INVITATION TO BID _ PROJ MAN UPSON AUDIT MASO.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

UPSON AUDITORIUM MASONRY

WALLS RESTORATION

UPSON COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ISSUE DATE:

February 24, 2025

ISSUED FOR:

BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION

MERIK PROJ #: 24UCGU02WP362

Upson Auditorium Masonry Walls Restoration 24UCG02WP362

SECTION 00 0102

PROJECT DIRECTORY

PROJECT:

Upson Auditorium Masonry

Walls Restoration

Thomaston, GA. 30286

OWNER:

Upson County

Board of Commissions

106 E Lee Street Suite 110

Thomaston, GA. 30286

CONSULTANT:

Merik Consulting, Inc.

P.O. Box 1060

Byron, Georgia 31008

Email: jusry@merikinc.com

END OF SECTION

PROJECT DIRECTORY | SECTION 00 0102

mailto:jusry@merikinc.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS | SECTION 00 0110

SECTION 00 0110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 0000 INTRODUCTORY REQUIREMENTS

00 0000 Owner Invitation to Bid

00 0101 Project Title Page

00 0102 Project Directory

00 0110 Table of Contents

00 0115 List of Diagram Sheets

00 4000 Instructions to Bidders

00 4100 Bid Form

00 4519 Certificate of Non-Collusion

00 4546 E-Verify Government Certification Contractor Affidavit

00 4547 E-Verify Government Certification Subcontractor Affidavit

00 6276 Tax Compliance Form

00 7200 General Conditions

01 0000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1113 Summary of Work

01 2200 Unit Prices

01 2300 Alternates

01 2900 Payment Procedures

01 3100 Project Management and Coordination

01 3324 Submittals

01 4000 Quality Control

01 6100 Warranty Requirements

01 7700 Closeout Procedures

02 0000 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4119 Selective Roof Demolition

04 0000 MASONRY

04 0110 Exterior Cleaning and Masonry Rehabilitation

06 0000 WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 0140 Exterior Wood Restoration

06 1053 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry

TABLE OF CONTENTS | SECTION 00 0110

07 0000 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 0150 Preparation for Re-Roofing

07 1923 Siloxane Water Repellents

07 3113 Asphalt Shingles

07 6200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 9200 Joint Sealants

09 0000 STUCCO

09 2410 09 9653

Stucco Wall Repairs Elastomeric Coatings

PROJECT DIAGRAMS

Refer to Section 00 0115 - List of Diagram Sheets.

LIST OF DIAGRAMS | SECTION 00 0115

SECTION 00 0115

LIST OF DIAGRAM SHEETS

INDEX OF DRAWINGS

A000 COVER SHEET

A001 PROJECT INFORMATION & KEY PLAN

A100 PARTIAL ROOF/WALL DEMOLITION PLAN (BASE BID)

A101 PARTIAL ROOF/WALL RESTORATION PLAN

A200 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS (DEMOLITION) (BASE BID)

A201 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS (DEMOLITION) (BASE BID)

A300 DETAILS SEALANTS

A301 DETAILS - BRICK REPAIRS

A302 DETAILS - ROOFING

A303 DETAILS - ROOFING

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS | SECTION 00 4000

SECTION 00 4000

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required:

A. SECTION 00 41 00 BID FORM

B. SECTION 00 45 19 CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

C. SECTION 00 45 46 E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

D. SECTION 00 45 47 E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

E. SECTION 00 62 76 TAX COMPLIANCE FORM

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Upson County Board of Commissioners

MERIK PROJ #: 24UCGU02WP362

C/O Allen Salter 106 East Lee Street, Suite 110 Thomaston, GA 30286

B. Clearly indicate the project name and number on the exterior of the envelope.

C. No bids will be accepted after the bid date D. Pre-bid questions or RFIs must be submitted in writing via email to Jody Usry at jusry@merikinc.com

Responses will be posted as addendums to the Invitation to Bid via the Georgia Procurement Registry and by email to those who attended the pre-bid meeting.

E. Bid Date: April 09, 2025

F. Bid Time: 10:00 AM, local time

G. Bid Opening location: 106 East Lee St Auditorium, Thomaston, GA 30286 H. Contractors do not have to attend bid opening.

mailto:jusry@merikinc.com

SECTION 00 4100

BID FORM

To: The Upson County Board of Commissioners.

