M337-03303 MARESA Phase 3 Improvements_SPECS_2024.01.25 2.pdf

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

FOR

MARQUETTE ALGER REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY

PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN

Prepared by:

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc.

424 S Pine Street

Ishpeming, MI 49849

January, 2024

[M337-03303]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110 - 1

SECTION 000110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

00 11 16 Invitation To Bid

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

00 41 13 Bidform

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 52 14 Agreement Form – AIA Stipulated Sum (single-prime Contract)

AIA Agreement A105 – 2017

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary

01 20 00 Price and Payment Procedures

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Building Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing

03 30 00 Cast-in-place Concrete

03 35 00 Concrete Finishing

03 39 00 Concrete Curing

03 54 00 Cast Underlayment

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 14 Masonry Mortaring and Grouting

04 20 16 Reinforced Unit Masonry

04 26 13 Masonry Veneer

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

05 31 23 Steel Roof Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 41 00 Architectural Wood Casework

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Board Insulation

07 21 16 Blanket Insulation

07 26 00 Vapor Retarders

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 90 00 Joint Protection

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 12 13 Standard Hollow Metal Frames

08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum-framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies

09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings

09 65 00 Resilient Flooring

09 90 00 Painting and Coating

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 44 00 Fire Protection Specialties

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 Horizontal Louver Blinds

12 35 30 Residential Casework

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Refer to drawings.

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Refer to drawings.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 General Electrical Requirements

26 05 02 Minor Electrical Demolition

26 05 03 Equipment Wiring Connections

26 05 19 Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding

26 05 29 Electrical Hangers and Supports

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes

26 05 53 Electrical Identification

26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices

26 24 16 Panelboard

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 28 13 Fuses

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26 28 19 Enclosed Switches

26 28 23 Enclosed Circuit Breakers

26 29 13 Enclosed Controllers

26 29 16 Enclosed Contactors

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 52 00 Emergency Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding & Bonding for Communications

27 05 09 Hangers & Supports

27 05 33 Conduits & Backboxes for Communication

27 05 36 Cable Tray

27 05 53 Identification for Communication

27 13 43 Telecommunication Cable and Equipment

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

28 05 53 Identification for Electronic Safety & Security

28 31 12 Fire Alarm

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 40 00 Restoration

32 91 19 Landscape Grading

32 92 19 Seeding

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advertisement for Bids

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SECTION 00 11 16 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Project: Marquette Alger Regional Education Service Agency – Phase 3 Improvements

Owner: Marquette-Alger RESA

321 E Ohio Street

Marquette, Michigan 49855

Architect/Engineer:

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc.

424 South Pine Street

Ishpeming, Michigan 49849

(906) 485-1011 www.upea.com

Date: January 25, 2024

Bids will be accepted under seal to the Owner for renovations to the Marquette-Alger RESA, located at 321 E

Ohio Street, Marquette, Michigan.

Owner will receive Bids at the office of Marquette-Alger RESA address above, until 1:00 PM local time on

February 20, 2024, at which time and place the Bids will be publicly opened. Bids not received by the indicated time will not be opened.

A walkthrough will be held for interested contractors on February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. eastern standard time.

Meet at Marquette-Alger RESA, located at 321 E Ohio Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855. All interested contractors are encouraged to attend. Meet in the main lobby (south entrance).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

AREA 1:

• Provide minor grading changes at building site.

• Replace (5) squares of damaged concrete sidewalk.

• Provide a new monument sign at parking lot entry.

• Provide new floor finishes at lobby.

• Add switch at reception desk for remote door entry.

• Replace recessed floor mat at vestibule.

• Provide new security film on entry doors & lobby windows.

• Provide new tinted glazing on lobby windows & doors.

• Provide new door hardware for vestibule doors.

AREA 2:

• Combine existing Conference Room A & B (197) with existing Conference Room F (193) and part of existing Storage Room (194).

• Provide a new Storage Room (194) out of remaining space from Storage Room (194).

• Demolish all electrical components on South and East wall of existing Storage Room (194).

• Demolish existing, unused, humidifier and remove associated plumbing from existing Storage Room (194).

• Relocate existing electrical panel on north wall of existing Storage Room (194) to the MDP room.

• Provide new ceiling grid and tiles to match height of existing Conference Room A & B (197).

• Provide new millwork to match existing conference room millwork.

• Provide new floor finishes.

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AREA 3:

• Remove (2) existing motion sensor light fixtures and replace with new LED fixtures with remote dusk to dawn operation.

