ESBD_378722_1728500888870_WT-3101_Computer Center Roof Replacement Bid Specs and Drawings_24.09.03 (2).pdf

2505 79th Street, Suite A

Lubbock, TX 79424

(806)789-3267 www.armko.com

09-03-2024

Armko Industries, Inc.

Texas Registered Engineering Firm

F-006498

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

COMPUTER CENTER

PROJECT NUMBER: 23-1201-49

COMPUTER CENTER ROOFING PROJECT

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PROJECT NO. 23-1201-49

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 -

SECTION 00 01 10 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS 4

DIVISION 00 BID DOCUMENTS 6

Supplementary General Conditions 7 Wage Rates Randall County 8 SSC Special Conditions 9 Certificate of Insurance Requirements 10 HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) 11

42 13 Unit Pricing 12

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 14

26 63 Change Order Procedures 15 32 33 Photographic Documentation 16 33 00 Submittal and Substitution Procedures 17 77 00 Project Closeout Requirements 18

DIVISION 06 CARPENTRY 20

10 53 Miscellaneous Carpentry 21

DIVISION 07 MOISTURE PROTECTION 23

07 01 50.19 Membrane Re-Roofing Preparation 24 07 22 16 – Roof Board Insulation 25 07 52 10 – Modified Asphalt Bituminous Membrane Roofing 26 07 62 00 – Sheet Metal and Miscellaneous Accessories 27 07 72 00 – Roof Accessories 28 07 99 00 – Sealants and Caulking 29

END OF SECTION 00 01 1034

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SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

These “Supplementary General Conditions” amend and supplement the “Uniform General Conditions” as permitted by Article 16 – Miscellaneous and shall govern in the event of any conflict with the “Uniform General Conditions.”

Article 3 – General Responsibilities of the Owner and the Contractor

3.3.2 Contractors Superintendent

3.3.2.1 Individual superintendent may oversee concurrent projects on campus depending on complexity, cost and location. Cases will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Article 4 - Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan

4.1.1.1 WTAMU HUB Goals for FY 2021

Building 1.78% Special Trade 3.01% Professional Services 2.68% Other Services 21.76% Commodity 13.18% Overall Goal 18.55%

Article 6 – Contract documents

6.3 Business Ethics Expectations

6.3.1. During the course of pursuing contracts with Owner and while performing contract work in accordance with this agreement, Contractor agree to maintain business ethic standards aimed at avoiding any impropriety or conflict of interest which could be construed to have an adverse impact on the Owner best interest.

6.3.2. Contractor shall take reasonable actions to prevent any actions or conditions which could result in a conflict with Owner’s best interests. These obligations shall apply to the activities of contractor employees, agents, subcontractors, subcontractor employees, consultants or contract, etc.

Contractor employees, agents, subcontractors, material suppliers (or their representatives) should not make or cause to be made any cash payments, commissions, employment, gifts, entertainment, free travel, loans free work, substantially discounted work, or any other considerations to Owner’s representatives, employees or their relatives.

Contractor employees, agents or subcontractors (or their relatives) should not receive any cash payments, commissions, employment, gifts, entertainment, free travel, loans, free work, or substantially discounted work or any other considerations from representatives of subcontractors, or material suppliers or any

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6.3.3. Contractor agree to notify a designated Owner representative within 48 hours of any instance where the Contractor becomes aware of a failure to comply with the provisions of this article.

6.3.4. Upon request by Owner, Contractor agrees to provide a certified

Management Representation Letter executed by selected Contractor representatives in a form agreeable to Owner stating that they are not aware of an situations violating the business ethics expectations outlined in the contract or any similar potential conflict of interest situations.

6.3.5. Contractor agrees to include this clause in all contracts with subcontractors and material suppliers receiving more than $25,000 in funds in connection with the Owner’s project.

6.3.6. Contractor shall permit interviews of employees, reviews and audits of accounting or other records by Owner representative(s) to evaluate compliance with the business ethics standards. Such reviews and audits will encompasses all dealings and activities of Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and other third parties paid by Contractor in their relations with Owner’s current or former employees or employee relatives.

Article 8 – Quality Control

8.2 Testing

8.2.1 Contractor Testing. It is the intent of the Owner to appoint, employ and pay for specified services of an independent firm to perform testing as required by this Section. The Contractor is not responsible for paying for routine and special tests required to conform compliance with quality and performance requirements of the Contract Documents.

Article 9. Construction Schedule

9.6.2.11 Rainfall Table. The number of weather days expected for each month during the term of this Contract is compiled by the State Climatologist, based on U.S.

Weather Bureau records. The number of weather days shown in the Rainfall Table for the first and last months of the Contract will be prorated in determining the total number of weather days expected during the term of this Contract.

