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October 15, 2025

CONTRACT FORMS

General Conditions of the Contract

AIA A102-2017 included by reference:

see Section 505002

Owner – Contractor Agreement AIA A101-2017 included by reference:

see Section 505001

Supplementary General Conditions

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000100 Definitions & Standards 000200 General Information 000300 Instructions to Bidders 000400 Bid Form 001116 Notice to Bidders 003126 Existing Hazardous Material Info 007301 Required Prequalification Docs 007303 CHRO Notification to Bidders 008100 Gift & Campaign Contribution Cert

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011100 - Summary of Work 012100 - Allowances 012200 - Unit Prices 012300 - Alternates 012500 - Products and Substitutions 012900 - Applications for Payment 013100 - Project Coordination 013119 - Project Meetings 013223 - Field Engineering 013233 - Photographic Documentation 013300 - Submittals 014000 - Quality Control 014523 - Testing for IAQ 015000 - Temporary Facilities 015713 - Temp Erosion & Sediment Control 015730 - Indoor Environmental Control 016750 - Waste Management 017329 - Cutting and Patching 017700 - Project Closeout 017833 - Warranties and Bonds 017900 – Demonstration & Training 018113 – Sustainable Design 019100 - Commissioning

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 - Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

040120 - Masonry Restoration & Cleaning

DIVISION 05 - METALS

051200 - Structural Steel 053000 - Metal Decking 055000 - Metal Fabrications 055100 - Exterior Galv. Steel Fire Escape 057313 - Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061000 - Rough Carpentry 061600 - Sheathing 062013 - Exterior Finish Carpentry 062023 - Interior Finish Carpentry 061700 - Shop Fabricated Wood Trusses 062023 - Interior Finish Carpentry 064113 - Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

071300 - Sheet Waterproofing 072100 - Thermal Insulation 072500 - Weather & Air Barriers 073113 - Asphalt Shingles 074646 - Poly-Ash & Fiber-Cement Siding 075423 - Elastomeric Membrane Roofing 076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 077200 - Roof Accessories 078440 - Firestopping 079200 - Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081152 – Wood Window Restoration 081113 - Hollow Metal Doors & Frames 081416 - Flush Wood Doors 081430 - Stile & Rail Wood Doors

081436 - Hinged Wood-Framed Glass Doors 083113 - Access Doors & Frames 083313 - Security Grilles 084229 - Automatic Operators 085113 - Aluminum Windows 085200 - Metal Clad Wood Windows 085201 - Wood Windows 087100 - Door Hardware 088000 - Glazing 088300 - Mirrors 089119 - Fixed Louvers

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092400 - Portland Cement Plaster 092900 - Gypsum Board 093013 - Ceramic Tiling 095113 - Acoustical Panel Ceilings 096510 - Resilient Flooring 096800 - Carpeting 098433 - Sound Absorbing Units 099000 - Painting & Coating

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

101200 - Display Cases 101423 - Room Identification Signage 102800 - Toilet, Bath & Custodial Accessories 104416 - Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

113100 - Residential Appliances 113300 - Metal Attic Stairs & Ladders 116123 - Folding and Portable Stages

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

123530 - Residential Casework 124813 - Entrance Floor Mats 124900 - Roller Window Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Not used

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142123 - Passenger Elevators

DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION

210500 - Common Work Results for Fire Protection 211000 - Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220500 - Common Work Results for Plumbing 220519 - Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 220523 - General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220548 - Seismic Controls for Plumbing 220553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping & Equip 220719 - Plumbing Pipe Insulation 221113 - Water Distribution Piping 221316 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 224200 - Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 - HVAC

230500 - Common Work Results for HVAC 230529 - Hangers & Supports: HVAC Pipe & Equip.

230548 - Seismic Controls for HVAC 230553 - Identification for HVAC Piping and Equip.

