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CECIL COUNTY

APPLETON STATION – EMS 4

FOR THE

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

AND THE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

PROJECT MANUAL

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 50052

Submitted by:

One Park Place, Suite 250

Annapolis, MD 21401

(301) 261-8228; (410) 224-2727; (410) 841-6595

AUGUST 2024

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APPLETON STATION - EMS STATION 4

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 31 32 ............................................................................................... GEOTECHNICAL DATA

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 ....................................................................................... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01 10 00 .................................................................................................................... SUMMARY SECTION 01 21 00 ............................................................................................................. ALLOWANCES SECTION 01 23 00 .............................................................................................................. ALTERNATES SECTION 01 25 00 ................................................................................. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES SECTION 01 26 00 ............................................................ CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES SECTION 01 29 00 .......................................................................................... PAYMENT PROCEDURES SECTION 01 30 00 .......................................................................... ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01 31 00 ............................................................................. COORDINATION AND MEETINGS SECTION 01 31 11 ............................................................................................ CADD TRANSFER FILES SECTION 01 31 12 ............................................................................... REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION SECTION 01 32 00 .................................................. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION SECTION 01 32 12 .......................................................................................... TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS SECTION 01 33 00 ....................................................................................... SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES SECTION 01 40 00 ........................................................................................ QUALITY REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01 42 19 ............................................................................................................. REFERENCES SECTION 01 50 00 ............................................................. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS SECTION 01 60 00 ...................................................................................... PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01 70 00 ................................................................................... EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01 77 00 ............................................................................................... PROJECT CLOSEOUT SECTION 01 78 00 .......................................................................................... CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS SECTION 01 78 23 .................................................................. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA SECTION 01 78 39 ............................................................................ PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS SECTION 01 79 00 ........................................................................... DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 00 ........................................................................................ CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE SECTION 03 35 19 ................................................................................... SEALED CONCRETE FINISHING

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

SECTION 04 20 00 .............................................................................................. UNIT MASONRY SYSTEM

DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 05 12 00 ..................................................................................................... STRUCTURAL STEEL SECTION 05 12 13 .............................................. ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL SECTION 05 40 00 .................................................................................. LIGHT GAUGE METAL FRAMING SECTION 05 50 00 .................................................................................................. METAL FABRICATIONS

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DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

SECTION 06 10 00 .................................................................................................... ROUGH CARPENTRY SECTION 06 41 16 .................................................................................... PLASTIC LAMINATE CABINETS SECTION 06 65 10 ................................................................................... SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 21 00 ................................................................................................. THERMAL INSULATION SECTION 07 21 16 .............................................................................. SOUND ATTENUATION BLANKETS SECTION 07 25 00 ............................................................................ AIR AND VAPOR BARRIER SYSTEM SECTION 07 62 00 .......................................................................... SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM SECTION 07 62 90 ................................................................................. LINEAR METAL SOFFIT SYSTEM SECTION 07 72 53 ............................................................................................................. SNOW GUARDS SECTION 07 84 00 .............................................................................................................. FIRESTOPPING SECTION 07 92 00 ............................................................................................................. JOINT SEALERS

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

SECTION 08 11 13 ..................................................................... HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES SECTION 08 14 00 .................................................................................................. FLUSH WOOD DOORS SECTION 08 31 13 .................................................................................... ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS SECTION 08 39 13 ................................................................................. SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOORS SECTION 08 41 13 ......................................................................... ALUMINUM FRAMED STOREFRONTS SECTION 08 51 13 ...................................................................................................ALUMINUM WINDOWS SECTION 08 71 00 ........................................................................................................ DOOR HARDWARE SECTION 08 80 00 ......................................................................................................................... GLAZING SECTION 08 83 13 ........................................................................................................................ MIRRORS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

