TOWN OF GLASTONBURY

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR

Addison Pool Renovations

GL-2027-03

ADVERTISED ON: July 17, 2026

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: July 22, 2026 9 A.M.

BID DUE DATE: July 30, 2026 11 A.M.

INVITATION TO BID

BID # ITEM DATE & TIME REQUIRED

GL-2027-03 Addison Pool Renovations July 30, 2026 11 A.M.

The Town of Glastonbury is currently seeking bids from qualified vendors for renovation of Addison Pool.

Bidders wishing to submit a bid proposal for this solicitation are directed to respond online through a secure e- Procurement portal. Responses should be submitted at the following link: https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/, under the bid title “GL-2027-03 Addison Pool Renovations”. Bidders will be required to create a profile before submitting their bid. Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a vendor are available at this website:

https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/article/vendor-registration.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at Addison Park 415 Addison Road Glastonbury, CT 06033 at 9 A.M. on July 22, 2026. Prospective bidders are urged to attend.

All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom platform.

No late bids will be accepted.

Bid Forms, Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Town’s website at www.glastonbury-ct.gov at no cost.

Bids must be submitted electronically no later than the time and date indicated above to the Bonfire Bid Portal.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, certified in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid except as otherwise expressly provided in the Instruction to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the agreed contract price.

Bidders are further advised that this project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements of Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53.

This contract is subject to state spending allocation goals and contract compliance requirements including non-discrimination requirements enforced by the CHRO.

The Town of Glastonbury is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to bid.

The Town reserves the right to amend or withdraw this Invitation to Bid for any reason, to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive any informalities or non-material deficiencies in any Bid, and to make such award (or make no award) of a contract in connection with this Invitation to Bid all as determined by the Town, in its discretion, to be in the best interest of the Town. A Bid may be rejected for irregularities of any kind, including without limitation, alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional proposals, and incomplete Bids. A Bid may also be rejected if, in the opinion of the Town, the Bid does not meet the standard of quality established by the Bidding Documents. Any or all Bids may be rejected if there is any reason to believe that collusion exists among two or more Bidders. The foregoing provisions are for illustrative purposes and shall in no way limit the right of the Town to reject any and all Bids, in whole or in part.

Gina Consiglio Purchasing Agent

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY GL-2027-03

ADDISON POOL RENOVATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BID NUMBER GL-2027-03

(ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED HEREIN ARE PART OF THE CONTRACT)

I. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS NO. OF PAGES

Invitation to Bid Information for Bidders IB 1-6

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

Workmanship, Materials, and Employees GI - 1 Permits GI - 1 Superintendent GI - 1 Preconstruction Meeting GI - 1 Time For Completion/ Notice to Proceed GI - 2 Protection Of the Public and Work and Property GI - 2 Property Access/Securing the Property GI - 2 Existing Improvements GI - 2 Inspection Of Work GI - 2 Right To Increase or Decrease Work GI - 3 Right Of Owner to Stop Work for Weather Conditions GI - 3 Contractor To Be Responsible for Imperfect Work or Material GI - 3 Town May Notify Contractor If Work Is Not Carried on Satisfactory GI - 3 Liquidated Damages GI - 4 Cleaning Up GI - 4 Notice To Contractor GI - 4 Insurance GI - 4 Indemnification GI - 4 Work By Others GI - 4 Contractors Work and Storage Area GI - 5 Maintenance/Guarantee Period GI - 5

III. SPECIFICATIONS

010100 Summary of Work SP 1-2 012300 Alternates SP 3-4 010950 Reference Standards and Definitions SP 5-7 012000 Preconstruction Conference SP 8 013000 Submittals SP 9-10 013100 Project Management and Coordination SP 11-12 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls SP 13-15 017000 Contract Closeout SP 16-17

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025129 Surface Cleaning SP 18-20 079200 Joint Sealers SP 21-23 131510 Swimming Pool SP 24-30

IV. BID PROPOSAL FORM BP 1-3

Attachment A- Certificate of Compliance and Bidder Compliance Monitoring Report Attachment B - Prevailing Wage Rates Attachment C- Project Drawings Attachment D- Form of Contract

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

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1. Bidders submitting a response for this solicitation are directed to respond online through a secure e-Procurement portal. Bids can be submitted at the following link:

https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/ under the bid title “GL-2027-03 Addison Pool Renovations”. Bidders will be required to create a profile before submitting their bid. Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a vendor are available at this website:

https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/article/vendor-registration

Bidders will be required to upload their bid response in one consolidated pdf document in the following file located in the bid portal:

• Bid Response & Related Documents

2. Whenever it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town, The Town Manager, Purchasing Agent or designated representative shall waive informalities in any and all bids.