230593 - Testing Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 230700 - Duct Insulation 232300 - Refrigerant Piping 233100 - HVAC Ducts and Casing 233300 - Ductwork Accessories 233700 - Air Outlets and Inlets 238129 - Variable Refrigerant Flow 238224 - Power Ventilators

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260500 - Common Work Results for Electrical 260501 - Common Work Elect Materials & Methods 260519 - Low Voltage Conductors & Cables 260526 - Grounding for Electrical Systems 260529 - Supporting Devices 260533 - Raceway & Boxes for Electrical Systems 260553 - Electrical Identification 260573 - Short-Circuit Coordination Study 262000 - Service Entrance Equipment 262416 - Panelboards 262726 - Wiring Devices 262800 - Overcurrent Protective Devices

262816 - Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 263213 - Packaged Diesel Generator Assemblies 263300 - Generator Docking Stations 263623 - Automatic Transfer Switches 263624 - Manual Transfer switches 265100 - Interior Lighting 265200 - Emergency Lighting 265600 - Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

284600 - Fire Detection and Alarm 284601 - Elevator Recall System

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

See Civil Drawings

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321400 - Unit Paving 321600 - Concrete Curb & Sidewalks 321700 - Bollards 233000 - Site Improvements 323119 - Decorative Exterior Fencing 329200 - Grasses & Soil Preparation 329300 - Trees & Tree Protection

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

See Civil Drawings

DIVISION 50 – BACKGROUND INFORMATION

505000 - Project-Specific Available Info 505007 - Library Grant Sign Template 505009 - CT State Seal Logo 505010 - Structural condition report for KML 505011 - Bldg Inspection Report 12-20-07 505012 - Existing KML Bldgs 3-14-23 505013 - KML Addition Drwgs 4-19-94

DIVISION 51 – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

AIA A201-2017

AIA A101-2017

CHRO Notification to Bidders Prequal-Required-Docs Structural Condition Report for KML 7-31-23

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following supplements modify the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction," AIA Document A201-2017. 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 effect. If a later version of the AIA documents is used, the Article numbers will change but the intent shall remain the same.

All Specification Sections that follow in this Project Manual including all aspects and terms of Division 00 and Division 01 (including all Bid related documents) as well as all terms and aspects of the agreement: AIA 101-2017 and AIA 201-2017 as modified by these Supplementary General Conditions apply to all Sections of this Project Manual.

ARTICLE 1; GENERAL PROVISION

1.2.1 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents

Add to the end of Subparagraph 1.2.1:

1.2.1.1a In the event of conflicts or discrepancies among the Contract Documents, interpretations will 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. Drawings and Specifications

In the case of an inconsistency between Drawings and Specifications or within either document not clarified by addendum, the better quality or greater quantity of work shall be provided in accordance with the architect's interpretation.

ARTICLE 3; CONTRACTOR

3.4 Labor and Materials

Add the following Subparagraphs 3.4.2.1 and 3.4.2.2 to 3.4.2:

3.4.2.1 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).

3.4.2.2 By making requests for substitutions based on Subparagraph 3.4.3 above, 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.

ARTICLE 3.5; Warranty

Add the following paragraph to Article 3.5 :

3.5.3 The General Warranty for the work of the General Contractor is to be 18 months from Final Completion.

This does not affect longer warranties on materials and equipment identified throughout the Specifications in the Project Manual or provided or required by and of product manufacturers and related products and services.

ARTICLE 7; CHANGES IN THE WORK

Add the following Subparagraph following 7.2.1:

7.2.2 Time Limits on Claims - An additional claim or request for a Change Order made after the initial claim has been implemented by Change Order will not be considered.

7.3 Construction Change Directives

Add the following Subparagraph following 7.3.4:

7.3.4.a In Subparagraph 7.3.4, the allowance for the combined overhead and profit included in the total cost to the Owner shall be based on the following schedule:

.1 For the Contractor, for work performed by the Contractor's own forces, 15 percent of the cost.

.2 For Contractor, for work performed by the Contractor's Subcontractor, 5 percent of the amount due the Subcontractor.

.3 For each Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor involved, for work performed by that Subcontractor's or Sub-subcontractor's own forces, 15 percent of the cost.

.4 For each Subcontractor, for work performed by the Subcontractor's Sub-subcontractors, 5 percent of the amount due the Sub-subcontractor.

.5 Cost to which overhead and profit is to be applied shall be determined in accordance with Subparagraph 7.3.4.

7.3.4.b In order to facilitate checking of quotations for extras or credits, all proposals, except those so minor that their propriety can be seen by inspection, shall be accompanied by a complete itemization of costs including labor, materials, and subcontracts. Labor and materials shall be itemized in the manner prescribed below. Where major cost items are subcontracts, they shall be itemized also. In no case will a change involving over $1,000 be approved without such itemization.

