JACC AgriScience RFP_

PROJECT MANUAL

Career Center – AgriScience Site Improvements Jackson County ISD

Summit Township, Michigan

Owner:

Jackson County ISD

6700 Browns Lake Road Jackson, MI 49201

Landscape Architect / Civil Engineer:

VIRIDIS Design Group 2926 West Main Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Issued for Bids January 5, 2024

AgriScience Site Improvements Project VIRIDIS Design Group Career Center – Summit Township Jackson County ISD Issued for Bids

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

Section 00030 Advertisement Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders Section 00300 Bid Proposal Section 00500 Agreement Section 00700 General Conditions Section 00800 Supplementary Conditions Section 00900 Addenda

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 011000 Summary Section 012200 Unit Prices Section 012600 Contract Modification Procedures Section 012900 Payment Procedures Section 013100 Project Management and Coordination Section 013300 Submittal Procedures Section 014000 Quality Requirements Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 016000 Product Requirements Section 017300 Execution Section 017700 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 311000 Site Clearing Section 312000 Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321313 Concrete Paving Section 329200 Turf and Grasses Section 331000 Water Distribution

ADVERTISEMENT 00030 - 1

ADVERTISEMENT

Career Center – AgriScience Site Improvements Project Jackson County ISD, Jackson, Michigan Advertisement Issued January 5, 2024

1. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Bids for the Career Center AgriScience Site Improvements Project will be received by Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD), the OWNER, at the Administration office, 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI 49201, until 2:00 PM local time in effect on February 1, 2024. The envelope containing the bid must be identified on the outside as "Bid for Career Center AgriScience Site Improvements Project, JCISD". Bids received after this time will not be considered or accepted.

2. SCOPE OF PROJECT: The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete work including but not limited to the following: earth moving, paving, electrical, private water system improvements, site restoration, etc. Refer to Plans and Project Manual for additional information. Note that a single prime, lump sum general construction bid proposal is being sought for this project.

3. PROJECT SCHEDULE: JCISD anticipates consideration of a contract at its Board meeting on February 20, 2024. Refer to the Project Manual (Bid Proposal) for additional information.

4. REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS: Plans and specifications may be obtained through DropBox, and will be available on January 5, 2024. Contact Woody Isaacs (woody@virdg.com) by email to obtain the DropBox invitation. No partial sets or hard copy distribution will be made.

5. BID SECURITY: A bid bond or a certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal will be required.

6. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No Bidder may withdraw its proposal for a period of 60 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Owner and any Bidder or Bidders.

7. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to accept any proposal, to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities in proposals. If award is made, it will be to the bidder whose proposal is considered to be in the best interest of the Owner.

8. CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND TESTING: All construction staking shall be provided by the Contractor.

Owner will provide construction testing.

9. PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Compliance with federal

Davis-Bacon Act is likewise not required.

10. PRE-BID MEETING: A virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST via

Microsoft Teams:

Meeting ID: 251 228 765 844 Passcode: c9tiu4

Bidders are encouraged to attend this meeting. Bidders are welcome to visit the Project Site during the bidding period. Please contact Ray Van Zandt (517-768-5269) prior to visiting.

11. ACT 517 CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Act 517 of 2012, all bidders must sign the Iran-linked business certification which is part of the Bid Proposal form.

12. FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE: All bidders must sign and certify the familial disclosure which is part of the Bid

Proposal form.

13. CAD FILES: VIRIDIS will supply its cad file during the bidding process, for Bidders’ use in preparing a bid.

A waiver will be required. Contact woody@virdg.com for information.

mailto:woody@virdg.com

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14. QUESTIONS: All questions are to be directed to the Landscape Architects, VIRIDIS Design Group, by email, to Woody Isaacs at woody@virdg.com.

END OF ADVERTISEMENT

Jackson County ISD Issued for Bids

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 1

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART I - GENERAL

A. BID SUBMISSION

1. Offers signed, executed, and dated will be received at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement.

2. Amendments to the submitted offer will be permitted if received in writing prior to Bid closing and if endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the offer.

B. INTENT

1. The intent of this Bid call is to obtain an offer to perform work at the Career Center in accordance with the Contract Documents.

