Greenbelt Museum RFQ for General Contractors 11-3-26.pdf

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Issued by: Prince George's County, Maryland

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This Request for Qualifications is issued by the City of Greenbelt, Maryland for General Contractors to perform renovations and an addition to the Greenbelt Museum located at 10 Crescent Road, Units A and B in Greenbelt, Maryland. The project encompasses renovation of the adjacent property at 10-A Crescent Road into a dedicated Education and Visitor Center to improve visitor access, educational programming, accessibility, collections care, and operational efficiency. Work includes demolition of non-historic elements, restoration of original exterior facades, construction of an addition for ticketing and restroom facilities, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The estimated total project cost ranges from $600,000 to $800,000. The RFQ response deadline is November 30, 2026, with RFQ questions due by November 13, 2026 and answers provided by November 20, 2026. Up to four contractors will be selected to advance to the RFP phase. Site tours are scheduled for December 10 and December 15, 2026, and are mandatory for all selected contractors. The RFP phase includes questions due December 17, 2026, responses posted December 28, 2026, and proposals due January 15, 2027. Contractor interviews will occur January 18-22, 2027, with final contractor selection on February 1, 2027 and City Council approval on February 8, 2027. Award notification is scheduled for February 9, 2027, with construction to commence within 30 days of contract execution.

The contract will utilize AIA Document A101 (Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor) and AIA Document A201 (General Conditions of the Contract for Construction) on a stipulated sum basis. Retainage will be withheld at five percent from progress payments, with retainage reduction tied to completion of punchlist items. The Owner will conduct a best-value selection from pre-qualified contractors. General Contractor minimum qualifications include current Maryland licensure in good standing, completion of at least three similar historic restoration projects, a dedicated project manager with five years of experience and two completed projects of similar scope, and compliance with insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $2,000,000 per accident, Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation of $1,000,000 per incident. A Payment and Performance Bond is required. The Museum is exempt from sales tax, and all material purchases must utilize the tax-exempt exemption. There are no specific Minority, Women, or Veteran Small Business goals stated; however, the Museum supports their inclusion whenever possible. The Livable Wage Policy applies to contractors with contracts valued at $50,000 or more.

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Request for Qualifications for General Contractors for

Renovations and Addition to the Greenbelt Museum

10 Crescent Road Units A and B

Greenbelt, MD 20770

November 3, 2026

Greenbelt Museum RFQ/P

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KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET RFQ & RFP

Project Renovations and Addition to Greenbelt Museum Issue Date November 2, 2026 Owner City of Greenbelt

15 Crescent Road Greenbelt, MD 20770

RFQ PROCESS

RFQ Questions Due November 13, 2026 RFQ Questions Answered November 20, 2026 RFQ Response Due Date November 30, 2206 Notice to Contractors to Proceed to RFP Phase

December 7, 2026

RFP PROCESS

RFP Museum Site Tour Dates December 10, 2026

December 15, 2026 RFP Questions Due December 17, 2026 RFP Responses Posted December 28, 2026 Proposal Due Date January 15, 2027 Contractor Interviews January 18-22, 2027 Selection of Contractor February 1, 2027 Council Contractor Approval February 8, 2027

Proposal Format Single document pdf (select delivery and read receipts when sending) Send questions to (architect) Chris Weston cweston@oldlinearchitects.com

(project manager) Megan Searing Young director@greenbeltmuseum.org

Send Proposals to (architect) Chris Weston cweston@oldlinearchitects.com (project manager) Megan Searing Young director@greenbeltmuseum.org

RFP Award Notification February 9, 2027

Award Type Proposer of best value selected from pre-qualified contractors

Contract AIA Documents A101 Standard Form of Agreement Between

Owner and Contractor, and A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

Construction Start Date Within 30 days of contract execution

Substantial Completion Date TBD

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Overview

The Greenbelt Museum preserves and interprets the history of Greenbelt, Maryland, a planned New Deal community established in 1937 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The Museum currently operates a historic house museum at 10-B Crescent Road and additional exhibition and administrative functions in other locations. To improve visitor access, educational programming, accessibility, collections care, and operational efficiency, the City and Museum seek professional services to support the expansion of the Museum through the renovation of the adjacent property at 10-A Crescent Road into a dedicated Education and Visitor Center.