A change order must include each of the items listed in 7.3.4 through 7.3.4.a & b. In the event that there is no change in the contract time or contract amount, it must be noted that no such change is intended. A change order is all inclusive. That is, a change order must indicate the change in contract amount, including any overhead and profit of the contractor. The contractor cannot later request additional sums for a prior change order because it did not include overhead, profit, or similar items. If additional contract time is indicated on the change order, the change order must include all additional costs, if any, associated with this additional time.

ARTICLE 9; PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

9.3 Applications for Payment

Add the following to Clause 9.3.1.2:

9.3.1.2.1 The Owners reserves the right to withhold payment if the contractor fails to provide accurate submissions of Submittals, update the Project status including but not limited to the following: As – Built Drawings, request for Information (RFI) log, Schedule, Submittal log, Change Order log, certified payrolls and daily reports and any other requirements of the Contract Documents.

Add the following Clause 9.3.1.3 to 9.3.1:

9.3.1.3 Until Substantial Completion, the Owner shall pay 95 percent of the amount due the Contractor on account of progress payments.

9.10 Final Completion and Final Payment

Add the following Subparagraph following 9.10.5:

9.10.6 The General Contractor agrees that Final Completion shall be accomplished no more than 60 days from Substantial Completion.

ARTICLE 11; INSURANCE AND BONDS

11.1 Contractor's Insurance and Bonds

11.1.2 Add the following to 11.1.1:

11.1.2.1 Certificates of Insurance demonstrating the following minimum amounts are required.

11.1.2.2 The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development shall be listed as additionally insured.

11.1.2.3 The State of Connecticut shall be covered for the following minimum amounts:

Worker's Compensation

Coverage A - Per Connecticut Statute Coverage B - Each Accident - $500,000.00 Occupational Disease - $500,000.00 Occupational Disease Each employee: $500,000.00

Commercial General Liability:

Bodily Injury and Property Damage.

Single Limit - Each Occurrence - $1,000,000.00 Aggregate - $2,000,000.00 combined

Umbrella Excess Liability Must Include Coverage For:

Premises and Operations Products and Completed Operations Independent Contractors Personal Injury Care, Custody, and Control Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (XCU) Contractual Liability

Notes to the above:

Aggregate limit must be full $2,000,000.00 at inception of this project and must not be impaired by any losses incurred by any activity not related directly to this project.

Products and Completed Operations coverage will be maintained for a minimum period of five years after the final payment and the Contractor shall continue to provide evidence of such coverage to the Owner on an annual basis during the aforementioned period.

Automobile Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage, Combined Single Limit:

Each occurrence - $1,000,000.00

Must include coverage for:

Owned autos Non-owned autos Hired autos

The “Hold Harmless” Indemnification endorsement of the insurance shall include the interest of the State of Connecticut. The Contractor and Subcontractors and other interests shall be so named.

Builders Risk: Obtained and maintained through the Project by the Owner, listing the contractor and the State of Connecticut as A.T.I.M.A. (As Their Interests May Appear).

11.1 Contractor’s Insurance and Bonds

Add the following to 11.1.1 – also modifying 11.2 Owner’s Liability Insurance:

11.1.1.2 These are the minimum requirements for this Project and must be submitted as a standard insurance certificate with the appropriate named insured: The Kent Library Association, Inc. and Wyeth Architects LLC.

11.2 Owner’s Insurance

Add the following paragraph following 11.2.1:

11.2.1.1 The Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance covering the Owner's contingent liability for claims which may arise from operations under the Contract.

11.4 Performance Bond and Payment Bond

11.4.1 Add the following paragraph to 11.1.2:

11.1.2.1 Furnish Performance Bond and Labor Material Bond for 100% of the Contract Amount, written by a surety licensed to do business in the state where the project is located or comparable Financial Security acceptable to the Owner. Submit on AIA Document A312.

11.1.2.2 The Contractor shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three (3) 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 have been furnished.

11.1.2.3 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 13; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Add the following Paragraph 13.8 to Article 13:

13.6 Equal Opportunity

13.6.1 The Contractor shall maintain policies of employment as follows:

13.6.1.1 The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the policies of non-discrimination.

13.6.1.2 The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by them or on their behalf, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.

