ESBD_File_341485_Exhibit A- Centennial Hall SOW_ag.pdf

Exhibit A– Scope of Work

CSP # 754- Centennial Hall Waste Pipe and Water Closet Replacement Project-2024

2.3 General: The University seeks to obtain proposals to replace the cast iron pipe and water closets from the Centennial Hall. This project will involve multiple types and applications including but not limited to the detailed scope of work below.

2.3.1 Respondent shall provide all supervision, labor, material, equipment, insurance, licenses, bonding and supplies to perform said project.

a) Demo All Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings throughout building

b) Demo all water closet carriers and urinal carriers

c) Demo all water closets and urinals

d) Install new Cast Iron Pipe with Husky 4 Bands No Hub Couplings. Use Charlotte Cast Iron. Do not use Double Combinations and Double Sanitary T’s, only Figure 5 Combos are allowed. All pipe sizes must stay the same size.

e) Provide Cleanouts in Mechanical Chases.

f) Install Wall Cleanout with surface mount cover plate in last ADA stall of the women’s restrooms. Install Cleanout on high side of building drain in pipe chase

g) Provide Cleanouts for each Urinal – Mifab C1440-RD

h) Install new 1.6 gpf Sloan Royal 111 SMO Sensor Flushometer

i) Install new 1.6 gpf Water Closets – Kohler Elongated Toilet Bowl – K4330

j) Use elastomer toilet gaskets and seal all penetrations

k) Install new Kohler K-4325, 1.6 gpf, Elongated Bowl, ADA Compliant, Water Closet

l) Install new urinals – Model # Kohler Dexter Elongated, Siphon Jet Wall Mount 0.5gpf

m) Install new Bemis Heavy Duty Plastic Toilet Seats, 2” lift hinges and bumpers

n) Use elastomer urinal gaskets and seal all penetrations

o) Spuds must be tightened before installing

p) Install new urinal Sensor Flushometers – Model #Sloan Royal 186 SMO 0.5gpf

q) Install new water closet carriers – Mifab, 1000 lbs Extra Heavy Duty Horizontal – Size of Anchors per Manufacturer requirement

r) Replace all trap primers with the Sloan Trap Primers. Approved manufacturer for water closet flush valve-type trap primers - Sloan Vacuum Breaker Trap Primer "TP" Variation Series VBF-72-A

s) Install one Sloan Trap Primer on each water closet flush valve per floor drain, in each restroom. Demo existing Trap Primer and install the Sloan Flush Valve tube to existing feed. Site visit will go over the new install.

t) Patch. Paint and match existing ceramic tile walls or gypboard walls

u) Provide and install floor and wall protection

v) Responsible for haul off all construction debris

w) Schedule 1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Restroom Outage at a time

x) Coordinate with CCA and schedule each phase

y) Material verification before installation with TXST

z) Provide Project Schedule

aa) Provide Leak Test

bb) Allow time for inspections

cc) Regular Time and Weekend Time

dd) Provide Submittals

ee) Coordinate with building’s Events, classes and Finals

ff) University’s designated representative will request Hot Work Permits issued through TXST EHRSM prior to the work proceeding

gg) TXST to Contract with Allied Fire Protection to provide Sprinkler Head Protection

2.4 Qualifications and Requirements:

2.4.1 The Respondent shall operate their business as a Plumbing Contractor with a current and valid Texas Plumbing Contractor License and a Responsible Master Plumbing license issued by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. If the Plumbing Contractor is not licensed as a Responsible Master Plumber, the Plumbing Contractor may employ an individual who has a valid and current Responsible Master Plumber License assigned to the company, throughout the term of the contract.

2.4.2 The Respondent shall provide and use only experienced, trained, and licensed Responsible Master Plumber, and Journeyman licenses. All Apprentice Plumbers shall have an Apprentice card. The licenses and apprentice cards must be issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

2.4.3 Respondent must obtain only one licensed Responsible Master Plumbers for this project.

2.4.4 The University will not pay for additional plumbers without prior written approval by the designated University Representative.

2.5 Respondent Responsibilities

2.5.1 Respondent must provide at his/her own expense, all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, etc. necessary to perform the required services.

2.5.2 Respondent shall supervise the work and be responsible for all installations, procedures, repairs, and maintenance and for coordinating all portions of the work to the satisfaction of the University official.