The project envisions additional space for visitor orientation, exhibitions, hands-on learning, archives, office and storage functions, an accessible entrance and restroom, and site improvements that respect the historic character of the neighborhood while increasing public access and museum capacity.

Plans for the restoration and renovation have been prepared by Old Line Architects of Baltimore, MD with consulting civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers. The plans were initially prepared in 2021. The project was put on hold due to Covid, but renewed interest has generated adequate funding to complete the work. Please contact the architect, Chris Weston, to receive a dropbox link to the documents cweston@oldlinearchitects.com.

City of Greenbelt (the Museum) is seeking a General Contractor to perform the renovations. The expected total cost of the work is between $600,000 and $800,000 based on a recent professional cost estimate.

Scope of Work

The two-story duplex located at 10A & B Crescent Road has block interior and exterior wall construction with cast in place concrete floors. Renovations to the house museum (10B) are limited to new mini-split heat pump units. Renovations to the interpretive center (10A) are extensive and include the following items:

Demolition of a non-historic addition Demolition of hardscape Demolition of non-historic exterior siding and trim Demolition of selected interior walls Demolition of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Demolition of interior finishes and casework Restoration of the original exterior facades Construction of an addition to house ticketing, restroom, and gift shop functions Installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Installation of new interior partitions and doors Installation of new interior finishes and casework

General Contractor Qualifications

The Minimum Qualifications for consideration to work on this project are listed below. Responding firms must:

1. Be currently licensed in the State of Maryland and be in Good Standing.

2. Have completed at least three projects involving historic restoration and preservation of similar or larger size and scope.

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3. Have a project manager dedicated to this project who has at least five years of experience and has completed at least two projects of similar size and scope.

4. Meet the insurance requirements described later in the document with no unresolved claims that would terminate coverage.

5. Commitment to meet the requirements of the City and State’s Livable Wage Policy

Please submit documentation confirming the above with your qualification response.

General Contractor Responsibilities

The General Contractor’s responsibilities are described in the AIA A101 Standard form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor and A201 General Conditions of the Contractor for Construction. Sample documents are attached.

Minority, Women, and Veteran Small Business Goals

There are no specific goals for this project. The Museum supports Minority, Women, and Veteran Owned businesses, and encourages their inclusion in the project whenever possible.

Green Building Requirements

There are no specific green building requirements for this project. The Museum supports environmental stewardship and requests that the General Contractor assist with selection of environmentally responsible products and methods whenever possible.

Working at Greenbelt Museum

Designated areas for Contractor parking, storage, and dumpsters will be coordinated with the General Contractor during the preconstruction phase.

The Contractor shall maintain adequate portable restroom facilities for the duration of the project. Location to be determined during the preconstruction phase. The Contractor shall not use the restroom facilities in the building.

Noise producing work may occur between the hours of 8am and 5 pm daily. Please be mindful that there are residential dwellings nearby.

The Contractor will be given a key to 10A but will need to coordinate access to 10B.

Building and Other Permits

The Architect will file the building permit. All other permits are the responsibility of the General Contractor and their subcontractors.

Tax Exempt Status

Greenbelt Museum is exempt from sales tax. The Museum will provide the General Contractor with the tax-exempt information post contract. All material purchases by the General Contractor and subcontractors shall be made using this information.

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General Contractor’s Response to the RFQ

The General Contractor’s response to the RFQ shall include the following:

1. Cover page

2. Narrative of understanding and general approach to carrying out the project (not a detailed SOW)

3. A copy of the Contractor’s License

4. Photos and descriptions of at least three similar projects with contact information for the Owners.

5. At least one reference for two of the three projects submitted in response to item 3. Please provide current email and phone number.

6. Credentials / resumes for key personnel who will work on the project.

7. A current Certificate of Insurance (see requirements in separate section).

RFQ Selection

Greenbelt Museum will select up to four General Contractors to move to the Proposal phase based on the criteria below.