West Texas A&M University:

January 1 February 2 March 2 April 2

May 4 June 5 July 4 August 4

September 3 October 3 November 2 December 1

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Article 10 – Payments

10.6 Right to Audit. Contractor understands that acceptance of funds under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor’s Office, or any successor agency, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Contractor further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor’s Office or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested. Contractor will ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through Contractor and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards.

END OF UNIFORM GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

Note: Listed minimum prevailing wage rate is the base hourly wage rate including fringes.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

301 Tarrow Street, 2nd Floor College Station, Texas 77840

Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate County: Randall

Revised: 10/07/14

CLASSIFICATION RATE NOTES

Acoustic Ceiling Installer 10.81 Asbestos Abatement Worker 11.56 Carpenter 13.48 Concrete – Pour and Finish 12.75 Crane Operator 21.43 Driver 10.42 Drywall Installer 10.06 Electrician – Journeyman 17.55 Electrician – Apprentice 10.80 Elevator Mechanic – Journeyman 48.49 Elevator Mechanic – Apprentice 42.56 Fire Protection – Controls 11.85 Fire Protection – Pipefitter 17.86 Formwork Builder 10.47 Glazier 12.66 HVAC – Journeyman 17.35 HVAC – Apprentice 10.98 HVAC – Controls 13.98 Insulator 11.11 Ironworker 13.05 Laborer/Helper 9.85 Mason 11.73 Equipment Operator – Light 10.74 Equipment Operator – Heavy 10.87 Painter 9.44 Pipefitter – Journeyman 22.48 Pipefitter - Apprentice 13.14 Plasterer 12.66 Plumber – Journeyman 22.21 Plumber – Apprentice 13.40 Reinforcing Steel Worker 10.00 Roofer 14.67 Stone Mason 13.51 Terrazzo Installer 9.03 Tile Setter 13.03 Waterproofer 11.27

SSC SPECIAL CONDITIONS SSC 07/2020

SSC SPECIAL CONDITIONS

TEXAS REGIONAL CAMPUSES

(FOR USE ON ALL PROJECTS)

1.0 GENERAL COORDINATION The following supplements modify, change, delete from or add to the “SSC UNIFORM GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS.”

Where any Article of the SSC Uniform General and Supplementary Conditions is modified or any paragraph or clause thereof is modified or deleted by these supplements, the unaltered conditions of the article, paragraph, sub-paragraph or clause shall remain in effect.

2.0 LAWS GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION

2.1 Prevailing Wage Schedules: The rates of pay for some classification which prevail in the locality of this Project can be found at http://www.tamus.edu/business/facilities-planning-construction/forms-guidelines-wage-rates/. Contribution by a worker toward retirement plans, health insurance, apprentice programs, etc., are part of the worker’s pay; contributions by the employer are not. Contractors shall identify, briefly describe, and request a predetermination of rates for crafts (or apprentice programs) not included in the wage predetermination found in the link above.

2.2 Apprenticeship Program: Apprentices who are enrolled in a federally certified apprenticeship program may be used at the percentage rates of the journeyman scale stipulated in their apprenticeship agreement.

2.3 Applicable Codes:

National Fire Protection Association National Fire Codes, with emphasis on NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 - latest edition adopted by State Fire

Marshall, Life Safety Code (LSC) and including all referenced standards.

International Building Code - latest edition

NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals as applicable Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Elimination of Architectural Barriers Act, Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)

Elevators and Escalators, Health & Safety Code chapter 754 and 16TAC §

ASME 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 and 18.1

Boilers, Health & Safety Code chapter 755 and 16TAC § 65

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Americans with Disabilities Act, 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services, Final Rule, as published in the Federal Register Friday, July 26, 1991

Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements for housing units.

FM Global Standards for roof systems ACI – 318, building code requirements for reinforced concrete

AISC, specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel

Texas Department of Insurance requirements First Tier Coastal Counties wind load criteria

FEMA 100 year flood plain designation TCEQ SWPPP Requirements International Mechanical Code latest edition International Plumbing Code latest edition International Fuel Gas Code latest edition ASHRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Standard FM Global Standards for fire protection systems National Electric Code latest edition TIA/EIA Standards Energy Conservation Design Standard for New State Buildings (including major renovation projects), State Comptroller’s Office, Government Code sec. 447.004 and 34 TAC § 19.32

ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1 latest adopted Edition

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) latest adopted edition

(Residential/Apartments) SECO Alternative Energy Evaluation Requirements SECO Water Efficiency Standards for State Buildings and Institutions of

Higher Education Facilities - January 2011

Design in accordance with good practice to achieve conventional ambient noise levels qualified in Noise Criteria (NC) defined in current ASHRAE

Applications Volume, Chapter 42 and ANSI S1.8 Reference Quantities for

Acoustical Levels – ASA 84.

3.0 WORK HOURS

3.1 Work Hours: Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of University holidays. Project Work may be permitted on holidays at the option of University at no additional cost to the ODR or University, with prior written request and approval from the ODR at least 48 hours before the start of the holiday work.

