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INVITATION TO BIDDERS
for the
SECURITY VESTIBULE
at
SOUTH PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
500 E 2nd Street
Cumberland, MD 21502 for the
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ALLEGANY
BFM PROJECT NO. 23010
1. SEALED PROPOSALS
Sealed proposals shall be submitted in duplicate and received by the offices of the Board of Education of Allegany County, 108 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 until 2:00 PM local time March 19, 2026, for the Security Vestibule at South Penn Elementary School in Cumberland, Maryland. Thereafter, such proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud. The sealed proposals will be in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared for the Owner by Bushey Feight Morin Architects Inc., telephone (301) 733-5600.
2. PRESENTATION OF BIDS.
Shall be submitted in strict accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and the Standard Form of Proposal attached to the Specifications.
3. DOCUMENTS.
Bonafide Prime Contractors may obtain electronic files in pdf. format (drawings and specifications) via email from the Allegany County Public Schools Construction Department (Contact Jay Marley via email at william.marleyiii@acpsmd.org). Upon award of the Contract, the successful Contractor shall utilize the electronic documents for printing additional sets required for construction. Amy addenda will be provided electronically.
4. BID SECURITY
The Contractor shall submit a Surety Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total work for each project made out to the Owner. The security shall be issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the State of Maryland. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of the next two lowest bidders until the low bidder enters into the Contract or until sixty (60) days after bid opening.
5. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND.
Shall be in accordance with the AIA Document A701 2018 Article 7 in the amount of 100% of the value of the total work.
6. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
The Contractor shall commence work under this Contract upon receipt by him of the Notice to Proceed, prosecute said work diligently, complete and have ready for use not later than August 20, 2026. The time stated for completion shall include final clean-up of the premises, removal of the contractor’s equipment and supplies and receipt of the Use and Occupancy Permit. In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to complete the work within the time fixed in the contract or any extensions thereof, the Contractor shall pay the Owner, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damage, the sum $300.00 for each calendar day of delay.
7. PRE-BID CONFERENCE.
There will be no pre-bid meeting. Bonafide contractors requesting bid documents should schedule a site visit by contacting Jay Marley at william.marleyiii@acpsmd.org.
8. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.
It is the goal of the Board of Education of Allegany County that minority business enterprises be awarded a minimum of 15% of the costs of the project for which bids are being sought, and that such participation in those contracts or subcontracts resulting from the contracts not be subject to discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinion or affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, or national origin, sex, age or any physical or mental handicap.
10. RESERVED RIGHTS
Board of Education of Allegany County reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids and to waive technicalities.
BY ORDER OF:
Board of Education of Allegany County
Mrs. Crystal M. Bender, President Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent
| `COVER |
| `SPEC INDEX |
| SPECIFICATION & DRAWING INDEX |
| DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK |
| 00 00 00 DIVISION 0 Conditions of the Contract |
| 00 00 01 Div 0 |
| 01 00 00 DIVISION 1 General Requirements |
| 01 10 00 |
| SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Contract description. |
| B. Work by Owner. |
| C. Owner supplied products to be installed by Contractor. |
| D. Contractor's use of site and premises. |
| E. Work sequence. |
| F. Owner Occupancy. |
| G. Description of Base Bid. |
| H. Subcontractor Bond |
| I. Wage Rates. |
| J. Liquidated Damages |
| K. Project Manager, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. |
| L. Documents. |
| 1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION |
| A. Work for this Project shall include security improvements to the main entrance vestibule at South Penn Elementary School as identified within the Contract Drawings and Specifications: |
| 1. Remove front entrance doors and frames. |
| 2. Install new configuration at front entrance doors and frames. |
| 3. Remove existing hollow metal storefront, interior vestibule doors and frames, and glazing at office (2 sides). |
| 4. Install new security vestibule as configured including doors, windows, frames, and walls. |
| 5. Install new wall and glazing at general office and create new secured vestibule. |
| 6. Reconfigure reception counter and provide ADA access. |
| 7. Patch and repair existing finishes as required. |
| 8. Provide any and all associated work not noted above including modifications to electric, lighting, fire alarm, data and security to meet intent of project. |
| 9. Remove quarry tile per Alternate and install new VCT in existing lobby vestibule. |
| B. Perform Work under fixed lump sum cost contract with Owner in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract for Construction. |
| C. Other work is occurring in the school, Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors as required. |
| 1.3 WORK BY OWNER |
| A. Items noted NIC (Not in Contract), will be furnished and installed by Owner or under other contracts unless noted otherwise. |
| 1.4 OWNER SUPPLIED PRODUCTS TO BE INSTALLED BY CONTRACTOR |
| A. Owner's Responsibilities: |
| 1. Arrange for and deliver Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, to Contractor and Architect. |
| 2. Arrange and pay for delivery to site. |
| 3. On delivery, inspect products jointly with Contractor. |
| 4. Submit claims for transportation damage and replace damaged, defective, or deficient items. |
| 5. Arrange for manufacturers' warranties, inspections, and service. |
| B. Contractor's Responsibilities: |