SECTION 09 21 16 ...................................................................................... GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES SECTION 09 30 00 ....................................................................................................................................TILE SECTION 09 51 13 ........................................................................... SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS SECTION 09 65 13 ............................................................... RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES SECTION 09 65 19 .....................................................................................................RESILIENT FLOORING SECTION 09 68 13 ............................................................................................................. TILE CARPETING SECTION 09 91 00 ................................................................................................ PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 11 00 .................................................................... TACKBOARDS AND MARKERBOARDS SECTION 10 14 19 ............................................................................ DIMENSIONAL LETTER SIGNAGE SECTION 10 14 23 ........................................................................................ IDENTIFICATION DEVICES SECTION 10 26 00 .................................................................................. WALL AND CORNER GUARDS SECTION 10 28 13 ........................................................................... TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES SECTION 10 44 00 ........................................................... FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND ACCESSORIES SECTION 10 51 00 .................................................................................................................... LOCKERS SECTION 10 52 40 ......................................................................................... KEY STORAGE CABINETS SECTION 10 82 00 ............................................................................................... LOUVERS AND VENTS

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

SECTION 11 31 00 ................................................................................ APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 12 21 13 .................................................................................. HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS SECTION 12 36 61.19 ............................................................................................. QUARTZ SURFACING SECTION 12 93 00 ..................................................................................................... SITE FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13 34 19 ....................................................................................... METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 05 00 .......................................... COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SECTION 21 13 13 ............................................................................. WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 00 ........................................................... COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING SECTION 22 05 19 ....................................................... METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING SECTION 22 05 23 ................................................. GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING SECTION 22 05 29 .............. HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SECTION 22 05 48 .................... VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SECTION 22 05 53 ................................ IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SECTION 22 07 00 ............................................................................................ PLUMBING INSULATION SECTION 22 11 16 ........................................................................................ DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SECTION 22 11 19 ............................................................... DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES SECTION 22 11 23 ....................................................................................... DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS SECTION 22 13 16 ...................................................................... SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING SECTION 22 13 19 .................................................................SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES SECTION 22 14 13 ........................................................................................ STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SECTION 22 14 23 ................................................................STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SPECIALTIES SECTION 22 15 13 .................................................... GENERAL-SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR PIPING SECTION 22 15 19 ...................................... GENERAL-SERVICE AIR COMPRESSORS & RECEIVERS SECTION 22 34 00 .............................................................. GAS-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS SECTION 22 40 00 ................................................................................................ PLUMBING FIXTURES SECTION 22 42 13.13 ......................................................................... COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS SECTION 22 42 16.13 ................................................................................. COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES SECTION 22 47 00 .......................................................... DRINKING FOUNTAINS & WATER COOLERS