AREA 4 (Bid Alt #1):

• Demolish the southwest entry.

• Provide a new 1,000 sq. ft. building addition that consists of:

(1) vestibule, (1) hall, & (5) office spaces.

• Provide new concrete foundation, footings, and steel roof structure.

• Provide new radiant heat along west wall.

• Provide new PVC roofing membrane to match existing.

• Provide new floor finishes.

• Provide new light fixtures, acoustic ceiling grid, and tiles.

• Provide new retaining wall.

• Provide grading changes at building site.

AREA 5:

• Combine the existing Conference Room (110) and the existing Hall with the existing Superintendent

Office (108).

• Raise ceiling to match adjacent ceiling height.

• Provide new floor finish to match existing.

• Remove and replace existing radiant heat & enclosure to run the full length of wall.

• Remove and relocate existing millwork, countertop, & sink to adjacent wall.

Bidding Documents for a Stipulated Price contract may be obtained by contacting UPEA, whose contact information is listed above, in either paper form or as pdf documents on a flash drive, as follows:

Paper copy: for a $70 non-refundable fee

PDF: for a $35 non-refundable fee

Documents will also be available for viewing at the office of the Architect and at the following Builders

Exchanges: Iron Mountain-Kingsford, Marquette, Michigan, Northwest Michigan, and McGraw Hill

Construction-Dodge (Lansing).

Bidders will be required to provide Bid security according to the requirements in Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to

Bidders. Bidders are required to submit qualifications to the approval of the Architect and Owner with their bid.

Submit your Bid on the Bid Form provided. Refer to other Bidding requirements described in Section 00 21 13.

Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 45 days after submission.

Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all Bids.

Marquette-Alger RESA

Anthony Bertucci, Associate Superintendent for Finance, Facilities, and Information Systems

END OF DOCUMENT

Instructions To Bidders

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SECTION 00 21 13 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Bid submission.

2. Intent.

3. Work identified in Contract Documents.

4. Contract Time.

5. Definitions.

6. Contract Documents identification.

7. Availability of documents.

8. Examination of documents.

9. Inquiries and Addenda.

10. Product substitutions.

11. Site examination.

12. Prebid meeting.

13. Bidder qualifications.

14. Subcontractors.

15. Submission procedure.

16. Bid ineligibility.

17. Bid Security.

18. Bid Form requirements.

19. Bid Form signature.

20. Bid opening.

21. Duration of offer.

22. Acceptance of offer.

B. Related Documents:

1. Document 00 11 16 - Invitation to Bid.

2. Document 00 41 13 - Bid Form - Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract).

1.2 BID SUBMISSION

A. Bids signed and sealed, executed, and dated will be received by Owner located at the office of the Architect as noted on the Advertisement for Bids.

B. Bids submitted after the above time may be returned to Bidder unopened.

C. Amendments to submitted Bids will be permitted when received in writing prior to

Bid closing and when endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the Bid.

D. Bidders may withdraw their Bid by written request before the above time.

1.3 INTENT

A. The intent of this Bid request is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete the

Work for a Stipulated Sum contract, according to Contract Documents.

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1.4 WORK IDENTIFIED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this proposed Contract as described in the Advertisement for Bids.

1.5 CONTRACT TIME

A. Perform the Work within time stated in the Bid Form. Bidder, in submitting an offer, accepts Contract Time period stated for performing the Work. Owner requires Work of this Contract be completed as soon as possible.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

A. Bidding Documents: Contract Documents supplemented with Advertisement for

Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Bid securities.

B. Contract Documents: AIA A105-2017.

C. Bid: Executed Bid Form and required attachments submitted according to

Instructions to Bidders.

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

1.7 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION

A. Contract Documents are identified as Project number M337-00621 as prepared by

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc. and identified in the Project Manual.

1.8 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding Documents may be obtained as stated in Advertisement for Bids.

B. Bidding Documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining offers for this Project. Their use does not grant a license for other purposes.

1.9 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS

A. Upon receipt of Bidding Documents verify that documents are complete. Notify

Architect if documents are incomplete.

B. Immediately notify Architect upon finding discrepancies or omissions in Bidding

Documents.

1.10 INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

A. Requests for Information/Clarification:

1. Direct questions in writing to randerson@upea.com.

2. Submit questions not less than seven days before date set for receipt of Bids.

3. Verbal answers are not binding on any party.

4. Replies will be made by Addenda.

5. Responses to inquiries affecting clarity of documents or perceived to affect cost will be addressed by Addenda, to be issued during Bidding period.

