Exhibit A - YC_C Generators - 100 CD Specbook - 2026.08.19.pdf

Services Provided By:

MEPCE

6341 Campus Circle Drive E

Irving, TX 75038

972.870.9060

Youth Village & Creuzot

Generator Replacements

Specifications

Dallas County Youth Village

1576 E Langdon Rd

Dallas, TX 75241

Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center

200 Greene Rd

Lancaster, TX 75146

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MEPCE 19 August 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00

002600 Procurement Substitution Procedures

004113 Bid Form

004322 Unit Prices Form

004323 Alternates Form

006000 Project Forms

DIVISION 01

011000 Summary

012500 Substitution Procedures

012600 Contract Modification Procedures

012900 Payment Procedures

013100 Project Management and Coordination

013200 Construction Progress Documentation

013233 Photographic Documentation

013300 Submittal Procedures

013516 Alteration Project Procedures

014000 Quality Requirements

014200 References

016000 Product Requirements

017300 Execution

017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

017700 Closeout Procedures

017823 Operation and Maintenance Data

017839 Project Record Documents

017900 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 02

024100 Demolition

DIVISION 03

033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 26

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical

260519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding

260529 Hangers and Supports

260533 Raceways and Boxes

260543 Underground Ducts and Raceways

260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Raceways and Cabling

260553 Identification

ARCHITECT

HILDA M. RODRIGUEZ

RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVISION 32 SPECIFICATIONS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

RL WOODS & ASSOCIATES

FIRM F-8284

RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVISION 03 SPECIFICATIONS

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260573.13 Short-Circuit Studies

260573.16 Coordination Studies

260573.19 Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis

262213 Low Voltage Distribution Transformers

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262813 Fuses

262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

263213.13 Diesel Emergency Engine Generators

263623 Transfer Switches

DIVISION 31

312200 Grading

312323 Fill

DIVISION 32

323100 Fences and Gates

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

MEP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.

FIRM F-4050

RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVISION 26 SPECIFICATIONS

CIVIL ENGINEER

UNITED DESIGN CONSULTING ENGINEERS

FIRM F-26996

RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVISION 31 SPECIFICATIONS

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Youth Village and Creuzot

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SECTION 002600 – PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Procurement Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Procurement and Contracting

Documents, submitted prior to receipt of bids.

B. Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Contract Documents, submitted following Contract award. See Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for conditions under which Substitution requests will be considered following Contract award.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of requested substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.3 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Procurement Substitutions, General: By submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that its bid is based on materials and equipment described in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, including Addenda. Bidders are encouraged to request approval of qualifying substitute materials and equipment when the Specifications Sections list materials and equipment by product or manufacturer name.

B. Procurement Substitution Requests will be received and considered by Owner when the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Engineer; otherwise, requests will be returned without action:

1. Extensive revisions to the Contract Documents are not required.

2. Requested changes are in keeping with the general intent of the Contract Documents, including the level of quality of the Work represented by the requirements therein.

3. The request is fully documented and properly submitted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Procurement Substitution Request: Submit to Owner’s Representative. Procurement

Substitution Request must be made in writing by prime contract Bidder only in compliance with the following requirements:

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1. Requests for substitution of materials and equipment will be considered if received no later than 10 days prior to date of bid opening.

2. Submittal Format: Submit three copies of each written Procurement Substitution

Request, using form bound in Project Manual.

B. Engineer's Action:

1. Engineer may request additional information or documentation necessary for evaluation of the Procurement Substitution Request. Engineers will notify all bidders of acceptance of the requested substitute by means of an Addendum to the Procurement and

Contracting Documents.

C. Engineer's approval of a substitute during bidding does not relieve Contractor of the responsibility to submit required shop drawings and to comply with all other requirements of the Contract Documents.

END OF SECTION 002600

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SECTION 004113 - BID FORM

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Prime Contract: _____________________________________________.