Vendor Name:

Project Name: UPSON AUDITORIUM MASONRY WALL RESTORATION 24UCG02WP362

Pre-Bid Date: March 19, 2025, 10:00 AM, local time.

Pre-Bid Questions deadline: March 28, 2025, 05:00 PM, local time

Bid Date: April 09, 2025, 10:00 AM, local time, publicly opened 106 East Lee St Auditorium, Thomaston, GA 30286

Bid: Having carefully examined the Specifications entitled Upson Auditorium Masonry Wall Restoration and the Bidding Documents and Addendum (a), as well as the Site and conditions affecting the Work, bidder hereby proposes to furnish all services, labor, materials, and equipment called for by them for the entire Work, in accordance with the aforesaid documents, for the sum of:

Dollars ($ ) which sum is hereinafter called the Bid. The Bid shall be the amount of the Contract Sum executed between the Owner and the Contractor.

Unit Costs:

Unit Price No. 1: Replacement of Existing Deteriorated Wood Blocking and Nailers.

Cost per board foot. $

Unit Price No. 2: Removal and replacement of deteriorated and/or damaged plywood sheathing decking according to Section 06 1053 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry.

Cost per square foot. $

Alternate:

Alternate No. 1: Apply specified siloxane water repellant to all masonry surfaces

The bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. Dated

(Bid Form continued next page

BID FORM |SECTION 00 4100

Bidder Certification:

Certification under Oath. Under oath I certify that I am a principal or other representative of the bidder, and that I am authorized by it to execute the foregoing bid on its behalf; and further, that I am a principal person of the bidder with management responsibility for the construction for the bidder, and as such I am personally knowledgeable of all its pertinent matters. I further certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same services, materials, labor, supplies, or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Bidder and its principals understand that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. Bidder agrees to abide by all conditions of this bid.

BY:

Authorized Signature (BLUE INK)

Printed Name Title

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Day of , 20 .

Notary Public

My commission expires: (SEAL)

NOTE: THE NOTARY SEAL MUST BE APPLIED UNDER GEORGIA LAW, WHETHER OR NOT THE LAW OF THE STATE

WHERE EXECUTED PERMITS OTHERWISE.

BID FORM |SECTION 00 4100

SECTION 00 4519

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION | SECTION 00 4519

SECTION 00 4546

E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION

E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION | SECTION 00 4546

Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of (name of public employer) has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number

Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor

Name of Project

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , , 202 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF

,202 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION | SECTION 00 4547

SECTION 00 4547

E-VERIFY GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION

Subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(4)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned sub-subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract for (name of subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such sub-subcontractor has privity of contract) and (name of contractor) on behalf of (name of public employer) has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned sub-subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned sub-subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the sub-subcontractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b).

The undersigned sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, this affidavit to (name of subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such sub-subcontractor has privity of contract). Additionally, the undersigned sub- subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of any affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to (name of subcontractor or sub- subcontractor with whom such sub-subcontractor has privity of contract). Sub-subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number

Date of Authorization

Name of Sub-Contractor

Name of Project

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , , 202 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF

,202 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

SECTION 00 6276

TAX COMPLIANCE FORM

TAX COMPLIANCE FORM | SECTION 00 6276

GENERAL CONDITIONS | SECTION 00 7200

SECTION 00 7200

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01-48 Specification Sections, and drawing diagrams, apply to this Section.

1.02 INTENT AND INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The intent of these specifications is to describe the materials and methods of construction required for the performance of the work.

B. Where discrepancies exist in the contract documents, the more stringent requirement shall apply. Refer to contract documents for appropriate procedure to obtain clarifications.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. The term “Owner” is The Upson County, GA Board of Commissioners and includes the Owners' authorized representative.

B. The terms “Consultant” and "Owner's Representative" refer to Merik Consulting, unless noted otherwise.

C. The term “Contractor” as used herein shall apply to the bidder who has been awarded, and executed, a Contract to provide Work for this project. The term "Contractor" refers to the Contractor or the Contractors authorized representative for the project.

D. The "Contract" refers to the entire executed agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

The agreement consists of documents specifically identified by the Owner provided agreement as Contract Documents. The Contract only includes the Owner and the Contractor and can only be changed by written Change Order signed by both Parties.

