged by the undersigned for overhead, profit, etc. For additional work performed upon instructions of the Owner by work forces of the undersigned, the charges shall be the actual cost of all labor and materials (less all discounts) plus a fee of__________percent, which includes all charges of the undersigned for overhead, profit, etc.

5. BID BOND/INSURANCE/BONDS

In compliance with the requirements, this proposal is accompanied by a bid security in the form of a certified check or a surety company bond in the sum of at least 5% of the total bid to guarantee that a contract will be executed if the above proposal is accepted and the contract awarded to the undersigned. It is agreed that the bid security will be retained as liquidated damages by the Owner if the bidder fails to execute a contract in accordance with his bid within forty-five days after receipt of bids. Also included in this proposal are premiums for insurance coverage and performance and payment bonds as described in Sections 00610 and 00650.

6. ADDRESS, LEGAL STATUS and SIGNATURE OF BIDDER

The undersigned bidder does hereby designate the information given below as the legal name and address to which all notices, directions, or other communications may be served or mailed.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE:_____________________ZIP:______________

PHONE NUMBER: ( ) FAX NUMBER: ( )

The undersigned bidder does hereby declare that the bidder has the legal status checked below:

Individual

Co-partnership

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Corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of

If a Corporation, affix corporate seal here Date:

Signed:

Note: If Bid Form is signed by an Agent, attach a certified Power of Attorney

NOTE: Submit two (2) original copies of this proposal unless otherwise instructed.

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SECTION 00500

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 AGREEMENT FORM

A. Agreement between Owner and Contractor will be AIA Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, 1997 Edition.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 00650 - Insurance Requirements

B. Section 00700 - General Conditions of the Contract

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SECTION 00610

PERFORMANCE, LABOR, AND MATERIAL BONDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 BONDS REQUIRED

A. The successful Contractor, shall within fifteen (15) days after acceptance of his proposal, furnish a Performance Bond, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum as security for the faithful performance of this contract and also a Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum as security for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract and furnishing materials in connection with this contract.

B. Cost of said bonds shall be included as a part of the Base Bid.

C. The Contractor shall obtain such bonds in a manner consistent with Michigan law.

D. Bonds signed by Attorney-In-Fact must be accompanied by a certified and effectively dated copy of their Power of Attorney.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 00500 - Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

B. Section 00700 - General Conditions of the Contract

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SECTION 00650

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Owner shall be filed with the Owner prior to commencement of the work. Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be modified or canceled until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to the Owner. Submit two copies of each certificate to the Architect. Furnish to the Architect copies of any endorsements that are subsequently issued amending coverage or limits.

B. All insurance shall be carried with companies which are financially responsible. If any such insurance is due to expire during the term of the Contract, the Contractor shall not permit the coverage to lapse and shall furnish evidence of continuing coverage to the Architect/Owner.

C. Workmen’s Compensation: As required by all applicable Federal and State laws, including Employer’s Liability with a limit of at least $100,000.00.

D. Comprehensive General Liability: Including Contractor’s Liability, Contingent Liability, Contractual Liability, Elevator Liability, Products including Completed Operations, all on occurrence basis with Personal Injury Coverage and Broad Form Property Damage. Including CCU related to Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage. Products, including Completed Operations Liability shall be kept in force for at least 2 years after date of final completion.

E. Contractor’s Liability Insurance, including Contractual Liability (Comprehensive General Liability Form):

Minimum Coverage

Bodily Injury:

Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00 Aggregate $2,000,000.00

Property Damage:

Each Accident $1,000,000.00 Aggregate $2,000,000.00 Fire Damage $ 50,000.00 Medical Expenses $ 5,000.00

F. Comprehensive Automobile Liability: including non-ownership and hired car coverage as well as vehicles.

Minimum Coverage

Bodily Injury and Death:

Each Person $1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00

Property Damage:

Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00

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G. Umbrella Liability

Each Occurrence $2,000,000.00 Aggregate $2,000,000.00

H. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability

Each Accident $100,000.00 Disease - Policy Limit $500,000.00 Disease - Each Employee $100,000.00

I. Contractor’s insurance shall include coverage for liability assumed by Contractor under General Conditions A201, Paragraph 4.18, indemnification of General Conditions.