C. CONTRACT TIME

1. Perform the Work so as to begin construction and achieve Substantial Completion by the dates stipulated on the Bid Proposal form. The Bidder, in submitting an offer, accepts the Contract Time period stated for performing the Work.

D. DEFINITIONS

1. Bid Documents: Contract Documents supplemented with Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form and Appendices, Bid securities.

2. Contract Documents: Defined in AIA A201 Article 1 including issued Addenda.

3. Bid, Offer, or Bidding: Act of submitting an offer.

4. Bid Sum: Monetary sum identified by the Bidder in the Bid Form.

E. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION

1. The Contract Documents are identified as Career Center AgriScience Site Improvements as prepared by VIRIDIS Design Group, located at 2926 West Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.

F. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

1. Plans and specifications are available via DropBox, contact woody@virdg.com for invitation. No partial sets will be issued and no hard copy distribution will be made during bidding. If a contract is awarded, the successful bidder will be provided with hard copy plans and specifications and will be required to sign a statement stipulating that the contract is based on the hard copy documents.

G. QUERIES/ADDENDA

1. Direct questions to VIRIDIS Design Group via email woody@virdg.com.

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Neither the Owner nor VIRIDIS Design Group will be responsible for oral interpretations.

All changes and clarifications must be made by written Addenda.

2. Addenda may be issued during the Bidding period. All Addenda become part of the Contract Documents. Include resultant costs in the Bid Sum.

H. SECTION NOT USED

I. SITE EXAMINATION

1. Visit the project site before submitting a Bid.

J. QUALIFICATIONS

1. To demonstrate qualification for performing the Work of this Contract, Bidders may be requested to submit written evidence of financial position, previous experience, current commitments, license to perform work in the State of Michigan, and similar information as requested by the Owner.

K. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Submit one copy of the executed offer on the Bid Forms provided, signed, and clearly identified with Bidder's name, project name and Owner's name. If the Bid is sent through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall have a notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face of it.

2. The Bid Form is to be completed and submitted with the Bid security and other required documents.

L. BID INELIGIBILITY

1. Bids that contain irregularities, of any kind, may be declared unacceptable at the discretion of the Owner.

M. SECURITY DEPOSIT

1. Bids shall be accompanied by a security deposit as follows: Bid Bond of a sum no less than 5 percent of the Bid Sum or Certified check in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid Sum.

2. Endorsement of Bid Security: Endorse the Bid Bond in the name of the Owner, signed and sealed by the Contractor and Surety. Endorse the certified check in the name of the Owner.

3. Disposition of Bid Guarantees: Each bid guarantee will be retained until the successful Contractor has executed the Contract and furnished the required Performance and Payment Bonds. Bid guarantee of unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them as soon as feasible after the execution of the contract with the successful bidder.

4. Forfeiture of Bid Guarantees: Should a bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish the required bonds within 10 days after his bid is accepted, his bid guarantee will be forfeited

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to the Owner as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty.

N. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE

1. Accepted Bidder: Provide a Performance and Payment Bonds as described in Document 00800 – Supplementary Conditions.

2. Include the cost of performance assurance bonds in the Bid Sum.

P. BID FORM SIGNATURE

The Bid Form shall be signed by the Bidder, as follows:

1. Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Insert the words "Sole Proprietor" under the signature.

2. Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign.

Insert the word "Partner" under each signature.

3. Corporation: Signature of a duly authorized signing officer(s) in their normal signatures.

Insert the officer's capacity in which the signing officer acts, under each signature. If the Bid is signed by officials other than the President and Secretary of the company, or the President/Secretary/Treasurer of the company, a copy of the by-law resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing them to do so must also be submitted with the Bid Form in the Bid envelope.

Q. DURATION OF OFFER

1. Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of 60 days after the Bid closing date.

R. AWARD OF CONTRACT

1. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any and all informalities in the Bids, to negotiate Contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by Owner.

2. Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, other persons and organizations to do the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time.

3. If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the bidder whose evaluation by the Owner indicates to the Owner that the award will be in the best interest of the Project.

4. If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will give Successful Bidder Notice of Award within 90 days after the day of the Bid opening.

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S. PREVAILING WAGES

1. Prevailing wages are not required for this project.

T. PERMITS

1. Soil Erosion Control: The Contractor will be required to pay and bond for a soil erosion control permit as required by the agency having jurisdiction.