2.5.3 All materials supplied to Texas State University shall be institutional, industrial and/or commercial grade materials, whichever is better quality, in accordance with the standard of the industry. Respondent will also be required to adhere to established University Construction Standards located at:

https://www.facilities.txst.edu/pdc/construction-standards/construction-standards-list.html

2.5.4 Respondent must also adhere to Uniform and General Conditions located at:

http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/divisions/facilities/prog/construct/formsindex/07C%20- %20UGC_2010.pdf

2.5.5 Work performed must comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

2.5.6 The University reserves the right to purchase material or project required merchandise.

Materials not used on the project shall be returned to University's stock for credit to the project. The University may choose to deliver such materials to the project site or compensate the Respondent for providing labor to relocate University-furnished materials to the project site.

2.5.7 During the progress of the work, the Respondent shall keep the premises and work site free from accumulations of all refuse, rubbish, scrap material, and debris caused by his operations. The work site shall present a safe, neat, orderly and workmanlike appearance.

Loading, carting, hauling and dumping will be at the Respondent’s expense.

2.5.8 The University’s restrooms shall not be used for washing tools and equipment or disposing of any debris or residue into sinks, commodes, or trash containers.

2.5.9 The University is located in an environmentally sensitive area; therefore, care must be taken to prevent contamination by spills or disposal of debris or residue into the storm sewers or natural watercourses in and around the campus. The University contact must be notified immediately of any spillage entering or occurring in a storm sewer or watercourse.

2.5.9.1 When in use of equipment that use hydraulic oil, Respondents shall have spill kits on hand.

2.5.10 If the Respondent fails to properly clean up in a timely manner, the University reserves the right to employ another firm to complete the clean-up and charge the cost thereof to the Respondent.

2.5.11 Respondent shall clearly mark all work areas that might reasonably be expected to endanger the health or safety of faculty, staff, students, or guests of the University.

Respondent shall provide signs, markers, and barricades as required to identify and minimize any dangers or hazards.

https://www.facilities.txst.edu/pdc/construction-standards/construction-standards-list.html https://www.facilities.txst.edu/pdc/construction-standards/construction-standards-list.html http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/divisions/facilities/prog/construct/formsindex/07C%20-%20UGC_2010.pdf http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/divisions/facilities/prog/construct/formsindex/07C%20-%20UGC_2010.pdf

2.5.11.1 Respondent shall call 811 for underground utility line locations prior to digging and excavation.

2.5.12 Respondent shall notify the University official when the work has been completed. When practicable, the Respondent shall review the nature of the repair at the work site. When such review is not possible, University reserves the right to request a review within forty-eight (48) hours of completion of work.

2.5.12.1 All new pipe installation will need to be cleansed and purged, inspected and tested before covering up.

2.5.12.2 Respondent shall notify the University official for all inspections and witnessing of testing with at least a 48-hour notice.

2.5.13 At the completion of the work, Respondent shall remove all tools and equipment from the work site and leave the work area in its “pre-service” condition.

2.5.14 All accumulated debris, scrap materials, or defective parts removed in the performance of the service shall be disposed of in strict compliance with all applicable environmental rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and laws.

2.5.15 The University shall retain salvage rights on any replaced equipment. If the replaced equipment is of no value to the University, the University reserves the right to have the Respondent properly dispose of the equipment.

2.5.16 Respondent shall provide a minimum one (1) year warranty on all parts and labor provided.

2.5.17 The Respondent will transfer any warranties to the University for any equipment and materials furnished and installed which have a manufactures or factory warranty period greater than one (1) year

2.5.18 Should the Respondent’s business name change, or should the Respondent’s business be sold, transferred to or assumed by a second party, written notification of the change should be provided to the University, by the Respondent, no later than 30-days from the date of change. Failure to provide notification of the aforementioned change(s), within 30-days of the change, may be grounds for contract cancellation without further cause.

2.6 Subcontracts

2.6.1 The Respondent must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) and have it approved by the University’s HUB Office prior to the commencement of work by subcontractors. The Respondent shall be responsible for reimbursing Subcontractors. The Texas State University Representative requires the submittal of payment affidavits for Subcontracts prior to final payment.

2.6.2 The Respondent shall not employ any Subcontractor that the University's Representative may for any reason object to as incompetent, unfit, irresponsible or unsafe.