J. The Contractor shall furnish Owner with Certificates of Insurance showing by specific reference that each of the foregoing items has been provided. Furnish three copies of Certificate of Insurance, using AIA Document G705.

K. Owner’s Insurance: The Owner shall carry fire, extended coverage, hydrostatic coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance in the “completed value” form in an amount equal to full insurable value of the work including theft. Owner’s insurance to be broad form Builder’s Risk, naming Owner and all prime contractors as additional insured.

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SECTION 00700

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The 2017 edition of the AIA General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (AIA Document A-201) is hereby made a part of this Contract and shall be as fully binding on all contractors and subcontractors as if bound herein.

B. This document may be inspected at the office of the Architect.

1.2 GENERAL CONTRACTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY

A. Prior to the beginning of construction, the General Contractor shall acquaint each contractor, subcontractor, superintendent of construction, foreman, workman, supplier, or others who are or will be responsible for the execution of any trade under this contract with all provisions of the Conditions of the Contract (General, and other conditions), the drawings, the specifications, all addenda issued prior to bid, and all modifications issued after execution of the contract.

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SECTION 00800

DRAWING INDEX

COVER:

ARCHITECTURAL:

DS1.0 – DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

A1.0 – RESURFACING PLAN

A1.1 – STRIPPING PLAN

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SECTION 01001

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary:

1. Contract description.

2. Work by Owner.

3. Contractor’s use of premises.

4. Specification conventions.

B. Price and Payment Procedures:

1. Testing and inspection allowances.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Applications for payment.

4. Change procedures.

C. Administrative Requirements:

1. Coordination.

2. Field engineering.

3. Meetings.

4. Equipment electrical characteristics and components.

5. Cutting and patching.

D. Submittals:

1. Submittal procedures.

2. Construction progress schedules.

3. Proposed products list.

4. Product data.

5. Shop drawings.

6. Samples.

7. Manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Manufacturer’s certificates.

E. Quality Requirements:

1. Quality control.

2. Tolerance.

3. References.

4. Labeling.

5. Testing and inspection laboratory services.

6. Manufacturer’s field services and reports.

7. Examination.

8. Preparation.

F. Temporary Facilities and Controls:

1. Temporary electricity.

2. Temporary lighting for construction purposes.

3. Temporary heating and cooling.

4. Temporary ventilation.

5. Telephone and facsimile service.

6. Temporary water service.

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7. Temporary sanitary facilities.

8. Field offices and sheds.

9. Access roads.

10. Parking.

11. Progress cleaning and waste removal.

12. Project identification.

13. Fire prevention facilities.

14. Barriers and fencing.

15. Enclosures.

16. Protection of installed work.

17. Security.

18. Water control.

19. Pollution and environmental control.

20. Removal of utilities, facilities, and controls.

G. Product Requirements:

1. Products.

2. Delivery, handling, storage, and protection.

3. Product options.

4. Substitutions.

H. Execution Requirements:

1. Closeout procedures.

2. Final cleaning.

3. Starting of systems.

4. Demonstration and instructions.

5. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

6. Protecting installed construction.

7. Project record documents.

8. Operation and maintenance data.

9. Spare parts and maintenance materials.

10. Warranties.

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Perform Work of Contract under a stipulated sum contract with Owner in accordance with Conditions of Contract.

1.3 WORK BY OWNER

A. Owner will award contracts for supply and installation of security, signage, audio/visual (A/V), which will commence during the execution of this contract.

B. Items noted as NIC (Not in Contract), movable cabinets, furnishings and minor equipment will be furnished and installed by Owner after Substantial Completion.

1.4 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

A. Limit use of premises to allow:

1. Work by others and work by Owner.

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1.5 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed to the Contractor, unless specifically noted otherwise.

The words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences

1.6 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE

A. Include in the contract, $25,000 for use upon architect/engineers’ instruction.

B. Contractor’s costs for products, delivery installation, labor, insurance, payroll taxes, bonding equipment rental, overhead, and profit are included in change orders authorizing expenditure from this allowance.

1.7 ALTERNATE

A. None

1.8 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit schedule on AIA Form G703.

B. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 15 days after date established in Notice to Proceed.

1.9 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit three copies of each application on AIA Form G702 and G703.