| 1. Review and coordination of Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples. |
| 2. Receive and unload products at site; inspect for completeness or damage jointly with Owner. |
| 3. Handle, store, install and finish products as required. |
| 4. Repair or replace items damaged after receipt. |
| C. Products furnished to site and installed by Owner: |
| D. Items furnished by Owner for installation by Contractor: |
| 1. None at this time |
| 1.5 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE |
| A. Limit use of site to allow: |
| 1. Owner occupancy. |
| 2. Work by Others and Work by Owner. |
| B. Access to Site: Limited to 6:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday as requested upon approval by ACPS. |
| 1. ACPS summer schedule is a 4-10 hr day work schedule (Mon-Thurs). If interior access is needed on Friday and Saturday arrangements will need to be coordinated in advance. Building cleaning operations will be in progress. |
| 2. Other projects will be occurring on site, coordinate with Owner/Contractor as required. |
| 3. Depending on the timing of the contract approval, work may occur during the school year. Further instruction will be coordinate with the contract at that time. |
| C. Construction Operations: Limited to areas noted on Drawings. |
| D. Utility Outages and Shutdown: Provide 72 hour written notice prior to shutdown. |
| E. Use or possession of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and firearms on site is strictly prohibited. |
| F. Wearing of “statement clothing” which can be determined to be offensive is strictly prohibited. |
| G. All persons engaged in the construction of the project, including employees of the general contractor, subcontractors, suppliers and delivery companies working for any of the above, while on the job site, shall conduct themselves in a courteous man... |
| 1.6 WORK SEQUENCE |
| A. All work shall be performed in accordance with the construction schedule to be prepared by the General Contractor which shall reflect milestone completion dates established elsewhere in the specifications. |
| 1.7 OWNER OCCUPANCY |
| A. The substantial completion and Owner’s Use and Occupancy date for the elementary school is August 20, 2024. |
| B. Final completion date for the project is September 30, 2024. |
| C. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner's operations. The Owner will occupy the facility during the course of the project. |
| D. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy. |
| 01 15 00 |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Submission procedures. |
| B. Documentation of changes to Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Documents Owner/Contractor Agreement Form: Incorporating monetary value of accepted Alternates. |
| B. Section 00 15 00 - Instructions to Bidders: Requirements for Alternates. |
| C. Section 00 22 00 - Form of Proposal: Cost of Alternates. |
| D. Section 01 10 00 - Summary. |
| E. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Product options and substitutions. |
| 1.3 REQUIREMENTS |
| A. Submit Alternates with full description of the proposed Alternate and the affect on adjacent or related components. |
| B. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at Owner’s option. Accepted Alternates will be identified in the Owner-Contractor Agreement. |
| C. Coordinate related work and modify surrounding work to integrate the Work of each Alternate. |
| 1.4 SELECTION AND AWARD OF ALTERNATIVES |
| A. Indicate variation of Bid Price for Alternates described below and list in Bid Form Document or any supplement to it, which requests a “difference” in Bid Price by adding to the base bid price. |
| B. Bid will be evaluated on base bid and accepted alternates determined by the Owner. Alternate shall be taken in order. |
| 1.5 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES |
| A. ADD Alternate No. 1 – Replacement Lobby/Vestibule Quarry Tile: Remove existing quarry tile and base, and grout from existing lobby and vestibules as indicated on plan. Prep existing floor slab for new floor finish smooth and level as required. Prov... |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION Not Used |
| 01 20 50 |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
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| 01 27 00 |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of Applications for Payment. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Section 00 30 00 - General Conditions: Progress Payments and Final Payment. |
| B. Section 00 40 00 - Owner/Contractor Agreement: Contract Sum/Price and unit prices amounts of Progress Payments and Retainages time schedule for submittals. |
| C. Section 01 19 00 - Contract Considerations: Schedule of Values. |
| D. Section 01 28 00 - Change Order Procedures: Procedures for changes to the Work. |
| E. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal procedures. |
| F. Section 01 70 00 - Contract Closeout: Final Payment. |
| 1.3 FORMAT |
| A. AIA Form G702 – Application and Certification for Payment and G703 – Continuation Sheet. |
| B. For each item, provide a column for listing: Item Number; Description of work; Scheduled Value, Previous Applications: Work in Place and Site Stored Materials under this Application: Authorized Change Orders; Total Completed and Stored to Date of A... |
| C. Utilize Table of Contents to identify each line item with number and title of the major specification section. |
| 1.4 PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS |
| A. Present required information in typewritten form or on approved electronic media printout. |
| B. Execute certification by signature of authorized officer. |
| C. Use data from approved Schedule of Values. Provide dollar value in each column for each line item for portion of work performed and for site stored products. |
| D. List each authorized Change Order as an extension on continuation sheet, listing Change Order number and dollar amount as for an original item of Work. |
| E. Prepare Application for Final Payment as specified in Section 01 70 00. |
| 1.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES |
| A. Provide a preliminary copy of the monthly payment application in pdf. format to Owner/Architect for review. |
| 1. When approved, formal submission can be made. |
| B. Submit a minimum of four (4) copies of each Application for Payment with original signatures. Plus, one (1) copy for the Architect. Owner may accept electronic signatures. |