2.6.3 The Respondent agrees to be fully responsible to the University for the acts and omissions of the Subcontractor and of persons directly employed by the Subcontractor and for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Subcontractor, to include compliance with the Texas Prevailing Wage laws. Reference to Section 5.5.5

2.6.4 Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relation between any Subcontractor and the University and nothing in the Contract documents is intended to make the Subcontractor a beneficiary of the Contract between the University and the Respondent.

2.6.5 The Respondent agrees to bind every Subcontractor and will see that every Subcontractor agrees to be bound by the Terms of the Contract Documents inclusive of Texas State University’s General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and Quality Control, and each of these as far as applicable to his/her work, unless specifically noted to the contrary in a subcontract approved in writing as adequate by the University Representative.

2.7 Respondent’s Workforce

2.7.1 Respondent shall enforce strict discipline and good order among his workforce.

Respondent is responsible for all behavior and activities of all its employees at all times during the performance of any work under this Contract.

2.7.2 The University reserves the right to request removal of any of the Respondent’s servicing personnel that the University has deemed to be unsatisfactory. The University is not obligated to provide the reasons for requesting the removal of any of the Respondent’s personnel.

2.7.3 Respondent shall use only licensed, trained, and experienced workforce to perform services on Texas State University’s campus. Licensee must be on site at all times performing such work.

2.7.4 Respondent’s workforce shall be identified as the Respondent’s employee by either wearing company labeled apparel and/or visible identification badges.

2.7.5 If any Texas State University equipment, property, or supplies are lost or damaged due to the fault or negligence of the Respondent, the Respondent’s agents or workforce during the performance of work, the Respondent shall be responsible for the loss. The University reserves the right to require the Respondent to replace the damaged property or reimburse the University for the full value.

2.8 Changes in Services

2.8.1 The University and Respondent may, at any time, initiate changes to the Scope of Work without invalidating the contract. All changes affecting the Contract’s costs or any modifications to the terms, conditions, and Scope of Work shall be authorized by means of an official written change order that is mutually agreed upon and signed by the University and Respondent.

2.9 Payment

2.9.1 Payment under the contract shall be based on a negotiated mutually agreeable “lump sum,” “not-to-exceed” and made according to the negotiated “fixed unit price” fee schedule found in Exhibit 6. Prices quoted shall be all inclusive and reflect all materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and all other costs associated with or needed to perform the services under this contract. The University shall not reimburse for overhead items such as tools, trash bags, brooms, gloves, personal protective gear, etc. Any other additional fees or costs that were not negotiated as part of the solicitation shall be void.

2.10 Invoicing:

2.10.1 The Respondent shall provide a comprehensive and detailed invoice, with reference to the basis for the fee charged, once the services have been completed and the finished work product has been approved and accepted by the University’s designated representative.

Invoices shall include a brief statement of the work completed. The original invoice shall include the following:

A. Purchase Order number

B. Respondent’s Employer Identification Number (EIN), Respondent’s name, remit to address and telephone number, dates of service, and brief description of services performed.

C. All invoices shall be delivered to:

Texas State University ATTN: Invoices P.O. Box 747 San Marcos, Texas 78667-0747 Or emailed to: payables@txstate.edu

E. Invoices that require correction(s) shall be returned and re-submitted with a new invoice date.

F. Any invoice with apparent double billing, erroneous charges, or other questionable charges will be returned to the Respondent for correction.

G. Continual billing problems with Respondent may result in contract cancelation without further cause.

H. In order for both parties to close-out their books/records, the Respondent shall clearly state "Final Invoice" on the Respondent’s final bill to the University. At the end of the contract the final bill certifies that all services have been properly performed and all charges and costs have been invoiced to the University.

I. University reserves the right to request back up documentation (material receipts, subcontractor’s quotes or invoices, time records, etc.) to substantiate any charges on mailto:payables@txstate.edu the invoice.

J. Texas State University shall not be responsible for additional trip charges or service charges, unless authorized in writing by the University’s representative.

K. The Respondent shall promptly refund any balance that may result from overpayment.

2.11 Payment Withheld:

2.11.1 The University reserves the right to withhold payment from the Respondent, in whole or in part, as may be necessary for, but not limited to:

A. Defective work not remedied and/or work not performed.

B. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating possible filing of claims such as failure to pay obligations or Subcontractors.

C. Causing damage to another Contractor.

2.11.2 Texas State University shall not be responsible for payment of any unauthorized work.