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B. Addenda:

1. Addenda will be sent to known Bidders and to those who are known to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

2. Addenda become part of Contract Documents.

3. Include resultant costs in Bid Price.

1.11 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Where Bidding Documents stipulate particular products, substitution requests will be considered by Architect up to 10 days before receipt of Bids.

B. With each substitution request, provide sufficient information for Architect to determine acceptability of proposed products. Comply with substitution request submittal requirements in Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements including the use of the Substitution Request Form.

C. When a request to substitute a product is made, Architect may approve the substitution. Approved substitutions will be identified by Addenda.

D. In submission of substitutions to products specified, Bidders shall include in their

Bid changes required in the Work changes to Contract Time and changes to

Contract Sum to accommodate such approved substitutions. Later claims by the

Bidder for an addition to the Contract Time or Contract Sum because of changes in

Work necessitated by use of substitutions will not be considered.

1.12 SITE EXAMINATION

A. Examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.

1.13 PREBID MEETING

A. A prebid meeting is scheduled as listed in the Advertisement for Bids.

B. General Contract Bidders are required to attend.

C. Representatives of the Architect and Owner will attend.

D. Information relevant to Bidding Documents will be issued by Addenda.

1.14 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

A. To demonstrate qualification for performing the Work of this Contract, Bidders may be requested to submit written evidence of financial position, previous experience, and current commitments.

1.15 SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Owner reserves the right to reject a proposed Subcontractor for reasonable cause.

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1.16 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

A. Bidders shall be solely responsible for delivery of Bids in manner and time prescribed.

B. Submit two copies of executed offer on Bid Forms provided, signed and sealed with required security deposit in a closed opaque envelope, clearly identified with

Bidder's name and address, Project name, and Owner's name on the outside.

C. Improperly completed information, including irregularities in Bid bond, may be cause not to open the Bid Form envelope and to declare the Bid invalid or informal.

D. An abstract summary of submitted Bids will be made available to all Bidders following Bid opening.

1.17 BID INELIGIBILITY

A. Bids that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, and obscure, or Bids that contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may be declared unacceptable at Owner's discretion.

B. Bid Forms, Appendices, and enclosures that are improperly prepared may be declared unacceptable at Owner's discretion.

C. Failure to provide security deposit may invalidate the Bid at Owner's discretion.

1.18 BID SECURITY

A. Bids shall be accompanied by Bid security as follows:

1. Bid bond of a sum no less than 10 percent of the Bid Sum on AIA A310 -

Bid Bond or on standard surety company form.

B. Endorse Bid bond in name of the Owner as obligee, signed and sealed by the principal (Contractor) and surety.

C. If the accepted Bidder fails to execute the Agreement and the indicated bonds within 10 days after the Notice of Award, the Notice of Award may be annulled, and the Bid security of the Bidder will be forfeited.

D. Include the cost of Bid security in the Bid Sum.

E. If no contract is awarded, Bid security will be returned.

1.19 BID FORM SIGNATURE

A. Sign Bid Form as follows:

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

Affix seal.

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2. Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Include the word "Partner" under each signature. Affix seal to each signature.

3. Corporation: Signature of at least one duly authorized signing officer.

Include the officer's capacity under each signature. Affix the corporate seal.

If Bid is signed by officials other than the president, secretary, or treasurer of the company, submit a copy of the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors authorizing them to do so, with the Bid Form in the Bid envelope.

4. Joint Venture: Signature of all parties of the joint venture under their respective seals in a manner appropriate to such party as described above, similar to requirements for Partnerships.

1.20 BID OPENING

A. Bids will be opened publicly immediately after time for receipt of Bids. Bidders may be present.

1.21 DURATION OF OFFER

A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of 30 days after Bid closing date.

1.22 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

A. Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all offers.

B. After acceptance by Owner, Architect, on behalf of Owner, will issue to the accepted Bidder a written Notice of Award.

C. Notwithstanding delay in the preparation and execution of the Agreement, accepted

Bidder shall be prepared, upon written Notice to Proceed, to commence work within seven days following receipt of official written order of Owner to proceed, or on date stipulated in such order.

D. The accepted Bidder shall assist and cooperate with Owner to prepare Agreement and shall execute Agreement and return it to Owner within seven days following its presentation.