E. The term "Contract Sum" refers to the price stated in the Contract for the Work of the Contractor.

F. The term "Change Order" refers to a written instruction to the Contractor issued after the execution of the Contract with authorizes the addition, deletion, or revision of Work, and/or an adjustment to the Contract Sum or contract time. Change Orders must be signed by both the Owner and Contractor and only the Owner may execute a Change Order. Contractor must initiate the Change Order process by submitting any Owner requested documentation.

G. The term "Addendum" or "Addenda" refers to written or graphic information issued to clarify, revise, add to, or delete, information in the Project Manual, Owner’s front end documents, or other procurement or bid documents prior to the opening of bids or proposals.

H. The term "Contract Documents" refers to the documents that the Owner provided Contract agreement is based on which includes the written Owner/Contractor agreement, contract or proposal, any required bonds, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions, Project Specifications, Project Drawings, Project Diagrams, Project Key Plans, Addenda, and Change Orders.

I. The term "Defective Work" refers to materials or products that do not meet the specific requirements of the Contract Documents including their installation and performance.

J. The term "Project" is the entire body of work identified by the Contract Documents.

K. The term "Project Manual" identifies all written Contract Documents provided by the Owner and Consultant to be used by the contractor to perform the Work of this Project.

L. The term "Specifications" identifies the portion of the Contract Documents that identify, in writing, the standards of quality and performance for the products, materials, systems, and workmanship required to meet the Contract requirements for the Work of this project.

M. The term "Work" identifies the activities required by the Contract Documents for the Project.

This includes all labor, materials, equipment, and other items and services needed by the Contractor to meet the requirements of the Contract for the Project.

N. The term "Work Area" identifies the physical area where the Work of the project will be performed, including any on-site staging, contractor parking, or material or equipment storage areas.

O. The term "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the project site, ready for installation.

P. The term "Install" means to place in a completed, final position, ready for service and use.

Q. The term "Provide" means to furnish and install ready for intended service and use.

R. The term "Entity" refers to a generic term identifying companies, contractors, subcontractors, or agencies involved in the Work process of this project, whether a party to the Contract or not.

S. The term "Party" refers to the signer of the Contract that the Work of this Project is based on.

T. The terms "Installer" and "Subcontractor" refer to entities that the Contractor has designated to perform any portion of the Work of this Project covered by the Contract.

1.04 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE STATUS

A. The Owner's Representative shall have general Rights of Inspection of the work and is the agent of the Owner in all matters pertaining to the work as provided in the Contract Documents.

B. The Owner's Representative has the authority to stop work whenever such stoppage may be necessary to ensure the proper execution of the contract and shall have authority to reject any and all materials, whether worked or unworked, if such materials are not in accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.05 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS

A. Dimensions and elevations indicated on the drawings in reference to existing structures or utilities are the best available data obtainable but are not guaranteed by the Owner's Representative and the Owner's Representative will not be responsible for their accuracy.

B. Before proposing on any work dependent upon the data involved, the Contractor shall field check and verify all dimensions, grades, lines, levels or other conditions of limitations at the site to avoid construction errors.

C. If any work is performed by the Contractor or any of his/her sub-contractors prior to adequate verification or applicable data, any resulting extra cost for adjustment of work as required to conform to existing limitations, shall be assumed by the Contractor without reimbursement or compensation by the Owner.

1.06 INSURANCE

A. The bidder is required to maintain the following insurance coverage's during the term of the contract:

1. Workers Compensation Insurance (Occurrence) in the amounts of the statutory limits established by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia (A self-insurer must submit a certificate from the Georgia Board of Workers Compensation stating that the supplier qualifies to pay its own workers compensation claims.) In addition, the bidder shall require all subcontractors occupying the premises or performing work under the contract to obtain an insurance certificate showing proof of Workers Compensation Coverage with the following minimum coverage:

Bodily injury by accident - per employee $100,000 Bodily injury by disease - per employee $100,000 Bodily injury by disease - policy limit $100,000

2. Commercial General Liability Policy with the following minimum coverage:

Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products/Completed Ops. Aggregate Limit $2,000,000

3. Automobile Liability

Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

B. Insurance certificates listing Upson County Board of Commissioners listed as additionally insured will be required, see submittals sections.

1.07 RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEASUREMENTS AND QUANTITIES

A. The bidding Contractor shall be solely responsible for all accuracy of all measurements and for estimating the material quantities required to satisfy these specifications.

1.08 PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall use every available precaution to provide for the safety of property Owner, visitors to the site, and all connected with the work under the specification.