Complete proposal with the information requested above 20 points max Company’s experience with projects of similar size and scope 50 points max Experience of team members assigned to this project 30 points max

Total 100 points

Request for Proposal (RFP) Phase

Contractors selected to submit an RFP will have opportunity to tour the building with their subcontractors prior to submitting a proposal. Attendance at one tour is mandatory. The General Contractor will have the opportunity to submit bid-related questions, which will be answered by the Architect and Engineering team, and City Project Manager as needed. After the response period, Contractors will have four weeks to prepare and submit their bids. During the RFP phase the Architect will publish a bidsheet and any other additional information pertinent to the bid. Greenbelt Museum intends to select the proposal of best value from the selected pre-qualified Contractors to construct the work.

Receipt of Proposals

The Museum intends to publish the results of the selection process. The Museum reserves the right to request minor corrections and clarifications in bids prior to publishing results and to reject bids perceived as missing scope. If the bidder has any confidential or proprietary information they do not want disclosed, that must be noticed in the submission.

Upon receiving proposals, the City of Greenbelt may award the contract to the proposal of best value, postpone the work, request that the Contractor break the work into phases, or not build the project at all. It is the intent of the Museum to construct the work all at once, however, should the work need to be phased, the Contractor will be given the opportunity to reprice the project. If the Museum cannot agree to the Contractor’s repricing, the Museum reserves the right to negotiate with the other bidders.

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Receipt of Proposals

The City intends to interview the contractors submitting a proposal. Those interviews will occur the week of December 12 through December 18, 2026.

Selected Contractor from RFP

Greenbelt Museum will select a final General Contractors to move forward with the projects based on the criteria below.

Perceived ability to complete the project on time and on budget 20 points max Completion schedule including milestone dates 30 points max Overall project cost (including fees, contingencies, etc.) 50 points max

Total 100 points

Contract

The Contract will comprise the following documents:

1. AIA Document A101 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (sample attached)

2. A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction Draft (sample attached)

3. The Contractor’s Reponses to the RFQ and RFP (including the bid sheet).

Insurance

The required insurance is listed below. Please submit with the RFP response a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) or a document from the Contractor’s insurance company stating that the limits below are attainable.

1. Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence

2. Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident

3. Umbrella Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence

4. Workers’ Compensation: $1,000,000 per incident

Per the AIA contract section 14.3.1.3 contract, the Contractor may achieve the required limits and coverage for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability through a combination of primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance, provided that such primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance policies result in the same or greater coverage as the coverages required.

Subcontractors of the General Contractor must maintain the insurance listed above. The General Contractor shall submit subcontractor certificates of insurance prior to subcontractors beginning work.

Bonds

A Payment and Performance Bond will be required for this work.

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Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, the General Contractor shall indemnify Greenbelt Museum from and against all actions, liability, claims, suits, damages, costs, statutory penalties, or expenses or any kind which may be brought or made against The Museum, its agents and employees, resulting from injury, loss or damage to person or property caused by the General Contractor’s willful or negligent performance of or negligent failure to perform any of its obligations under the terms of this Contract.

Liquidated Damages

There are no Liquidated Damages for this Project. The General Contractor shall vigorously pursue completion of the work and make the owner aware of all issues which may impact schedule as soon as they are known.

Livable Wage Policy

Any vendor that has a contract(s) valued at $50,000 or more with the City shall be required to pay a Living Wage in accordance with State law. The contractor is responsible to check with the State Division of Labor and Industry, or other appropriate agency, to determine the appropriate wage rate. Contractors and Subcontractors subject to the Living Wage Law shall pay each covered employee at least the minimum amount set by law for the applicable Tier Area.

Conclusion

The City of Greenbelt and Greenbelt Museum welcome proposals from qualified firms interested in helping advance this important cultural and community project. The selected Contractor will play a key role in shaping a facility that preserves Greenbelt’s history while expanding public access, education, and engagement for future generations.

