Croswell-Lexington Community Schools

Frostick Elementary and Meyer Elementary Digital Signs

2026-045

09/09/2026

CROSWELL-LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

FROSTICK ELEMENTARY AND MEYER ELEMENTARY DIGITAL SIGNS

PROJECT NO. 2026-045

FRENCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 00 0100- 1

architects planners interiors TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROJECT BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

00 1010 Advertisement for Bids 00 2000 Instructions to Bidders – AIA Document A701- 2018 00 2500 Supplementary Instruction to Bidders 00 4000 Form of Proposal 00 6000 Owner/Contractor Agreement- AIA Document A101- 2017 00 7000 General Conditions- AIA Document A201- 2017 00 7500 Supplementary General Conditions 00 8000 Supplemental Forms 00 8500 File Transfer Agreement

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1000 Summary 01 2600 Contract Modification Procedures 01 2900 Payment Procedures 01 3300 Submittal Procedures 01 6000 Product Requirements – Options and Substitutions 01 7300 Execution Requirements 01 7329 Cutting and Patching 01 7700 Closeout Procedures (Project Records, Operation, Maintenance Manuals)

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 3000 Cast-in-place Concrete

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 1423 Exterior Aluminum Signs

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 0005 Basic Electrical Requirements 26 0505 Selective Demolition for Electrical 26 0519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 0526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 0529 Hangars and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 0533.13 Conduit 26 0533.16 Boxes 26 0553 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 2813 Fuses 26 2816.16 Enclosed Switches

END OF SPECIFICATION INDEX

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architects planners interiors ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

SECTION 00 1000 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT: Croswell Lexington Community Schools Frostick and Meyer Elementary Digital Signs Project Number 2026-045

OWNER: Croswell Lexington Community Schools 5407 East Peck Road

Croswell, MI 48422

PROPOSAL: Contractor Proposals Only Proposal No. 1- Frostick and Meyer Elementary Digital Signs

ARCHITECT: French Associates, Inc.

2851 High Meadow Circle, Ste. 100 Auburn Hills, MI 48326

(248) 656-1377

DUE DATE: Sealed proposals will be received until October 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

local time (the “Due Date”) on Building Connected (see Bid Documents below) or by the Owner, at the Croswell Lexington Community Schools Administration Office, 5407 East Peck Road, Croswell, MI 48422. At this time, the Owner, or its designee, will open and read aloud each proposal received on or before the Due Date. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. The Owner will not accept or consider any proposals received after the Due Date and time.

Label the sealed bid envelope as follows:

Sealed bid for Proposal 1- Frostick and Meyer Digital Signs Replacement

Sealed Envelope must include 2 copies of the completed Form of Proposal (section 00 4000), Familial Disclosure Statement and a Bid Bond (for Bids over $50,000).

Any questions should be directed to the Architect, French Associates.

Contact kylem@frenchaia.com

BID DOCUMENTS: Sealed Bids must be submitted electronically through Building Connected at: Clark Construction Company Public Plan Room (buildingconnected.com) on or before the Due Date. Steb-by-step instructions for submitting a bid on BuilidngConnected can be found at the following link:

https://buildingconnected.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010222793- How-to-submit-

PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: A bid bond executed by a U.S. Treasury Listed Surety Company in favor of the Owner or a cashier’s check in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the base bid payable to Croswell Lexington Community Schools shall be submitted with each proposal. This bid bond shall accompany each proposal. Successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds.

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architects planners interiors ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PREVAILING WAGE

REQUIREMENTS: This project must comply with Michigan Prevailing Wage Requirements.

PA 110 prohibits a contractor from submitting a bid for a state project or performing work on a state project unless the contractor holds a state project registration. PA 110 also prohibits a contractor from listing a subcontractor on a state project bid proposal or entering into an agreement with a subcontractor for a state project if the subcontractor does not hold a state project registration. Finally, PA 110 prohibits a subcontractor from performing work on or entering into an agreement with a contractor for a state project if the subcontractor does not hold such a registration.