B. Existing facilities shall remain operating during the period of construction. All access roadways must remain open to traffic unless otherwise permitted.

C. In those areas where materials will be raised to work areas above finish grade, a protective covering shall be placed from the base of the wall extending up and over the top edge of the roof, or above the work area. This coverage shall be adequate to ensure that exterior walls and adjacent surfaces do not become stained or soiled during Work operations. Protect surfaces at finished grade in similar manner.

D. Barricades shall be erected to fence off all construction areas from operations personnel.

1.09 HOUSEKEEPING

A. Keep materials neat and orderly.

B. Remove scrap, waste and debris from project area.

1.10 CONDITION OF SITE

A. The bidders shall visit the site before submitting their bids and determine the field conditions affecting their work. In considering the bids, the Owner will assume that the bidders are aware of all items, pertinent to their work and have made allowance for same in their bids.

1.11 INSPECTION

A. Where the drawings or specifications require the inspection and approval of any work in progress by the Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall give that Representative ample notice to allow for scheduling the inspection, which shall be made promptly to avoid delay of work. If work has progressed without the required inspections or approval by the Representative, it shall be uncovered for inspection at the Contractor's expense.

B. Uncovering of work not originally inspected or uncovering questioned work may be ordered by the Owner's Representative and it shall be done by the Contractor. If examination proves such work to be incorrectly done or not done in accordance with the plans and specifications, the Contractor shall bear all cost of the reexamination. If the work is proven correctly installed, all such costs shall be the responsibility of the Owner.

C. The Contractor shall notify building Owner, in writing of any defects in the substrate, and work shall not proceed until defects have been corrected.

D. Do not install new materials until all unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. Beginning work constitutes acceptance of conditions.

E. Check projections and substrates for inadequate anchorage, foreign material, moisture, or unevenness that would prevent quality and execution of new Work.

F. Start of work by the Contractor shall imply approval of substrates and site conditions; and no claim in this respect will be considered valid in case of failure of the new components within the guarantee period.

G. Noncompliance with the terms of this specification and ensuing contract can result in either the cancellation of the Contract, or complete replacement of the defective areas at the Contractor's expense. In the event of cancellation, the Owner will not be obligated to compensate the Contractor for any work undertaken in a defective manner.

H. Damages caused by water infiltration resulting from the failure of the Contractor to secure each day's work in a weather tight manner, will be corrected at the Contractor's expense.

Included as damages will be all labor costs incurred by the Owner as a result of such water infiltration.

I. The Owner will require the Owner's Representative to examine the work in progress, as well as upon completion, in order to ascertain the extent to which the materials and procedures conform to the requirements of these specifications and to the published instructions of the Manufacturer.

J. The authorized Owner's Representative shall be responsible for:

1. Keeping the Owner informed on a periodic basis as to the progress and quality of the work.

2. Calling to the attention of the Contractor those matters he/she considers to be in violation of the contract requirements.

3. Reporting to the Owner any failure or refusal of the Contractor to correct unacceptable practices.

4. Conducting preliminary and subsequent job-site meetings with the Contractor's official job representative.

5. Rendering any other inspection services which the Owner may designate; and

6. Certifying, after completion of the work, the extent to which the Contractor has complied with these specifications as well as to the published instructions of the Manufacturing Company.

K. The presence and activities of the Owner's Representative shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his/her contractual responsibilities.

1.12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. All Owners’ safety rules shall be adhered to in the execution of this work. Adequate protection shall be provided, to prevent burns and skin irritation, in accordance with safety requirements.

B. Safety Requirements

1. Contractor is responsible for all safety requirements for this project.

2. All application, material handling, and associated equipment shall conform to and be operated in conformance with OSHA safety requirements.

3. Comply with federal, state, local and Owner fire and safety requirements.

4. Advise Owner whenever work is expected to be hazardous to Owner employees and/or operations.

5. Maintain proper fire extinguisher within easy access whenever power tools are being used.

6. ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE OWNER MUST BE FOLLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS

WILL BE PERMITTED. SAFETY ORIENTATION MEETING REQUIRED PRIOR TO

PERFORMING ANY WORK.

7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL "HOLD HARMLESS" THE CONSULTANT AGAINST ANY

LITIGATION ARISING FROM ANY ACCIDENTS DURING THE COURSE OF THE CONTRACT.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for guarding against fires and shall provide suitable fire extinguishers conveniently located at the site.