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Exhibit 1: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Amendments

Name of Firm: ____________________________________________________

The undersigned hereby acknowledges the receipt of the following amendment(s):

Amendment No. ________ Dated: __________________

_________________________________ Signature

_________________________________ Printed Name

_________________________________ Title

_________________________________ Date

AIA

Document A101

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Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

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An Additions and Deletions

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Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

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A101®–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, contemporaneously with this

Agreement. AIA Document

A201®–2017, General

Conditions of the Contract for Construction, is adopted in this document by reference. Do not use with other general conditions unless this document is modified.

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AGREEMENT made as of the « » day of « » in the year «2026 » (In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

«Greenbelt Museum »« » «10 Crescent Road Units A&B » «Greenbelt, MD 20770 » and the Contractor:

for the following Project:

(Name, location and detailed description)

«Renovations and Addition to the Greenbelt Museum »

The Architect:

«Old Line Architects »« » «3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 226 » «Baltimore, MD 21211 »

The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4 CONTRACT SUM

5 PAYMENTS

6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EXHIBIT A INSURANCE AND BONDS

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary, and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of this Agreement, other documents listed in this Agreement, and Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement, all of which form the Contract, and are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. An enumeration of the Contract Documents, other than a Modification, appears in Article 9.

ARTICLE 2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

The Contractor shall fully execute the Work described in the Contract Documents, except as specifically indicated in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of others.

ARTICLE 3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

§ 3.1 The date of commencement of the Work shall be:

(Check one of the following boxes.)

[ «X » ] The date of this Agreement.

[ « » ] A date set forth in a notice to proceed issued by the Owner.

[ « » ] Established as follows:

(Insert a date or a means to determine the date of commencement of the Work.)

If a date of commencement of the Work is not selected, then the date of commencement shall be the date of this Agreement.

§ 3.2 The Contract Time shall be measured from the date of commencement of the Work.

§ 3.3 Substantial Completion § 3.3.1 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work:

(Check one of the following boxes and complete the necessary information.)

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[ « » ] Not later than « » ( « » ) calendar days from the date of commencement of the Work.

[ « X » ] By the following date: « TBD »

§ 3.3.2 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, if portions of the Work are to be completed prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of such portions by the following dates:

Portion of Work Substantial Completion Date N/A

§ 3.3.3 If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion as provided in this Section 3.3, liquidated damages, if any, shall be assessed as set forth in Section 4.5.

ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT SUM

§ 4.1 The Owner shall pay the Contractor the Contract Sum in current funds for the Contractor’s performance of the Contract. The Contract Sum shall be « » ($ « » ), subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.

§ 4.2 Alternates § 4.2.1 Alternates, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

Item Price

TBD

§ 4.2.2 Subject to the conditions noted below, the following alternates may be accepted by the Owner following execution of this Agreement. Upon acceptance, the Owner shall issue a Modification to this Agreement.

(Insert below each alternate and the conditions that must be met for the Owner to accept the alternate.)

Item Price Conditions for Acceptance

§ 4.3 Allowances, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

(Identify each allowance.)

Item Price Per Architect’s documents

§ 4.4 Unit prices, if any:

(Identify the item and state the unit price and quantity limitations, if any, to which the unit price will be applicable.)

Item Units and Limitations Price per Unit ($0.00)

Per Architect’s documents

§ 4.5 Liquidated damages, if any:

(Insert terms and conditions for liquidated damages, if any.)

«none»

§ 4.6 Other:

(Insert provisions for bonus or other incentives, if any, that might result in a change to the Contract Sum.)

«none»

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ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS

§ 5.1 Progress Payments § 5.1.1 Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the Contractor and Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the Contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 5.1.2 The period covered by each Application for Payment shall be one calendar month ending on the last day of the month, or as follows:

«No modification »

§ 5.1.3 Provided that an Application for Payment is received by the Architect not later than the « 1st » day of a month, the Owner shall make payment of the amount certified to the Contractor not later than the «30th » day of the «same » month. If an Application for Payment is received by the Architect after the application date fixed above, payment of the amount certified shall be made by the Owner not later than «30 » ( «thirty » ) days after the Architect receives the Application for Payment.

(Federal, state or local laws may require payment within a certain period of time.)

§ 5.1.4 Each Application for Payment shall be based on the most recent schedule of values submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. The schedule of values shall allocate the entire Contract Sum among the various portions of the Work. The schedule of values shall be prepared in such form, and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy, as the Architect may require. This schedule of values shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s Applications for Payment.