3.1.1 The Contractor may be allowed additional, or varied work hours, with prior written requested approval by the ODR.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the Project Work indicated and allow for University occupancy and use during the construction.

3.2 Occupancy: Adjacent spaces of facilities may be occupied during the entire performance period of the contract. Cooperate fully with the University representative and ODR during performance of work to minimize conflict and to facilitate University usage. SAFETY is of a paramount concern. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to provide protective coverings, passage ways, barriers and any and all provisions as required to maintain required ADA/TAS approved means of egress and access and maintain all building exits as required by applicable Life Safety Codes. The Contractor is to coordinate with the ODR all work that may possibly affect building occupancy or continued SAFE use. Contractor is to provide

ODR advanced scheduling as required to successful notify facility administrative staff of his activities related to the Work. Contractor is to adequately staff and incorporate into his Proposal all additional labor, materials, and equipment required under this section.

4.0 UTILITIES

4.1 Utility Outage: When a utility outage affecting occupied facilities is necessary to perform the Project Work unless agreed upon prior to performing the work, the Contractor shall give written notice to ODR five (5) days in advance of a scheduled outage. Unless noted otherwise, the Contractor will perform disconnection and reconnection of utilities.

4.2 All information and documents regarding existing underground utilities, known to the ODR, will be made available to the Contractor. Contractor will be responsible for locating, marking, and protecting all underground utility lines during construction.

4.2.1 Utility Excavation: Before performing any excavation, grading, trenching or other operations whereby existing underground utilities may be distributed or damaged, contact the Texas Excavation Safety System (www.texas811.org) at 811 to have utilities marked. In accordance with Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251 - Underground Facility Damage Prevention And Safety, a person who intends to excavate shall notify Texas 811 not earlier than the 14th day before the date of the excavation is to begin or later than 48 hours before the time the excavation is to begin, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The Contractor shall allow sufficient time for Texas 811 and The University to accomplish marking of utilities at no additional cost to the ODR or The University. Once utilities are marked, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the flags/paint at their proper location(s). No excavation will be permitted until all utilities existing in the area have been marked. If no utilities are marked during the utility locate process, Contractor shall confirm and notify the ODR’s project manager that locates have in fact been accomplished before performing any excavation.

4.2.2 Damage occurring to these lines, during construction, shall be repaired and/or replaced by Contractor or ODR, at the expense of the Contractor. Subsequent expenses incurred by University Staff or personnel, resulting from the interruption of service caused by the damaging of underground utilities, shall be borne by the Contractor.

4.3 ODR’s personnel shall be notified for inspection of all buried utilities upon discovery.

Damage and repairs shall be recorded by inspectors prior to approval of backfilling.

4.4 Should Contractor discover “Unknown Utilities”, promptly notify the ODR’s personnel for direction. Such piping systems and lines shall be treated as outlined above.

4.5 Procedures for notification if utility lines or piping systems are damaged during construction:

4.5.1 Appropriate University Communications Center and 911 if gas lines are damaged.

4.5.2 ODR Project Manager.

4.5.3 If unavailable, notify SSC.

5.0 COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA Work on telephone, fiber optic lines, data lines and other communication systems must be performed by designated University personnel and/or their contractor(s). The Contractor shall coordinate his work with these agencies through the

ODR.

6.0 COORDINATION WITH OTHER WORK

6.1 Coordination: Contractor shall coordinate work with the ODR, prior to beginning any Project

Work. Additionally, prior to starting work each day, the Contractor’s superintendent shall inform and coordinate with the ODR and others as may be required.

6.2 Contractor will be required to coordinate construction activities with other contractors and agencies under the direction of the ODR or University personnel. This will include but is not limited to telephone, custodial, fire alarm, equipment maintenance, and grounds maintenance.

6.3 Contractor will be required to provide initial waxing of hardwood flooring per manufacturer’s requirements.

7.0 CRANES When a crane is necessary to perform the contract work, the crane delivery, placement and lift dates shall be coordinated with the ODR, and appropriate University personnel as required, and others as may be required such as Texas Department of Transportation and City Officials. The Contractor shall give written notice to ODR twenty-one (21) days in advance of a required crane placement and lift. The Contractor shall submit a crane lift plan (“Crane Lift Plan”) with the written notice of crane placement and lift. The Crane Lift Plan shall show the proposed crane location during the lift, the area of boom swing proposed for the lift, location and types of barricades, and affected streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and buildings. The area of boom swing shall be depicted as the arc of the boom for the proposed swing with a radius of the boom length if the boom were in the horizontal. Contractor shall comply with OSHA and ANSI safety standards for cranes.

8.0 PARKING, STORAGE, AND SITE RESTRICTIONS

8.1 Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the Contract Documents. Portions of the site beyond areas for which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Comply with Owner’s requirements concerning the Contractor’s operations and use of the premises, parking, loading and unloading.