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

SECTION 23 05 00 ................................................................... COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC SECTION 23 05 13 .............................. COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT SECTION 23 05 29 ...................... HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SECTION 23 05 48 .................................. VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING & EQUIPMENT SECTION 23 05 53 ......................................... IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SECTION 23 05 93 ............................................. TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC SECTION 23 07 00 ..................................................................................................... HVAC INSULATION SECTION 23 09 00 .......................................................................... BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SECTION 23 09 93 ............................................. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC SYSTEMS SECTION 23 11 26 ...................................................... FACLITY-LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS PIPING SECTION 23 21 13 ..................................................................................................... HYDRONIC PIPING SECTION 23 21 23 ....................................................................................................... HYDRONIC PUMP SECTION 23 23 00 ...............................................................................................REFRIGERANT PIPING SECTION 23 31 13 ............................................................................................................ METAL DUCTS SECTION 23 33 00 ......................................................................................... AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES SECTION 23 34 00 ................................................................................................................. HVAC FANS SECTION 23 35 22 ..................................................................VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM SECTION 23 37 13 ....................................................................... DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS & GRILLES SECTION 23 37 23 ................................................................................. HVAC GRAVITY VENTILATORS SECTION 23 55 23 ............................................................................... GAS-FIRED RADIANT HEATERS SECTION 23 72 23 ..................................................................................... ENERGY RECOVERY UNITS SECTION 23 81 26 ........................................................................ SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS SECTION 23 81 29 ................................................ VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW SPLIT SYSTEMS SECTION 23 82 39 .................................................................................................. ELECTRIC HEATERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 05 00 ............................................................................................. GENERAL ELECTRICAL SECTION 26 05 19 .................. LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES SECTION 26 05 23 ................................................................................... CONTROL VOLTAGE CABLES SECTION 26 05 26 .................................. GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 26 05 29 .................................... HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 26 05 33 ................................................................................................ RACEWAYS & BOXES SECTION 26 05 53 ....................................................... IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 26 09 23 ................................................................................. LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES SECTION 26 24 16 ........................................................................................................... PANELBOARDS SECTION 26 27 26 ....................................................................................................... WIRING DEVICES SECTION 26 28 13 .......................................................................................................................... FUSES SECTION 26 28 16 ........................................................................................................... DISCONNECTS SECTION 26 29 13 ...................................................................................... ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS SECTION 26 29 23 .................................................. VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS SECTION 26 32 13 ..................................................................... EMERGENCY POWER GENERATORS SECTION 26 36 00 .............................................................................................. TRANSFER SWITCHES SECTION 26 51 19 ............................................................................................................. LED LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 11 00 ................................................ COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS SECTION 27 15 00 ............................................................... COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLE SECTION 27 51 16 ...................................................................................................... PUBLIC ADDRESS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

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SECTION 28 05 13 ................................................................. SAFETY AND SECURITY CONDUCTORS SECTION 28 31 11 ................................................................................................................ FIRE ALARM

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A .................................................................................................. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT APPENDIX B .............................................................................................. INTERIOR FINISH PACKAGE

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Contract Documents EMS Station 4 August 2024 Cecil County, MD

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Geotechnical Data

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GEOTECHNICAL DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

B. Throughout the specifications, types of materials may be specified by manufacturer’s name and catalogue number in order to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Alternate methods and/or materials may be submitted to the Architect for consideration. Those judged to be equal to that specified will receive written approval.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. A Soils Report dated November, 2023, prepared by Century Engineering, is included in these specifications as “Appendix A.”.

B. The Soils Report and additional test report information is not part of this Contract but was used during the design phases.

1.3 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Site Information

1. Data on indicated subsurface conditions are not intended as representations or warranties of accuracy or continuity between soil borings.

2. It is to be expressly understood that owner will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawing there from by Contractor. Data is made available for convenience of Contractor.

3. The locations of test borings at various points are shown in the report. While it is believed the results of the test boring accurately indicate the existing soil conditions below the surface at points and planes indicated, the Owner, the Architect, and Engineer assume no responsibility for the actual conditions which may be encountered in the execution of the contract.

4. Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Bidder or

Contractor at no cost to Owner.

1.4 WARRANTY

A. Neither the Owner, the Architect, or the Engineer, represent, warrant or guarantee that the materials actually encountered in the prosecution of the work, or any part thereof, will be of the same character as those indicated by the sample or logs of the test borings, and if the Contractor relies, for any purpose, upon the accuracy or completeness of said borings or log information, he does so at his own risk.

Geotechnical Data

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The latest edition, at the time of bid, of specifications or standards referenced in this specification apply as though wholly incorporated herein, unless otherwise noted. In case of differences between the referenced specifications and standards, and these specifications and accompanying drawings, these specifications and accompanying drawings shall govern. However, the Contractor is required to inform the Architect about these differences prior to starting the Work. The Contractor is responsible for providing the necessary references, if needed for clarification during the contract.

B. Maintain a complete set of the contract documents (including drawings and specifications), including all addenda and revisions, at the jobsite in the Contractor's Job Superintendent's office.

1.02 ITEMS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR

A. One set of full-size drawings, one set of specifications, and one PDF of each will be provided without charge. Publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference will not be provided. Compare all contract drawings with the site and verify the dimensions and conditions at the site before laying out the work and preparing shop drawings.