Contractors and subcontractors may apply to LEO for a state project registration. Each state project registration is valid for one year (unless earlier suspended or revoked by LEO) and may be renewed. A contractor must include in a state project bid a copy of the state project registration for the contractor and each subcontractor selected at the time that the contractor submits its bid.

FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP

DISCLOSURE: All bidders must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL

380.1267 (P.A. 232 of 2004) and attach this information to the bid. The bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the board of education or the superintendent of Croswell Lexington Community Schools. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

RIGHTS RESERVED

BY THE OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract to other than the low bidder, accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, waive any informalities, accept any bid when, in the opinion of the Owner such action will serve the best interests of the Croswell Lexington Community Schools.

NON- WITHDRAWAL: All bids shall be held open and irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days from the Due Date.

SIGNED: Mr. Jason Zirnis, Chief Financial Officer Croswell Lexington Community Schools

END OF SECTION 00 1000

FRENCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 00 2000- 1

architects planners interiors INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00 2000 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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architects planners interiors SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00 2500 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SUMMARY

A. The requirements of AIA DOCUMENT A701 – 2017 Edition – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, apply to this BID except as modified by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. References to the “Instructions to Bidders” hereinafter shall mean the above-titled document.

B. Read and become familiar with, and cause each subcontractor to become familiar with all of these requirements which apply to and are binding on, all who are parties to, or are performing work under the BID.

C. Any provisions of the Instructions to Bidders that are modified by the SUPPLEMENTARY

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS are superseded to the extent of the modification only and the unmodified provisions shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATOINS

A. 2.1, add the following to

2.1.5 Bids shall be based on products indicated in the documents. Bidder’s proposed substitutions shall be detailed and separated from the Base Bid Price Proposal as the Bidder’s Voluntary Alternates.

Bidder’s Voluntary Alternates WILL NOT form the Bidder’s Base Bid Proposal

Price. Provide information on a separate sheet stating cost differences, design differences and technical criteria interfacing with adjacent work.

2.1.6 Fair Employment Practice: The bidder, its sub-bidder and agents shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, height, weight or marital status.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. 3.1 COPIES, add the following:

3.1.5 The drawings and specifications are the property of the architect and must be returned in good order to the architect within ten days of the receiving of proposals.

B. 3.2 INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, add the following:

3.2.4 Bidders and sub-bidders shall promptly notify the Architect of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error discovered in examining the documents or site and location conditions so that the Architect may issue written clarifications to all bidders. Deadline for addendum response to inquiries is five days prior to the established bid due date. The Architect may issue Addenda before receipt of bids to modify the documents. In the space provided in the bid form, bidders shall acknowledge receipt of such addenda.

C. 3.3 SUBSTITUTIONS, add the following:

3.3.5 Substitutions: The bidder shall furnish materials as specified and equipment by specified manufacturers, according to provisions of Specification Section 016000. The Bidder’s submission of voluntary alternatives and substitutions shall NOT FORM the Base Bid Price of the proposal, but are listed therein for consideration by the Owner and Architect as proposed substitutions.

If accepted, base bid price will be adjusted by the amount listed. (Attach additional sheets using bidder letterhead in the event that more space is required.)

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ARTICLE 4 – ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT

A. 4.1 PREPARATION OF BIDS, add the following:

4.1.8 Bids shall be submitted in duplicate on forms furnished. The copies shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope marked "Sealed Bid for Orion Township Station #3". Bid security is required.

B. 4.2 BID SECURITY, add the following:

4.2.4 Bid security shall be for 5% of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or satisfactory bid bond with a surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan. Surety bond shall be an AIA Document A310 Bid Bond.

C. 4.3 SUBMISSION OF BIDS, add the following:

4.3.5 Sealed bids will be received as noted in the Advertisement for Bids and Bid Form. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud by the District or the Designee.