C. Project Name: Youth Village and Creuzot Generators

D. Project Locations:

1. Dallas County Youth Village: 1576 E Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241

2. Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center: 200 Greene Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146

E. Owner: Dallas County

F. Engineer: MEPCE

G. Engineer Project Number: 31.00655

1.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND BASE BID

A. Base Bid, Single-Prime (All Trades) Contract: The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, as prepared by MEPCE and Engineer's consultants, having visited the site, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services, including all scheduled allowances, necessary to complete the construction of the above-named project, according to the requirements of the Procurement and Contracting Documents, for the stipulated sum of:

1. ________________________________________________ Dollars

2. The above amount may be modified by amounts indicated by the Bidder on the attached

Document 004322 "Unit Prices Form" and Document 004323 "Alternates Form."

1.3 BID GUARANTEE

A. The undersigned Bidder agrees to execute a contract for this Work in the above amount and to furnish surety as specified within 10 days after a written Notice of Award, if offered within 60 days after receipt of bids, and on failure to do so agrees to forfeit to Owner the attached cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S. money order, or bid bond, as liquidated damages for such failure, in the following amount constituting five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount above:

1. ________________________________________________ Dollars

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B. In the event Owner does not offer Notice of Award within the time limits stated above, Owner will return to the undersigned the cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S. money order, or bid bond.

1.4 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

A. The following companies shall execute subcontracts for the portions of the Work indicated:

1. Plumbing Work: ________________________________________________________.

2. Electrical Work: ________________________________________________________.

1.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

A. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of and use of the following Addenda in the preparation of this Bid:

1. Addendum No. 1, dated ____________________.

2. Addendum No. 2, dated ____________________.

3. Addendum No. 3, dated ____________________.

4. Addendum No. 4, dated ____________________.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

A. The undersigned further states that it is a duly licensed contractor, for the type of work to be performed, in Dallas County and the state of Texas, and that all fees, permits, etc., pursuant to submitting this bid have been paid in full.

1.7 SUBMISSION OF BID

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2026.

B. Submitted By: ________________________________ (Name of bidding firm or corporation).

C. Authorized Signature: _____________________________________ (Handwritten signature).

D. Signed By: _________________________________________________(Type or print name).

E. Title:_____________________________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President).

F. Witnessed By:____________________________________________(Handwritten signature).

G. Attest:__________________________________________________(Handwritten signature).

H. By:_______________________________________________________(Type or print name).

I. Title:___________________________________(Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary).

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J. Street Address:_____________________________________________________________.

K. City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________________.

L. Phone:___________________________________________________________________.

M. License No.:_______________________________________________________________.

N. Federal ID No.:______________________________________(Affix Corporate Seal Here).

END OF SECTION 004113

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SECTION 004322 - UNIT PRICES FORM

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Prime Contract: _____________________________________________.

C. Project Name: Youth Village and Creuzot Generators

D. Project Locations:

1. Dallas County Youth Village: 1576 E Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241

2. Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center: 200 Greene Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146

E. Owner: Dallas County

F. Engineer: MEPCE

G. Engineer Project Number: 31.00655

1.2 BID FORM SUPPLEMENT

A. This form is required to be attached to the Bid Form.

B. The undersigned Bidder bids on the amounts below be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum on performance and measurement of the individual items of Work and for adjustment of the quantity given in the Unit-Price Allowance for the actual measurement of individual items of the Work.

C. If the unit price does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder shall indicate "NOT

APPLICABLE."

1.3 UNIT PRICES

A. Unit-Price No. 1: Removal and disposal of existing generator.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

B. Unit-Price No. 2: Removal and disposal of existing transfer switch.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

C. Unit-Price No. 3: Additional generator feeder/conduit.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

D. Unit-Price No. 4: Additional concrete structural pad.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per CY.

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E. Unit-Price No. 5: Additional trenching and backfill.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per lf.

F. Unit-Price No. 6: Additional generator set.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per kW.

G. Unit-Price No. 7: Additional automatic transfer switch.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

H. Unit-Price No. 8: Temporary generator rental.

1. _____________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per day.