8.1.1 Keep existing driveways and entrances serving the adjacent facilities and parking spaces clear and available to the visitors, staff and service vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

8.1.2 Keep all storage areas free of debris, refuse, spills, leaks, stains, splashes and excess materials. All storage areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment.

Stockpiling of materials and the locations of storage sheds, trailers, or temporary field offices shall be confined to the area designated, area(s) shall be coordinated with ODR.

8.1.3 Contractor storage and parking are at the job site in an area to be designated by

ODR. Parking is not allowed on sidewalks, drives, or roadways. Do not block parking spaces. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the coordination agreement plan presented at the preconstruction meeting.

8.1.4 Lock automobiles and other mechanized or motorized construction equipment, when parked and unattended, to prevent unauthorized use. Do not leave vehicles or equipment unattended with the motor running or the ignition key in place. Contractor shall not allow any construction equipment to be parking on adjacent streets at night.

8.1.5 Designated roads shall be used for construction traffic. Contractor shall not close, block, or otherwise obstruct roads at any time without written permission of ODR and where required, the local City Officials. Contractor shall keep all debris and mud off all sidewalks and streets. Immediately clean all debris and mud that is a result of contract operations.

9.0 EXISTING FACILITIES AND CONDITIONS Maintain the existing facilities in a safe condition throughout the period where work is being performed.

9.1 If available, areas designated around, or near the building will be made available for contractor staging and dumpsters. Coordinate with the ODR.

9.2 Prior to commencement of Project work, inspect areas in which work will be performed.

Document and photograph existing conditions of structure, surfaces, equipment, and condition of surrounding properties, which could be misconstrued as damage resulting from demolition work or other contract operations. Inspection shall be verified, signed by, and filed with the Owner or ODR prior to starting work.

9.3 Any damage to the existing grounds or facilities caused by construction traffic or any construction operations shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor to match or exceed existing undamaged conditions at no additional cost to the ODR or University.

9.4 Contractor shall ensure that building plumbing systems within scope of work, are protected from freeze damage during periods of temperatures at or below freezing.

9.5 Structural Building Components: Unless indicated on the Contract Documents, do not cut or modify any structural building component (e.g. column, beam, floor slab) without prior approval of the Project structural engineer. If an existing structural component is accidentally cut, the remedial design work shall be by a professional structural engineer licensed in the State of Texas. The Contractor is responsible for engaging the structural engineer and for payment of all design fees. The structural engineer shall be acceptable to the ODR and all structural designs shall be submitted to the ODR for review and approval.

9.5.1 Core Drilling: Contractor must x-ray or use ground penetrating radar (“GPR”) to locate rebar, post tensioned cables, conduits and other embedded items prior to core drilling slabs. Survey floor and pilot drill to locate all embedded items, rebar, conduits and post tensioned cables prior to core drilling slabs. Items damaged as a result of core drilling shall be repaired as specified in paragraph 9.5, structural building components at no additional cost to the Project.

9.6 Endangered Species: No activity is authorized that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species as listed or proposed for listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), and/or the State of Texas Parks and Wildlife Code on Endangered Species, or to destroy or adversely modify the habitat of such species.

Contractor shall notify ODR of any planned construction activities that might affect endangered species.

9.6.1 If a threatened or endangered species is encountered during construction, the

Contractor shall immediately cease work in the area of the encounter and notify the ODR, who will immediately implement actions in accordance with endangered species act and applicable State statutes. These actions shall include reporting the encounter to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and obtaining any necessary approvals or permits to enable the work to continue. The Contractor shall not resume work in the area of the encounter until authorized to do so by the ODR.

9.7 Airport Restrictions: [Include only when Project site is near an airport] The Contractor shall verify that Construction activities and/or equipment do not constitute an obstruction of hazard to the flight paths of the nearby airport. The Federal Aviation Administration regulates airport airspace which may limit the height or working height of cranes, etc. This limitation is determined by FAA formula which, if exceeded, requires notification of and approval by FAA. A preliminary assessment will be provided, upon Contractor request, by the Airport Manager or other authority based on the construction equipment proposed to be used.

9.8 Archeological Discoveries: No activity which may affect a State Archeological Landmark is authorized until the Owner has complied with the provisions of the Texas Antiquities Code. The Owner has previously coordinated with the appropriate agencies and impacts to known cultural or archeological deposits have been avoided or mitigated. However, the Contractor may encounter unanticipated cultural or archeological deposits during Construction. Should an encounter occur the Contractor shall cease all work in the affected area and immediately notify the ODR. The ODR will take the appropriate notification steps and work will not resume until authorized by the ODR.