D. Competent operators shall be in attendance at all times equipment is in use. Materials shall be stored neatly in areas designated by the Owner and dispersed so as to present a minimum fire hazard.

E. Material loads placed on the roofs or walls at any point shall not exceed the safe load for which the load bearing assembly is designed.

F. Contractor shall conform to requirements as designated by the United States Federal Government (O.S.H.A.). Contractor shall abide by all regulations as outlined in the O.S.H.A.

handbook and shall have a handbook on location at all times.

G. Contractors hereby acknowledged that they and their workers have undergone Safety Training and shall at all times act in compliance with all NRCA recommended safety compliance rules and regulations.

H. The Contractor shall properly notify all employees of conditions relating to Work areas with very poor condition and which will be worked on. After such notification, the Contractor must take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of his/her employees as well as the building personnel.

1.13 WORK AREA TRAFFIC

A. After work is started, no traffic will be permitted on work areas other than what is minimally necessary for the completion of Work for this project.

1.14 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Proper storage on or off the site shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Refer to the specified requirements of Sections 01-48 of this project manual.

1.15 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Once Work is started on a section, it shall continue without undue delay until that section is completed before starting another.

B. Coordinate sequence of Work with Owner prior to start of Work.

1.16 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for disconnection and reconnection of existing utilities that are within the work area of the Project, unless noted otherwise.

B. Electrical power will be furnished by the Owner for small tools only. All connections to the electrical system will be furnished by the Contractor.

C. The Owner will furnish potable water. Any connections to the water system shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. At the completion of the work, or when the above connections are no longer required, the Contractor shall remove all connections and leave the facilities in a condition at least as satisfactory as prior to the commencement of his/her work.

E. The Contractor will provide toilet facilities.

1. The Contractor will be responsible for supplying a portable toilet on the jobsite.

2. The Contractor's personnel are not permitted to enter the building without proper authorization from the Owner or Owner's Representative.

1.17 SITE SAFETY

A. The Owner requires the Contractor to take all steps necessary to ensure the safety of people on the project property in areas adjacent to the Contractor’s work areas. The safety of all people in or around the project site is expected to be the Contractors highest priority at all times.

B. This includes but is not limited to the following.

1. Preventing access to the work area.

2. Limiting access to areas adjacent to the work area. Use of safety mechanism such as warning signs, safety cones, safety fences, safety flags, etc.

1.18 CHANGES OR EXTRA WORK

A. The Owner may, without invalidating the original contract, order such changes or additions as may from time to time be deemed desirable. In so doing, the contract price shall be adjusted, as stated below, with all work being done under the conditions of the original contract except for such adjustments in extension of time as may be acceptable to the Owner. The value of such extra work shall be determined in one of the following ways:

1. By firm price adjustment.

2. By cost plus with a guaranteed maximum.

3. By cost with a fixed fee.

4. By unit cost.

B. If agreement is reached that the extra cost shall be handled as per methods 2, 3, or 4, the Contractor shall keep and compile a correct amount of the cost together with such vouchers, etc., as may be necessary to substantiate same for presentation to the Owner.

C. The Owner's Representative shall have authority to make minor job changes or additions as may be necessary to expedite the job providing such changes do not involve additional material cost.

D. No major change or addition shall be made except upon receipt by the Contractor of a signed order from the Owner authorizing such a change. No claims for an extra to the contract price shall be valid unless so authorized.

1.19 CORRECTION OF WORK PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT

A. The Contractor shall promptly remove any work that does not meet the requirements of the plans and specifications or is incorrectly installed or otherwise disapproved by the Owner or the Owner's Representative as failing to meet the intent of the plans and specifications. The Contractor shall promptly replace any such work without expense to the Owner and shall bear the cost of making good all work of other contractors, or the Owner, destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement.

1.20 DEDUCTION FOR UNCORRECTED WORK

A. If the Owner deems it unacceptable to have the Contractor correct work that has been incorrectly done, a deduction from the contract price shall be agreed upon therefore. Such a deduction from the contract price shall in no way affect the Contractor's responsibility for defects that may occur nor his/her ability for correcting them, and damage caused by them.

1.21 CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT

A. The Contractor shall provide the specified warranties for this project in order to address deficiencies in the work of this project after the Owner makes final payment to the Contractor.