B. Content and Format: Utilize Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment.

C. Payment Period: Monthly. Pay requests due on the 30th of every month, payment to go out by 21ST of the month following.

1.10 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Proposal Request and Contractor’s fixed price quotation.

B. Change Order Forms AIA G701.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various sections of specifications to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities.

C. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable.

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1.12 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Employ experienced instrument technician to locate reference datum and protect survey control and reference points.

B. Establish elevations, lines, and levels and certify elevations and locations of the Work conform with Contract Documents.

C. Verify field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by manufacturer.

1.13 PRECONSTRUCTION, SITE MOBILIZATION AND PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Contractor shall schedule preconstruction and site mobilization meeting after Notice of Award for affected parties.

B. When required in individual specification section, convene preinstallation meeting at Project site prior to commencing work of section.

1.14 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Contractor shall schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum bi-monthly intervals.

B. Contractor shall preside at meetings, record minutes, and distribute copies within two days to those affected by decisions made.

1.15 EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

A. Motors: NEMA MG1 Type; specific motor type is specified in individual specification sections.

B. Wiring Terminations: Terminal lugs to match branch circuit conductor; size terminal lugs to NFPA 70.

C. Cord and Plug: Minimum 6-foot cord and plug including grounding connector; cord of longer length is specified in individual sections.

1.16 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching new Work;

restore Work with new Products.

B. Execute cutting, fitting, and patching including excavation and fill, to complete Work, and to:

1. Fit several parts together, to integrate with other Work.

2. Uncover Work to install or correct ill-timed Work.

3. Remove and replace defective and non-conforming Work.

4. Remove samples of installed Work for testing.

5. Provide openings in elements of Work for penetrations of mechanical and electrical Work.

C. Cut masonry and concrete materials using masonry saw or core drill. Restore Work with new Products in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

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Fit Work tight to adjacent elements. Maintain integrity of wall, ceiling, or floor construction, completely seal voids.

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

E. Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finishes.

1.17 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submittal form to identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor or supplier; and pertinent Contract Document references.

B. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed, certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is in accordance with requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

C. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of completed Work.

D. Revise and resubmit submittals as required; identify changes made since previous submittal.

1.18 PROPOSED PRODUCTS LIST

A. Within 15 days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit list of major Products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

1.19 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data:

1. Submitted to Architect/Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

2. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article and for record documents purposes as specified.

B. Submit number of copies which Contractor requires, plus two copies which will be retained by Architect/Engineer.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data.

Supplement manufacturer’s standard data to provide information unique to this project.

1.20 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings:

1. Submitted to Architect/Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

2. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article and for record documents purposes as specified.

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B. When required by individual specification sections, provide shop drawings signed and sealed by professional engineer responsible for designing components shown on shop drawings.

1. Include signed and sealed calculations to support design.

2. Submit drawings and calculations in form suitable for submission to and approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Make revisions and provide additional information when required by authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Submit number of opaque reproductions Contractor requires, plus two copies which will be retained by Architect/Engineer.

1.21 SAMPLES

A. Samples for Review:

1. Submitted to Architect/Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

2. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article and for record documents purposes as specified.

B. Samples for Selection:

1. Submitted to Architect/Engineer for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

2. Submit samples of finishes from full range of manufacturer’s standard colors, textures, and patterns for Architect/Engineer selection.

3. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES article and for record documents purposes as specified.

C. Submit samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of Product.

D. Submit samples of finishes from full range of manufacturer’s standard colors, textures, and patterns for Architect/Engineer's selection.

1.22 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit manufacturer printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product Data.

1.23 MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit certifications by manufacturer to Architect/Engineer, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or Product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

1.24 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, Products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

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

1.25 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of installed Products over suppliers, manufacturers, Products, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce acceptable Work.

Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply fully with manufacturer’s tolerances.

1.26 REFERENCES

A. Conform to reference standards by date of issue current as of date of Contract Documents.

B. When specified reference standard conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding.

1.27 LABELING

A. Attach label from agency approved by authority having jurisdiction for products, assemblies, and systems required to be labeled by applicable code.

B. Label Information: Include manufacturer's or fabricator's identification, approved agency identification, and the following information, as applicable, on each label.