§ 5.1.5 Applications for Payment shall show the percentage of completion of each portion of the Work as of the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment.

§ 5.1.6 In accordance with AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and subject to other provisions of the Contract Documents, the amount of each progress payment shall be computed as follows:

§ 5.1.6.1 The amount of each progress payment shall first include:

.1 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to completed Work;

.2 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the completed construction, or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location agreed upon in writing; and

.3 That portion of Construction Change Directives that the Architect determines, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to be reasonably justified.

§ 5.1.6.2 The amount of each progress payment shall then be reduced by:

.1 The aggregate of any amounts previously paid by the Owner;

.2 The amount, if any, for Work that remains uncorrected and for which the Architect has previously withheld a Certificate for Payment as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017;

.3 Any amount for which the Contractor does not intend to pay a Subcontractor or material supplier, unless the Work has been performed by others the Contractor intends to pay;

.4 For Work performed or defects discovered since the last payment application, any amount for which the Architect may withhold payment, or nullify a Certificate of Payment in whole or in part, as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017; and

.5 Retainage withheld pursuant to Section 5.1.7.

§ 5.1.7 Retainage § 5.1.7.1 For each progress payment made prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner may withhold the following amount, as retainage, from the payment otherwise due:

(Insert a percentage or amount to be withheld as retainage from each Application for Payment. The amount of retainage may be limited by governing law.)

«five percent »

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§ 5.1.7.1.1 The following items are not subject to retainage:

(Insert any items not subject to the withholding of retainage, such as general conditions, insurance, etc.)

«general conditions, insurance, bonds »

§ 5.1.7.2 Reduction or limitation of retainage, if any, shall be as follows:

(If the retainage established in Section 5.1.7.1 is to be modified prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, including modifications for Substantial Completion of portions of the Work as provided in Section 3.3.2, insert provisions for such modifications.)

« A sum agreed to between the Owner and Contractor, equivalent to twice the projected direct cost of punchlist items remaining open after Substantial Completion. »

§ 5.1.7.3 Except as set forth in this Section 5.1.7.3, upon Substantial Completion of the Work, the Contractor may submit an Application for Payment that includes the retainage withheld from prior Applications for Payment pursuant to this Section 5.1.7. The Application for Payment submitted at Substantial Completion shall not include retainage as follows:

(Insert any other conditions for release of retainage upon Substantial Completion.)

«N/A »

§ 5.1.8 If final completion of the Work is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, the Owner shall pay the Contractor any additional amounts in accordance with Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017.

§ 5.1.9 Except with the Owner’s prior approval, the Contractor shall not make advance payments to suppliers for materials or equipment which have not been delivered and stored at the site.

§ 5.2 Final Payment § 5.2.1 Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, shall be made by the Owner to the Contractor when

.1 the Contractor has fully performed the Contract except for the Contractor’s responsibility to correct Work as provided in Article 12 of AIA Document A201–2017, and to satisfy other requirements, if any, which extend beyond final payment; and

.2 a final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Architect.

§ 5.2.2 The Owner’s final payment to the Contractor shall be made no later than 30 days after the issuance of the Architect’s final Certificate for Payment, or as follows:

«no edit»

§ 5.3 Interest Payments due and unpaid under the Contract shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate stated below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing from time to time at the place where the Project is located.

(Insert rate of interest agreed upon, if any.)

The Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the 15th of the month.

ARTICLE 6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

§ 6.1 Initial Decision Maker The Architect will serve as the Initial Decision Maker pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, unless the parties appoint below another individual, not a party to this Agreement, to serve as the Initial Decision Maker.

(If the parties mutually agree, insert the name, address and other contact information of the Initial Decision Maker, if other than the Architect.)

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§ 6.2 Binding Dispute Resolution For any Claim subject to, but not resolved by, mediation pursuant to Article 15 of AIA Document A201–2017, the method of binding dispute resolution shall be as follows:

(Check the appropriate box.)