1.22 LIENS

A. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner with a release in full of all liens arising out of this contract or in lieu thereof, and receipts in full for all materials and labor on the job. In either case, the Contractor shall furnish an affidavit that the liens or receipts include all the labor and material for which a lien could be filed. In lieu of the above, the Contractor may at his/her option furnish a bond to indemnify the Owner against all hazards of liens. Neither part nor final payment shall in any way release the Contractor from the above obligation and in the event that part or full payment has been made and any lien remains un-discharged, the Contractor shall refund to the Owner the necessary funds to discharge such a lien including all cost and attorney's fees.

1.23 JOB CONDITIONS

A. There is NO SMOKING allowed on the project property, and the Contractor shall be responsible for enforcement of this job rule at all times with his/her personnel.

B. Ladders: Any ladders used on this project must be in good condition. The ladder must also be fully secured at their high point all times while in use. All ladders must be O.S.H.A. approved.

C. No drugs or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds.

D. The Contractor shall place necessary barriers and/or protection around or under all work areas where his/her operations involve risk of injury.

E. The Contractor will also protect the building structure from damage in the process of the job.

In the event that damage does occur to any property or equipment, or the Owner's work in process, notification must be made within two (2) working days of the incidents to the Owner and Owner's Representative.

F. During the progress of the job, if waste material and rubbish are found or damage resulting from the Contractor's operations is found, or the Contractor does not comply with the requirement by keeping the premises free of accumulations and correct the damage, it shall be the Owner's prerogative to hire personnel to do so; and the cost of this work will be deducted from the balance due the Contractor.

G. The Contractor is responsible for protecting all materials from the elements. If any material becomes wet, it cannot be installed and must be replaced at the Contractor's expense. NOTE:

Materials must be covered with waterproof tarps at the end of each workday. Plastic wrappers supplied by the manufacturer are not acceptable substitutes for tarps. The Owner's Representative will reject any covering method or material that does not adequately protect materials.

H. Anyone guilty of willful destruction or unlawful removal of Owner’s property will be dismissed from the job and is subject to prosecution by law.

I. The Contractor must verify that all materials can be installed to accommodate the building design, governing codes and regulations, and the manufacturer's current recommendations. In the event of a conflict the more stringent shall govern.

J. The Contractor will ensure that all substrates are clean, dry, sound, smooth, and free of dirt, debris, and other contamination before any materials are supplied.

1.24 WORKMANSHIP

A. All materials shall be installed by the Contractor to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents and other more stringent accepted industry standards. Contractor shall be experienced in the particular class or work upon which they are employed.

B. The Contractor's representative or job supervisor shall have a complete and current copy of the Project Manual include project technical specifications and project diagrams, as well as any addenda and/or change order documents, on the project site at all times.

C. Contractor shall plan and conduct the operations of the work so that each section started on one day is complete, thoroughly protected, and watertight before the close of work for that day.

1.25 WORK HOURS AND DAYS

A. When the Contract is awarded, the Contractor will contact the Owner's Representative to arrange the work schedule and the hours of the day that the workers may be on the building.

1.26 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

A. The Contractor shall give notices, pay all fees, permits and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of work.

1.27 OWNER'S RULES

A. The Contractor and all his/her personnel/agent(s) shall abide by all rules created by the Owner.

B. The Contractor must contact the Owner's Representative for specific information regarding the rules governing all operations of the project.

1.28 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

A. Contractors and subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment, to be employed in performance of his/her contract, with respect to his/her hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of his/her race, color, gender, sexual preference, religion, national origin, or ancestry.

1.29 FINAL INSPECTION

A. Upon completion of the installation warranted materials, unless noted otherwise, an inspection shall be made by a representative of the system manufacturer to ascertain that the system has been installed according to the system warrantor’s published specifications and details. The warranty will be issued upon approval of the installation and payment for all materials and fees.

1.30 ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR

A. Any materials damaged or misapplied shall be repaired or replaced as designated by the building Owner and system warrantor. Repairs or replacement will be made by the contractor at no expense to Owner.

1.31 DISCREPANCIES AND ADDENDA

A. Should a Bidder find any discrepancies in the Drawings and Specifications, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he/she shall notify the Owner's Representative at once, who will send a written Addendum to all Bidders concerned. Oral instructions or decisions, unless confirmed by Addenda, will not be considered valid, legal or binding.

B. No extras will be authorized because of the Contractor's failure to include work called for in the Addenda in his/her bid.