The right is reserved to reject any bid, or any part of any bid, when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Glastonbury.

3. The basis of the award will be to the lowest qualified, responsible and responsive bidder for the total Lump Sum Bid Amount or the Bid Alternate Lump Sum Amount, unless otherwise specified. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any combination of bids received as a result of this Invitation to Bid, if it is in the best interests of the Town to do so.

4. Bids will be carefully evaluated as to conformance with stated specifications.

5. Specifications must be submitted complete in every detail, and when requested, Manufacturer’s product data shall be provided. If a bid involves any exception from stated specifications, they must be clearly noted as “exceptions” underlined, and attached to the bid.

6. Each bid shall also include a list of at least three (3) similar contracts performed by the proposed Bidder within the last 5 years, including references for each. A Statement of Qualifications is required to be submitted with your Bid. The Town of Glastonbury reserves the right to contact any or all references provided.

7. The Bid Documents contain the provisions required for the requested item. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Town or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Bidder or relieve him/her from fulfilling any of the conditions of the bid.

8. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof (the “Bid Holding Period). Should there be reasons why a Bid cannot be awarded within the specified period recited above, the Bid Holding Period may be extended by mutual agreement between the Town and the Bidder. The Town reserves the right to request clarifications from any Bidder on any and all documents received as a portion of their submitted Bid.

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9. Each bidder is held responsible for the examination and/or to have acquainted themselves with any conditions at the job site which would affect their work before submitting a bid.

Failure to meet this criterion shall not relieve the Bidder of the responsibility of completing the Bid without extra cost to the Town of Glastonbury.

10. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the Town for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained until the payment bond and performance bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a bid bond. The Town of Glastonbury will not be liable for the accrual of any interest on any certified check submitted. Cashier's checks will not be accepted.

11. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment bond are required of the successful bidder.

These bonds shall cover all aspects of the specification and shall be delivered to the Purchasing Agent prior to the issuance of a purchase order. The Performance and Payment Bonds will be returned upon the delivery and acceptance of the bid items.

12. The Bidder agrees and warrants that in the submission of this sealed bid, they will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, mental disability, or physical disability including, but not limited to blindness, unless it is shown by such Bidder that such disability prevents performance of that which must be done to successfully fulfill the terms of this sealed bid or in any manner which is prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of Connecticut, and further agrees to provide the Human Relations Commission with such information requested by the Commission concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Bidder. An Affirmative Action Statement will be required by the successful Bidder.

13. Bidder agrees to comply with all of the latest Federal and State Safety Standards and

Regulations and certifies that all work required in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of Bidder’s failure to comply with said standards and/or regulations.

14. All correspondence regarding any purchase made by the Town of Glastonbury shall reference the Town’s purchase order number. Each shipping container shall clearly indicate both Town purchase order number and item number.

15. Bidder is required to review the Town of Glastonbury Code of Ethics adopted July 8th, 2003 and effective August 1, 2003 and revised October 29, 2013 and effective November 8, 2013.

Bidder shall acknowledge that they have reviewed the document in the area provided on the bid/proposal response page (BP). The selected Bidder will also be required to complete and sign an Acknowledgement Form prior to award. The Code of Ethics and the Acknowledgement Form can be accessed at the Town of Glastonbury website at

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www.glastonbury-ct.gov. Upon entering the website scroll down to click on Bids & Proposals Icon which will bring you to the links for the Code of Ethics and the Acknowledgement Form. If the Bidder does not have access to the internet, a copy of these documents can be obtained through the Purchasing Department at the address listed within this bid/proposal.

16. Non-Resident Contractors: (if applicable)

Upon award the Town is required to report names of nonresident (out of state) Contractors to the State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to ensure that Employment Taxes and other applicable taxes are being paid by Contractors. A single surety bond for 5% of the entire contract price is required to be filed with DRS by any unverified nonresident prime or general contractor (if awarded) where the contract price for the project is $250,000 or more. The contractor will be required to promptly furnish to the Town a copy of the Form AU-968 - Certificate of Compliance issued by the State of Connecticut, DRS. See State of Connecticut Notice SN 2012 (2).