4.3.6 Taxes: The bid affirms that payment of applicable federal, state and local taxes are included therein.

4.3.7 Unit Prices: Unit prices shall govern authorized changes in the work and shall include all charges for supervision, overhead and profit and shall be applied to new quantities. The percentages stipulated under the "Overhead and Profit" paragraph below shall not be added to the unit prices stipulated under this article. Unit prices shall be used as a basis for determining cost or credit to the Owner, resulting from a change in work, per Article 7 of the Conditions of the Contract.

D. 4.4 MODIFICATOIN OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID, add the following:

4.4.5 After receipt of bids, they shall remain firm for (ninety) 90 calendar days.

ARTICLE 6 – POST-BID INFORMATION

A. Paragraph 6.3.1, add the following:

.4 Cost Itemizations: The bidder shall submit reasonably accurate cost itemizations within seventy-two (72) hours after the time for receipt of bids, as required by the Owner. It is understood that cost itemizations will be required for the Owner's information and accounting purposes.

.5 Proposed Subcontractors: Within forty-eight (48) hours of the due date and the time of receiving of proposals, the apparent low bidder(s) (General Contractor[s]), shall submit to the Architect, his complete list of sub contractors for the combined work of all trades. The Contractors being considered for the contract award will be notified as soon as possible after the initial review of the proposals. Indicate proposed mechanical and electrical subcontractors on the Form of Proposal.

ARTICLE 7 – PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

A. 7.1 BOND REQUIREMENTS, add the following to 7.1.1:

.1 Bonds must be secured with a surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.

B. 7.1 BOND REQUIREMENTS, also add the following:

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7.1.3 Bonds: Prior to the signing of the contract of which these conditions shall be a part, the general contractor shall furnish performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds in such form as the Owner may require. Such bonds must be with a recognized corporate surety company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan. The general contractor's bond shall be for the full amount of the contract, including mechanical and electrical trades.

7.1.4 The accepted bidder shall be required to provide and pay for a satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond with a surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan in the amount of 100% of the contract sum if over $50,000.

.1 The Owner may request Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for contracts less than $50,000.00 and in this case, the cost would be reimbursed by the Owner.

END OF SECTION 00 2500

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architects planners interiors FORM OF PROPOSAL

SECTION 00 4000 - FORM OF PROPOSAL

NAME OF BIDDER:

We, the undersigned, agree to enter into a contract with Croswell Lexington Community Schools (here after called the Owner) to provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for the combined work for the project as proposed in accordance with the drawings and specifications prepared by French Associates, Inc.

PROJECT NAME:

Proposal A: Frostick and Meyer Digital Signs for the sum of:

Dollars

VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES: The following voluntary alternates are offered by the respective Bidder.

The undersigned understands and agrees that the following amounts WILL NOT be included as part of the Base Bid Proposal Price. Voluntary Alternates which may be accepted by the Owner will be added or deducted from the Base Bid Proposal Price upon agreement with the successful Bidder.

1.

ADD / DEDUCT: Dollars.

2. __________________________________________________________________________________

ADD / DEDUCT:___________________________________________ Dollars.

TIME OF COMPLETION: By submitting a bid the contractor indicates they understand the Project Schedule as described in specification Section 01 1000 Summary.

ADDENDA: In the event that addenda have been received during the bidding covering changes to the drawings and specifications, the bidder shall include the following statement in his proposal:

The work described in the following addenda is included in this proposal:

Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated

SITE VISITATION:

It is recommended that each contractor visit the site in order to familiarize themselves and confirm the scope of work.

Site visited: Yes No Date

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Acceptance of Proposal: In accepting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities in the bidding process or accept any bid, when in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve the best interests of Kearsley Community Schools.

FIRM NAME:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

SIGNATURE: (signature is required)

TITLE:

DATE:

WITNESS BY:

(Sealed, if bid is by corporation)

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All Bidders must complete the following familial disclosure form in compliance with MCL 380.1267 (Public Act 232 of 2004) and attach this information to the bid.

By the attached sworn and notarized statement we are disclosing the following familial relationship(s) that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board, intermediate school board, or board of directors or the superintendent of the school district, intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public school academy.