| C. Submit an updated construction schedule with each Application for Payment. |
| D. Submit IAC/DGS Form 306.4, Page 3 - MBE Participation Form. |
| E. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement. |
| F. Submit under transmittal letter specified in Section 01 33 00. |
| 1.6 SUBSTANTIATING DATA |
| A. When Architect/Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. |
| B. Provide one copy of data with cover letter for each copy of submittal. Show Application number and date, and line item by number and description. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| Not Used |
| 01 28 00 |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Submittals. |
| B. Documentation of change in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time. |
| C. Change procedures. |
| D. Construction Change Authorization Directive. |
| E. Stipulated Sum change order. |
| F. Unit price change order. |
| G. Time and material change order. |
| H. Execution of change orders. |
| I. Correlation of Contractor submittals. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Section 00 30 00 - General Conditions: Governing requirements for changes in the Work, in Contract Sum/Price, and Contract Time. |
| B. Section 00 35 00 - Supplementary Conditions: Percentage Allowances for Contractor's overhead and profit. |
| C. Section 00 40 00 Owner/Contractor Agreement Forms: Monetary values of established Unit Prices and percentage allowances for Contractor's overhead and profit. |
| D. Section 01 15 00 - Alternates. |
| E. Section 01 27 00 - Applications for Payment: Payment applications. |
| F. Section 01 60 00 - Material and Equipment: Product options and substitutions. |
| G. Section 01 73 00 - Execution Requirements: Project Record Documents. |
| 1.3 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Submit name of the individual authorized to receive change documents and be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the Work. |
| B. Change Order Forms: A.I.A. Form G701 - Change Order. |
| 1.4 DOCUMENTATION OF CHANGE IN CONTRACT SUM/PRICE AND CONTRACT TIME |
| A. Maintain detailed records of work done on a time and material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs of changes in the Work. |
| B. Document each quotation for a change in cost or time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of the quotation. |
| C. On request, provide additional data to support computations: |
| 1. Quantities of products, labor, and equipment. |
| 2. Taxes, insurance, and bonds. |
| 1.9 TIME AND MATERIAL CHANGE ORDER |
| A. Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in the Conditions of the Contract. |
| B. Architect/Engineer will determine the change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents. |
| C. Maintain detailed records of work done on Time and Material basis. |
| D. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work. |
| 1.10 EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDERS |
| A. Execution of Change Orders: Architect/Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Conditions of the Contract. |
| 1.11 CORRELATION OF CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS |
| A. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the Contract Sum/Price. |
| B. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, revise sub-schedules to adjust time for other items of work affected by the change and resubmit. |
| C. Promptly enter changes in Project Record Documents. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| Not Used |
| 01 29 00 Price & Payment Procedures |
| SECTION 01 29 00 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Schedule of Values. |
| B. Applications for payment. |
| C. Change procedures. |
| D. Defect assessment. |
| E. Unit Prices. |
| F. Allowances. |
| 1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES |
| A. Submit printed schedule on IAC/PSCP Form 306.4 Standard Monthly Contractor’s Requisition for Payment and AIA Form G702 - Application and Certifications for Payment with AIA Form G703 - Continuation Sheet. |
| B. Submit a copy of the Schedule of Values electronically in pdf. format (smallest file size) within ten (10) days after date established in Notice to Proceed. |
| C. Format: Utilize Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of major specification Section. Identify bonds as a separate cost. |
| D. Include, as a separate line item, the amount of Allowances included in the Contract. For unit cost Allowances, identify quantities taken from Contract Documents multiplied by unit cost to achieve total for each item. |
| E. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment. |
| 1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT |
| A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 27 00. |
| B. Submit four (4) copies of each application on AIA G702 with continuation sheet with original signatures and notarized for Owner (GCPS) and one (1) copy for the Architect. Provide updated schedule with each submittal. Pay Application must include IA... |
| 1. Owner may allow electronic signature to the document. |
| C. Content and Format: Utilize Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment. |
| D. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement. |
| E. Substantiating Data: When Architect/Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. |
| F. Submit pencil copy for approval in pdf. format for approval prior to formal submittal. Provide all MBE forms, etc… |
| 1.4 CHANGE PROCEDURES |
| A. Submittals: Submit name of individual authorized to receive change documents and be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the Work. |
| B. The Architect/Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work by either responding to the Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI) or by the issuance of an Architectural Supplemental Instructions (ASI) on AIA Form G710. |
| C. The Architect/Engineer may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) including a detailed description of proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and specifications. Contractor will prepare and submit estimate within fifteen calendar (15) d... |
| D. Contractor may propose changes by submitting a Change Order Request (COR) to Owner/Architect describing proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing reason for the change, and effect on Contract Sum/Price and Con... |