1. Model number.

2. Serial number.

3. Performance characteristics.

4. Mock-ups.

1.28 TESTING AND INSPECTION LABORATORY SERVICES

A. Owner will appoint and employ services of independent firm to perform testing and inspection. Pay for services from specified Cash Allowance.

B. Independent firm will perform tests, inspections, and other services as required.

C. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish samples as requested.

D. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements will be charged to Contractor.

1.29 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES AND REPORTS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, require material or Product suppliers or manufacturers to furnish qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions and to initiate instructions when necessary.

B. Report observations and site decisions or instructions that are supplemental or contrary to manufacturer’s written instructions.

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1.30 EXAMINATION

A. Verify existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent Work. Beginning new Work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B. Verify utility services are available, of correct characteristics, and in correct location.

1.31 PREPARATION

A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

B. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying new material or substance in contact or bond.

1.32 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Pay cost of electricity used.

B. Provide temporary electricity and power outlets for construction operations, connections, branch wiring, distribution boxes, and flexible power cords as required. Do not disrupt Owner's need for continuous service.

1.33 TEMPORARY LIGHTING FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

A. Provide and maintain temporary lighting for construction operations.

B. Provide branch wiring from power source to distribution boxes with lighting conductors, pigtails, and lamps as required.

C. Permanent building lighting may be utilized during construction. Repair, clean, and replace lamps at end of construction.

1.34 TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOLING

A. Provide heating and cooling devices, extend and supplement with temporary units and heat and cool as needed to maintain specified conditions for construction operations.

B. Pay cost of energy used.

C. Provide and pay for operation, maintenance, and regular replacement of filters and worn or consumed parts.

D. Maintain minimum ambient temperature of 50 degrees F in areas where construction is in progress, unless indicated otherwise in specifications.

1.35 TEMPORARY VENTILATION

A. Ventilate enclosed areas to assist cure of materials, to dissipate humidity, and to prevent accumulation of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

1.36 TELEPHONE AND INTERNET SERVICE

A. Provide, maintain, and pay for telephone service to field office at time of project mobilization. Allow Architect/Engineer incidental use.

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1.37 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE

A. Provide, maintain, and pay for suitable quality water service required. Connect to existing water source for construction operations.

1.38 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. New facilities may not be used.

B. Maintain clean and sanitary condition.

1.39 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

A. Office: Weather tight, with lighting, electrical outlets, heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, and equipped with sturdy furniture and drawing display table.

B. Provide space for Project meetings, with table and chairs to accommodate 10 persons.

1.40 ACCESS ROADS

A. Construct and maintain temporary roads accessing public thoroughfares to serve construction area.

B. On-site roads may be used for construction traffic.

1.41 PARKING

A. Construct on-site parking areas for accommodating construction personnel.

1.42 PROGRESS CLEANING AND WASTE REMOVAL

A. Collect and maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in clean and orderly condition. This is to include maintaining both M-25 and Bay Roads.

1.43 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Provide 8-foot-wide x 8-foot-high project sign of exterior grade plywood and wood frame construction, painted, to Architect/Engineer's design and colors.

B. Erect on site at location established by Architect/Engineer.

1.44 FIRE PREVENTION FACILITIES

A. Prohibit smoking within buildings under construction. Designate area on site where smoking is permitted.

B. Establish fire watch for cutting and welding and other hazardous operations capable of starting fires. Maintain fire watch before, during, and after hazardous operations until threat of fire does not exist.

C. Portable Fire Extinguishers: NFPA 10; 10-pound capacity, 4A-60B: C UL rating.

1. Provide one fire extinguisher at each stair on each floor of buildings under construction.

2. Provide minimum one fire extinguisher in every construction trailer and storage shed.

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3. Provide a minimum of one fire extinguisher on roof during roofing operations using heat producing equipment.

1.45 BARRIERS AND FENCING

A. Provide fencing to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage.

B. Construction: Contractor's option.

C. Provide a 6-foot-high fence around construction site; equip with vehicular gates with locks.

1.46 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

A. Protect installed Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections.

B. Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces.