1.4 SUBMISSION OF BID SUPPLEMENT

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2026

B. Submitted By:____________________________(Insert name of bidding firm or corporation).

C. Authorized Signature:______________________________________(Handwritten signature).

D. Signed By:_________________________________________________(Type or print name).

E. Title:_____________________________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President).

END OF SECTION 004322

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SECTION 004323 - ALTERNATES FORM

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Prime Contract: _____________________________________________.

C. Project Name: Youth Village and Creuzot Generators

D. Project Locations:

1. Dallas County Youth Village: 1576 E Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241

2. Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center: 200 Greene Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146

E. Owner: Dallas County

F. Engineer: MEPCE

G. Engineer Project Number: 31.00655

1.2 BID FORM SUPPLEMENT

A. This form is required to be attached to the Bid Form.

1.3 DESCRIPTION

A. The undersigned Bidder requests for the amount below be added to or deducted from the Base

Bid if alternates are accepted by Owner. Amounts listed for each alternate include costs of related coordination, modification, or adjustment.

B. Cost-Plus-Fee Contract: Alternate price given below includes adjustment to Contractor's Fee.

C. If the alternate does not affect the Contract Sum, the Bidder shall indicate "NO CHANGE."

D. If the alternate does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder shall indicate "NOT

APPLICABLE."

E. The Bidder shall be responsible for determining from the Contract Documents the affects of each alternate on the Contract Time and the Contract Sum.

F. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any alternate, in any order, and to award or amend the Contract accordingly within 60 days of the Notice of Award unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents.

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G. Acceptance or non-acceptance of any alternates by the Owner shall have no effect on the

Contract Time unless the "Schedule of Alternates" Article below provides a formatted space for the adjustment of the Contract Time.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Provide total alternate amount in the form provided by the Owner.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF BID SUPPLEMENT

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 20266.

B. Submitted By: ___________________________(Insert name of bidding firm or corporation).

C. Authorized Signature: _____________________________________(Handwritten signature).

D. Signed By: ________________________________________________(Type or print name).

E. Title: ____________________________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President).

END OF SECTION 004323

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SECTION 006000 – PROJECT FORMS

1.1 FORM OF AGREEMENT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The following form of Owner/Contractor Agreement and form of the General Conditions shall be used for Project:

1. AIA Document A101 "Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor

Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum."

a. The General Conditions for Project are AIA Document A201, "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction."

1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS

A. Copies of AIA standard forms may be obtained from the American Institute of Architects;

https://www.aiacontractdocs.org; (800) 942-7732.

B. Preconstruction Forms:

1. Form of Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond: AIA Document A312

"Performance Bond and Payment Bond."

2. Form of Certificate of Insurance: AIA Document G715 "Supplemental Attachment, ACORD Certificate of Insurance."

C. Information and Modification Forms:

1. Form for Requests for Information (RFIs): AIA Document G716 "Request for

Information (RFI)."

2. Form of Request for Bids: AIA Document G709

3. Change Order Form: AIA Document G701 "Change Order."

4. Form of Architect's Memorandum for Minor Changes in the Work: AIA Document G710

"Architect's Supplemental Instructions."

5. Form of Change Directive: AIA Document G714 "Construction Change Directive."

D. Payment Forms:

1. Schedule of Values Form: AIA Document G703 "Continuation Sheet."

2. Payment Application: AIA Document G702 "Application and Certificate for Payment and Continuation Sheet."

3. Form of Contractor's Affidavit: AIA Document G706 "Contractor's Affidavit of

Payment of Debts and Claims."

4. Form of Affidavit of Release of Liens: AIA Document G706A "Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Release of Liens."

5. Form of Consent of Surety: AIA Document G707 "Consent of Surety to Final Payment."

END OF SECTION 006000

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work performed by Owner.

5. Multiple Work Packages.

6. Work under Owner's separate contracts.

7. Future work not part of this Project.

8. Owner's product purchase contracts.

9. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.