| E. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Proposal Request and Contractor's fixed price quotation or Contractor's request for Change Order as approved by Architect/Engineer. |
| F. Unit Price Change Order: For contract unit prices and quantities, the Change Order will be executed on fixed unit price basis. For unit costs or quantities of units of work which are not pre-determined, execute Work under Field Directive. Changes... |
| G. Field Directive: Architect/Engineer may issue directive, signed by Owner, instructing Contractor to proceed with change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work, and designate method of de... |
| H. Time and Material Change Order: Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in Conditions of the Contract. Architect/Engineer will determine change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contra... |
| I. Maintain detailed records of work done on Time and Material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work. |
| J. Document each quotation for change in cost or time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation. |
| K. Change Order Forms: Change Order Request Proposal attached at the end of this section. |
| L. Execution of Change Orders: The Architect will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in Conditions of the Contract. |
| M. Correlation of Contractor Submittals: |
| 1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as separate line item and adjust Contract Sum/Price. |
| 2. Promptly enter changes in Project Record Documents. |
| 1.5 DEFECT ASSESSMENT |
| A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements. |
| B. If, in the opinion of the Owner/Architect/Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the Owner/Architect/Engineer will direct appropriate remedy or adjust payment. |
| C. The defective * Work may remain, but unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Owner/Architect/Engineer. (*At the Owner’s Option) |
| D. Defective * Work will be partially repaired to instructions of Architect/Engineer, and unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Owner/Architect/Engineer. (*At the Owner’s Option) |
| E. Individual specification sections may modify these options or may identify specific formula or percentage sum/price reduction. |
| F. Authority of Owner/Architect/Engineer to assess defects and identify payment adjustments, is final. |
| G. Non-Payment for Rejected Products: Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following: |
| 1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable. |
| 2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement. |
| 3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle. |
| 4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of required Work. |
| 5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work. |
| 6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products. |
| 1.6 UNIT PRICES |
| A. Unit Prices shall be used for “Extra Work” and for “Credit” work and shall be identified on the Bid Proposal Form (Refer to Section 00 20 00). |
| B. Authority: Measurement methods are delineated in individual specification sections. |
| C. Measurement methods delineated in individual specification sections complement criteria of this section. In event of conflict, requirements of individual specification section govern. |
| D. Take measurements and compute quantities. Owner’s field representative will verify measurements and quantities. |
| E. Unit Quantities: Actual quantities supplied or placed in the Work shall determine payment. |
| F. Payment Includes: Full compensation for required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant and facilities, transportation, services, and incidentals; erection, application or installation of item of the Work; overhead and profit. |
| G. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on basis of actual measurements and quantities accepted by Architect/Engineer multiplied by unit sum/price for Work incorporated in or made necessary by the Work. |
| H. Measurement of Quantities: |
| 1. Weigh Scales: Inspected, tested, and certified by applicable State department. |
| 2. Platform Scales: Of sufficient size and capacity to accommodate conveying vehicle. |
| 3. Metering Devices: Inspected, tested, and certified by applicable State department. |
| 4. Measurement by Weight: Concrete reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook or scale weight. |
| 5. Measurement by Volume: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width and height or thickness. |
| 6. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius. |
| 7. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord. |
| 8. Stipulated Sum/Price Measurement: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work. |
1.7 ALLOWANCES
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
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| PART 3 EXECUTION |
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| 01 31 00 |
| E. Provide field engineering services. Establish elevations, lines, and levels, utilizing recognized engineering survey practices. |
| F. Submit copy of site drawing and certificate signed by Land Surveyor certifying elevations and locations of the Work are in conformance with Contract Documents. |
| G. Maintain complete and accurate log of control and survey work as Work progresses. |
| H. On completion of foundation walls and major site improvements, prepare certified survey illustrating dimensions, locations, angles, and elevations of construction and site work. |
| I. Protect survey control points prior to starting site work; preserve permanent reference points during construction. |
| J. Promptly report to General Contractor loss or destruction of reference point or relocation required because of changes in grades or other reasons. |
| K. Replace dislocated survey control points based on original survey control. Make no changes without prior written notice to Architect/Engineer. |
| 1.1 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING |
| A. The Owner/Architect will schedule meeting after Notice of Award. |
| B. Attendance Required: Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor. |
| C. Agenda: |
| 1. Execution of Owner-Contractor Agreement. |
| 2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates. |
| 3. Distribution of Contract Documents. |
| 4. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule. |
| 5. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract, and Architect/Engineer. |