1.47 SECURITY

A. Provide security and facilities to protect Work and Owner's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft.

1.48 WATER CONTROL

A. Maintain excavations free of water. Provide, operate, and maintain pumping equipment.

B. Provide erosion control.

1.49 POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

A. Provide methods, means, and facilities to prevent contamination of soil, water, and atmosphere from discharge of noxious, toxic substances, and pollutants produced by construction operations.

B. Provide dust control, erosion and sediment control, noise control, pest control and rodent control to allow for proper execution of the Work.

C. Comply with pollution and environmental control requirements.

1.50 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS

A. Remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, materials, prior to Substantial Completion review.

B. Remove underground installations to minimum depth of 2 feet.

C. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.

D. Restore existing facilities used during construction to their original condition. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

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1.51 PRODUCTS

A. Products: Means new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems forming the Work, but does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work.

B. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically identified or allowed by the Contract Documents.

C. Provide interchangeable components of same manufacture for components being replaced.

1.52 DELIVERY, HANDLING, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver, handle, store, and protect Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.53 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Any Product meeting those standards or description.

B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Products of manufacturers named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed.

C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with Provision for Substitutions: Submit request for substitution for manufacturers not named.

1.54 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions will only be considered when the Product becomes unavailable through no fault of Contractor.

B. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed Substitution with Contract Documents.

C. Submit three copies of request for Substitution for consideration. Limit each request to one proposed Substitution.

1.55 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Submit written certification Contract Documents have been reviewed, Work has been inspected, and Work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Architect/Engineer's inspection.

B. Submit final Application for Payment identifying total adjusted Contract Sum/Price, previous payments, and amount remaining due.

1.56 FINAL CLEANING

A. Execute final cleaning prior to final inspection.

B. Clean interior and exterior surfaces exposed to view. Vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces.

C. Clean debris from site, roofs, gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems.

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D. Replace filters of operating equipment.

E. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from site.

1.57 STARTING OF SYSTEMS

A. Provide seven days notification prior to start-up of each item.

B. Ensure each piece of equipment or system is ready for operation.

C. Execute start-up under supervision of responsible persons in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Submit written report stating equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly.

1.58 DEMONSTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Demonstrate operation and maintenance of Products to Owner's personnel two weeks prior to date of final review.

B. For equipment or systems requiring seasonal operation, perform demonstration for other season within six months.

C. Demonstrate start-up, operation, control, adjustment, troubleshooting, servicing, maintenance, and shutdown of each item of equipment at agreed-upon times, at designated location.

1.59 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

A. Adjust operating products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation.

B. Mechanical Contractor will follow mechanical engineers list of approved Testing and balance companies and appoint and employ services of independent firm to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing.

C. Reports will be submitted by independent firm to Architect/Engineer indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with specified requirements and with requirements of Contract Documents.

D. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish assistance as requested.

E. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements will be charged to Contractor.

1.60 PROTECTING INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in immediate work area to prevent damage.

B. Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials.

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C. Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces. When traffic or activity is necessary, obtain recommendations for protection from waterproofing or roofing material manufacturer.

D. Prohibit traffic from landscaped areas.

1.61 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain on site one set of Contract Documents to be utilized for record documents.

B. Record actual revisions to the Work. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

C. Specifications: Legibly mark and record at each Product section description of actual Products installed.

D. Record Documents and Shop Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction.

E. Submit documents to Architect/Engineer with claim for final Application for Payment.

1.62 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit two sets prior to final inspection, bound in 8-1/2 x 11-inch text pages, three D side ring capacity expansion binders with durable plastic covers.

B. Prepare binder cover with printed title "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS" and title of project.

C. Internally subdivide binder contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized, with tab titles legibly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.

D. Contents:

1. Part 1: Directory, listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of

Architect/Engineer, Contractor, subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers.

2. Part 2: Operation and maintenance instructions, arranged by system.

3. Part 3: Project documents and certificates.

1.63 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide Products, spare parts, maintenance and extra materials in quantities specified in individual specification sections.

B. Deliver to Project site and place in location as directed by Owner; obtain receipt prior to final payment.

1.64 WARRANTIES

A. Provide duplicate notarized copies.

B. Execute and assemble transferable warranty documents from subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

C. Submit prior to final Application for Payment.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 02230

SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Protecting existing trees, shrubs, groundcovers, plants…