17. Bidder shall include on a sheet(s) attached to its proposal a complete disclosure of all past and pending mediation, arbitration and litigation cases that the Bidder or its principals (regardless of their place of employment) have been involved in for the most recent five years. Please include a statement of the issues in dispute and their resolution. Acceptability of Bidder based upon this disclosure shall lie solely with the Town.

18. Bidder or its principals, regardless of their place of employment, shall not have been convicted of, nor entered any plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, or otherwise have been found civilly liable or criminally responsible for any criminal offense or civil action. Bidder shall not be in violation of any State or local ethics standards or other offenses arising out of the submission of bids or proposals, or performance of work on public works projects or contracts.

19. Bidders shall comply with State Statutes concerning Employment and Labor Practices, if applicable, and Section 31-53 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended (Prevailing Wages). Wage Rate Determination for this project from the State of Connecticut is included in the Bid Documents. Certified payrolls for site labor shall be submitted weekly to the Town’s Representative or his designee on the correct State of Connecticut form (see RFP).

The Town reserves the right to, without prior notice, audit payroll checks given to workers on site in order to ascertain that wages and fringe benefits are being paid as required by the State of Connecticut. Please make special note of the State requirement to adjust wage and fringe benefit rates on each July 1st following the original published rates.

a. NOTE that Bidder is to include in its proposal all costs required by such annual increases in the PREVAILING RATES. NO escalation clauses are to be included in the Bidder’s proposal and NO escalation clauses will be in the Contract Agreement. Bidder is to anticipate any future increases and include these costs in the proposal response.

b. Contractor’s invoices will not be paid if certified payrolls are incomplete, IB - 4 incorrect or not received in a timely manner.

c. All Apprentices must be registered with the State of Connecticut and their number shall not exceed the number allowed by law. Otherwise, all workers must be paid at least the Journeyman rate listed including benefits.

OSHA SAFETY AND HEALTH CERTIFICATION - Effective July 1, 2009:

Any Mechanic, Laborer, or Worker, who performs work in a classification listed on the prevailing wage rate schedule on any public works project covered under C.G.S. Section 31-53, both on site and on or in the public building, must have completed a federal OSHA Safety and Health course within the last 5 years.

20. Municipal construction projects are exempt from Federal Excise Taxes, as well as, State of

Connecticut Sales, Use and Service Taxes and should not be include in the Bidder’s proposal.

21. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Requirements:

The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN.

STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended by June 2015 Special Session Public Act 15-5.

The bidder shall (A) set aside at least 5.57 percent of the total value of the state's financial assistance for such Contract for award to Subcontractors who are small contractors, and (B) of that portion to be set aside in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this subdivision, reserve a portion equivalent to 3.51 percent of the total value of the Contract or portion thereof to be set aside for awards to Subcontractors who are minority business enterprises.

Municipal contracts for the construction or renovation of a public works project, where the estimated value is $1,000,000 or greater, will need to comply with C.G.S. Sec. 4b-91. In such cases the contractors must be pre-qualified by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS).

For municipal public works contracts and quasi-public agency projects, the contractor must file a written or electronic non-discrimination certification with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Forms can be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806

Affirmative action plans can be sent to:

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Contract Compliance Unit’

The Town will retain an additional 2% of the contract payments made (above and beyond the normal retainage of 5%) until the contractor has submitted all reporting required by applicable law and CHRO and CHRO authorizes the release of the 2% retainage.

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Completion of the Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report is REQUIRED as part of this bid response. This form can be found in ATTACHMENT A.

Completion of a Certificate of compliance per CGS Section 31-57B is REQUIRED as part of this bid response. This form can be found at the beginning of ATTACHMENT A.

22. Compliance with Town Ordinance Prohibiting Natural Gas Waste & Oil Waste From Natural Gas Extraction Activities or Oil Extraction Activities: If this bid is for the construction, repair or maintenance of Town owned and/or maintained roads or real property within the Town related to either

(a) the purchase or acquisition of materials by the Town to be used to construct, repair or maintain any Town owned and/or maintained road or real property within the Town or (b) the performance of services for the Town to construct, repair or maintain any Town owned and/or maintained road or real property within the Town, the Bidder shall provide the following signed statement to the Town in its bid response, which shall be a certification under penalty of perjury by the Bidder:

“The undersigned Bidder, ____________________________, hereby submits a bid for materials, equipment and/or services for the Town of Glastonbury. The bid is for bid documents titled “GL-2027- 03 Addison Pool Renovations”.