9.9 Underground Utilities

9.9.1 In accordance with State Law, all persons performing Work requiring digging or ground penetration are required to call 811 in advance and provide detailed information regarding planned Work. Notification shall occur not earlier than the 14th day prior to the date excavation is to begin or later than 48 hours before the excavation is to begin, excluding weekend and holidays. Additional information can be found at http://www.texas811.org

To increase the level of safety, SSC has a policy that is more strict than State law* and requires an advance locate be performed for 1) any ground penetration on campus, to any depth, when mechanized equipment such as augers, trenchers, excavators, etc. will be used, and 2) for all other ground penetrations to a depth greater than 12 inches. Hand-digging or soft excavation is required whenever any excavation is performed to a depth less than 12 inches without a utility locate. An advanced utility locate is always required if the excavation will be deeper than 12 inches. In the case of ground penetration resulting from agricultural tilling or other recurring instructional or research-based agricultural work on the campus, an exception to the requirement to perform an advance utility locate will be made after an initial utility locate is performed to determine the area to be tilled or worked is clear of underground utilities.

*State law requires that all persons performing work requiring digging or ground penetration to a depth of 16 inches or more are required to call 811 in advance and provide detailed information regarding planned work. By Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251 – Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety, a person who intends to excavate shall notify Texas 811 not earlier than the 14th day before the date the excavation is to begin or later than the 48th hour before the time the excavation is to begin, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Failure to comply with the Texas Utilities Code could result in a fine up to $1000 for the first offense, in addition to other potential liabilities.

Coordinate with ODR for departments that may perform their own utility locates.

SSC Grounds Management is a contract service provider responsible for all irrigation systems located on campus. Coordinate all communication with SSC

Grounds Management.

Other third-party systems must also be located prior to excavating or penetrating the ground. A locate request for third-party owned utility systems on campus is initiated by calling 811.

FOR EMERGENCIES: An emergency excavation is sometimes necessary to respond to a situation that endangers life, health or property, or when service to the customer will be interrupted. When an emergency locate is needed on the campus, Texas 811, appropriate University

Communications, and ODR shall be contacted promptly with details of the emergency. The same information required on the Texas 811 Utility

Locate Required Information form under normal conditions will also be required with an emergency.

9.9.1.1 Routine Utility Locate Request Procedure:

9.9.1.1.1 The locate requestor is responsible to clearly mark the site perimeter to be excavated or penetrated, by using water-based white paint and/or white flags, prior to calling Texas 811.

9.9.1.1.2 Call 811 to request a utility locate. After clearly marking the site perimeter where locate will be performed, requestor must have the Texas 811 Utility Locate Required Information form completed and available.

9.9.1.1.3 The utility locator(s) will mark buried lines with paint and/or flags within the marked excavation perimeter. Utility flag colors are red for electric, orange for telecom, yellow for fuel gas, green for sanitary sewer, and blue for all other water systems.

9.9.1.1.4 The requestor shall not commence any digging, excavation, or ground penetration for at least two full working days (48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays) after the locate request is made.

9.9.1.1.5 If digging, excavation, or ground penetration must be performed more than 14 days after the initial locate is performed, then the requestor/excavator must request another locate at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) in advance of ground penetration so the locate markings can be refreshed.

10.0 FIRE REGULATIONS

10.1 Comply with National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 241 guidelines. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. Contractor shall understand and comply with OSHA welding and cutting requirements. If hot work is required, a hot work permit shall be obtained.

10.2 Coordinate all work on existing fire alarm and fire suppression systems with the ODR and appropriate University personnel prior to the start of Project Work. Any work that could cause dust, smoke or fumes must be coordinated with the ODR prior to commencing so the fire alarm system can be modified and protected as necessary if system is active. Contractor is required to cover and uncover fire alarm devices daily.

11.0 CLEAN UP The Contractor shall dispose of all trash, debris, refuse, garbage, etc., which is generated by the Contractor during the Project Work. Building sites shall be cleaned on a daily basis and disposal shall be outside the limits of Campus property. Contractor shall routinely empty dumpsters to prevent windblown debris. Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines, criteria, and regulations.

12.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION The Contractor shall use good judgement in the conservation of utilities. Prevailing energy conservation practices shall be adhered to and enforced by the Contractor.

13.0 SPECIAL STORAGE

13.1 Petroleum Storage:

13.1.1 The Contractor shall store all fuel or petroleum products, whether new or used, in appropriate containers and within a bermed area with an impermeable liner (40 mil) or other approved containment measures. All storage areas shall be marked with appropriate signage (i.e., Flammable Storage - No Smoking Within 50 ft). All fuel tanks and petroleum storage containers shall be structurally sound and in good condition, be kept sealed when not in use, and be grounded and bonded according to NFPA Requirements.

13.1.2 The containment area shall be sized to hold fluid volume equal to 110% of the largest storage container, with a minimum of one foot of freeboard for earthen berms. The Contractor shall immediately clean up and dispose of any evidence of a fuel or oil spill in conformance with all federal and state regulations at no additional cost to the ODR or Owner. Any areas that incur contamination by any hazardous substance shall be immediately remediated by the contractor at no additional expense to ODR. Any fuel or oil spill shall immediately be reported to the ODR. Costs of all soil tests as a result of spills shall be a responsibility of the contractor.