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DOCUMENT 00 41 13 – BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM

Project: Marquette Alger Regional Education Service Agency – Phase 3 Improvements

Owner: Marquette-Alger RESA

321 E Ohio Street

Marquette, Michigan 49855

Date:

Submitted by:

(Firm name and address)

(Telephone Number)

1. OFFER

1.1 Base Bid: Having examined the Place of The Work and all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders and the Contract Documents prepared by U.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc., Architect for the above mentioned project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a

Contract to perform the Work for the Bid Sum of:

$ , ( dollars), in lawful money of the United States of America.

- We have included the Bid Bond as required by the Instruction to Bidders.

- All applicable federal taxes are included and State of Michigan taxes are included in the Bid.

1.2 Bid Alt #1 (Area 4): Having examined the Place of The Work and all matters referred to in the

Instructions to Bidders and the Contract Documents prepared by U.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc., Architect for the above mentioned project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a

Contract to perform the Work for the Bid Sum of:

$ , ( dollars), in lawful money of the United States of America.

- We have included the Bid Bond as required by the Instruction to Bidders.

- All applicable federal taxes are included, and State of Michigan taxes are included in the Bid.

2. ACCEPTANCE

This offer shall be open to acceptance and irrevocable for forty-five days from the bid closing date.

If this bid is accepted by the Owner within the time period stated above, we will:

- Execute the Agreement within seven days of receipt of Notice of Award.

- Furnish the required bonds at the time of the execution of the Agreement.

- Commence work in conformance with requirements found in Instructions to Bidders.

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If this bid is accepted within the time stated, and we fail to commence the Work or we fail to provide the required bonds, the bid bond shall be forfeited as damages to the Owner by reason of our failure.

3. CONTRACT TIME

Construction may begin on any portion of the job as soon as possible (in coordination with the

Owner). The work in Conference Room A & B (Area 2) is required to be completed by May 17, 2024. If work in Area 2 cannot be guaranteed to be completed by May 17, 2024, work cannot begin in Area 2 until June 24, 2024. Substantial completion shall be no later than August 30, 2024.

If this Bid is accepted, we will Complete Work within the date specified above, and the time specified in specification Section 01 10 00. Bidder agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of

$300 for each calendar day thereafter as provided in Article 3 of the Contract.

4. CHANGES TO THE WORK

On Work added to the Contract, changes in the Work will be net cost plus a percentage fee of

______ percent overhead and profit on the net cost of our own Work, and _____ percent on the gross cost of Work performed by any Subcontractor.

On Work deleted from the Contract, our credit to the Owner shall be the approved net cost plus

______percent of the overhead and profit percentage noted above.

5. ADDENDA

The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents noted below have been considered and all costs are included in the Bid Sum.

Addendum # Dated

6. SUBCONTRACTORS

The following firms have submitted costs for their portion of the Work, and it is the intent of this

Contractor to enter into a Subcontractor agreement if we are awarded the Work:

Roofing:________________________________

Sprinkler System:

Plumbing/HVAC:

Electrical:

7. APPENDICES

The Bid Bond documents are attached to and made a condition of the Bid

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8. BID FORM SIGNATURES

(Seal)

The Corporate Seal of:

(Bidder - print the full name of your firm) was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

(Authorized signing officer) (Title)

If the Bid is a joint venture or partnership, add additional forms of execution for each member of the joint venture in the appropriate form or forms as above.

Agreement Form - AIA (Single-Prime Contract)

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SECTION 00 52 14 - AGREEMENT FORM - AIA STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT)

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Agreement.

2. General Conditions.

1.2 DOCUMENTS

A. Basis of Agreement between Owner and Contractor: AIA Document A105 – 2017, Standard

Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor.

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Contract description.

2. Work by Owner or other Work at the Site.

3. Owner-furnished products.

4. Work sequence.

5. Owner occupancy.

6. Permits.

7. Specification conventions.

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Work of the Project includes the various interior improvements with the Ishpeming High School including Replacement of various light fixtures, ceiling grid & tile. Replacement of various floor finishes. Replacement of auxiliary gym flooring, light fixtures, and bleachers.

B. Perform Work of the Contract under stipulated sum Contract with Owner according to

Conditions of Contract.

1.3 WORK BY OWNER OR OTHERS

A. If Owner-awarded contracts interfere with each other due to work being performed at the same time or at the same Site, Owner will determine the sequence of work under all contracts according to "Work Sequence" and "Contractor's Use of Site" Articles in this Section.