[ « » ] Arbitration pursuant to Section 15.4 of AIA Document A201–2017

[ « X » ] Litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction

[ « » ] Other (Specify)

If the Owner and Contractor do not select a method of binding dispute resolution, or do not subsequently agree in writing to a binding dispute resolution method other than litigation, Claims will be resolved by litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

§ 7.1 The Contract may be terminated by the Owner or the Contractor as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017.

§ 7.1.1 If the Contract is terminated for the Owner’s convenience in accordance with Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017, then the Owner shall pay the Contractor a termination fee as follows:

(Insert the amount of, or method for determining, the fee, if any, payable to the Contractor following a termination for the Owner’s convenience.)

«Work completed up to the date of termination plus demobilization costs »

§ 7.2 The Work may be suspended by the Owner as provided in Article 14 of AIA Document A201–2017.

ARTICLE 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 8.1 Where reference is made in this Agreement to a provision of AIA Document A201–2017 or another Contract Document, the reference refers to that provision as amended or supplemented by other provisions of the Contract Documents.

§ 8.2 The Owner’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

«Megan S. Young » «Director » «Greenbelt Museum » «301-507-6582 » «director@greenbeltmuseum.org »

§ 8.3 The Contractor’s representative:

(Name, address, email address, and other information)

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§ 8.4 Neither the Owner’s nor the Contractor’s representative shall be changed without ten days’ prior notice to the other party.

§ 8.5 Insurance and Bonds § 8.5.1 The Owner and the Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance as set forth in AIA Document A101™– 2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.5.2 The Contractor shall provide bonds as set forth in AIA Document A101™–2017 Exhibit A, and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 8.6 Notice in electronic format, pursuant to Article 1 of AIA Document A201–2017, may be given in accordance with AIA Document E203™–2013, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit, if completed, or as otherwise set forth below:

(If other than in accordance with AIA Document E203–2013, insert requirements for delivering notice in electronic format such as name, title, and email address of the recipient and whether and how the system will be required to generate a read receipt for the transmission.)

«Not applicable »

§ 8.7 Other provisions:

«None »

ARTICLE 9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 9.1 This Agreement is comprised of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

.4 AIA Document E203™–2013, Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E203-2013 incorporated into this Agreement.)

.5 Drawings

Number Title Date Old Line Architects

Construction Documents

.6 Specifications

Section Title Date Pages

Specifications

.7 Addenda, if any:

Number Date Pages

Portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements are not part of the Contract Documents unless the bidding or proposal requirements are also enumerated in this Article 9.

.8 Other Exhibits:

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(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

[ « » ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E204-2017 incorporated into this Agreement.)

[ « » ] The Sustainability Plan:

Title Date Pages N/A

[ « » ] Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract:

Document Title Date Pages

.9 Other documents, if any, listed below:

(List here any additional documents that are intended to form part of the Contract Documents. AIA

Document A201™–2017 provides that the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, sample forms, the Contractor’s bid or proposal, portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements, and other information furnished by the Owner in anticipation of receiving bids or proposals, are not part of the Contract Documents unless enumerated in this Agreement. Any such documents should be listed here only if intended to be part of the Contract Documents.)

«none »

This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.

OWNER (Signature) CONTRACTOR (Signature)

«Greenbelt Museum »« » « »« »

(Printed name and title) (Printed name and title)

Document A201

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General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

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for the following PROJECT:

(Name and location or address)

« Renovations and Addition to the Greenbelt Museum»

THE OWNER:

(Name, legal status and address)

«Greenbelt Museum »« »

10 Crescent Road Units A&B »

Greenbelt, MD 20770

THE ARCHITECT:

(Name, legal status and address)

3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 226

Baltimore, MD 21211»

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2 OWNER

3 CONTRACTOR

4 ARCHITECT

5 SUBCONTRACTORS

6 CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE CONTRACTORS

7 CHANGES IN THE WORK

8 TIME

9 PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

10 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

11 INSURANCE AND BONDS

12 UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK

13 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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14 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE CONTRACT

15 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

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General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1.1 Basic Definitions § 1.1.1 The Contract Documents The Contract Documents are enumerated in the Agreement between the Owner and Contractor (hereinafter the

Agreement) and consist of the Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other

Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, other documents listed in the Agreement, and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is (1) a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order, (3) a Construction Change Directive, or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. Unless specifically enumerated in the Agreement, the

Contract Documents do not include the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, sample forms, other information furnished by the Owner in anticipation of receiving bids or proposals, the Contractor’s bid or proposal, or portions of Addenda relating to bidding or proposal requirements.