10. Owner-furnished/Owner-installed (OFOI) products.

11. Contractor-furnished/Owner-installed (CFOI) products.

12. Contractor's use of site and premises.

13. Coordination with occupants.

14. Work restrictions.

15. Specification and Drawing conventions.

16. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Work Package: A group of specifications, drawings, and schedules prepared by the design team to describe a portion of the Project Work for pricing, permitting, and construction.

1.4 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Location:

1. Dallas County Youth Village: 1576 E Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241

2. Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center: 200 Greene Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146

B. Owner:

1. Owner's Representative: Deo Matukanga, deo.matukanga@dallascounty.org

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C. Engineer: MEPCE

1. Engineer's Representative: Brendan Foley, bfoley@mepce.com

D. Engineer’s Consultants: Engineer has retained the following design professionals, who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. Architecture: Hilda M. Rodriguez

a. Architecture Representative: Hilda Rodriguez, hrodriguez@hildamrodriguez.com

2. Structural: RLWA

a. Structural Representative: Renate’ Woods, rwoods@rlwaengineers.com

3. Civil: UDC Engineers

a. Civil Representative: Abdullah Emad, aemad@udctx.com

E. Web-Based Project Software: Project software will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination." for requirements for using web-based Project software.

1.5 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Demolition of the existing emergency generators at both the Youth Village and the

Creuzot facilities.

2. Installation of new emergency generators, structural pads, and maintenance platforms at both the Youth Village and Creuzot facilities.

3. Installation of new security fencing around the generators at the Youth Village facility.

4. Installation of auxiliary electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring to support the emergency generator systems.

5. Installation of underground conduit and wiring for the emergency generator systems.

6. Final performance testing of the generator systems will be by the Contractor. Refer to

“260500 – Common Work Results for Electrical” section for more details.

7. Other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.6 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. Construct the Work in phases, with each phase substantially complete as indicated below. The contractor will coordinate all equipment deliveries, materials deliveries, demolition activities, and shutdowns with Owner. Shutdowns will only occur on weekends, with the contractor notifying the Owner a minimum of 21 days before the shutdown will occur.

1. Phase 1: Installation of new emergency generators

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Notice to Proceed.

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b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

2. Phase 2: Install all new feeder conduits/conductors for new and re-feeds. Prepare all new feeder infrastructure for backfeed/refeed of existing equipment as outlined.

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Substantial Completion of Phase 1.

b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

3. Phase 3: Perform testing and startup of all new equipment to ensure readiness for connection to existing facility systems and equipment.

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Substantial Completion of Phase 2.

b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

4. Phase 4: Switch over and make all required feeder modifications to new and existing equipment.

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Substantial Completion of Phase 3.

b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

5. Phase 5: Commission new systems, equipment, and feeders.

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Substantial Completion of Phase 4.

b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

6. Phase 6: Remove abandoned systems, including existing old generator and abandoned conduits/conductors.

a. Commencement of Construction:

I. Notice to Proceed: Work of this phase shall commence within 14 days after the Substantial Completion of Phase 5.

b. Substantial Completion:

I. Within 21 days after commencement of construction of this phase.

B. Construction Phasing Plan Requirements

1. The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive Construction Phasing Plan tailored to the project site conditions, sequencing requirements, and operational restraints. This plan shall be coordinated with the Owner and all affected stakeholders.

2. Construction Phasing Plan shall address access limitations, utility interruptions, equipment delivery logistics, protection of occupied areas, and limited installation schedule due to shutdowns.

3. The Contractor’s phasing plan shall incorporate and expand upon preliminary phasing guidance provided in the Contract Documents.

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4. The final Construction Phasing Plan shall be submitted for review and acceptance within

30 days of Notice to Proceed and shall be fully integrated into the Contractor’s overall

Construction Schedule.

5. Updates to the phasing plan shall be provided as required to reflect field conditions and

Owner directives.

1.7 WORK PERFORMED BY OWNER

A. Cooperate fully with Owner, so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Owner.

B. Asbestos-Containing Materials and Lead-Based Paint: Owner is responsible for identification, testing, abatement, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contractor shall ensure abatement activities are completed prior to commencement of any demolition work.