2. Owner will obtain permitting through the State of Michigan for electrical work.

END OF SECTION 00100

BID PROPOSAL 00300-1

SECTION 00300 - BID PROPOSAL

TO: Jackson County ISD 6700 Browns Lake Road Jackson, MI 49201

SUBJECT: Career Center AgriScience Site Improvements

SUBMITTED BY: ________________________________________________ hereinafter called Bidder.

1. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with Owner in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain open for sixty

(60) calendar days after the day of Bid opening. Bidder will sign the Agreement and submit the Contract Documents within fifteen (15) days after the date of Owner's Notice of Award.

3. In submitting its Bid, Bidder represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

a. Bidder has examined copies of all the Bidding Documents and of the following Addenda receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No. _____ Dated ____________________

b. Bidder has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, Site, locality, and all local conditions and Laws and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.

c. This Bid is based upon the materials, systems and equipment required by the proposed

Contract Documents without exception.

d. Bidder has studied carefully all drawings of physical conditions as provided in paragraph

2.2 of the General Conditions, and accepts the determination set forth in the Supplementary Conditions of the extent the technical data contained in such reports and drawings upon which Bidder is entitled to rely.

e. Bidder has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated on the

Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of said Underground Facilities. No additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports or similar information or data in respect of said Underground Facilities are or will be required by Bidder in order to perform and furnish the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents including specifically the provisions of the Supplementary Conditions.

f. Bidder has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

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g. Bidder has given Landscape Architect written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by Landscape Architect is acceptable to Bidder.

h. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid; Bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and Bidder has not sought collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Bidder or over Owner.

4. Bidder will furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services required to construct and satisfactorily complete the Work, for the Lump Sum Bid stated below.

Project Schedule: By offering a Bid, Bidder accepts the following project schedule and commits to completing the Work as described below.

Board Consideration: February 20, 2024 Start Construction: May 15, 2024 Construction Complete: October 31, 2024

TOTAL AMOUNT - BASE BID

Dollars ( $ ).

The following unit prices will be used to adjust the Bid Sum for work that is added to or subtracted from the project beyond the scope indicated on the Drawings and Specifications or included in the allowances.

Unit prices quoted shall include all associated work items required to complete the task specified. Unit prices must be reasonable and customary for the work specified. The successful bidder must be able to support and document the prices quoted as they relate to the quoted Bid Sum. ALL UNIT PRICES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE BID SUM TO BE CONSIDERED VALID. The unit prices shall include overhead and profit and will be the basis for adjusting the Bid Sum. Unit abbreviations are as follows; EA/ Each, CYD/ Cubic Yards, SYD/ Square Yards, SF/ Square Feet, FT/ Linear Feet, SFF/Square Feet of Face. Units for earthwork materials and pavements shall be measured compacted in place.

UNIT

DESCRIPTION

UNIT PRICE

SFT

6” reinforced concrete pavement with 12” depth aggregate base per detail 1 on sheet C-4. $___________

EACH

Concrete filled bollard per detail 2 on sheet C-4. $___________

LFT 1-1/2” PE water service with tracer wire

LFT 1” PE water service with tracer wire

EACH

Curb stop and box. $___________

SYD

Tensar BX1100 Geogrid. $___________

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SYD

MDOT Stabilization Geotextile. $___________

CYD

Remove unsuitable soil and dispose off site. $___________

Remove unsuitable soil and dispose off site, replace with imported MDOT Class II sand, compacted in place. $___________

CYD Remove unsuitable soil and dispose off site, replace with imported MDOT 21AA crushed concrete or natural aggregate, compacted in place. $___________

Imported MDOT 21AA crushed concrete or natural aggregate, compacted in place. $___________

CYD

Imported 3-5” stone, compacted in place. $___________

CYD

Imported MDOT 21AA crushed concrete, compacted in place. $___________

5. Subcontractors. The Bidder intends to execute subcontracts with the following companies for the portions of Work indicated:

a. Earthwork:_________________________________________.

b. Concrete:_____________________________________________________.

c. Lawn Restoration:________________________________________________________.

d. Electrical work:_________________________________________.

6. The following documents are attached to and made a condition of this Bid:

a. Bid Security in the form of a bidder's bond or cashier's check in amount of not less than five percent of this Bid.