13.6.1.3 Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations (CHRO)

13.6.1.3.1 ALL Bidders must complete and sign and return the “Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders” form to the grantee at the time of bid opening. Bids not including this form will be considered incomplete and rejected. The form is attached and can also be found at: http://www.ct.gov/chro/lib/chro/pdf/notificationtobidders.pdf.

13.6.1.3.2 For any municipal public works projects receiving over $500,000.00 in state funding, regardless of the size of the contractor’s workforce, an Affirmative Action Plan or Set Aside plan must be filed within 30 days following the intent to award notice and must be approved by the CHRO prior to the award of the construction contract. The municipality will need to contact CHRO if they choose to award the construction contract without an approved plan in place. The grantee will then need to retain 2% per month of the total contract value until the contractor has submitted an approved affirmative action plan to CHRO and CHRO has granted approval.

(Note: Please contact the Contract Compliance Unit at 860 541-4709 to determine which plan is required).

13.6.1.3.3 The grantees and their contractors will need to comply with Sections 4a-60, 4-60a, 4a-60g, 46a-56, 46a-68b, 46a-68c, 46a-68d, 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) and Sections 46a-

68j-21 through 43 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The above statutes and regulations require the grantee to “aggressively solicit the participation of legitimate minority business enterprises as bidders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of materials.” on projects. Consult your Project Manager for assistance.

Add the following paragraphs to Article 13:

13.7 SBE / MBE Set-Aside Participation

13.7.1 Set-Aside projects over $1,000,000:

Bidders who are not SBE (Small Business Enterprises) or MBE (Minority Business Enterprises):

• SBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: 25%

• MBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: 6.25%

SBE Bidders who are not MBE:

• SBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: none required

• MBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: 6.25%

MBE Bidders:

• SBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: 0%

• MBE Subcontractors and / or Suppliers: Good Faith Effort.

13.7.1.1 ALL Bidders must complete, sign and return the “Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders” (CHRO) form to the grantee at the time of bid opening.

Bids not including this form will be considered incomplete and rejected. The form is attached.

13.7.1.2 For any public works projects receiving $0 to $999,999 in State funding, regardless of the size of the contractor’s workforce, a Set-Aside plan must be filed within 30 days following the intent to award notice and must be approved by the CHRO prior to the award of the construction contract. If the Project is greater than $1,000,000, then an Affirmative Action Plan must be filed within 30 days following the intent to award notice and must be approved by the CHRO prior to the award of the construction contract. The grantee will then need to retain 2% per month of the total contract value until the contractor has submitted a plan to CHRO and CHRO has granted approval. (Note: contact the Contract Compliance Unit at 860 541-4709 for questions or more information).

13.8 DAS Bidder Prequalification

13.8.1 Municipal contracts for the construction or renovation of a public works project, where the estimated value is $500,000 or greater, will need to comply with C.G.S. Sec. 4b-91. In such cases the contractors must be pre-qualified by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS). This requirement is included in the Invitation to Bid as a prerequisite for selecting the Lowest Responsible and Qualified Bidder.

13.8.2 "Prequalification" means prequalification issued by DAS to bid on a contract or perform work pursuant to a contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition of any public building or any other public work by the state or a municipality. Prequalification does not prevent minority/women owned firms from bidding.

13.8.3 The use of AIA form A305, Contractor's Qualification Statement, without prior listing as ‘prequalified’ on the DAS site, will not be accepted as ‘Pre-Qualified’.

13.9 Minimum Wage Rates

Bidders should note that State of Connecticut Labor Department prevailing wage rates will not apply to this project if bids are under $1,000,000. However, for the bids that are over $1,000,000, the State of Connecticut Labor Department prevailing wage rates will apply to this project.

13.9.1 In accordance with the provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53, the following applies:

"The wages paid on an hourly basis to any person performing the work of any mechanic, laborer, or worker on the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such person to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (h) of this section, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any contractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such persons to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each mechanic, laborer or worker as part of such person’s wages the amount of payment or contribution for such person’s classification on each payday."

13.9.2 Each Contractor who is awarded a Contract on or after October 1, 2002, shall be subject to provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 31-53 as amended by Public Act 02-69, “An Act Concerning Annual Adjustments to Prevailing Wages.” No wage adjustment will be made to the Contract for any wage increase under this Article.