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

1. All personnel performing Work in this Project must complete the following through

Dallas County Juvenile Department:

a. Child Abuse Registration Background Check

b. Fingerprint Scanning

B. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to Work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

2. Limit on Use of Site: Confine construction operations to areas defined by Owner.

3. Contractor personnel shall not enter any youth-occupied or patient-care areas without prior approval and escort by designated facility staff. Access to these areas shall be strictly limited to scheduled work activities and only during approved time windows.

Unauthorized access to certain areas is grounds for immediate removal from the project and site.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

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D. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.9 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy Project site and adjacent building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and adjacent occupied or used facilities.

Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify Owner not less than twenty-one (21) days in advance of activities that will affect

Owner's operations.

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Work in Existing Building: Personnel must be always escorted by Owner’s Facilities

Department. Equipment rooms are locked and will be granted access to personnel by

Owner.

2. All contractor personnel entering a youth-care zone must be always accompanied by a facility-assigned escort.

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Coordinate utility shutdowns twenty-one (21) days in advance with Owner. Utility Shutdowns must occur outside of facility’s operating hours.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging for temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than fourteen days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise, Vibration, Dust, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, dust, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than seven days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

E. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Owner's property is not permitted.

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F. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on

Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

G. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for drug and background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

1.11 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

3. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks. Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

4. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 00 Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to all Sections of the Specifications.

C. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

D. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on

Drawings and published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing

Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Document 002600 "Procurement Substitution Procedures" for requirements for substitution requests prior to award of Contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or

Owner.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit documentation identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use form acceptable to Owner.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified products, fabrication or installation method cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section.

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Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effects, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the

Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of Engineers and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall

Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Engineer's Action: If necessary, Engineer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Engineer will notify Contractor through Owner of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or

Engineer's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Engineer does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

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1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Engineer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Engineer will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Engineer.

1. Conditions: Engineer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities

Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Engineer for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract

Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

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SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing

Contract modifications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

2. Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements for forms for contract modifications provided as part of web-based Project management software.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Engineer will issue through Owner supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the

Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on

AIA Document G710.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Owner will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Owner are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

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d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to Owner.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the

Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Owner.

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the

Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the

Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to Owner.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, Owner will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Owner may issue a Construction Change Directive on

AIA Document G714. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work.

It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the

Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the

Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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1.7 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Work Change Directive: Owner may issue a Work Change Directive on EJCDC Document C-

940. Work Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Work Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the

Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the

Work Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process

Applications for Payment.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling changes to the Contract.

2. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract

Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's

Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule. Cost-loaded Critical Path Method Schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the schedule of values.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Submit the schedule of values to Engineer through Owner at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

1. Subschedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each phase of payment.

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

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a. Project name and location.

b. Owner's name.

c. Owner's Project number.

d. Name of Engineer.

e. Engineer's Project number.

f. Contractor's name and address.

g. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

3. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form, with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent. Round dollar amounts to whole dollars, with total equal to Contract Sum.

I. Labor.

II. Materials.

III. Equipment.

4. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts more than five percent of the Contract Sum.

5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where

Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

6. Purchase Contracts: Provide a separate item in the schedule of values for each Purchase contract. Show line-item value of Purchase contract. Indicate Owner payments or deposits, if any, and balance to be paid by Contractor.

7. Overhead Costs, Proportional Distribution: Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each line item.

8. Overhead Costs, Separate Line Items: Show cost of temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place as separate line items.

9. Temporary Facilities: Show cost of temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place as separate line items.

10. Closeout Costs. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

11. Schedule of Values Revisions: Revise the schedule of values when Change Orders or

Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum. Include at least one separate line item for each Change Order and Construction Change Directive.

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1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments, as certified by Engineer and paid for by Owner.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the

Owner/Contractor Agreement. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by

Engineer.

C. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment.

1. Other Application for Payment forms proposed by the Contractor may be acceptable to

Owner. Submit forms for approval with initial submittal of schedule of values.

D. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of…