FURNISH AND INSTALLATION OF DOORS, FRAMES, HINGES AND HARDWARE – BRYANT SCHOOL

The Bridgeport Board of Education wishes to replace doors at Bryant School, 230 Poplar Street, Bridgeport.

· Existing hollow metal frames to remain, check for structural integrity. Except for Delivery Door.

· FRP doors are to be city standard; Special Lite FRP SL 17 series, dark bronze face and edge finished to match existing.

· Color as selected by owner.

· Hardware to include City standard; Markar heavy duty continuous hinges, Von Duprin 99 series exit devices with keyed dogging, LCN 4000 series closers, Schlage high security Primus cylinders, Master keyed as directed by owner to integrate into owner’s existing system, 8-inch kickplates, each door to have sweeps and perimeter weatherstripping.

· Labor to include complete demo and removal of existing doors, frames and hardware, installation of new doors, frames and hardware. Remounting of existing alarm contacts is included. Replacement of electromagnetic lock with electric strike is included.

· All old material to be removed by contractor.

· All field measurements and coordination are the responsibility of the contractor.

· Glass to be 1/4 inch tempered.

· All openings with 2 doors must have keyed removable mullions.

· All door pulls must be flush

· All frames must be 16ga, galv welded punch and dimpled, and slushed and caulked

· If frames are not being replaced, priming and painting of existing frame (color to be selected by owner)

· All mullions must be keyed removable

· All keying must tie into existing city keying system

· Contractor must provide styrofoam backing for all drilling

· Remounting of existing door alarms if any

WORKING CONDITIONS

Contractor must provide container for removal of existing materials, if needed. Contractor shall not use the Board of Education school dumpsters

Container location must be approved by BPS Building Operations Manager.

Contractor must protect the work during and after the installation process until acceptance by the owner.

Contractor is responsible for cleaning areas where work is performed from demolition/installation process.

Upon completion the areas shall be returned to the pre-existing condition or better.

WORK HOURS/DAYS

Contractor shall coordinate its schedule so that the work on the premises is performed during those hours the BOE sets forth in a written notice to Contractor, unless written permission is obtained from the BOE to work during other times. This condition shall not excuse the Contractor from timely performance under the Contract. The work schedule must be agreed upon by the BOE and Contractor.

OSHA COMPLIANCE & ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS

The contractor must fully comply with all relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.

Comply with requirements of material suppliers.

Adhere to all environmental requirements for materials. Protect all persons from exposure to hazardous material.

TIME FRAME

The Contractor will be required to place a reasonable schedule, including time frame to procure and deliver Equipment, attached to Bid Form. In the event that the schedule will be exceeded based upon parts availability or circumstances beyond Contractor’s control, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to inform the BOE Facilities Manager of the delay.

CLEAN UP

Contractor must clean up all unused materials. Debris must be removed by contractor.

MATERIALS & INSTALLATION WARRANTY

The Contractor warrants that materials will be free from defects before installation.

The Contractor warrants that installation of the materials will be free from defects in workmanship.

The sole and exclusive remedy under the materials and installation warranty shall be the replacement of defective materials and repair of any damages to the ceiling resulting directly from defective materials or defective installation by the Contractor.

QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Contractor must be capable, experienced, and licensed to perform all services listed in the Scope of Work Section. Contractor shall be an established firm experienced in Field, commercial, public school, door replacement and have been in business for a minimum of five (5) years. Employ trained personnel. Provide service and shall maintain a local office with adequate inventory of replacement material listed in the Scope of Work.

Contractor must provide all tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete all tasks, including refuse removal.