7. The terms used in this Bid which are defined in the General Conditions of the Construction

Contract included as part of the Contract Documents have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

8. Communications to Bidder concerning this Bid shall be addressed to the address indicated below.

9. Bidder PA 517 Certification:

In accordance with Act 517 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2012 (Act 517) the undersigned represents and certifies that as of the date hereof the undersigned is not an “Iran linked business” as defined in Act 517.

Signed _____________________________________________

10. Bidder Familial Relationship Certification:

The undersigned represents and certifies that, except as noted below, no familial relationships exist between the owner or employees of undersigned and any employees or Jackson County Intermediate School District.

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List any Familial Relationships: __________________________________________________________

Signed ___________________________________________________

Notarization for Items 9 and 10 above:

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

)ss

COUNTY OF ______________)

This document was acknowledged before me on the ___________ day of ______________, in the year

_____________, by _______________________________________________.

Notary Public ___________________County, Michigan

My Commission Expires: __________________

Acting in the County of: ____________________

11. Bid Submitted on __________________________________________, _______.

BY:

(Name of Bidder)

(SEAL) BY: ______________________________________________________

(Signature)

(Name & Title of Person Authorized to sign)

Business Address: ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: (_____) _____ -_________

Email Address: _________________________

All information on this Bid shall be typed or printed in ink.

END OF BID PROPOSAL

AGREEMENT 00500-1

SECTION 00500 - AGREEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 AGREEMENT

A. AIA Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum (2007 Edition) will be the form used for the Owner/Contractor Agreement.

END OF SECTION 00500

GENERAL CONDITIONS 00700-1

SECTION 00700 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (2007 Edition) will be used to form the basis of the General Conditions for the Project.

END OF SECTION 00700

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-1

SECTION 00800 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction" AIA Document A201, 2007 Edition, and other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. Where a portion of the General Conditions is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Conditions, the unaltered portions of the General Conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE 1; GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Basic Definitions

Add Section 1.1.8 to 1.1 as follows:

1.1.8 Landscape Architect

The term "Landscape Architect" is synonymous with the word "Architect".

The term "Owner's Representative" is synonymous with the word "Landscape Architect".

1.2 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents

Add Section 1.2.1.1 to Section 1.2.1

1.2.1.1 In the event of conflicts or discrepancies among the Contract Documents, interpretations shall be based on the following priorities:

1. The Agreement.

2. Addenda, with those of later date having precedence over those of earlier date.

3. The Supplementary Conditions.

4. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

5. Division 1 of the Specifications.

6. Drawings and other Divisions of the Specifications.

1.6 Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Instruments of Service

Add the following Section 1.6.2 to Section 1.6:

1.6.2 Contractor’s Use of Instruments of Service in Electronic Form.

1.6.2.1 The Architect may, with the concurrence of the Owner, furnish to the Contractor versions of Instruments of Service in electronic form. The Contract Documents executed or identified in accordance with Section 1.5.1 shall prevail in case of an Inconsistency with subsequent versions made through manipulatable electronic means involving computers.

1.6.2.2 The Contractor shall not transfer or reuse Instruments of Service in electronic or machine readable form without the prior written consent of the Architect.

ARTICLE 2; OWNER

2.1 Definition

Delete Section 2.1.2 in its entirety.

2.2 Information and Services Required of the Owner

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-2

Delete Section 2.2.3 and substitute the following:

2.2.3 The Owner has supplied a survey of the project area which describes physical characteristics of the site. The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on information and data furnished by the owners of such Underground Facilities or by others. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents:

2.2.3.1 Owner and Architect shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any such information or data; and

2.2.3.2 Contractor shall have full responsibility for reviewing and checking all such information and data; for locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents; for coordination of the Work with the owners of such Underground Facilities during construction; for the safety, protection and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work; the cost of which will be considered as having been included in the Contract Price.

Delete Section 2.2.5 and substitute the following:

2.2.5 The Contractor will be furnished Drawings and Project Manuals via the Architects official ftp site. Hard copies can be furnished at the cost of reproduction, postage and handling.