13.9.3 The Contractor shall post at conspicuous points on the site of the Contract a Schedule showing all determined wage rates for all trades and all authorized deductions, if any, from wages to be paid.

13.9.4 The Contractor shall provide weekly certified payrolls to the Owner for all persons working on the site.

13.9.5 General contractors, and subcontractors are required to submit monthly certified payroll records to the DECD Funding Recipient (for-profit or non-profit clients) that contain among other items, a signed statement from the employer that

(a) the records are correct,

(b) the employer met the prevailing wage law's requirements, and

(c) the employer understands the penalties for knowingly filing false payroll records.

The DECD Funding Recipient shall keep records satisfactory to DECD and hold DECD harmless in any disputes regarding Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 31-53c.

Please refer to http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/prevailwage.htm for further guidance.

13.9.6 The State Department of Labor's Wage and Workplace Standards Division (860-263-6454 or at mary.toner@ct.gov) will assist in determining the prevailing wage rate.

13.9.7 Where federal funds are involved, Davis-Bacon Act rates may apply. Consult funding source.

13.10 Contractor Prequalification:

Connecticut requires prequalification for all Contractors performing work for the State where construction costs exceed $1,000,000. Please see the information at:

https://portal.ct.gov/das/procurement-programs-and-services/contractor--prequalification?language=en_US for details on prequalification and how to achieve it.

Attached is a State Form: “Contractor Prequalification Program Required Documentation” checklist.

13.11 Temporary Utilities: The contractor shall include the cost of temporary utilities in the proposed contract bid price. Temporary utilities include but are not limited to: internet access, telephone, sanitary facilities and service and potable water.

13.11.1 Temporary Electricity: The Owner will pay for electrical power during the construction phases of this project. Where temporary heat or cooling is required for the construction process; and can be provided by temporary means (for example: propane heaters), the general contractor is required to provide those options. If, in the opinion of the architect or client, electricity is being used instead of available temporary options, the client may invoice the general contractor for the energy used.

13.12 Project Sign: A Project Sign is required as part of the Contract. The Project Sign is the responsibility of the General Contractor and shall conform to the attached Project Sign Template. See Division 50: Project Sign Template.

13.13 Liquidated Damages: In the event the General Contractor does not achieve Substantial Completion of the work by the dates agreed in the Basic Agreement, and no Change Order has been fully executed for additional time, the General Contractor agrees to pay the Owner $_____ per calendar day (following the contract date of Substantial Completion) until the work is complete as determined by the architect. This amount is to be mutually agreed prior to the signing of the final Contract for Construction.

ARTICLE 15; FORMS

15.1 The appropriate following AIA Documents are to be used by the Owner, Architect, or Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of the Contract:

1. G705 Certificate of Insurance

2. G702 Application and Certificate for Payment

3. G703 Continuation Sheet

4. G706 Contractor's Affidavit of Payment and Debts and Claims

5. G706A Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens

6. G704 Certificate of Substantial Completion

7. G709 Proposal Request

8. G710 Architect's Supplemental Instructions

9. G713 Construction Change Authorization

10. G701 Change Order

11. G707 Consent of Surety Company to Final Payment

12. G707A Consent of Surety Company to Reduction in or Partial Release of Retainage

13. A310 Bid Bond

14. A312 Performance and Payment Bond

END OF SECTION

Supplementary General Conditions

00 01 00 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

SECTION 00 01 00 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

SUMMARY

This section specifies administrative requirements for compliance with the Contract Documents, governing regulations, codes, and standards.

Requirements include obtaining permits, licenses, inspections, releases, and similar documentation, as well as payments, statements, and similar requirements associated with regulations, codes, and standards.

Refer to General and Supplementary Conditions for requirements for compliance with governing regulations.

DEFINITIONS

General: Definitions contained in this article are not necessarily complete but are general to the extent that they are not defined more explicitly elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

Indicated refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the drawings and other paragraphs or schedules in specifications and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended except as specifically noted.

Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" mean "directed by the Architect," "requested by the Architect," and similar phrases. However, no implied meaning shall be interpreted to extend the Architect's responsibility into the Contractor's area of construction supervision.

Approve: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the responsibilities and duties of the Architect stated in General and Supplementary Conditions. Such approval shall not release the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill Contract Document requirements, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.

Regulation: The term "regulations" includes laws, statutes, ordinances, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the work, whether they are lawfully imposed by authorities having jurisdiction or not.

Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the project site, ready for unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

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

Installer: An "installer" is an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

The term "experienced," when used with the term "installer," means having a minimum of three (3) previous projects similar in size and scope to this project and familiar with the precautions required and has complied with requirement of the authority having jurisdiction. Where experience with manufactured products are involved: “experienced” means fully trained in the installation, operation, adjustment and balancing of the selected manufactured items, including all necessary controls, accessories and/or related equipment.

Project Site is the space available to the Contractor for performance of the work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other construction as part of the project. The extent of the project site is shown on the drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the project is to be built.

Testing Laboratories: A "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the project site or elsewhere and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

Or equal, or the term: or approved equal mean: or approved equal as approved by the architect.

SPECIFICATION FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPLANATION

This article is provided to help the user of these Specifications understand the format, language, implied requirements, and similar conventions. None of the explanations shall be interpreted to modify the substance of Contract requirements.

Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into divisions, sections, or trade headings based on the Construction Specification's Institute's format and the MASTERFORMAT numbering system. This organization conforms generally to recognized construction industry practice.

Specification Content: This Specification has been produced employing conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, phrases when used in particular situations and circumstances.

These conventions are explained as follows:

Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Implied words and meanings will be appropriately interpreted. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and where the full context of the Contract Documents so indicates. The architect will be the final arbiter of the intended meaning of language used throughout the Documents.

Imperative Language is used generally in the Specifications. Requirements expressed imperatively are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text for clarity subjective language is used to describe responsibilities which must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor or by others when so noted.

Assignment of Specialists: The Specification requires that certain specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and the assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling Contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

DRAWING SYMBOLS

Mechanical/Electrical Drawings: Graphic symbols used on mechanical and electrical drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by ASHRAE. Where appropriate, they are supplemented by more specific symbols recommended by technical associations including ASME, ASPE, IEEE, and similar organizations. Refer instances of uncertainty to the architect for clarification before proceeding.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Applicability of Standards: Except where Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into Contract Documents. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference. Individual sections indicate which codes and standards the Contractor must keep available at the project site for reference.

Referenced standards take precedence over standards that are not referenced but recognized in the construction industry as applicable.

Unreferenced standards are not directly applicable to the work, except as a general requirement of whether the work complies with recognized construction industry standards.

Publication Dates: Where compliance with an industry standard is required, comply with standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

Updated Standards: At the request of the architect, the Contractor, or authority having jurisdiction, submit a change order proposal where an applicable code or standard has been revised and re-issued after the date of the Contract Documents and before performance of work affected. The architect will decide whether to issue a change order to proceed with the updated standard.

Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified and they establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, the most stringent requirement will be enforced, unless the Contract Documents indicate otherwise. Refer requirements that are different but apparently equal and uncertainties as to which quality level is more stringent to the Architect for a decision before proceeding.

Minimum Quantities or Quality Levels: In every instance the quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum to be provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly within specified tolerances with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum values, as noted, or appropriate for the context of the requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to the Architect for decision before proceeding.

Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

Although copies of standards needed for enforcement of requirements may be part of required submittals, the architect reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit additional copies, as necessary, for enforcement of requirements.

Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated.

Where acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Company, available in most libraries.

GOVERNING REGULATIONS / AUTHORITIES

The architect has contacted authorities having jurisdiction where necessary to obtain information necessary for the preparation of Contract Documents; that information may or may not be of significance to the Contractor.

Contact authorities having jurisdiction directly for information and decisions having a bearing on the work.

Trade Union Jurisdictions: The Contractor shall maintain and require subcontractors to maintain complete current information on jurisdictional matters, regulations, and pending actions as applicable to construction activities. The manner in which Contract Documents have been organized and subdivided is not intended to indicate compliance with trade union or jurisdictional agreements.

Discuss new developments at project meetings at the earliest feasible dates. Record relevant information and actions agreed upon.

Assign and subcontract construction activities and employ tradesmen and laborers in a manner that will not unduly risk jurisdictional disputes that could result in conflicts, delays, claims, and losses.

SUBMITTALS

Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For the Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, and similar documents, correspondence and records established in conjunction with compliance with standards and regulations bearing upon performance of the work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

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00 02 00 - General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION AND ORGANIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

This information applies to all documents in the contract: drawings, addendum, sketches, supplemental information, General and Supplementary General Conditions, Owner’s supplemental information and all specifications:

Carefully read the Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract: they contain many requirements specific to this contract.