(School District / Name) _____________________________________________ will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Disclose any familial relationship and complete the form below in its entirety:

The following are familial relationships as described above (provide employee name, family contact name, family contact position, and familial relationship or NONE.)

PRINT:

Company Name ____________________________________________ Phone______________

Street Address______________________________________________

City / State / Zip_____________________________________________

Company Officer____________________________________________ Title________________

Officer’s Signature___________________________________________ Date_______________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

) SS

COUNTY OF )

On this day of ______________ , 20 , before me a Notary Public in and for said county, personally appeared agent of the said firm _____________________and who acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as such agent.

Notary Public ___________________________________ Expiration Date _________________

Seal Imprint:

END OF SECTION 00 4000

FRENCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 00 6000- 1

architects planners interiors OWNER/CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

SECTION 00 6000 – OWNER/CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

Document A101

– 2017

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

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A101®–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, contemporaneously with this

Agreement. AIA Document

A201®–2017, General

Conditions of the Contract for

Construction, is adopted in this document by reference. Do not use with other general conditions unless this document is modified.

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AGREEMENT made as of the Construction Contract/IPD Date day of Month in the year Year

(In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

Croswell-Lexington Community SchoolsOwner Legal Entity

5407 E Peck Road

Croswell, Michigan 48422

810-679-1000

Owner Fax Number and the Contractor:

Contractor NameContractor Legal Entity

Contractor Address

Contractor Telephone Number

Contractor Fax Number for the following Project:

(Name, location and detailed description)

CLCS- Frostick Elementary and Meyer Elementary Digital Signs

Crosell, Michigan

New exterior signs with LED Message Readers at Frostick Elementary School and Myer Elementary School

The Architect:

French AssociatesArchitect Legal Entity

2851 High Meadow Circle

Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

2486561377

Architect Fax Number

The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4 CONTRACT SUM

5 PAYMENTS

6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EXHIBIT A INSURANCE AND BONDS

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary, and other

Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of this Agreement, other documents listed in this Agreement, and Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement, all of which form the Contract, and are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. An enumeration of the Contract Documents, other than a Modification, appears in

Article 9.

ARTICLE 2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

The Contractor shall fully execute the Work described in the Contract Documents, except as specifically indicated in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of others.

ARTICLE 3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

§ 3.1 The date of commencement of the Work shall be:

(Check one of the following boxes.)

[ x ] The date of this Agreement.

[ ] A date set forth in a notice to proceed issued by the Owner.

[ ] Established as follows:

(Insert a date or a means to determine the date of commencement of the Work.)

Insert a date or a means to determine the date of commencement

If a date of commencement of the Work is not selected, then the date of commencement shall be the date of this

Agreement.

§ 3.2 The Contract Time shall be measured from the date of commencement of the Work.

§ 3.3 Substantial Completion

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§ 3.3.1 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work:

(Check one of the following boxes and complete the necessary information.)

[ ] Not later than Number of calendar days - words ( Number of calendar days ) calendar days from the date of commencement of the Work.

[ x ] By the following date: May 15, 2027

§ 3.3.2 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, if portions of the Work are to be completed prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial

Completion of such portions by the following dates:

Portion of Work Substantial Completion Date

§ 3.3.3 If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion as provided in this Section 3.3, liquidated damages, if any, shall be assessed as set forth in Section 4.5.

ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT SUM

§ 4.1 The Owner shall pay the Contractor the Contract Sum in current funds for the Contractor’s performance of the

Contract. The Contract Sum shall be Original Contract Sum in dollars - words ($Original Contract Sum in dollars ), subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.

§ 4.2 Alternates

§ 4.2.1 Alternates, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

Item Price

§ 4.2.2 Subject to the conditions noted below, the following alternates may be accepted by the Owner following execution of this Agreement. Upon acceptance, the Owner shall issue a Modification to this Agreement.

(Insert below each alternate and the conditions that must be met for the Owner to accept the alternate.)

Item Price Conditions for Acceptance

§ 4.3 Allowances, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

(Identify each allowance.)