The undersigned Bidder hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that in connection with the bid and, if it is awarded the purchase order or contract by the Town, in connection with any purchase order or contract: (1) no materials containing natural gas waste or oil waste from natural gas extraction activities or oil extraction activities shall be provided to the Town or shall be used in providing any services to the Town by the undersigned Bidder or any contractor, sub-contractor or agent of the undersigned Bidder;

(b) nor will the undersigned Bidder or any contractor, subcontractor or agent of the undersigned Bidder apply any natural gas waste or oil waste from natural gas extraction activities or oil extraction activities to any publicly owned and/or maintained road or real property within the Town of Glastonbury in performing its obligations under the purchase order or contract.

The undersigned Bidder hereby agrees and acknowledges that this requirement shall be a term of the purchase order or contract, if it awarded the purchase order or contract by the Town, and any breach of this provision shall be a breach of the purchase order or contract.”

23. Technical questions regarding this bid shall be made in writing and directed to

Glastonbury Director of Parks and Recreation, Lisa Zerio, at lisa.zerio@glastonbury-ct.gov. For administrative questions regarding the bidding procedures, please contact Gina Consiglio, Purchasing Agent at purchasing@glastonbury-ct.gov. All questions, answers, and/or addenda, as applicable will be posted on the Town’s website at www.glastonbury-ct.gov. (Upon entering the website scroll down to click on Bids & Proposals icon, then scroll down page to see the active bid table. You must click the Bid Title to view all bid details and document links). The request must be received at least five (5) days prior to the advertised response deadline. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check the Town’s website before submitting bid for any addendums posted prior to bid opening.

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IMPORTANT:

Failure to comply with general rules may result in disqualification of the Bidder.

Municipal projects are exempt from Federal Excise Taxes, as well as, State of Connecticut Sales, Use and Service Taxes and should not be include in the Bidder’s proposal.

Form of Contract. The form of contract shall be a modified version of the AIA A101- 2017, a modified version of the AIA A101-2017, Exhibit A, and a modified version of the AIA A201-2017. By submitting a bid, the bidder warrants and agrees that it shall execute the foregoing documents without alteration, modification, condition, or exception. The foregoing documents are included in this solicitation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.0 WORKMANSHIP, MATERIALS AND EMPLOYEES

1.1 Wherever in this contract the word “Owner” is used, it shall be understood as referring to the Town of Glastonbury Park and Recreation Director, Lisa Zerio, acting personally or through any assistants duly authorized.

1.2 The entire work described herein shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications to the full intent and meaning of the same. Unless otherwise specified, all materials incorporated in the permanent work shall be new, and both workmanship and material shall be of good quality. The Contractor shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.

1.3 The wording “furnish”, “install”, “construct”, “furnish and install”, or any similar terms, unless specifically noted to the contrary, shall include all labor, materials, water, tools, equipment, light, power, transportation, and any other services required for the completion of the work.

1.4 The Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and shall seek to avoid employing on the work any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to him.

2.0 PERMITS

2.1 Other than local permit approvals, all permits, licenses, and fees required for the performance of the Contract work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. The Town share of fees associated with building permits required shall be waived.

3.0 SUPERINTENDENT

3.1 The Contractor shall keep on the work during its progress, in the absence of the Contractor, a competent Superintendent that is acceptable to the Town shall fully represent the Contractor All directions given to the Superintendent shall be binding as if given to the Contractor.

4.0 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

4.1 A Preconstruction Meeting will be held with the Owner, Contractor, and other relevant parties prior to commencing any work. The Owner shall arrange the meeting based on a mutually convenient time.

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5.0 TIME FOR COMPLETION/NOTICE TO PROCEED

5.1 The work under this Contract shall commence on the date ordered by the Project Manager in the Notice to Proceed. All contract work MUST be completed by April 1, 2027.

Within five (5) business days after the date of the Notice of Award, the Contractor must provide the appropriate bond documents and insurance certificates, insurance policy endorsements, along with any other requested documents to the Town Purchasing Agent and must be issued a Notice to Proceed, Executed Contract and Purchase Order for the Project prior to initiating any work.