See Division 00 for:

1. Definitions and Standards.

2. Contracting Requirements

3. All bid information, forms, requirements, notices and information has become part of the Contract for

Construction.

See Division 01 for:

4. Procedural and Administrative Requirements.

See Divisions 02 through 50 for information, instructions, products and standards required for the execution of the Project.

Key to Authors of Specification Sections:

The following keys appear on the electronic file names of the various Specification Sections:

KML Kent Library Association, Inc. owner ME Morrissey Engineering structural SA Salamone & Associates MEP SLR SLR International Corp civil SP SPARC Engineering code WA Wyeth Architects architect

DRAWINGS:

The following are drawing series listed only for clarity – this is not a complete list of all drawing series.

1. The DRAWINGS Table of Contents – Sheet G1: a list of abbreviations used throughout the documents and General Notes that apply to all drawings.

2. The Title Series:

T1 Series: Cover Sheet: Project Identification, State Credits, List of Drawings T2 Series: Code Information, Symbols and List of Abbreviations

3. The Existing Conditions Plans and Elevations – EX Series:

EX Series: Existing Site Plan, Plans and Information

4. The Architectural Plans and Details - A Series: Prepared by Wyeth Architects:

A1 Series: Plans A2 Series: Reflected Ceiling Plans A3. Series: Exterior Elevations A4 Series: Building Sections A5 Series: Wall Sections & Details A6 Series: Enlarged Bathroom Plans & Elevations A7 Series: Interior Elevations A8 Series: Interior Details A9 Series: Millwork A10. Series: Schedules

August 1st, 2025

5. The Civil Plans and Details – C Series: Prepared by SLR Consulting Engineers:

C1 Series: Civil

6. The Structural Plans and Details – S Series: Prepared by Morrissey Engineering LLC:

S1 Series: Structural

7. The MEP Series Plans and Details – M, E, P & FP Series: Prepared by Salamone & Associates, P.C.:

M0 Series: Mechanical Demolition Plans M1 Series: Mechanical Plans M2 Series: Mechanical Details M3 Series: Mechanical Schedules, Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations E0 Series: Electrical Demolition Plans E1 Series: Electrical Power Plans E2 Series: Electrical Lighting Plans E3 Series: Fire Alarm Plans E4 Series: Electrical Panelboard Schedules E5 Series: Riser Diagrams E6 Series: Electrical Details E7 Series: Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations P0 Series: Plumbing Demolition Plans P1 Series: Plumbing Domestic Water Plans P2 Series: Plumbing Sanitary/Vent Plans P3 Series: Plumbing Schedules, Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations FP Series: Fire Protection

8. Construction Document Drawings for the 1994 additions to the original Library titled: Addition and Alterations, Kent Memorial Library, Main Street, Kent, CT – dated: 4/19/94 – by: Raymond J. Kelley Architect

– are included in Division 50 for general information (file title: “KML Addition Drwgs 4-19-94”). Do not assume that everything was built exactly as drawn as no as-builts have been provided. These are included for information only.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

This information applies to all documents in the contract: drawings, addendum, sketches, supplemental information, General and Supplementary General Conditions, Owner’s supplemental information and all specifications:

1. TAX EXEMPTION: The Kent Library Association, Inc. is organized under the tax code 501c3: holds a valid IRS tax exemption.

2. The contents and functions of the Library will have moved prior to the start of construction to allow full access to the site and buildings.

a. Parking is an issue: parking around and near the building is available to the General Contractor.

b. Parking for crews and subcontractors needs to be thoughtfully coordinated with the Library and neighbors as street parking is limited.

c. Neighboring parking lots are not to be used unless arrangements have been made in advance.

3. If any discrepancies are found between this document and any referenced Specifications, bring the discrepancy to the attention of the architect for clarification.

4. Where specific products are listed, please assume that the client wants that particular listed product.

Substitutions will be considered, but the status of any proposed substitution will be determined solely by the architect based upon potential quality and savings to the client - including the time (costs) necessary for the architect and their consultants to review the proposed substitution.