| 6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures. |
| 7. Scheduling. |
D. The Architect will record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to major participants.
| 1.2 SITE MOBILIZATION MEETING |
| A. Owner/Architect will schedule meeting at Project site prior to Contractor occupancy. |
| B. Attendance Required: Owner, Architect/Engineer, Special Consultants, and Contractor, Contractor's Superintendent, and major Subcontractors. |
| C. Agenda: |
| 1. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor. |
| 2. Owner's requirements and partial occupancy. |
| 3. Construction facilities and controls provided by Owner. |
| 4. Temporary utilities provided by Contractor. |
| 5. Survey and building layout. |
| 6. Security and housekeeping procedures. |
| 7. Schedules. |
| 8. Application for payment procedures. |
| 9. Procedures for testing. |
| 10. Procedures for maintaining record documents. |
| 11. Requirements for start-up of equipment. |
| 12. Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service during construction period. |
D. The Architect will record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to participants.
| 1.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS |
| A. The Owner/Architect will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum two (2) week intervals. |
| B. The General Contractor will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, preside at meetings. |
| C. Attendance Required: Contractor, major subcontractors and suppliers, Owner, Architect/Engineer, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting. |
| D. Agenda: |
| 1. Review minutes of previous meetings. |
| 2. Review of Work progress. |
| 3. Field observations, problems, and decisions. |
| 4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress. |
| 5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals. |
| 6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules. |
| 7. Maintenance of progress schedule. |
| 8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules. |
| 9. Planned progress during succeeding work period. |
| 10. Coordination of projected progress. |
| 11. Maintenance of quality and work standards. |
| 12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination. |
| 13. Other business relating to Work. |
E. The Architect will record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to participants.
| 1.1 PREINSTALLATION MEETING |
| A. When required in individual specification sections, convene pre-installation meeting at Project site prior to commencing work of specific section. |
| B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific section. |
| C. Notify Owner/Architect/Engineer seven (7) days in advance of meeting date. |
| D. Prepare agenda and preside at meeting: |
| 1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures. |
| 2. Review coordination with related work. |
E. The Contractor will record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to participants.
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| PART 3 EXECUTION Not Used |
| 01 31 10 |
| D. Periodic Reports: On the first working day of each month following the submittal described in Paragraph 1.3-C above, submit electronically in pdf. format the construction schedule updated as described in Article 3.3 of this Section. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS |
| A. Graphically show by bar-chart the order and interdependence of all activities necessary to complete the Work, and the sequence in which each activity is to be accomplished, as planned by the Contractor and his project field superintendent in coordi... |
| B. Include, but do not necessarily limit indicated activities to: |
| 1. Project mobilization; |
| 2. Submittal and approval of Shop Drawings and Samples; |
| 3. Procurement of equipment and critical materials; |
| 4. Fabrication of special material and equipment, and its installation and testing; |
| 5. Final cleanup; |
| 6. Final inspecting and testing; and |
| 7. All activities by the Architect that affect progress, required dates for completion, or both, for all and each part of the Work. |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| 3.1 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS |
| A. Contents: |
| 1. Show all activities of the Contractor under this Work for the period between receipt of Notice to Proceed and submittal of construction schedule required under Paragraph 1.3-C above; |
| 2. Show the Contractor’s general approach to remainder of the Work; |
| 3. Show cost of all activities scheduled for performance before submittal and approval of the construction schedule. |