B. One copy of any changed documents due to a contract modification will be provided to the

Contractor.

C. One copy of all County forms referred to herein will be provided to the Contractor for reproduction as necessary.

1.03 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record drawings are a record of the construction, completed and maintained weekly by the

Contractor, and shall include:

1. A record of all modifications or changes from the contract drawings, however minor, including any additional work not appearing on the original contract drawings, which were incorporated in the work.

2. All changes resulting from the final inspection.

3. The location and description of any utility lines or other installations of any kind or description of any utility lines or other installations of any kind or description discovered or known to exist within the construction area. The location shall include dimensions to permanent features or landmarks, and depth for buried utilities.

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4. Changes in details of design or additional information obtained from submissions furnished by the Contractor, including, but not limited to:

a. Fabrication,

b. Erection,

c. Installation plans and placing details,

d. Dimensions of equipment foundations,

e. Sewer, utilities connection, and tie in inverts

5. The topography and grades of all drainage installed or affected during the contract.

6. Certified copies of the surveyor's notebooks and calculations shall be submitted at the completion of the work.

B. Mark up one set of full-size drawings to show the As-Built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained by, and remain in the possession of, the Contractor until final inspection. Markups shall be graphic in nature and not references to RFIs.

C. County approved changes to the contract documents, or additional information which might be uncovered in the course of construction, shall be accurately and neatly recorded as they occur, by means of details and notes. No construction work shall be concealed until the Contractor has inspected (including any required County or independent inspection), approved, and recorded the work.

D. The Contractor and the AE shall jointly inspect the As-Built marked prints, and other As-Built documents specified elsewhere, before the monthly pay request is submitted.

E. Deliver the original final As-Built marked prints to the A/E and a copy to the Project Manager for review as part of the final inspection.

F. Upon return of the As-Builts to the Contractor, enter the changes resulting from the final inspection and re-submit within 10 days of the final inspection.

1.04 SAFETY

A. Comply with all pertinent provisions of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act the

Construction Industry (MOSHA).

B. A weekly safety meeting for all personnel on site is required. The site Superintendent or designated representative shall conduct the meeting. Submit a report of the meeting with the Contractor's Daily Report on the day the meeting is held. The report shall include a summary of all topics discussed, copies of any safety related material distributed, and be signed by all attendees.

1.05 FIRE PROTECTION

A. Perform work in a fire safe manner. Provide and maintain firefighting equipment on site during the entire construction period. First response to fires and notification of local authorities is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Comply with the latest edition of the Maryland Fire Prevention Code and comply with the

01 00 00-3 latest edition of Standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

C. Maintain emergency access as required by the Fire Marshal.

PART 2 MATERIALS

NOT USED.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A. Zoning Permit: Provided by County

B. Building Permit: Provided by the County

C. Grading Permit: Provided by County

D. Blasting Permit: NOT BLASTING ALLOWED

E. Pit Burn Permit: NO BURNING ALLOWED

F. Water Supply Construction Permit: Contractor Responsibility

Fee Waived.

G. Electrical Permit: Contractor Responsibility Source: Department of Permits and Inspections

H. Mechanical Permit: Contractor Responsibility

I. Plumbing Permit: Contractor Responsibility

J. Sprinkler Plan Review: Contractor Responsibility

Source: Fire Marshal's Division

K. Gas Permit: Contractor Responsibility

Fee Waived

L. Occupancy Permit: Contractor Responsibility

Fee Waived

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M. Business License: Contractor Responsibility

N. Trailer Permit: Contractor Responsibility Required for all office and storage trailers on site.

Fee: Waived

3.02 SUPERVISION

A. Contractor shall provide a single point of contact. Communication to and from the

Contractor shall be made through this person.