6.0 PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND OF WORK AND PROPERTY

6.1 The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all work from damage and shall take all reasonable precautions to protect the Town from injury or loss arising in connection with the Contract. Such barriers including temporary construction fence as directed by the Owner, shall not be measured for payment, but rather included in the general cost of the work. Temporary signage shall be measured for payment under the Construction Signs pay item.

6.2 The Contractor shall adequately protect adjacent private and public property as provided by law and the Contract Documents.

6.3 The Contractor shall make good any damage, injury, or loss of his work and to the property of the Town resulting from lack of reasonable protective precautions.

7.0 PROPERTY ACCESS/SECURING THE PROPERTY

7.1 When working in the pool area, the gate must be secured at all times.

7.2 At the end of the working day, the gate must be locked.

8.0 EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS

8.1 The Contractor shall conduct his work so as to minimize damage to existing improvements. Except where specifically stated otherwise in the specifications, drawings, or as directed by the Owner, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to restore to their original condition, as near as practical, all improvements on public or private property.

9.0 INSPECTION OF WORK

9.1 The Town shall provide sufficient personnel for the inspection of the work.

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9.2 The Owner shall at all times have access to the work whenever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspection.

10.0 RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE WORK

10.1 The Town shall have the right to increase or decrease the amount of work herein specified as may be required.

11.0 RIGHT OF OWNER TO STOP WORK FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS

11.1 Should the work, in the opinion of the Owner, be in danger by reason of inclemency of weather, or could not be finished in time to prevent such danger, the Contractor shall cease operations upon order of the Owner and shall not resume them until ordered to do so by the Owner when the weather conditions are favorable. The Contractor shall, upon such orders, discontinue work, remove all materials or appliances for or in use upon the work, and leave the property in proper condition for use by the public during the time the work is suspended as herein provided, without cost to the Town.

12.0 CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPERFECT WORK OR MATERIALS

12.1 Any faithful work or imperfect material that may be discovered before the acceptance and the payment of the work shall be corrected upon the order of the Owner. The acceptance and payment of the work does not in any manner relieve the Contractor of his obligation to construct work in the proper manner and the use of materials herein specified.

13.0 TOWN MAY NOTIFY CONTRACTOR IF WORK IS NOT CARRIED ON

SATISFACTORILY

13.1 If, in the opinion of the Owner, the Contractor is not proceeding with the work at a sufficient rate of progress so as to finish in the time specified, or has abandoned said work, or is not complying with the terms and stipulations or the Contract and specifications, the Owner may serve notice on the Contractor to adopt such methods as will ensure the completion of the work in the time specified.

If, within five days after the Owner has notified the Contractor that his work is not being carried on satisfactorily as before mentioned, the Owner shall have the right to annul the Contract and manage the work under the direction of the Owner, or re-let, for the very best interest of the Town as a new contract, the work under said new Contract shall be considered the responsibility of the defaulting Contractor. Additional costs incurred over and above the original Contract shall be borne by the Contractor.

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14.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

14.1 As actual damages for any delay in completion of the work that the Contractor is required to perform under this Contract are impossible to determine, the Contractor and the Sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the Town the sum of $850.00 as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay from the above-stipulated completion, or completion as modified in writing by both parties, until such work is satisfactorily completed and accepted.

15.0 CLEANING UP

15.1 The Contractor must remove all debris of every description as the work progresses and leave the surroundings in a neat and orderly condition to the satisfaction of the Owner.

15.2 Upon completion, and before acceptance and final payment, the Contractor shall remove from the site all equipment, forms, surplus material, rubbish and miscellaneous debris and leave the site in a neat and presentable condition.

16.0 NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR

16.1 The intent of this Contract is to have resurface an existing gunite swimming pool constructed in 1995 and renovated in 2006. Additional information can be found in section 01010- Summary of Work. The Contractor shall perform all work in close conformity with the Bid Documents The Contractors pricing shall include the furnishing of all materials, implements, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, labor, and all other things necessary to the satisfactory prosecution and completion of the project.

17.0 INSURANCE

17.1 See AIA A101-2017, Exhibit A for Insurance and Bonding Requirements.

18.0 INDEMNIFICATION

18.1 See A201-2017 as modified for Indemnification and defense obligations.

19.0 WORK BY OTHERS

19.1 Private utilities, contractors, developers or other parties may be expected to be working within the Contract area during this Contract. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate his work with the work being done by others in order that the construction shall proceed in an efficient and logical manner. The Contractor shall have no claim or claims whatever against the Town, the Owner, or other parties

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due to delays or other reasons caused by the work by others or his failure to coordinate such work.