B. Submit in accordance with Paragraph 1.3-B above.
| 3.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE |
| A. As soon as practicable after receipt of Notice to Proceed, complete the construction analysis in preliminary form, meet with the Architect, review contents of the proposed construction schedule, and make revisions agreed upon. |
| B. Submit in accordance with Paragraph 1.3-C above. |
| 3.3 PERIODIC REPORTS |
| A. As required under Paragraph 1.3-D above, update the approved construction schedule. |
| 1. Indicate “actual” progress in percent completion for each activity; |
| 2. Provide written narrative summary of revisions causing delay in the program, and an explanation of corrective actions taken or proposed. |
| 3.4 REVISIONS |
| A. Make only those revisions to approved construction schedule as are approved in advance by the Architect. |
| 01 33 00 |
| SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. All Bid Documents, including, but not limited to: Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Instructions to Bidders, Supplemental Instructions to bidders, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Addenda and Division 1 of thes... |
| 1.2 SUMMARY |
| A. This Section includes the following: |
| 1. Shop Drawings |
| 2. Product Data |
| 3. Samples |
| 4. Color/Pattern Selection |
| 5. Maintenance/Operation Manuals |
| 6. Warranties/Bonds |
| 7. Other submittals required by the Contract Documents, and re-submittals necessary to establish compliance with the specified requirements. |
| 8. Submittal cover sheet. |
| B. Related Sections: Individual requirements for submittals also may be described in pertinent Sections of these Specifications, the following sections contain requirements that relate to this section. |
| 1. Section 01 29 00 - Price and Payment Procedures |
| 2. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements |
| 3. Various Sections - Warranties |
| 1.3 DEFINITIONS |
| A. General: Work-related submittals of this section are categorized for convenience as follows, but not limited to: |
| 1. Shop Drawings: Include specially prepared technical data for this Project, including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements, and similar information not... |
| 2. Product Data: Includes standard printed information on materials, products, and systems; not specially prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein. |
| 3. Samples: Includes both fabricated and un-fabricated physical examples of materials, products, and units of work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work; either for limited visual inspection or (where indicated) for more det... |
| 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| A. Coordination of Submittals: |
| 1. Prior to each transmittal of a submittal, carefully review, verify, and coordinate all aspects of each item being submitted. |
| 2. Verify that each item and the submittal for it conform in all respects with the specified requirements. |
| 3. Each copy of all submittals shall bear the required Contractor’s Certification Stamp indicating that his review, verification, and coordination has been performed. |
| b. Record on transmittal form deviations from Contract Documents requirements, including minor variations and limitations. Include the Contractor’s Certificate that the information complies with the Contract Document’s requirements. |
| 1.7 CONTRACTORS “SUBMITTAL STAMP” |
| A. Representation: By his submittal of any shop drawings, samples, and product data, the Contractor thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials dimensions, catalog numbers and s... |
| B. The Contractor shall stamp all shop drawings, samples, and product date with the following certification: |
| C. Submittals received without the above certification will be returned, not reviewed. |
| 1.8 SUBSTITUTION REJECTION |
| A. If a non-approved substitution is submitted, it will be returned “Submit Specified Item”. Only previously approved substitutions will be reviewed. Refer to Section 01 60 00 for substitution request procedures. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| 1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS |
| A. Before submitting shop drawings for the Architect’s review, the Contractor shall check them for accuracy, shall ascertain that all work contiguous with and having bearing on other work shown on shop drawings is accurately drawn and that the work is... |
| 1. The submission of shop drawings or re-submission of corrected shop drawings constitutes evidence that the Contractor accepts and is willing to perform the work as shown, in a workmanlike manner, and in accordance with the best standard practice. |
| 2. Verify: |
| a. Field measurements |
| b. Field construction criteria |
| c. Catalog numbers and similar data |
| B. Types of prints and copies required: |
| 1. Submit electronic (PDF) files of each required Shop Drawings indicating accurately and in scale sufficiently large enough to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its method of connection to the work. |
| 2. Review comments of the Architect or his Consultant Engineer will be shown on the returned files. The General Contractor will print copies from the electronically approved copy for his needs. |
| 3. The Architect/Consulting Engineers distribute the shop drawings for the Owner and their use. |
| 4. Electronic files shall be labeled to match the submittal number. |
| C. Do not use Shop Drawings without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken in connection with construction. |
| D. Copies of approved shop drawings shall be maintained on site. |
| 1.10 PRODUCT DATA |
| A. Before submitting product data for Architect’s review, the Contractor shall assemble the Product Data into a single electronic submittal for each element of construction or system, including printed formation such as manufacturer’s installation ins... |
| 1. Provide three (3) original copies of color charts in addition to electronic copy. |
| B. Mark copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, mark copies to indicate those items being submitted. |
| C. Do not submit Product Data until compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents has been confirmed. |
| 1.11 SAMPLES |
| A. Before submitting samples to the Architect for approval, the Contractor shall assure himself that material represented thereby conforms to Contract Requirements and is readily available in the quantity required. |
| B. Provide samples identical to the precise article proposed to be provided. |
| 1. Identify as described in “Identification of Submittals”. |
| 2. Provide samples of the size required when a specific sample size is noted. |