13.1.3 The Contractor shall remove earthen berms at the completion of the job and restore the area to its original condition.

13.1.4 The Contractor shall keep all other storage areas free of debris, leaks, stains, or splashes. All storage areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Remediation may include subsequent soil analysis if directed by University or the ODR. The Contractor shall store all paints, thinners, solvents and other hazardous materials in a contractor supplied trailer or storage unit, which shall be secured when not in use.

14.0 TESTING Testing indicated in these Contract Documents to be performed by Contractor or the ODR will be performed at the option of ODR. ODR will engage a special inspector and qualified testing and inspecting agency to perform field tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

15.0 SAFETY

15.1 Comply with all applicable Occupations Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards and Regulations.

15.2 For accident reporting, comply with SSC requirements to file written reports and immediately notify ODR and SSC Safety/Risk Manager at 979-575-3879.

15.3 Furnish and install all necessary safeguards to provide safety and protection of the public and Campus property adjacent to the contract work area. Comply with all Applicable Laws related to the safety of the public and University property while performing contract operations.

15.4 Speed Limit: Contractor shall notify all employees and subcontractors of the speed limit of the adjacent streets and ensure all personnel understand and comply with this requirement.

15.5 Temporary Roads and Paved Areas: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate to support loads and to withstand exposure to traffic during contract operations.

15.6 Temporary Traffic Controls: Furnish and install Temporary Traffic Controls (“TTC”) in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (“TMUTCD”).

Submit a TTC plan for vehicular and pedestrian traffic to the ODR and project engineer for approval prior to the start of construction operations. Pedestrian traffic control plans shall provide a safe, convenient and accessible travel path that replicates as nearly as possible the most desirable characteristics of the existing sidewalks or footpaths throughout all phases of construction. Provide for continuous operation of signs and barricades designating restricted or dangerous conditions including but not limited to: illuminated barricades, danger signals, warning signs and obstructions.

15.7 Accessible Routes: Accessible routes for the disabled shall be kept accessible and safe at all times or alternate routes shall be constructed and signed in accordance with the Texas Accessibility Standards. Revised alternate routes shall require approval by the ODR and University.

15.8 Site Safety: Do not leave the work areas in an unsecured or unsafe condition at any time during operations. Contractor personnel and equipment operators shall monitor their surroundings at all times and be alert for people moving in or adjacent to contract work areas. Contractor shall use spotters when moving vehicles through the construction sites and no construction vehicles (e.g. backhoes, bobcats, etc.) shall be left unsecured on site.

Contractor shall furnish and install temporary fences, barricades, signs and other required items to:

15.8.1 Warn/notify adjacent building occupants

15.8.2 Protect construction materials

15.8.3 Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the construction site.

15.8.4 Redirect vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow when required to perform Work; comply with paragraph 15.5 above, Temporary Traffic Controls TTC.

15.9 Prior to spraying paint, coatings or power washing exterior structures the following criteria shall be met:

15.9.1 Contractor shall provide ODR and University forty eight (48) hours’ notice prior to spraying any material, including primer, paint or coatings.

15.9.2 Consider use of dryfall paint when spray painting large areas of structure

(e.g. metal building frames) or materials by conventional or airless spray.

15.9.3 The Contractor shall provide all necessary barricades, signs, warning of spray area as determined in the preconstruction conference. The Contractor shall set these signs out the night before spraying begins.

15.9.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of signs and barricades at the completion of the job.

15.9.5 The Contractor shall protect any automobile, bicycle, vehicle or other property which is located in a warning area where contact with the property owner has not been made before the commencement of work.

15.9.6 The Contractor shall employ approved wind screens, protective shrouds and other protection methods during all paint and coating applications. The Contractor is responsible for all overspray and shall have sole liability where damage occurs as a result of this work.

15.9.7 Spray equipment shall be as recommended by the materials manufacturer.

Spray operations shall be performed only during adequate period calm weather with winds not exceeding 15 miles per hour. Protect all property from overspray or other damage.

15.9.8 To prevent sparking a flammable substance, smoking and other sources of flame near spray painting operations are prohibited and tools shall be properly rated and grounded for work in a spray painting area.

16.0 LANDSCAPING Take appropriate measures to prevent injury to landscaping in or near the worksite. Do not remove or prune any landscaping without the approval from the ODR.