20.0 CONTRACTORS WORK AND STORAGE AREA

20.1 The Contractor shall contact the Town to determine if any specific locations will be designated or gain its approval prior to using any area for storage of equipment, materials and trailers during the period of this Contract. The Contractor shall confine his work/storage area to the limits as designated or approved and shall be responsible for the security of the work/storage area. Upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the Owner and at no cost to the Town.

21.0 MAINTENANCE / GUARANTEE PERIOD

21.1 The Contractor shall be held responsible to the Town for maintenance with respect to defects, settlements, etc. for a minimum period of one-year following the date of final acceptance of the project by the Town.

21.2 The Contractor shall also provide the Town all documentation related to manufacturer’s warranties on supplied equipment installed in conjunction with this project.

22.0 CHANGES IN THE WORK

22.1 The Town reserves the right to perform portions of the work in connection with these plans and specifications. The reduction in the work to be performed by the Contractor shall be made without invalidating the Contract. Whenever work is done by the Town contiguous to other work covered by this Contract, the Contractor shall provide reasonable opportunity for the execution of the work and shall properly coordinate his work with that of the Town.

23.0 WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE

23.1 Work hours shall be Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday hours are possible with prior written approval from the Town. No work will be allowed on designated Town Holidays unless permission is granted by the Town.

ADDISON POOL RENOVATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 01010-SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 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.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Project consists of resurfacing the existing main and wading swimming pools.

1. Project Location: Addison Park, Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT.

B. Alternate Work: The Wading Pool work is an alternate.

C. Contract Documents, we prepared for the Project by Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc., 316 Summer Street, Boston, MA.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The Work consists of resurfacing an existing gunite swimming pool constructed in 1995 and renovated in 2006. The gunite tank is finished with ½ inch thickness of plaster with tile markings. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Cleaning and preparation of existing plaster finishes to sound substrate.

2. Removal of existing loose and broken tile.

3. Removal of scum line tile at wading pool

4. Provide all construction controls, equipment, and materials necessary to contain the demolished plaster within the pool area during removal operations

5. Protection of existing finishes and equipment from removal operations and plaster application.

6. Preparation of existing pool tank to receive new pool plaster.

7. Repair/rebuild existing expansion joint in the gunite shell to provide a uniform joint width.

8. Provide new pool plaster finish.

9. New sealant at expansion joint.

10. New sealant at scum line tile and coping tile joint.

11. New scum line tile at skimmer block outs and where required.

12. Remove and reset existing pool coping tiles where required.

13. Provide new return fittings in both pools.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: During the construction period the Contractor shall have full use of the pool area for construction operations. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited only by the Owner’s right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of the pool complex.

B. Limit use of the premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated.

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C. Use of the Existing Bathhouse: Maintain the existing bathhouse in a secure weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01010

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SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternates into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

4.3 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

B. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

C. Schedule: A schedule of alternates is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

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PART 6 - EXECUTION

6.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. One (1) Wading Pool

1. Base Bid: No work

2. Alternate Work: Refinish, repair, and replace components in the Wading Pool.

3. Refer to Sections:

a. Section 025129 Surface Cleaning

b. Section 079200 Joint Sealant

c. Section 131510 Swimming Pool

END OF SECTION 012300

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SECTION 010950- REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

PART 7 - GENERAL

7.1 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.

7.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic contract definitions are indicated in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. “Indicated”: The term “indicated” refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings, or other paragraphs or Schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Terms such as “shown,” “noted,” “scheduled,” and “specified” are used to help the reader locate the reference. Location is not limited.

C. “Directed”: Terms such as “directed,” “requested,” “authorized,” “selected,” “approved,” “required,” and “permitted” mean directed by the Architect, requested by the Architect, and similar phrases.