Item Price

§ 4.4 Unit prices, if any:

(Identify the item and state the unit price and quantity limitations, if any, to which the unit price will be applicable.)

Item Units and Limitations Price per Unit ($0.00)

§ 4.5 Liquidated damages, if any:

(Insert terms and conditions for liquidated damages, if any.)

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Liquidated damages

§ 4.6 Other:

(Insert provisions for bonus or other incentives, if any, that might result in a change to the Contract Sum.)

Other

ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS

§ 5.1 Progress Payments

§ 5.1.1 Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the Contractor and Certificates for

Payment issued by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the

Contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 5.1.2 The period covered by each Application for Payment shall be one calendar month ending on the last day of the month, or as follows:

Period covered by each Application for Payment if other than one calendar month

§ 5.1.3 Provided that an Application for Payment is received by the Architect not later than the day First day of a month, the Owner shall make payment of the amount certified to the Contractor not later than the Fifteenth day of the following month. If an Application for Payment is received by the Architect after the application date fixed above, payment of the amount certified shall be made by the Owner not later than Sixty ( 60 ) days after the

Architect receives the Application for Payment.

(Federal, state or local laws may require payment within a certain period of time.)

§ 5.1.4 Each Application for Payment shall be based on the most recent schedule of values submitted by the

Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. The schedule of values shall allocate the entire Contract

Sum among the various portions of the Work. The schedule of values shall be prepared in such form, and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy, as the Architect may require. This schedule of values shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s Applications for Payment.

§ 5.1.5 Applications for Payment shall show the percentage of completion of each portion of the Work as of the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment.

§ 5.1.6 In accordance with AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and subject to other provisions of the Contract Documents, the amount of each progress payment shall be computed as follows:

§ 5.1.6.1 The amount of each progress payment shall first include:

.1 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to completed Work;

.2 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the completed construction, or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location agreed upon in writing; and

.3 That portion of Construction Change Directives that the Architect determines, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to be reasonably justified.

§ 5.1.6.2 The amount of each progress payment shall then be reduced by:

.1 The aggregate of any amounts previously paid by the Owner;

.2 The amount, if any, for Work that remains uncorrected and for which the Architect has previously withheld a Certificate for Payment as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017;

.3 Any amount for which the Contractor does not intend to pay a Subcontractor or material supplier, unless the Work has been performed by others the Contractor intends to pay;

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.4 For Work performed or defects discovered since the last payment application, any amount for which the Architect may withhold payment, or nullify a Certificate of Payment in whole or in part, as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017; and

.5 Retainage withheld pursuant to Section 5.1.7.

§ 5.1.7 Retainage

§ 5.1.7.1 For each progress payment made prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner may withhold the following amount, as retainage, from the payment otherwise due:

(Insert a percentage or amount to be withheld as retainage from each Application for Payment. The amount of retainage may be limited by governing law.)

10%

§ 5.1.7.1.1 The following items are not subject to retainage:

(Insert any items not subject to the withholding of retainage, such as general conditions, insurance, etc.)

Items not subject to retainage

§ 5.1.7.2 Reduction or limitation of retainage, if any, shall be as follows:

(If the retainage established in Section 5.1.7.1 is to be modified prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, including modifications for Substantial Completion of portions of the Work as provided in Section 3.3.2, insert provisions for such modifications.)

Reduction or limitation of retainage

§ 5.1.7.3 Except as set forth in this Section 5.1.7.3, upon Substantial Completion of the Work, the Contractor may submit an Application for Payment that includes the retainage withheld from prior Applications for Payment pursuant to this Section 5.1.7. The Application for Payment submitted at Substantial Completion shall not include retainage as follows:

(Insert any other conditions for release of retainage upon Substantial Completion.)

Other conditions for release of retainage

§ 5.1.8 If final completion of the Work is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, the Owner shall pay the Contractor any additional amounts in accordance with Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017.

§ 5.1.9 Except with the Owner’s prior approval, the Contractor shall not make advance payments to suppliers for materials or equipment which have not been delivered and stored at the site.