| C. Number of samples required: |
| 1. Unless otherwise specified, submit two (2) sets of each sample. |
| 2. By prearrangement in specific cases, a single sample may be submitted for review and, when approved, be installed in the work at a location agreed upon by the Architect. |
| D. Field samples/mock-ups: Of sufficient size to clearly illustrate functional characteristics of product or material unless otherwise indicated by the projects Architect. |
| 1. Construct each complete, including work of all trades required in finished work. |
| 1.12 COLORS, FINISH AND/OR PATTERN SELECTION |
| A. Submit the precise color and pattern that is specifically called out in the Contract Documents unless a choice of colors or patterns are requested. |
| B. Number of Copies Required: |
| 1. Submit three (3) color or pattern samples of each specified item requiring color and/or pattern selection. |
| 1.13 ELECTRONIC BACKGROUNDS |
| A. If the Contractor and/or subcontractors require an electronic file of the construction documents, only plan backgrounds will be provided at a cost of $35.00 per drawing plus $15.00 architectural handling fee. Total $50.00 per drawing. |
| 1. Backgrounds will be released with no title blocks. |
| 2. Architect’s/Engineer’s drawings that are resubmitted as a shop drawing will be rejected. |
| B. Request must be made in writing to the Architect by the General Contractor. |
| C. Electronic files will not be released until a check is submitted made to the order of Bushey Feight Morin Architects. |
| 1.14 CONSULTANT REVIEWS |
| A. A maximum of two (2) reviews will be provided by the A/E consultants. |
| B. If a third or more consultant reviews are required, the Contractor will be invoiced on a time and material basis. |
| 1. The cost of additional reviews will be invoiced to the General Contractor with payment due in thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the invoice. |
| 01 40 00 |
| SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Quality control and control of installation. |
| B. Tolerances |
| C. References. |
| D. Mock-up requirements. |
| E. Manufacturers' field services. |
| F. Examination. |
| G. Preparation. |
| 1.2 QUALITY CONTROL AND CONTROL OF INSTALLATION |
| A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality. |
| B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence. |
| C. When manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding. |
| D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship. |
| E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality. |
| F. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed by manufacturer. |
| G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement. |
| 1.3 TOLERANCES |
| A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate. |
| B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. When manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding. |
| C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place. |
| 1.4 REFERENCES |
| A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes. |
| B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on date for receiving bids, except where specific date is established by code. |
| C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections. |
| D. When specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding. |
| E. Neither contractual relationships, duties, nor responsibilities of parties in Contract nor those of Architect/Engineer shall be altered from Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in reference documents. |
| 1.5 MANUFACTURERS' FIELD SERVICES |
| A. When specified in individual specification sections, require material or product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions, conditions of surfaces and installation, quality of workmanship, start-up o... |
| B. Submit qualifications of observer to Owner/General Contractor/Architect/Engineer 30 days in advance of required observations. Observer subject to approval of Owner. |
| C. Report observations and site decisions or instructions given to applicators or installers that are supplemental or contrary to manufacturers' written instructions. |
| D. Refer to Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures, Manufacturers' Field Reports article. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| 3.1 EXAMINATION |
| A. Verify existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent Work. Beginning new Work means acceptance of existing conditions. |
| B. Verify existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new Work being applied or attached. |
| C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections. |
| D. Verify utility services are available, of correct characteristics, and in correct locations. |
| 3.2 PREPARATION |
| A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance. |
| B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance. |
| C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying new material or substance in contact or bond. |
| 01 41 00 |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Project coordination administrator. |
| B. Coordination. |
| C. Construction mobilization. |
| D. Schedules. |
| E. Submittals. |
| F. Coordination drawings. |
| G. Closeout procedures. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Section 01 39 00 - Coordination and Meetings: Project meetings, Preconstruction conferences, Progress meetings. |
| B. Section 01 73 00 - Execution Requirements: Contract closeout procedures. |
| C. Section 01 74 00 - Warranties and Bonds. |
| 1.3 PROJECT COORDINATION ADMINISTRATOR |
| A. Project Coordination Administrator: Owner. |
| 1.4 COORDINATION |
| A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later. |
| B. Verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such e... |
| C. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work which are indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with line of buil... |
| D. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements. |
| E. Coordinate completion and cleanup of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owners partial occupancy. |
| F. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities. |
| 1.5 CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION |
| A. Cooperate with the Administrator in allocation of mobilization areas of site; for field offices and sheds, for access, traffic, and parking facilities. |
| B. During construction, coordinate use of site and facilities through the Administrator. |
| C. Comply with Administrator's procedures for intra-project communications; submittals, reports and records, schedules, coordination drawings, and recommendations; and resolution of ambiguities and conflicts. |