B. Contractor shall provide a single competent person who is fully knowledgeable and can answer any questions concerning the site and project to which they are assigned. This individual shall be on site at all times while work is being performed and be able to verbally communicate with all workers in the field performing work on the project.

C. The above-mentioned individuals cannot be replaced without permission of the Owner.

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

1.01 PROJECT

A. Project Name: EMS Station No. 4 831 Appleton Road

Elkton, MD 21921

B. Owner's Name: Cecil County, Maryland

C. Architect's Name: Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects

D. The Project consists of the construction of an approximately 7,126 SF, two-bay drive-through EMS station with administrative, support, and living areas. The work will include site/civil, general construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering.

E. Contractor shall perform all of the Work and administrative procedures required by the

Contract Documents.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price as described in these documents.

1.03 WORK BY OWNER

A. Owner will award contracts for supply and installation of equipment for the Department of Emergency Medical Services which will commence on a date to be determined.

B. Items noted NIC (Not in Contract) that will be supplied and installed by Owner before Substantial Completion include:

1. Communications and data equipment

2. Security camera system (conduit and boxes are in Contract)

3. See Architectural A1.03 for further information

C. Items noted NIC (Not in Contract) that will be supplied and installed by Owner after

Substantial Completion include:

1. Movable cabinets

2. Furnishings

3. Small equipment (plug-in)

4. See Architectural A1.03 for further information.

1.04 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Prior to completion of the work, the Owner shall be allowed to place and install equipment as is necessary and convenient. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy of the project shall not evidence completion of the work or any part of it.

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1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Contractor has unrestricted use of the site. Limited to areas noted on Drawings.

B. Provide access to and from site as required by law and by Owner:

1. Emergency Building Exits During Construction: Keep all exits required by code open during construction period; provide temporary exit signs if exit routes are temporarily altered.

2. Do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or other public ways without permit.

C. Contractor shall limit is use of the premises to the work and for storage of materials specifically for the activities of this project. All stored materials need to be kept in a secured location.

D. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract, stored on the site.

E. During the Contract, at all times, conduct the operations at the site and at the access to the site in such a manner so as not to endanger, inconvenience or interfere with adjacent buildings or properties. This includes all trucking operations and parking of worker’s automobiles.

1.06 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Smoking, drinking, and use of illegal drugs are not permitted on the site.

C. Music, if played, shall not be heard beyond the property line.

D. Restrict use of noise-making tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons or firms near the project site.

1.07 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Work shall be completed in a single phase. Work shall be substantially complete within 360 days after the date of written Notice to Proceed from the Owner to the Contractor. Final Completion of all Work shall be within 60 calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion.

1.08 COOPERATION WITH GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, ETC.

A. Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements with governmental departments, public utilities, public carriers, service companies and corporations owning or controlling roadways, water, gas, sewer, electric and telephone facilities, such as pavements, piping, wires, cables, conduits, poles, guys, etc., including incidental structures connected therewith, that are encountered in the work in order that such items may be properly shored, supported, protected or relocated.

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1.09 GRADES, LINES, LEVELS AND SURVEYS

A. Contractor shall employ an experienced and competent engineer, approved by the Architect, to lay out building lines and set, protect and maintain at least two (2) benchmarks at widely separate places convenient to the work.

B. Contractor shall maintain and be responsible for grades, lines and levels.

C. Contractor shall verify grades, lines, levels and dimensions on the drawings and report errors or inconsistencies to the Architect before commencing work involved.

D. After foundations are in place, and before additional work is constructed thereon, Contractor shall arrange for and pay for all expenses in connection with a wall check by a registered land surveyor. Four (4) copies of the wall check drawing shall be submitted to the A/E.

E. No payment for footings or foundation walls will be approved or processed until such time as the wall check drawings have been submitted.

1.10 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Contractor shall gain access to the site via Appleton Road (Rt 316).

B. Appleton Road shall only be used for access to and from the site. No parking or storage shall occur outside of the EMS Station project site.

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SECTION 01 21 00

ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 governing allowances.