§ 5.2 Final Payment § 5.2.1 Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, shall be made by the Owner to the

Contractor when

.1 the Contractor has fully performed the Contract except for the Contractor’s responsibility to correct

Work as provided in Article 12 of AIA Document A201–2017, and to satisfy other requirements, if any, which extend beyond final payment; and

.2 a final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Architect.

§ 5.2.2 The Owner’s final payment to the Contractor shall be made no later than 30 days after the issuance of the

Architect’s final Certificate for Payment, or as follows:

Final Payment

§ 5.3 Interest

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Payments due and unpaid under the Contract shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate stated below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing from time to time at the place where the Project is located.

(Insert rate of interest agreed upon, if any.)

Interest rate (%) for overdue payments % Basis of interest – per annum or monthly

ARTICLE 6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

§ 6.1 Initial Decision Maker The Architect will serve as the Initial Decision Maker pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, unless the parties appoint below another individual, not a party to this Agreement, to serve as the Initial Decision Maker.

(If the parties mutually agree, insert the name, address and other contact information of the Initial Decision Maker, if other than the Architect.)

Initial Decision Maker Name

Initial Decision Maker Address

Initial Decision Maker Telephone Number

Initial Decision Maker Fax Number

§ 6.2 Binding Dispute Resolution

For any Claim subject to, but not resolved by, mediation pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, the method of binding dispute resolution shall be as follows:

(Check the appropriate box.)

[ x ] Arbitration pursuant to Section 15.4 of AIA Document A201–2017

[ ] Litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction

[ ] Other (Specify)

Other method of dispute resolution

If the Owner and Contractor do not select a method of binding dispute resolution, or do not subsequently agree in writing to a binding dispute resolution method other than litigation, Claims will be resolved by litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

§ 7.1 The Contract may be terminated by the Owner or the Contractor as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document

A201–2017.

§ 7.1.1 If the Contract is terminated for the Owner’s convenience in accordance with Article 14 of AIA Document

A201–2017, then the Owner shall pay the Contractor a termination fee as follows:

(Insert the amount of, or method for determining, the fee, if any, payable to the Contractor following a termination for the Owner’s convenience.)

Termination fee

§ 7.2 The Work may be suspended by the Owner as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017.

ARTICLE 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 8.1 Where reference is made in this Agreement to a provision of AIA Document A201–2017 or another Contract

Document, the reference refers to that provision as amended or supplemented by other provisions of the Contract

Documents.

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§ 8.2 The Owner’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

Owner Representative's Name

Owner Representative's Address

Owner Representative's Telephone Number

Owner Representative's Fax Number

Owner Representative's Mobile Number

Owner Representative's Email Address

§ 8.3 The Contractor’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

Contractor Representative's Name

Contractor Representative's Address

Contractor Representative's Telephone Number

Contractor Representative's Fax Number

Contractor Representative's Mobile Number

Contractor Representative's Email Address

§ 8.4 Neither the Owner’s nor the Contractor’s representative shall be changed without ten days’ prior notice to the other party.

§ 8.5 Insurance and Bonds

§ 8.5.1 The Owner and the Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance as set forth in AIA Document A101™–

2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

Contractor to obtain Insurance and Bond as required by the Specifications

§ 8.5.2 The Contractor shall provide bonds as set forth in AIA Document A101™–2017 Exhibit A, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.6 Notice in electronic format, pursuant to Article 1 of AIA Document A201–2017, may be given in accordance with a building information modeling exhibit, if completed, or as otherwise set forth below:

(If other than in accordance with a building information modeling exhibit, insert requirements for delivering notice in electronic format such as name, title, and email address of the recipient and whether and how the system will be required to generate a read receipt for the transmission.)

Notice in electronic format

§ 8.7 Other provisions:

The parties agree that the School District is not waiving any rights its insurer(s) may have to subrogation. To the extent any term in the Agreement is contrary to this provision, such term is void and unenforceable.