| D. Comply with instructions of the Administrator for use of temporary utilities and construction facilities. |
| E. Coordinate filed engineering and layout work under instructions of the Administrator. |
| 1.6 SCHEDULES |
| A. Submit bar chart preliminary progress schedule. |
| B. After review, revise and resubmit schedule to comply with revised Project schedule. |
| C. During progress of Work, revise and resubmit with Applications for Payment. |
| 1.7 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Submit preliminary shop drawings, product data and samples in accordance with Section 01 33 00 for review and compliance with Contract Documents, for field dimensions and clearances, for relation to available space, and for relation to work of sepa... |
| B. Submit Applications for Payment on A.I.A. Form G702 and G703 for review, and for transmittal to Architect/Engineer. |
| C. Submit requests for interpretation of Contract Documents and obtain instructions through Architect/Engineer. |
| D. Process requests for substitutions, and change orders, through Administrator. |
| E. Deliver closeout submittals for review and preliminary inspection reports, for transmittal to Architect/Engineer. |
| 1.8 COORDINATION DRAWINGS |
| A. Provide information required by Division 23 and 28 for preparation of coordination drawings. |
| B. Review drawings prior to submission to Architect/Engineer. |
| 1.9 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES |
| A. Notify Administrator when Work is considered ready for Substantial Completion. Accompany Administrator on preliminary inspection to determine items to be listed for completion or correction in Contractor's notice of Substantial Completion. |
| B. Comply with Administrator's instructions to correct items of Work listed in executed Certificates of Substantial Completion and for access to Owner occupied areas. |
| C. Notify Administrator when Work is considered finally complete. |
| D. Comply with Administrator's instructions for completion of items of Work determined by the Architect/Engineer's final inspection. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| Not Used |
| PART 3 EXECUTION |
| Not Used |
| 01 45 00 |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Requirements and limitations for cutting and patching of Work. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Section 01 10 00 - Summary of Work: Work by Owner or by separate contractors. |
| B. Section 01 33 00 – Submittals Procedures. |
| C. Section 01 60 00 - Materials and Equipment: Product Options and Substitutions. |
| D. Individual Product Specification Sections: |
| 1. Cutting and patching incidental to work of the Section. |
| 2. Advance notification to other Sections of openings required in work of those Sections. |
| 3. Limitations on cutting structural members. |
| 4. Each specification section of the Work shall be responsible for their own cutting and patching as it relates to their work. It shall be noted that this statement is a revised clarification to the statement made at the Pre-Bid Conference. |
| 1.3 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Submit written request in advance of cutting or alteration which affects: |
| 1. Structural integrity of any element of Project. |
| 2. Integrity of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant element. |
| 3. Efficiency, maintenance, or safety of any operational element. |
| 4. Visual qualities of sight exposed elements. |
| 5. Work of Owner or separate contractor. |
| B. Include in request: |
| 1. Identification of Project. |
| 2. Location and description of affected work. |
| 3. Necessity for cutting or alteration. |
| 4. Description of proposed work, and products to be used. |
| 5. Alternatives to cutting and patching. |
| 6. Effect on work of Owner or separate contractor. |
| 7. Written permission of affected separate contractor. |
| 8. Date and time work will be executed. |
| PART 2 PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Primary Products: Those required for original installation. |
| B. Product Substitution: For any proposed change in materials, submit request for substitution under provisions of Section 01 60 00. |
| 01 50 00 |
| SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS |
| PART 1 GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Temporary Utilities: |
| 1. Temporary electricity. |
| 2. Temporary lighting for construction purposes. |
| 3. Temporary heating. |
| 4. Temporary cooling. |
| 5. Temporary ventilation. |
| 6. Telephone service. |
| 7. High Speed Internet service |
| 8. Temporary water service. |
| 9. Temporary sanitary facilities. |
| B. Construction Facilities: |
| 1. Field offices and sheds. |
| 2. Parking. |
| 3. Progress cleaning and waste removal. |
| 4. Project identification. |
| 5. Fire prevention facilities. |
| C. Temporary Controls: |
| 1. Barriers. |
| 2. Enclosures and fencing. |
| 3. Security. |
| 4. Dust control. |
| 5. Noise control. |
| 6. Pest control. |
| 7. Pollution control. |
| 8. Rodent control. |
D. Removal of utilities, facilities, and controls.
| 1.2 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY |
| A. Contractor may connect to existing power service required from utility source as needed for construction operation. |
| B. Complement existing power service capacity and characteristics as required for construction operations. |
| C. Provide power outlets, with branch wiring and distribution boxes located as required for construction operations. Provide flexible power cords as required for portable construction tools and equipment. |
| D. Provide main service disconnect and over-current protection at convenient location. |
| E. Permanent convenience receptacles may be utilized during construction. |
| F. Provide distribution equipment, wiring, and outlets to provide single phase branch circuits for power and lighting. |
| 1. Provide 20 ampere duplex outlets, single phase circuits for power tools for every 500 sq ft of active work area. |
| 2. Provide 20 ampere, single phase branch circuits for lighting. |
| 1.3 TEMPORARY LIGHTING FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES |
| A. Provide and maintain incandescent lighting for construction operations to achieve minimum lighting level of 2 watt/sq ft. |
| B. Provide and maintain 1 watt/sq ft lighting to exterior staging and storage areas after dark for security purposes. |
| C. Provide branch wiring from power source to distribution boxes with lighting conductors, pigtails, and lamps for specified lighting levels. |
| D. Maintain lighting and provide routine repairs. |
| E. Permanent building lighting may be utilized during construction. |
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