Plants which are damaged during work shall be replaced at no expense to University or the ODR. Unless required by the contract documents, the ODR shall coordinate removal of all trees, tree branches, shrubs and plants that will interfere the Project Work. Actively nesting birds shall not be disturbed unless approved by the ODR. Disturbing actively nesting migratory birds will also require a permit to be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

17.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

17.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws: The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and standards (“Applicable Laws”) related to environmental matters. Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all current Campus and State of Texas Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) regulations. Please refer to the following links:

http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/permitting/waterquality/attachments/stormwater/tx r15largepri.pdf https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/permitting/stormwater/txr15smallsite.pdf

17.2 PCB Ballast Disposal Requirements: The transporting and disposal of lighting ballasts is subject to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), D.O.T. and State of Texas laws, codes and guidelines. Any ballast that is not specifically marked “No PCB’s” shall be considered to contain PCB’s and shall be transported to an EPA approved incinerator and destroyed by incineration. Contractor shall furnish ODR with copies of tickets before and after transportation and a certificate of destruction from the firm that destroys the ballasts. The disposal company must be approved by the ODR. Contractors involved in projects that include the removal and/or disposal of fluorescent, mercury vapor, or HID Sodium Vapor lamps shall comply with the requirements of this section. Fluorescent lamps have been determined, by the TCEQ, to be hazardous waste and must be managed in accordance with 40 CFR 260-279, and 30 TAC 330-335. The Contractor shall immediately notify the ODR when activities involving the removal of the aforementioned lamps begin.

17.3 Nuisance and Polluting Activity Prohibited: Polluting, dumping, or discharging of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as concrete truck washout, vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, solid waste and hazardous substances) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds or to the ground surface shall not be permitted. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damages that may result. Further, the Contractor shall conduct activities in such a fashion to avoid creating any legal nuisance, including but not limited to, suppressing noise and dust, controlling erosion, and implementing other measures as necessary to minimize off-site impacts of work activities.

17.4 Asbestos Removal: If, in the process of performing the Work, the Contractor suspects that asbestos has been found, the ODR shall be notified immediately. The ODR shall cause the suspicious material to be tested and, if found to be asbestos, will be responsible for its removal. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to protect its workers and other persons by regulating access to the affected area. Should the Contractor encounter previously unidentified and suspect asbestos-containing materials (“ACM”), mold, hazardous or potentially hazardous material or suspected lead containing paint which must be disturbed to comply with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall cease all work that would disturb the suspect material and shall immediately notify the ODR.

17.5 Contractor is responsible for all materials brought on site, including hazardous materials.

All hazardous waste or special waste generated by the Contractor as a result of its operations shall be identified, characterized, containerized and transported to a permitted disposal facility in strict accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 260-279 (Hazardous waste and used oil regulations), 30 TAC 324, 330-335 (TCEQ Hazardous and Industrial Waste Regulations).

18.0 COLOR AND MATERIAL SELECTIONS

18.1 No color selections and no material selections will be made by the ODR until the Contractor submits all samples of all materials requiring color selections to the ODR or A/E (if applicable). In addition, prior to the ODR selection colors, the Contractor shall certify in writing that all colors and samples submitted are current, acceptable, and available to the Contractor for University’s selection.

18.2 Any samples that are not applicable to the work shall be carefully removed from the submittal by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s full range of applicable colors, patterns, and textures for the various materials that are required by the contract.

18.3 In the event that discontinued, non-current, or non-applicable colors, textures, or samples are submitted by the Contractor and their selection is made by the ODR, the Contractor shall immediately notify ODR of all associated delays required to resubmit and approve alternate materials.

19.0 PROJECT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS Before approval of final payment, Contractor must submit the following documents on all projects:

Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens (AIA G706A), must be notarized

The Contractor shall not incorporate hazardous materials into the work, and shall provide an affidavit attesting as such

Warranties: Contractor must submit, on contractor’s letterhead, a statement guaranteeing all work for a period of twelve months (show Substantial Completion date in warranty letter). Certify in writing and provide evidence that commercial general liability insurance coverage is effective through the contractor’s warranty period

Consent of Surety (AIA G707) if bonding is required

Operation and Maintenance Manuals for equipment/products

As Built / Marked Up Field Drawings. Send to A/E if applicable for update to CAD files.

HVAC TAB Report

Notice of Termination (NoT) of all temporary erosion controls having been removed, scheduled for removal, or transferred to a new operator within 30 days

Sprinkler Systems: One (1) signed original & 1 (one) electronic copy of standard contractor’s material and test certificate as required by Texas Dept. of Insurance for above and underground piping

TCEQ Domestic Water Backflow Prevention and Customer Service Inspection Certification. Contractor’s responsibility to have this done by a licensed individual required by Texas Dept. of Insurance for above and underground piping

Other documents that may be required by the contract documents

20.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT The ODR shall have the right to verify and audit the details of Contractor’s and subcontractor’s billings, certificates, accountings, cost data, and statements, either before or after payment, by (1) inspecting the books and records of the Contractor and subcontractor’s during normal business hours; (2) examining any reports with respect to the Project Work; (3) interviewing Contractor’s and subcontractor’s employees; and (4) any other reasonable action. Contractor’s and subcontractor’s records shall be kept on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with cost accounting standards issued by the Federal Office of Management and Budget Cost Accounting Standards Board and organized by each Application for Payment period.