ARTICLE 9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 9.1 This Agreement is comprised of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

.4 Building information modeling exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the building information modeling exhibit incorporated into this Agreement.)

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Date of building information modeling exhibit incorporated into this Agreement

.5 Drawings

Number Title Date

.6 Specifications

Section Title Date Pages

.7 Addenda, if any:

Number Date Pages

Portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements are not part of the Contract

Documents unless the bidding or proposal requirements are also enumerated in this Article 9.

.8 Other Exhibits:

(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

[ ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E204-2017 incorporated into this Agreement.)

Date of AIA Document E204-2017

[ ] The Sustainability Plan:

Title Date Pages

[ ] Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract:

Document Title Date Pages

.9 Other documents, if any, listed below:

(List here any additional documents that are intended to form part of the Contract Documents.

AIA Document A201™–2017 provides that the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to

Bidders, sample forms, the Contractor’s bid or proposal, portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements, and other information furnished by the Owner in anticipation of receiving bids or proposals, are not part of the Contract Documents unless enumerated in this

Agreement. Any such documents should be listed here only if intended to be part of the Contract

Documents.)

Other documents

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This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.

Signature

OWNER (Signature)

BY:Printed Name

(Printed name and title)

Signature

CONTRACTOR (Signature)

BY:Printed Name

(Printed name and title)

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architects planners interiors GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 00 7000 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

FRENCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 00 7500- 1

architects planners interiors SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 00 7500 - SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

SUMMARY

A. The requirements of AIA DOCUMENT A201 – 2017 Edition – GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION, apply to this CONTRACT except as modified by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. References to the “General Conditions” hereinafter shall mean the above-titled document.

B. Read and become familiar with, and cause each subcontractor to become familiar with all of these requirements which apply to and are binding on, all who are parties to, or are performing work under the CONTRACT.

C. Make certain that all subcontractors have access to and are made aware of the provisions of the

DIVISION 01 SECTIONS in addition to the trade SECTIONS of the SPECIFICATIONS and other applicable CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

D. Any provisions of the General Conditions that are modified by the SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS or the DIVISION 01 SECTIONS are superseded to the extent of the modification only and the unmodified provisions shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS:

1. Paragraph .1.5 the DRAWINGS: AT THE END OF 1.1.5, add:

The Drawings that are partially diagrammatic shall not be scaled for rough-in measurements nor serve as shop drawings.

2. After Paragraph 1.1.8, add:

1.1.8 FURNISH

Means the procurement or fabrication of materials, equipment, or components, or the performance of services to the extent indicated or specified. Where used with respect to materials, equipment, or components, the term shall include delivery to the Project Site but is not intended to include the installation of the item, either temporary or final.

1.1.9 INSTALL

Means the placement of materials, equipment, or components, including the receiving, unloading, transporting, storage, and installing, and the performance of such testing and finish work as is compatible with the degree of installation specified.

1.1.10 PROJECT SITE

The area where the actual construction takes place and the limited adjacent areas as indicated in the Contract Documents.

1.1.11 PROVIDE

Means to furnish and install, complete and in place, including all accessories, finishes, tests, and services as required to render the item so specified completely ready for use.

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B. 1.2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

1. To 1.2.3, add:

a. In the case of an inconsistency between the Drawings and the Specifications, the better quality or greater quantity of Work shall be provided unless directed otherwise by the Architect.

2. Add:

1.2.4 No guarantee of the accuracy of location of existing work, including piping, sewers, wiring, ducts, structural members and the like shown on the Drawings, or shown on reference drawings of the existing building can be given. Nor shall the Architect-Engineer assume any responsibility for the accurate location of such work.

The Contractor shall have complete responsibility for the reasonable protection of existing construction whether underground, aboveground, exposed or concealed and whether shown accurately or not shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall verify the location of all existing construction before proceeding with the Work.

1.2.5 The Documents contemplate a complete project wherein all items and systems are complete within themselves and in proper quantities and all items and systems are connected properly to other items and/or systems as required to make the project complete and without discontinuities.