ARTICLE 3; CONTRACTOR

3.4 Labor and Materials

Delete Section 3.4.2 and substitute the following:

3.4.2 After the Contract has been executed, the Owner and the Architect will consider a formal request for the substitution of Products in place of those specified only under the conditions set forth in the General Requirements (Division 1 of the Specifications). By making requests for substitutions, the Contractor:

.1 represents that the Contractor has personally investigated the proposed substitute product and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified;

.2 represents that the Contractor will provide the same warranty for the substitution that the Contractor would for that specified;

.3 certifies that the cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this Contract except the Architect's redesign costs, and waives all claims for additional costs related to the substitution which subsequently become apparent; and

.4 will coordinate the installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the Work to be complete in all respects.

3.7 Permits, Fees and Notices

Delete Section 3.7.1 and substitute the following:

3.7.1 The Contractor shall cooperate with the requirements of all applicable review agencies and secure any permits necessary for the Work.

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-3

ARTICLE 5; SUBCONTRACTORS

5.2 Award of Subcontracts and Other Contracts for Portions of the Work

Delete the first sentence of Section 5.2.1 and substitute the following:

5.2.1 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents or the bidding requirements, the Contractor, not later than 10 days after the opening of bids, shall furnish in writing to the Owner through the Architect the names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for each principal portion of the Work.

ARTICLE 9; PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

9.3 Applications for Payment

Add the following sentence to Section 9.3.1:

All applications for payment shall be filed in triplicate with the Architect using AIA Document G702, Application and Certificate for Payment, supported by AIA Document G703, Continuation Sheet.

Add the following Section 9.3.1.3 to Section 9.3.1:

9.3.1.3 Until the Work is 50% complete, the Owner shall pay up to 90% of the amount due the Contractor on account of progress payments. At the time the Work is 50% complete as determined by the Architect, and thereafter, the Architect will authorize remaining partial payments to be paid in accordance with the State of Michigan Act No. 524 of the Public Acts of 1980. When the Project is Substantially Complete, the retained amount will be only that necessary to assure completion of the Contract Work.

ARTICLE 11; INSURANCE AND BONDS

11.1 Contractor's Liability Insurance

Add the following Sections 11.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.2 to Section 11.1.2:

11.1.2.1 The insurance required by Section 11.1.1 shall be written for not less than the following limits, or greater if required by law:

1. General Liability: Comprehensive Form, including premises/operations, independent contractors, and contractual liability insurance and products/complete operations hazards.

Minimum Amounts: $1,000,000/occurrence, bodily injury;

$500,000/occurrence, property damage; $1,000,000 aggregate.

2. Automobile: Michigan No-Fault coverages, and residual automobile liability, comprehensive form, covering owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles.

Minimum Amounts: No Fault coverages - statutory; residual liability- $1,000,000 combined single limit or $500,000/person, $1,000,000/occurrence bodily injury, $500,000/occurrence property damage.

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-4

3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Statutory coverage

Minimum Amounts: Worker’s Compensation - statutory; Employers’ Liability - $500,000 to include injury by disease.

Certificate of Insurance shall include a 30 day notice prior to coverage change or cancellation.

These coverages shall protect the Contractor, subcontractors, Owner, and their employees, agents, and representatives against claims arising out of the work performed by Contractor. Contractor shall require their subcontractors to provide general liability and worker’s compensation and employers’ liability insurance coverages meeting the above minimum amounts and protecting the subcontractor, Owner, and their employees, agents, and representatives against claims arising out of the work performed by the subcontractor.

11.1.2.2 Insurance carriers shall be licensed and approved by the Insurance Bureau of the State of Michigan and be rated by Best's Key Rating Guide, current edition, at not lower than an A rating.

Add the following sentence to Section 11.1.3:

If this insurance is written in a Comprehensive General Liability policy form, the Certificates shall be AIA Document G-705, Certificate of Insurance. If this is written in a Commercial General Liability policy form, ACORD Form 25-S will be acceptable.

11.3 Property Insurance

Add the following Section 11.3.1.6 to Section 11.3:

11.3.1.6 The insurance required by Paragraph 11.3 is not intended to cover machinery, tools or equipment owned or rented by the Contractor that are utilized in the performance of the work but not incorporated into the permanent improvements. The Contractor shall, at the Contractor’s own expense, provide insurance coverage for owned or rented machinery, tools or equipment, which shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11.3.