B. Owner has awarded or will award contracts for supply and installation of network equipment, security cameras, security hardware at building entrances, and electronic displays.

C. Coordinate Work with utilities of Owner and public or private agencies.

D. Work by Owner will include:

1. Existing Locker Demolition: Owner will remove and dispose of all corridor lockers.

1.4 OWNER-FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. Owner's Responsibilities:

1. Arrange for and deliver Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples to

Contractor.

2. Arrange and pay for delivery to Site.

3. Upon delivery, inspect products jointly with Contractor.

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4. Submit claims for transportation damage and replace damaged, defective, or deficient items.

5. Arrange for manufacturers' warranties, inspections, and service.

B. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Review Owner-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

2. Receive and unload products at Site; inspect for completeness or damage jointly with

Owner.

3. Handle, store, install, connect to utilities, and finish products.

4. Repair or replace items damaged after receipt.

C. Items furnished by Owner for installation by Contractor:

1. Kitchen Equipment (except kitchen hood and suppression system by contractor)

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE

A. Limit use of Site to allow:

1. Owner occupancy.

2. Use of Site and premises by the public.

B. Emergency Building Exits during Construction: Maintain emergency egress during all periods of building occupancy.

C. Construction Operations:

1. Noisy and Disruptive Operations (such as Use of Jack Hammers and Other Noisy

Equipment): Not allowed in close proximity to existing building during regular hours of operation. Coordinate and schedule such operations with Owner to minimize disruptions.

D. Time Restrictions for Performing Work:

1. During School Year:

a. Limit noise-producing work to hours between 3:00p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

b. Utility shutdowns are prohibited (coordinate with Owner).

2. During Periods School is not in session: Work may be performed between the hours of

7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

E. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Coordinate and schedule electrical and other utility outages with Owner.

2. Outages: Allowed only at previously agreed upon times. In general, schedule outages at times when facility is not being used.

3. At least one week before scheduled outage, submit Outage Request Plan to Owner itemizing the dates, times, and duration of each requested outage.

F. Sound Level Restrictions: Sound pressure level measured at boundary of Site shall not exceed

40 dBA.

G. Construction Plan: Before start of construction, submit electronic file to Architect of construction plan regarding access to Work, use of Site, and utility outages for acceptance by

Owner. After acceptance of plan, construction operations shall comply with accepted plan unless deviations are accepted by Owner in writing.

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1.6 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in phases order to accommodate Owner's occupancy requirements during construction period. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner. The following is a proposed schedule for the completion of the Work to accommodate operations in the 2024 calendar year:

1. Perform Work to achieve Substantial Completion not later than August 30, 2024.

2. Inspections: Phased occupancy of the project requires AHJ inspection and approval prior to Owner use of the building at the conclusion of each phase of construction.

3. “Complete” means ready for occupancy.

1.7 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Schedule and substantially complete designated portions of the Work for occupancy before

Substantial Completion of the entire Work.

1. Owner intends to occupy the existing building on a limited basis during all Phases of the construction.

2. Areas of construction activity shall be one-hour fire separated from all student-occupied areas of the building.

3. Owner intends to fully occupy the existing buildings by August 21, 2019.

4. Owner's use and occupancy of designated areas before Substantial Completion of the entire Project do not relieve Contractor of responsibility to maintain specified insurance coverages on a 100 percent basis until date of final payment.

B. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy.

1.8 PERMITS

A. Furnish all necessary permits and approvals for construction of Work including associated fees, as follows:

1. Houghton County:

a. Building permit.

b. Mechanical permit.

c. Plumbing permit.

d. Electrical permit.

e. Stormwater permit.

2. State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Services:

a. Fire alarm plan review and approval.

b. Fire sprinkler system plan review and approval.

c. Fire marshal occupancy permit.

d. Fire marshal approval.

3. Phased projects require separate Bureau of Fire Services application and project numbers for re-occupancy occurring at the end of each phase. The signed 12A documentation for fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems for each phase, including any fees, are required to be submitted and approved prior to application for payment.

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1.9 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These Specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed at the Contractor unless specifically noted otherwise. The words "shall be" are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not Used

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 012000 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values.

B. Application for Payment.

C. Change procedures.

D. Defect assessment.

E. Cash allowances.

F. Alternates.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit Schedule of Values within ten days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement.

1. Submit for approval by Architect printed and electronic file of schedule on AIA G703 -

Continuation Sheet for G702.