5. DEFINITIONS:

a. “CHRO” means: Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

b. “Construction Grant Administrator” means: Construction Grant Administrator for the CT State

Library

c. “DAS” means: Department of Administrative Services.

d. “DECD” means: Department of Economic and Community Development.

e. “DEEP” means: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

f. “SHPO” means: State Historic Preservation Office.

g. "Furnish" means supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly and installation.

h. "Install" is used to describe operations at the project site including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

i. "Provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

j. “Or approved equal” means: approved by the architect.

k. “Insulation Barrier”: Air permeable (breathing) netting intended to hold cellulose or other loose insulation to a stated pressure. See Section 072100 – Thermal Insulation, #5 Cellulose Insulation.

l. “Weather Barrier”: Exterior building wrap intended to slow air movement and create a water resisting barrier protecting framing and generally stopping water penetration of the structure / building. See Section 072500 – Weather Barriers.

m. “Air Barrier”: Airtight (and watertight) layer preventing air or water from penetrating the building. The air barrier is a continuous layer: under slab, up walls, around windows and doors, weatherstripping, and under the roof creating a continuous sealed envelope. Different materials make up an air barrier including: tapes, rigid air-tight closed cell insulation, impermeable roofing sheet material, sheet air barriers, weatherstripping, and possibly others. The thermal performance of the building will ultimately require an airtight layer / barrier. The final determination of proper installation is the blower door test.

n. “Drawings”: any size document with graphic representations of the work. Drawings are generally (but not limited to) 24” x 36”.

o. “Sketches”: Drawings of sizes other than 24” x 36” used to graphically clarify the scope and intent of the primary drawings.

p. “Specifications”: written information describing scope, quality, performance, material or industry standards - describing products, models, warranty’s, manufacturer’s, manufacturer’s recommendations, installation instructions and performance standards. Also included in “Specifications” are administrative standards and requirements for performing the work.

Included by reference in the Specifications is the Owner-Contractor Agreement, including all Supplemental and General Conditions.

q. “Documents”: Drawings, sketches and specifications. These form the basis for the Contract for Construction.

6. Strictly adhere to the soil and erosion control plan. All barriers are to be installed prior to any construction and fully maintained throughout the period of construction.

7. Provide shop drawings for all components. All products are to be submitted as shop drawing for review by the architect before ordering. The review is for the design intent.

8. All floors are to be at the same level (except the 1922 original library building): regardless of material thickness. The substrates are to be selected and managed to maintain equal levels for all materials, typical.

9. All products are to be assembled and installed strictly per the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Use materials, accessories and fasteners from the same company responsible for the primary products or as recommended by the primary manufacturer for the type of installation shown. All installations are to be complete and operational. All assemblies are to maintain the manufacturer’s full warranty.

10. Coordinate framing and finish materials as required by code for all fire rated assemblies as noted on the drawings. These are to include walls, floors and roofs where required by interior or exterior fire separations and floors and interior partitions where ratings are called for on the drawings.

11. The thermal performance of this building requires that blower door testing achieves a maximum of 1.0 air changes per hour at 50 Pascal. Air barriers (and taping) are to create an airtight enclosure achieving this air-change per hour rating. This standard must be met. If the standard is not met, the source of air leaks are to be found and sealed, and retested until the standard is met.

a. The first blower door test is to be performed following the installation of the exterior foam insulation and installation air barriers.

b. The second blower door test is to be performed when the insulation is complete but the insulation has not been covered.

c. The third blower door test will be at substantial completion, before the certificate of occupancy.

d. If any of the tests fail, the source of the problem(s) must be found and repaired and retested until the required ACH is attained.

12. A Structural Report was prepared by Morrissey Engineering LLC dated 7/31/23 titled: Kent Memorial

Library, Kent, CT – Structural Condition Report. A copy is included in Division 50.

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00 03 00 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

• The Pre-Bid Conference listed on the Bid Form is Madatory.

• All bidders are encouraged to attend and to visit the site to carefully examine the existing conditions, site and surrounding context.

o Note the area of the site available for staging.

o Note the active rail line & property adjacent to the rear lot line.

o Construction related parking must be contained upon the site.

• The site is available for viewing between 9:00am and 4:00pm each weekday.

• All Bids MUST be submitted on the attached Bid Form. Bids submitted as any other format can be rejected.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• All questions relating to this bid or the bidding process are to be directed to the architects.