§ 1.1.2 The Contract The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may be amended or modified only by a Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship of any kind (1) between the Contractor and the Architect or the

Architect’s consultants, (2) between the Owner and a Subcontractor or a Sub-subcontractor, (3) between the Owner and the Architect or the Architect’s consultants, or (4) between any persons or entities other than the Owner and the

Contractor. The Architect shall, however, be entitled to performance and enforcement of obligations under the

Contract intended to facilitate performance of the Architect’s duties.

§ 1.1.3 The Work The term “Work” means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

§ 1.1.4 The Project The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by the Owner and by Separate Contractors.

§ 1.1.5 The Drawings The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams.

§ 1.1.6 The Specifications The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.

§ 1.1.7 Instruments of Service Instruments of Service are representations, in any medium of expression now known or later developed, of the tangible and intangible creative work performed by the Architect and the Architect’s consultants under their respective professional services agreements. Instruments of Service may include, without limitation, studies, surveys, models, sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials.

§ 1.1.8 Initial Decision Maker The Initial Decision Maker is the person identified in the Agreement to render initial decisions on Claims in accordance with Section 15.2. The Initial Decision Maker shall not show partiality to the Owner or Contractor and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith.

§ 1.2 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents § 1.2.1 The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the indicated results.

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§ 1.2.1.1 The invalidity of any provision of the Contract Documents shall not invalidate the Contract or its remaining provisions. If it is determined that any provision of the Contract Documents violates any law, or is otherwise invalid or unenforceable, then that provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make that provision legal and enforceable. In such case the Contract Documents shall be construed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to give effect to the parties’ intentions and purposes in executing the Contract.

§ 1.2.2 Organization of the Specifications into divisions, sections and articles, and arrangement of Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade.

§ 1.2.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words that have well-known technical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

§ 1.3 Capitalization Terms capitalized in these General Conditions include those that are (1) specifically defined, (2) the titles of numbered articles, or (3) the titles of other documents published by the American Institute of Architects.

§ 1.4 Interpretation In the interest of brevity the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words such as “all” and “any” and articles such as “the” and “an,” but the fact that a modifier or an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement.

§ 1.5 Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications, and Other Instruments of Service § 1.5.1 The Architect and the Architect’s consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective

Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, and retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights in their Instruments of Service, including copyrights. The Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers shall not own or claim a copyright in the Instruments of Service. Submittal or distribution to meet official regulatory requirements or for other purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of the Architect’s or Architect’s consultants’ reserved rights.

§ 1.5.2 The Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers are authorized to use and reproduce the

Instruments of Service provided to them, subject to any protocols established pursuant to Sections 1.7 and 1.8, solely and exclusively for execution of the Work. All copies made under this authorization shall bear the copyright notice, if any, shown on the Instruments of Service. The Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers may not use the Instruments of Service on other projects or for additions to the Project outside the scope of the Work without the specific written consent of the Owner, Architect, and the Architect’s consultants.

§ 1.6 Notice § 1.6.1 Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.6.2, where the Contract Documents require one party to notify or give notice to the other party, such notice shall be provided in writing to the designated representative of the party to whom the notice is addressed and shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person, by mail, by courier, or by electronic transmission if a method for electronic transmission is set forth in the Agreement.

§ 1.6.2 Notice of Claims as provided in Section 15.1.3 shall be provided in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly served only if delivered to the designated representative of the party to whom the notice is addressed by certified or registered mail, or by courier providing proof of delivery.

ARTICLE 2 OWNER

§ 2.1 General § 2.1.1 The Owner is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement and is referred to throughout the

Contract Documents as if singular in number. The Owner shall designate in writing a representative who shall have express authority to bind the Owner with respect to all matters…

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