B. Format: Use Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Interrelated items may be combined with the approval of the Architect. Identify each line item with number and title of major

Specification Section. Identify Site mobilization, bonds and insurance, and General Conditions.

C. Include in each line item amount of allowances as specified in this Section.

D. Include within each line item, direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

E. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders with each Application for Payment.

1.3 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit draft PDF copy of Application for Payment to Architect for review.

B. Submit three printed copies with original signature on each Application for Payment on AIA

G702 - Application and Certificate for Payment and AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet for G702.

C. Content and Format: Use Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment.

D. Submit updated construction schedule with each Application for Payment.

E. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement.

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F. Lien Waivers: Provide Affidavit of Payment and Lien Waivers from subcontractors and suppliers for payments made in the previous month.

G. Substantiating Data: When Architect/Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. Include the following with Application for Payment:

1. Current construction photographs demonstrating the progress of the Work.

2. Record Documents as specified in Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout

Requirements, for review by Owner, which will be returned to Contractor.

3. Affidavits attesting to off-Site stored products.

1.4 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Submit name of individual authorized to receive change documents and responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the Work.

B. Carefully study and compare Contract Documents before proceeding with fabrication and installation of Work. Promptly advise Architect/Engineer of any error, inconsistency, omission, or apparent discrepancy.

C. Requests for Interpretation (RFI) and Clarifications: Allot time in construction scheduling for liaison with Architect/Engineer; establish procedures for handling queries and clarifications.

1. Use AIA G716 - Request for Information CSI Form 13.2A - Request for Interpretation established form, sequentially numbered, for requesting interpretations.

2. Architect/Engineer may respond with a direct answer on the Request for Interpretation form or Proposal Request if warranted.

D. Architect/Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving adjustment to

Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time by issuing supplemental instructions on AIA G710.

E. Architect/Engineer may issue Proposal Request including a detailed description of proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications. Contractor will prepare and submit estimate within seven days.

F. Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for change to Architect/Engineer, describing proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing reason for the change and the effect on Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing effect on the Work by separate or other Contractors.

G. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Proposal Request and Contractor's fixed price quotation or Contractor's request for Change Order as approved by Architect/Engineer.

H. Construction Change Directive: Architect/Engineer may issue directive, on AIA G714 -

Construction Change Directive signed by Owner, instructing Contractor to proceed with change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work and designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum/Price or Contract

Time. Promptly execute change.

I. Time and Material Change Order: Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in Conditions of the Contract.

Architect/Engineer will determine change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time as provided in Contract Documents. Maintain detailed records of Work done on time and

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material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work.

J. Document each quotation for change in Project Cost or Time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation.

K. Change Order Forms: AIA G701 - Change Order.

L. Execution of Change Orders: Architect/Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in Conditions of the Contract. Change Orders will be added to the Contract only after signature by Owner, Architect, and Contractor.

M. Correlation of Contractor Submittals:

1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as separate line item and adjust Contract Sum/Price.

2. Promptly revise Progress Schedules to reflect change in Contract Time, revise subschedules to adjust times for other items of Work affected by the change and resubmit.

3. Promptly enter changes in Record Documents.

1.5 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of Architect/Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, Architect/Engineer will direct remedy or adjust payment option as appropriate .

1. The defective Work may remain, but unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Architect/Engineer and Owner.

2. Defective Work will be partially repaired according to instructions of Architect/Engineer, and unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Architect/Engineer.

C. Individual Specification Sections may modify these options or may identify specific formula or percentage sum/price reduction.

D. Authority of Architect/Engineer to assess defects and identify payment adjustments is final.

E. Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following reasons:

1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of the required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

1.6 CASH ALLOWANCES

A. Costs Included in Cash Allowances: Cost of Work to Contractor or Subcontractor, less applicable trade discounts, and applicable taxes unless stated otherwise in Allowance Schedule.

B. Contractor Responsibilities:

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1. Perform the work per the description on the documents.

2. Submit final costs to Architect/Engineer, itemized by category, including labor, equipment rental, transportation, permits, and disposal.

C. Differences in costs will be adjusted by Change Order.

1.7 ALTERNATES

A. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at Owner's option.

Accepted Alternates will be identified in Owner-Contractor Agreement. The Owner-Contractor

Agreement may identify Alternates to remain an Owner option for a stipulated period of time.

B. Coordinate related Work and modify surrounding Work. Description for each Alternate is recognized to be abbreviated but requires that each change shall be complete for scope of Work affected.