C. Modifications to the specifications (if necessary) will be followed by an addendum; no verbal discussions or agreements shall be recognized.

1.32 TERMINATION BY THE OWNER FOR CAUSE

A. The Owner may terminate the Contract and finish the work by whatever reasonable method he/she deems necessary if the Contractor:

1. Persistently or repeatedly refuses to supply specified materials or to provide enough skilled workers to ensure the project will be completed within the time period indicated on his/her Bid form.

2. Is guilty of substantial breach of any provision of the project documents.

1.33 TAXES

A. Contractor must comply with all state, federal and local taxes. The Contractor shall accept sole and exclusive responsibility for any and all state and federal taxes with respect to Social Security, unemployment benefits, withholding taxes and sales taxes.

1.34 BUILDING PERMITS

A. The acquisition of the applicable permits and associated costs to obtain said permits will be the responsibility of the successful Contractor.

1.35 JOB COORDINATION

A. Contractor is responsible for daily communication with the Owner or Owner's Representative relating to areas of Work in order that the Owner may adequately protect tenant's personal belongings, and the people themselves against possible damage or injury. Contractor is also responsible for policing and protecting areas involving removal and replacement of projections, defective substrates or other work involving substrate penetration.

B. Seventy-two hours prior to starting of the project and/or delivery of materials, the Contractor shall notify the designated Owner’s Representative.

1.10 CLEAN-UP

A. Accumulated debris shall be removed periodically to assure maximum safety and sanitation at all times. At completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all excess material and debris from the site and leave all surfaces free from accumulations of dirt, debris, and other extraneous materials. The Contractor shall also remove any and all drippage of fluid materials from the face of the buildings, floor, window, ladders and other adjacent finished surfaces.

1.11 SUPERINTENDENT

A. The Contractor shall keep a competent non-working, English language speaking superintendent, satisfactory to the Owner and Owner's Representative, on the job at all times when work is in progress. The superintendent shall not be changed without notifying the Owner and the Owner's Representative.

B. The superintendent shall attend all meetings beginning with the pre-installation meeting.

C. The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his/her absence and all directions and instructions given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given directly to the Contractor.

D. The superintendent shall be responsible for the conduct of all the Contractor's employees on the premises and shall promptly take necessary measures to correct any abuses called to his/her attention by the Owner.

1.12 ACCEPTABILITY OF COMPLETED WORK

A. The acceptability of completed Work will be based on its conformance to the Contract requirement.

B. The Owner and Owner Representative are not obligated to accept non-conforming work, and such non-conforming work may be rejected.

1. The rejected work shall be promptly replaced or corrected in a manner and by methods approved by the Owner Representative at the Contractor's expense.

C. Any deficiencies from the specified work noted by the Owner Representative will be immediately reported to the Owner, along with recommended corrective actions necessary.

D. The Owner Representative will not act in a supervisory capacity and will not be responsible for the Contractor errors or omissions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

SUMMARY OF WORK | SECTION 01 1113

SECTION 01 1113

SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Project diagrams, key plans, and general provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01-48 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.03 BASE BID WORK SUMMARIES

A. Refer to project drawings, as well as remainder of project manual for additional requirements. Coordinate Base Bid work with Owner accepted project Alternates and Unit Prices as directed.

B. Base Bid, in addition to the work delineated in the project drawings:

1. Provide exterior building cleaning as specified.

2. Install elastomeric joints at all movement damage to joints.

3. Replace all joint sealants including but not limited to:

a. Metal to metal.

b. Metal to masonry.

c. Masonry to masonry.

d. Glass to Masonry.

e. Stucco to Stucco.

f. Stucco to metal.

g. Stucco to masonry.

4. Provide exterior masonry rehabilitation as specified.

5. Remove and replace all asphalt shingle roof systems, including flashing and accessories.

6. Repair defective stucco.

7. Coat stucco.

8. Replace copings.

9. Fabricate and install sheet metal caps on all pilasters.

1.04 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Without exception, no product or material used on the Project will contain asbestos.

Contractor is responsible for providing Consultant with manufacturer’s written technical data for questionable items. If installed materials are found to contain asbestos, these materials will be removed and replaced with acceptable materials at Contractor’s expense.

B. Prior to Substantial Completion, inspect, test and adjust performance of every system of the roofing Work to ensure that overall performance complies with the Project Specifications.