1.2.6 Where any item may through oversight be omitted from schedules, Drawings or Specifications or for which no symbol or other instruction or other designation is given for identification, such items in the absence of any definite instructions from the Architect shall be furnished and installed to correspond with adjacent items or similar items for which information is given.

ARTICLE 2 – OWNER

A. 2.1 GENERAL, add:

2.1.3 The term “Owner’s Representative” shall mean the person designated by the OWNER as having authority to act within the rights and responsibilities of the OWNER according to the terms of the Contract Documents.

B. 2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:

1. To 2.2.3, add:

.1 Property lines (when adjacent to the WORK), location ties, and elevations of all structures to be built under this Contract are shown on the Drawings.

Elevations shown for various parts of the Work are taken from an established or assumed bench mark datum, as indicated. In case of conflict therein, notify the Architect in writing prior to commencing Work.

.2 The Contractor shall avoid damage to or removal of existing benchmarks and monuments wherever possible. If such damage or removal is necessitated by operations of this Contract, the Contractor shall repair damaged items, and where feasible, replace or relocate such items, all at no cost to the owner.

The Contractor shall be held responsible to see that such replaced or repaired topographical items are accurate and correct.

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.3 The Contractor shall accurately lay out the Work in conformance with indicated locations. He shall establish temporary benchmarks, stakes, and other markers as may be required for the WORK.

ARTICLE 3 – CONTRACTOR

A. 3.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR:

1. To 3.2.2 add:

.1 The Contractor’s report to the Architect regarding discrepancies shall be in writing.

.2 See also the requirement from the Owner regarding Asbestos, under Article

2. B.

2. To 3.2.4 add:

.1 Any work performed by the Contractor or a Subcontractor without a Written Order or Agreement shall be deemed a part of the work required by the Contract.

The Contractor or a Subcontractor shall not be entitled to receive any additional compensation for extra work unless the Owner, by its consent in writing, agrees to pay therefore prior to the commencement of the extra work; the price of alterations or extras to be done shall be fixed or agreed to in writing. The Contractor or a Subcontractor cannot make alterations unless an agreement of the Owner and the Architect to do such work is obtained in writing. If extra work is deemed necessary by the Contractor, or a Subcontractor, immediate notice thereof shall be given to the Owner and the Architect in writing.

B. 3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS:

1. To 3.4.1 add:

Make all necessary arrangements for, and provide and maintain temporary construction services referred to in 3.4.1 and described in DIVISION 01 SECTIONS as necessary for the work of all workmen employed on the project, until completion and acceptance of the project by the Owner, or until no longer required. When no longer required, discontinue the service and remove all paraphernalia. Bear all costs, except as otherwise specified under each particular system described.

2. Add:

3.4.4 All materials and workmanship shall be first-class in every respect and, unless otherwise specified, all products shall be new and of the latest design. Should any disputes arise as to the quality and fitness of workmanship, products or items, the decisions shall rest strictly with the Architect, and shall be based upon the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall, if required by the Architect, furnish evidence as to kind and quality of materials.

3.4.5 In general, it is the intent of the Specifications to permit the use of products of approved manufacture so long as they are fully consistent, in the opinion of the Architect, with the quality and performance requirements of the Project. The conditions and procedures governing proposed substitutions are specified in Section 016000.

3.4.6 The provisions of standards and specifications of technical and trade

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organizations, underwriting agencies and similar groups that are referred to in these SPECIFICATIONS, govern the quality of products and workmanship to the extent referenced. Where products or work is specified to be in conformity with Standard Specifications of well-know or recognized technical and trade organizations, but no tests are specifically stipulated in connection therewith, the Contractor shall, on request, furnish any test or certification required by the Architect to shown that the proposed products meet with the applicable specifications, all at no cost to the Owner.

3.4.7 Products containing asbestos shall neither be proposed nor used on this Project. However, if the Contractor becomes aware of a product that contains asbestos that was inadvertently specified, the Contractor shall alert the Architect, in writing, and the Architect will direct the Contractor on an alternate…