1. Coordinate related requirements among Specification Sections as required.

2. Include as part of each Alternate: Miscellaneous devices, appurtenances, and similar items incidental to or necessary for complete installation.

3. Coordinate Alternate with adjacent Work and modify or adjust as necessary to ensure integration.

C. Schedule of Alternates:

1. Alternate No. 1: Replace exterior aluminum entrances numbered 114.A.1, 118.1, 118.2.

a. Base Bid: Existing entrances remain.

b. Alternate Bid: Remove doors, frames, and hardware. Add aluminum entrances inboard of existing opening.

2. Alternate No. 2: Add two basketball goals on south wall of Small Gym B05

a. Base Bid: Basketball goals on west wall and east wall only.

b. Alternate Bid: ADD two basketball goals on south wall.

3. Alternate No. 3: ADD Opening to rooms 107 and 123.

a. Base Bid: Existing openings remain.

b. Alternate Bid: provide demolition, structural lintel, door/frame 107.1, lite openings to room 123, and wall restoration.

4. Alternate No. 4: Provide stormwater management improvements, as identified on Civil

Engineering sheets.

a. Base Bid: do not include the identified improvements in the Bid.

b. Alternate Bid: Provide identified improvements in the bid.

5. Alternate No. 5: Demolish retaining wall and provide sidewalk for bus loading area.

a. Base Bid: Retaining wall remains in place.

b. Alternate Bid: Demo north retaining wall and provide sidewalk as noted on Civil

Engineering sheets.

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END OF SECTION 012000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 013000 - 1

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Site mobilization meeting.

D. Progress meetings.

E. Preinstallation meetings.

F. Closeout meeting.

G. Alteration procedures.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various Sections of Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify that utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate Work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing operating equipment in service.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit as closely as practical; place runs parallel with lines of building. Use spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. Coordination Meetings: In addition to other meetings specified in this Section, hold coordination meetings with personnel and Subcontractors to ensure coordination of Work.

E. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial

Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's occupancy.

G. After Owner's occupancy of premises, coordinate access to Site for correction of defective

Work and Work not complying with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

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1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Architect will schedule and preside over meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Architect, Owner, Owner’s Project Representative, Contractor’s Project

Manager, Job Superintendent, and major Subcontractors.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Owner-Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Review list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, Progress Schedule.

5. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract and Architect/Engineer.

6. Communication procedures.

7. Procedures and processing of requests for interpretations, field decisions, submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

8. Scheduling.

9. Critical Work sequencing.

10. Scheduling activities of Testing Agency.

D. Contractor: Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Architect will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, Architect/

Engineer, and Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

D. Contractor: Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

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1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. When required in individual Specification Sections, Contractor shall convene preinstallation meetings at Project Site before starting Work of specific Section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific Section.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside over meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.6 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. Schedule Project closeout meeting with sufficient time to prepare for requesting Substantial

Completion. Preside over meeting and be responsible for minutes.

B. Attendance Required: Contractor, major Subcontractors, Architect/Engineer, Owner, and others appropriate to agenda.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer seven days in advance of meeting date.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Start-up of facilities and systems.

2. Operations and maintenance manuals.

3. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

4. System demonstration and observation.

5. Operation and maintenance instructions for Owner's personnel.

6. Contractor's inspection of Work.

7. Contractor's preparation of an initial "punch list."

8. Procedure to request inspection to determine date of Substantial Completion.

9. Completion time for correcting deficiencies.

10. Inspections by authorities having jurisdiction.

11. Certificate of Occupancy and transfer of insurance responsibilities.

12. Partial release of retainage.

13. Final cleaning.

14. Preparation for final inspection.

15. Closeout Submittals:

a. Project record documents.

b. Operating and maintenance documents.

c. Operating and maintenance materials.

d. Affidavits.

16. Final Application for Payment.

17. Contractor's demobilization of Site.

18. Maintenance.

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E. Record minutes and distribute to participants within two days after meeting, to

Architect/Engineer, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ALTERATION PROCEDURES

A. Designated areas of existing facilities will be occupied for normal operations during progress of construction. Cooperate with Owner in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to permit continuous usage.

1. Perform Work not to interfere with operations of occupied areas.

2. Keep utility and service outages to a minimum and perform only after written approval of

Owner.

3. Clean Owner-occupied areas daily. Clean spillage, overspray, and heavy collection of dust in Owner-occupied areas immediately.

B. Materials: As specified in product Sections; match existing products with new products for patching and extending Work.

C. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform alteration and renovation Work.

D. Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alterations and renovation Work. Replace and restore at completion. Comply with Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements

E. Remove unsuitable material not marked for salvage, including rotted wood, corroded metals, and deteriorated masonry and concrete. Replace materials as specified for finished Work.

F. Remove debris and abandoned items from area and from concealed spaces.

G. Prepare surface and remove surface finishes to permit installation of new Work and finishes.

H. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing Work from weather and extremes of temperature and humidity.

I. Remove, cut, and patch Work to minimize damage and to permit restoring products and finishes to specified condition.

J. Refinish existing visible surfaces to remain in renovated rooms and spaces, to renewed condition for each material, with neat transition to adjacent finishes.

K. Where new Work abuts or aligns with existing Work, provide smooth and even transition. Patch

Work to match existing adjacent Work in texture and appearance.

L. When finished surfaces are cut so that smooth transition with new Work is not possible, terminate existing surface along straight line at natural line of division and submit recommendation to Architect/Engineer for review.

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M. Where change of plane of 1/4 inch or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing smooth transition to Architect/Engineer for review.

N. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces that are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections.

O. Finish surfaces as specified in individual product Sections.

END OF SECTION 013000

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE 013216 - 1

SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 10 days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement, submit proposed preliminary network diagram defining planned operations for first 30 days of Work, with general outline for remainder of Work.

B. Include written certification that major Subcontractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule.

C. Submit updated network schedules with each Application for Payment.

D. Schedule Updates:

1. Overall percent complete, projected and actual.

2. Completion progress by listed activity and subactivity, to within five working days prior to submittal.

3. Changes in Work scope and activities modified since submittal.

4. Delays in submittals or resubmittals, deliveries, or Work.

5. Adjusted or modified sequences of Work.

6. Other identifiable changes.

7. Revised projections of progress and completion.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Scheduler: Contractor's personnel specializing in scheduling with two years' minimum experience in scheduling construction work of complexity comparable to the Project, and having use of computer facilities capable of delivering detailed graphic printout.

1.3 FORMAT FOR SCHEDULE

A. Listings: Reading from left to right, in ascending order for each activity. Identify each activity with applicable Specification Division number.

B. Illustrate order and interdependence of activities and sequence of Work; how start of given activity depends on completion of preceding activities, and how completion of activity may restrain start of subsequent activities.

C. Illustrate complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying Work of separate stages.

Indicate dates for submittals; dates for procurement and delivery of products; dates for installation; and provision for testing. Include legend for symbols and abbreviations used.

D. Format: Bar chart Schedule, to include at least:

1. Identification and listing in chronological order of those activities reasonably required to complete the Work, including:

a. Subcontract Work.

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b. Major equipment, fabrication, testing, and delivery including required lead times.

c. Move-in and other preliminary activities.

d. Equipment and system test and startup activities.

e. Project closeout and cleanup.

f. Work sequences, constraints, and milestones.

E. Tabulate each activity using calendar dates and bar or line graph, and identify for each activity:

1. Activity description.

2. Responsibility.

3. Estimated duration of activity, in maximum 15-day intervals. Status of critical activities.

4. Earliest start and finish dates.

5. Actual start and finish dates.

6. Latest start and finish dates.

7. Percentage of activity completed.

F. Coordinate contents with Schedule of Values in Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures.

1.4 UPDATING SCHEDULES

A. Maintain schedules to record actual start and finish dates of completed activities.

B. Indicate progress of each activity to date of revision, with projected completion date of each activity. Annotate schedules to depict current status of Work.

C. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in Work, and other identifiable changes.

D. Upon approval of a Change Order, include the change in the next schedule submittal.

E. Indicate changes required to maintain Date of Substantial Completion.

F. Report problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on schedule. Report corrective action taken or proposed and its effect on schedules of separate Contractors.

1.5 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute copies of updated schedules to Contractor's Project site file, to Subcontractors, suppliers, Architect, Owner, and other concerned parties.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections shown in schedules.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

END OF SECTION 013216

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Definitions.

B. Submittal procedures.

C. Construction progress schedules.

D. Proposed product list.

E. Product data.

F. Use of electronic CAD files of Project Drawings.

G. Shop Drawings.

H. Samples.

I. Other submittals.

J. Design data.

K. Test reports.

L. Certificates.

M. Manufacturer's instructions.

N. Manufacturer's field reports.

O. Construction…