21.0 BUSINESS ETHICS EXPECTATION

21.1 During the course of pursuing work with the ODR and while performing contract work in accordance with the Contract Documents, Contractor agrees to maintain business ethics standards aimed at avoiding any impropriety or conflict of interest which could be construed to have an adverse impact on the ODR or the University’s best interests.

21.2 Contractor shall take reasonable actions to prevent any actions or conditions which could result in a conflict with the ODR or the University’s best interests. These obligations shall apply to the activities of Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, subcontractors’ employees and other persons under their control.

21.3 Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors (and their representatives) shall not make or offer, or cause to be made or offered, any cash payments, commissions, employment, gifts valued at $50 dollars or more, entertainment, free travel, loans, free work, substantially discounted work, or any other considerations to the ODR's representatives, employees or their relatives.

21.4 Contractor’s employees, agents and subcontractors (and their relatives) shall not receive or accept any cash payments, commissions, employment, gifts valued at $50 dollars or more, entertainment, free travel, loans, free work, or substantially discounted work or any other considerations from representatives of Contractors, sub- contractors, or material suppliers or any other individuals, organizations, or businesses receiving funds in connection with the Project Work.

21.5 Contractor agrees to notify SSC’s Resident Regional Manager within 48 hours of any instance where the Contractor becomes aware of a failure to comply with the provisions of this section.

21.6 Upon request by the ODR, Contractor agrees to provide a certified management representation letter executed by a Contractor representative selected by the ODR in a form agreeable to the ODR stating that the representative is not aware of any situations violating the business ethics expectations outlined in the Contract Documents or any similar potential conflict of interest as listed in the Compass Group “Code of Business

Conduct” or “Code of Ethics” which can be found on the Compass Group website

(http://compass-usa.com/pages/code-of- ethics.aspx).

21.7 Contractor agrees to include provisions similar to the aforementioned in all contracts with subcontractors receiving more than $25,000 in funds in connection with the Project Work.

END SECTION

Certificate of Insurance Requirements

COVERAGE FOR ALL CONTRACTS

General Liability:

Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 Damage to Premises: $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Liability: $1,000,000 General Aggregate: $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations: $1,000,000

Automobile Liability:

Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000

Umbrella Liability:

Each Occurrence/Aggregate: $5,000,000

Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability:

Workers Comp: Statutory Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 (each accident/each disease)

Employee Fidelity/Commercial Crime:

Limit: $500,000 with a 3rd party endorsement

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ONLY

Builders Risk:

Value of the project (if applicable)

Professional Liability:

General Aggregate: $2,000,000 (if applicable) Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 (if applicable)

Asbestos Coverage:

Limit: $1,000,000 (if applicable)

ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS CONTRACTS ONLY

Professional Liability:

General Aggregate: $2,000,000 (if applicable) Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 (if applicable)

Address for the Certificate Holder:

SSC Service Solutions 1225 E. Weisgarber Suite 200 Knoxville, TN 37909

The following additional endorsements must be attached to the policy:

Commercial General, Automobile Liability and Workers Compensation policies shall contain provisions that the insurance companies waive the rights of recovery and subrogation against Southeast Service Corporation d/b/a SSC Service Solutions and The Texas A&M University System, and their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents.

Southeast Service Corporation d/b/a SSC Service Solutions and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents and Texas A&M University System Board of Regents for and on behalf of The Texas A&M University System shall be named as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis with respect to its Commercial General and Automobile Liability policies.

Rev. 10/16

HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP)

QUICK CHECKLIST

While this HSP Quick Checklist is being provided to merely assist you in readily identifying the sections of the HSP form that you will need to complete, it is very important that you adhere to the instructions in the HSP form and instructions provided by the contracting agency.

If you will be awarding all of the subcontracting work you have to offer under the contract to only Texas certified HUB vendors, complete:

Section 1 - Respondent and Requisition Information Section 2 a. - Yes, I will be subcontracting portions of the contract.

Section 2 b. - List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to Texas certified HUB vendors.

Section 2 c. - Yes Section 4 - Affirmation GFE Method A (Attachment A) - Complete an Attachment A for each of the subcontracting opportunities you listed in Section 2 b.

If you will be subcontracting any portion of the contract to Texas certified HUB vendors and Non-HUB vendors, and the aggregate percentage of all the subcontracting work you will be awarding to the Texas certified HUB vendors with which you do not have a continuous contract* in place for more than five (5) years meets or exceeds the HUB Goal the contracting agency identified in the “Agency Special Instructions/Additional Requirements”, complete:

Section 1 - Respondent and Requisition Information Section 2 a. - Yes, I will be subcontracting portions of the contract.

Section 2 b. - List all the portions of work you will subcontract, and indicate the percentage of the contract you expect to award to Texas certified HUB vendors and Non-HUB vendors.

Section 2 c. - No Section 2 d. - Yes Section 4 - Affirmation GFE Method A (Attachment A) - Complete an Attachment A for…