D. “Approved”: The term “approved,” when used in conjunction with the Architect’s action on the Contractor’s submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Architect’s duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

E. “Regulations”: The term “regulations” includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. “Furnish”: The term “furnish” means supply and deliver to the Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. “Install”: The term “install” describes operations at the Project Site including the actual unloading, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

H. “Provide”: The term “provide” means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. “Installer”: An installer is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or contractor of lower tier, to perform a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, or similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

1. The term “experienced,” when used with the term “installer,” means having a minimum of 5 previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the special

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requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Trades: Using terms such as “carpentry” does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as “carpenter.” It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

3. Assigning Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in those operations. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcing building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade-union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

J. “Project Site” is the space available to the Contractor for performing construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction, with others performing other work as part of the Project. The extent of the Project Site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which the Project is to be built.

K. “Testing Agencies”: A testing agency is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or’ tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

7.3 SPECIFICATION FORMAT

A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on CSI’s MasterFormat® 48-Division format and section numbering system.

7.4 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with the standards in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with 2 or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer to the Architect before proceeding for a decision on requirements that are different but apparently equal, and where it is uncertain which requirement is the most stringent.

D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity.

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7.5 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale Research's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

B. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web-site addresses are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

PART 8 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 9 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 010950

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SECTION 012000- PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 10 - GENERAL

10.1 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.

10.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to the Owner and Architect, but no later than 10 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at the Project Site. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

B. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the Owner, Architect; the Contractor and other concerned entities may attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

C. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

1. Tentative construction schedule.

2. Critical work sequencing.

3. Designation of responsible personnel.

4. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

5. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

6. Distribution of Contract Documents.

7. Submittal of Product Data, Samples, and Shop Drawings.

8. Use of the premises.

9. Storage areas.

10. Safety procedures.

11. First aid.

12. Security.

13. Housekeeping.

14. Working hours.

PART 11 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 12 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012000

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SECTION 013000- SUBMITTALS

PART 13 - GENERAL

13.1 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.

13.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals required for performance of the Work.

13.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

B. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Indicate the name of the entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Architect using a transmittal form. The Architect will not accept submittals received from sources other than the Contractor.

13.4 CONTRACTOR’S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Schedule: Using a standard calendar, identify tentatively scheduled starting and completion dates of each activity. Submit at the Pre-Construction Conference.

B. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work, including submittal review, and installation, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Mobilization

2. Water blasting

3. Tank preparation and repairs.

4. Tile setting

5. Pool plastering and filling

13.5 SAMPLES

A. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

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13.6 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

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PART 15 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

15.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Architect.

15.2 OWNER'S ACTION

A. Action Submittals: Owner will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it.

END OF SECTION 013000

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 16 - GENERAL

16.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Project meetings.

16.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Key Personnel Names: Within [7] seven days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities, list addresses, cellular telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

16.3 NAMING CONVENTIONS

A. All documents and forms shall be clearly labelled and numbered as follows:

1. Emails: Subject Lines of Emails shall start with “Addison Pool”

2. Documents: All forms shall contain “Addison Pool” in the file name.

16.4 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

16.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule meetings and conferences at Project site unless otherwise indicated.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner, but no later than [7] seven days after execution of the Agreement.

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PART 17 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 18 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 015000-TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

18.1 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.

18.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for construction facilities and temporary controls, support facilities, and security and protection.

B. Support facilities include:

1. Portable storage units or job boxes located within existing bathhouse.

2. Waste disposal services.

3. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

C. Security and protection facilities include:

1. Temporary fire protection.

2. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

D. The Owner will provide the following facilities and utilities:

1. Water for construction operations, compressors, and specialty tools.

2. Electrical power for general utility and housekeeping; no welding or compressors.

3. Use of bathhouse toilets.

18.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations: Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including:

1. Building code requirements.

2. Health and safety regulations.

3. Police, fire department, and rescue squad rules.

4. Environmental protection regulations.

B. Standards: Comply with NFPA 241 “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations,” ANSI AASP Series standards for “Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition,” and NECA Electrical Design Library “Temporary Electrical Facilities.”

18.4 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new or previously used materials in serviceable condition. Provide materials suitable for use intended.

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18.5 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Provide new or previously used equipment necessary for the Work. Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

B. Water Hoses: Provide 3/4-inch (19-mm), heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant, flexible rubber hoses 100 feet (30 m) long, with pressure rating greater than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system.

Provide adjustable shutoff nozzles at hose discharge.

C. Electrical Outlets: Provide properly configured, NEMA polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110- to 120-Volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters, reset button, and pilot light for connection of power tools and equipment.

D. Electrical Power Cords: Provide grounded extension cords. Use hard-service cords where exposed to abrasion and traffic.