11.4 Performance Bond and Payment Bond

Delete Subparagraph 11.4.1 and substitute the following:

11.4.1 The Contractor shall furnish bonds covering faithful performance of the Contract and payment of obligations arising thereunder. Bonds shall be obtained from a provider licensed and approved by the Insurance Bureau of the State of Michigan and be rated by Best's Key Rating Guide, current edition, at not lower than an A rating. The cost of the bonds shall be included in the Contract Sum. The amount of each shall be equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum.

11.4.1.1 The Contractor shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three days following the date the Agreement is entered into, or if the Work is to be commenced prior thereto in response to a letter of intent, the Contractor shall, prior to the commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished.

11.4.1.2 The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 12; UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-5

Add the following Clause 12.2.2.4 to Subparagraph 12.2.2:

12.2.2.4 Upon request by the Owner and prior to the expiration of one year from the date of Substantial Completion, the Architect will conduct and the Contractor shall attend a meeting with the Owner to review the facilities operations and performance.

END OF SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

ADDENDA 00900-1

SECTION 00900 - ADDENDA

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued prior to execution of the construction contracts which add to, delete from, clarify, or modify the Bidding Documents and the Contract Documents.

B. Addenda will be incorporated into the Bidding Documents and the Contract Documents.

C. Addenda will be issued by the Landscape Architect as is necessary to facilitate the bidding of the project.

1.2 BIDDER AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Each Bidder shall be responsible for taking the provisions of all Addenda issued prior to the Bid

Date into account during the presentation of the Proposal.

B. Each Bidder shall be responsible for obtaining all Addenda, and for ascertaining that all Addenda issued prior to the Bid Date have been considered in preparing the Proposal. Acknowledge receipt of all Addenda in the space provided on the Bid Form; failure to do so may result in rejection of the Bid.

C. Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with all Addenda.

END OF SECTION 00900

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Type of Contract.

3. Work phases.

4. Use of premises.

5. Owner's occupancy requirements.

6. Work restrictions.

7. Specification formats and conventions.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Career Center AgriScience Site Improvements

1. Project Location: Summit Township, Michigan, 49201

2. Owner: Jackson County Intermediate School District.

B. Landscape Architect (Prime Consultant): VIRIDIS Design Group, 2926 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.

C. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes but is not limited to: Topsoil stripping, earthwork, aggregate base, concrete work, water system, electrical work, topsoil placement / fine grading, and site restoration.

1.4 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

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1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Owner Occupancy: Owner occupancy of Project site is anticipated during the construction period. Coordinate operations closely with Owner.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise indicated. Comply with noise, dust control, and other requirements of the Township and/or other agencies having jurisdiction.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner's written permission.

1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 50-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

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SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

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

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.4 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.

C. 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.

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

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SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

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

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request or 20 days, when not otherwise specified, after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to Architect.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

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1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to Architect.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Work Changes Proposal Request, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701.

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

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

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule. Cost-loaded CPM Schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the Schedule of Values.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:

a. Application for Payment forms with Continuation Sheets.

b. Submittals Schedule.

c. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Architect at earliest possible date but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

B. 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 on the Schedule of Values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Architect.

c. Architect's project number.

d. Contractor's name and address.

e. Date of submittal.

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

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value.

1) Percentage of the 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 Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

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

5. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where

Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. If specified, include evidence of insurance or bonded warehousing.

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 and Applications for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

8. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Architect and paid for by Owner.

1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Application for Payment involve additional requirements.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction Work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

C. Payment Application Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheets as form for Applications for Payment.

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D. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Architect will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the Schedule of Values and Contractor's Construction Schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

E. Transmittal: Submit 3 signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to Architect. One copy shall include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required.

F. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's liens from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application.

1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit final or full waivers.

3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

4. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

5. Waiver Forms: Submit waivers of lien on forms, executed in a manner acceptable to Owner.

G. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of Values.

3. Contractor's Construction Schedule (preliminary if not final).

4. Products list.

5. Submittals Schedule (preliminary if not final).

6. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

7. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

8. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

9. Initial progress report.

10. Report of preconstruction conference.

11. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

12. Performance and payment bonds.

13. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

H. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This application shall reflect Certificates of Partial Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

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I. Final Payment Application: Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

4. AIA Document G706, "Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims."

5. AIA Document G706A, "Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens."

6. AIA Document G707, "Consent of Surety to Final Payment."

7. Evidence that claims have been settled.

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