SUMMARY OF WORK | SECTION 01 1113

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

UNIT PRICES | SECTION 01 2200

SECTION 01 2200

UNIT PRICES

A. Project diagrams, key plans, and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

A. A unit price is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Proposal Form as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services that will be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by Change Order in the event the estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.04 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

1. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner's expense, by an independent surveyor acceptable to Contractor.

C. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price No. 1: Replacement of Existing Deteriorated Wood Blocking and Nailers.

1. Description: Removal and replacement of deteriorated and/or damaged wood blocking and/or nailers, according to Section 06 1053 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry.

2. Unit of Measurement: Cost per board foot of blocking and/or nailers based on board feet of blocking and/or nailers removed.

3. Work for this unit price shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this project manual and other contract documents.

4. Contractor to determine need for additional work in conjunction with this unit price and include in the unit price.

UNIT PRICES | SECTION 01 2200

B. Unit Price No.2: Replacement of Existing Deteriorated plywood Decking.

1. Description: Removal and replacement of deteriorated and/or damaged plywood sheathing decking. according to Section 06 1053 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry.

2. Unit of Measurement: Cost per sf. of defective plywood decking removed and replaced.

3. Work for this unit price shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this project manual and other contract documents.

4. Contractor to determine need for additional work in conjunction with this unit price and include in the unit price.

ALTERNATES | SECTION 01 2300

SECTION 01 2300

ALTERNATES

A. Project diagrams, key plans, and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01-48 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Alternates.

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

1.04 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify 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. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each Alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

1. 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.

ALTERNATES | SECTION 01 2300

3.01 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate #1: Apply specified siloxane water repellant to all masonry surfaces

1. Description: Apply specified repellant to all masonry surfaces.

2. Work for this alternate shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this project manual and other contract documents.

3. Unit of Measure, Total Cost.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES | SECTION 01 2900

SECTION 01 2900

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Progress Payments.

B. For Final Payments, refer to specification Section 01 7700 - Closeout Procedures.

A. Progress Payment: Any payment made by the Owner to the Contractor prior to Final Payment at project closeout.

B. Final Payment: The payment made by the Owner following successful project closeout.

C. Applications for Progress Payments: The documentation used to request a payment by the Owner prior to Final Payment. Refer to procedures in this specification section.

D. Project Closeout: The procedures used to complete the project in its entirety and execute Final Payment from the Owner to the Contractor for Work performed. Refer to specification Section 01 7700 - Closeout Procedures.

E. Retainage: Portion of the agreed upon contract price that will be withheld until all conditions of Section 01 7700 - Closeout Procedures has been met.

1.04 SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. Payments made by the Owner prior to Final Payment at Project Closeout must be submitted as required by this specification section. Requests for payment that do not follow the format and requirements of this specification section will be rejected and not paid.

1. The Owner will withhold a Retainage amount of 15 percent of the total Contract value regardless of the percentage of project completion.

2. Applications for Progress Payments that include the final 15 percent of total Contract value will not be paid.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of a Schedule of Values for progress payments with the project construction schedule and the Owners accounts payable schedule.

1. Submit the Schedule of Values no later than seven days before the Owners monthly accounts payable deadline.

C. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each specification section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification information on the Schedule of Values for Progress Payments:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Owner.

c. Owners project number.

d. Name of Consultant.

e. Contractor's name and address.

f. Date of document submittal.

2. Arrange the Schedule of Values for Progress Payments in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Detailed description of the Work that payment is requested for.

c. Name of subcontractor, if applicable.

d. Name of material manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of material supplier.

f. Any contract items such as Unit Prices, Alternates, Allowances, or Change Orders that affect value. List the specific applicable contract item number.

g. Total dollar value of payment request as well as the percentage of the total Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Progress Payments. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents.

a. Payment requests that do not provide adequate detail for the Owner to review will not be approved.

4. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

5. Do not include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

6. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

7. Each item in the Schedule of Values for Progress Payments shall be complete.

1.05 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Progress Payment shall include the Schedule of Values for Progress Payment and be consistent with previous applications and payments paid for by Owner.

B. Payment Application Schedule: The date for each progress payment is on a 30-day payment schedule established by the Owner.

C. Transmittal: Submit three signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Progress Payment to Owner by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. One copy shall include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

D. Waivers of Lien: With each Application for Progress Payment, submit waivers of lien from every entity who is lawfully entitled to file a lien arising out of the Contract and related to the…