1. Certain items are specified in the Contract Documents by allowances. Allowances have been established in lieu of additional requirements and to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when direction will be provided to the Contractor. If necessary, additional requirements will be issued by Change Order.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Architect of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Architect's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections.

Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by Architect from the designated supplier.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances, in the form specified for Change Orders.

B. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

C. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.

D. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

1.6 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

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B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by Owner under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

ALLOWANCE NO. 1: TELEVISIONS

Purchase of televisions in the quantity shown on the drawings, and delivery to the site. Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner on the size and model of each unit. Wall-mount brackets shall also be provided. Cost of installation of brackets and televisions shall be included in the Base Bid.

Allowance No. 1 only includes the purchase and delivery costs of the televisions.

Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00)

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SECTION 01 23 00

ALTERNATES

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Description of Alternates.

B. Procedures for pricing Alternates.

C. Documentation of changes to Contract Price and Contract Time.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Document 00200 – Instructions to Bidders: Instructions for preparing pricing for alternates.

B. Document 00500 – Agreement: Incorporating monetary value of accepted alternates.

1.03 ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at Owner’s option.

Accepted Alternates will be identified in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

B. Coordinate related work and modify surrounding work to integrate the Work of each alternate.

1.04 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate #1: Third Apparatus Bay

a. Base Bid: Two-Bay Apparatus Bay.

b. Alternate: Provide Three-Bay Apparatus Bay

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SECTION 01 25 00

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Provisions of the Contract and Contract Documents apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

2. 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.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Contractor shall submit a “Substitution Request” for all substitutions to be considered after receipt of bids.

1. Substitute Request submission shall include:

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

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section.

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

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

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

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

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from

ICC-ES.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided

01 25 00-2 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.

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

k. 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.

2. 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. All substitutions must be submitted by the Contractor and shall include the Contractor’s certification and signature.

a. Substitution requests submitted directly from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, manufacturers, vendors, installers, and suppliers will be rejected.

3. If the proposed substitution is found to be acceptable to the Architect, the request will be forwarded to the Owner for their approval.

4. If the Owner approves the substitution, it will then be included in a Change Order or Construction Change Directive.

5. Only substitutions included in Change Orders or Construction Change Directives shall be allowed to be included in the Work. Substitutions not properly authorized will be considered defective, even if part of an approved shop drawing or submittal.

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

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of the proposed substitution.

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

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.5 PROCEDURES

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

B. Project Delays: No delay claim can be made based solely on a substitution request.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when all of the following conditions are satisfied. If all of the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect 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.

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b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted. Use CSI Form 13.1A.

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

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of 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: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received not less than 21 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when all of the following conditions are satisfied. If all of the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect 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.

1) Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect 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. Use CSI form 1.5C.

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

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of 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.

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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COORDINATION AND REDESIGN OF WORK

A. Contractor shall be fully responsible to coordinate and redesign of areas of the Work as required to incorporate the approved substitution.

B. Contractor certifies that substitute materials:

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1. Have been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to the specified product.

2. Provide the same warranty for substitute product as for specified product.

3. Cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this Contract.

4. Will not affect dimensions, functional clearances, utility requirements, system operations and performance, and will be fully coordinated and complete in all respects.

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract Modifications.

1.03 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK AND CLARIFICATIONS

A. Architect may issue supplemental instructions authorizing Changes in the Work not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710 “Architect’s Supplemental Instructions”.

1.04 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

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

1. Proposals issued by Architect are for information only. Do not consider them as instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within the time specified in the Proposal Request, or 20 days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit all 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.

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 requested an extension of the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor shall propose changes by submitting a request for change to the Architect.

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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 requested an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements of Division 1 Section Produce Requirements if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

1.05 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Architect’s and Owner’s approval of a Proposal Request, Architect will submit a Change Order for signatures of Owner, Architect and Contractor on AIA Document G701.

1.06 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Architect 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.

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications…