MAISD South - Office renovations Bid Specifications 03.06.2025.pdf

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PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

MAISD SOUTH - OFFICE RENOVATIONS

ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NUMBER: 1328-23

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

684 HARVEY STREET

MUSKEGON MICHIGAN 49442

DATE: MARCH 6, 2025

PREPARED BY:

CONCEPT DESIGN STUDIO, INC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

1.01 DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 - Project Title Page 00 01 10 - Table of Contents 00 11 13 - Notice to Bidders 00 22 13 - Supplemental / Special Conditions to Instructions to Bidders 00 24 12 - Proposal Section 00 24 13 - Description of Work 00 41 00 - Proposal Form

SPECIFICATIONS

2.01 DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 21 00 - Allowances 01 33 00 - Submittals and Substituions 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements 01 42 19 - Applicable Standards 01 73 29 - Cutting and Patching 01 74 00 - Cleaning 01 78 23 - Operation and Maintenance Data 01 78 39 - Project record Documents

2.02 DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. 02 41 00 - Demolition

2.03 DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry

2.04 DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 - Thermal Insulation 07 84 00 - Firestopping 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants

2.05 DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

A. 08 12 13 - Hollow Metal Frames B. 08 14 16 - Flush Wood Doors

08 71 00 - Door Hardware 08 80 00 - Glazing

2.06 DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

09 21 16 - Gypsum Board Assemblies

A. 09 30 00 - Tiling 09 51 00 - Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 00 - Resilient Flooring 09 68 13 - Tile Carpeting 09 91 23 - Interior Painting

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2.07 DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 - Signage

A. 10 21 13.17 - Phenolic Toilet Compartments 10 28 00 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 44 00 - Fire Protection Specialties

2.08 DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 - Window Shades 12 32 00 - Manufactured Wood Casework

2.09 DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

2.10 DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION

Fire Suppression system to be Design-Build by licensed F.P. Contrcator. Project Guidelines and General Requirements (Division 1) apply to the work specified in these Sections.

2.11 DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

Refer to Engineering Documents. Applicable provisions of Bidding Requirements, Project Guidelines and General Requirements (Division 1) apply.

2.12 DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Refer to Engineering Documents. Applicable provisions of Bidding Requirements, Project Guidelines and General Requirements (Division 1) apply.

2.13 DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

Refer to Engineering Documents. Applicable provisions of Bidding Requirements, Project Guidelines and General Requirements (Division 1) apply.

Concept Design Studio PH: (231) 799-4838

800 East Ellis Road, Suite 508, Norton Shores, MI 49441 FX: (231) 799-4837

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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1 .1 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD), Muskegon, Michigan, will receive proposals from qualified contractors for Renovations of the Existing MAISD South Offices, located @, 684 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI 49442

B. The Owner will enter into one contract with the successful General Contractor who will be fully responsible for all trades and for coordination of all required work between trades. It is the owner’s goal to complete this project by October of 2025.

C. Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person to Mr. Michael Schluentz, Associate Superintendent, MAISD Administrative Offices, 684 Harvey Street, Suite 202, Muskegon, MI 49442; Phone: 231-777-2637. All proposals must be sealed in envelopes, plainly labeled “MAISD South Office renovations” and must be received prior to 1:00 P.M., local time, on Thursday, March 27th, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened @ the MAISD South Admin. offices, 684 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI 49442 @ 1:15. Evaluation of proposals and award will be at a later date; the successful contractor will receive a letter of intent prior to receipt of contract.

D. A Pre-bid meeting will be held on Site @ 1:00PM on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. For additional access please contact Steve Fillmore, Maintenance Supervisor, for access to the building. (231) 767-3695.

E. The Schedule of Work shall be as follows:

March 27th, 2025 at 1:00 PM Bids Due

April 21st, 2025 Anticipated award of contract

April 28th, 2025 Anticipated start of construction

October 24th, 2025 Anticipated substantial Completion

F. All bidders are required to furnish Bid Security in the amount of five (5%) percent of the Base Bid. Form of the security may be a bid bond, certified or cashiers’ check made payable to MAISD. This will be a guarantee that the bidder selected by the MAISD will furnish the required PLM Bonds; failure to do so could mean forfeiture of the Bid Security.

G. All bidders must indicate, where shown on the Proposal Form, the cost of Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds covering 100% of the value of the Project. Do not include the cost of the Bonds in the Base Bid.

H. All bids shall be accompanied by a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner(s) or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District. The Board of Education shall not accept a bid that does not include a sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statement.

I. All bids shall be accompanied by Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act in compliance with “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The Board of Education shall not accept a bid that does not include the Affidavit of Compliance.

J. Applicable Michigan use and sales tax apply to this project.

K. All bidders should note that this project is being funded with local resources and does not require prevailing wages.

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L. Availability of Documents: Complete sets of documents may be obtained at the following address:

Ajax Imaging; 777 East Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon, MI 49444.

Drawings may be viewed at the Architects office.

Contact the Architect for digital files.

M. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in Proposals. Proposals shall remain firm for thirty (30) days from date of Bid Opening.

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SUPPLEMENTAL / SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AMEND, SUBTRACT OR ADD TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, AIA DOCUMENT A-701, 1997 EDITION

ARTICLE 2

BIDDERS REPRESENTATIONS

2.1.4 DELETE the word “Bid” and INSERT therefore the words “Base Bid”.

ARTICLE 3

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

3.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

3.3.2 In the first sentence DELETE all the wording after the word “unless” and in the second sentence

DELETE the first two words “Such requests”. INSERT the word “it” after “unless” and join the first two sentences together.

ARTICLE 4

BIDDING PROCEDURES

4.1 FORM AND STYLE OF BIDS

4.1.7 DELETE the words “Copy of the” after the first word “Each”. In the third sentence DELETE the word “copy” after the word “Each” and INSERT the word “Bid”.

ARTICLE 7

PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

7.1 BOND REQUIREMENTS

7.1.1 DELETE this paragraph and INSERT the following:

If stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract. The Owner, subsequent to the award of contracts, shall reimburse the cost of their Bond Premiums to the Bidder upon submission of the Bidders premium cost invoice to the Owner. Bonds may be secured through the Bidder’s usual sources.

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ADD the following paragraph:

7.1.4 The Owner reserves the right to waive bonds for any Contractor. All Bidders shall anticipate the need to provide bonds; however, the cost of these bonds shall not be included in the Base Bid.

11.3.7 THRU 11.3.10 DELETE these sections completely.

11.4.1 MODIFY as follows:

11.4.1 Each Contractor to whom awards are made and if required shall furnish a contract Performance Bond and Labor Material Payment Bond within ten (10) days after official notice of the contract by the Owner. Said contract Performance Bond shall be in the amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for:

1) The faithful performance of all provisions of the contract and the satisfactory completion of work included thereunder.

2) The payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with the contract.

3) The covering all guarantees included herein.

11.4.3 ADD the following:

The successful bidder must furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the full amount (100%) of the contract with the same conditions as stated.

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PROPOSAL SECTION

ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS

A. MANDATORY INTERFACES

A.1 The scope of each contractor’s work is defined in these specifications. Each sub-contractor shall familiarize himself with the requirements of those trades that interface with his own. He shall consider the fact that his work will interface with the work of another sub-contractors.

B. BIDDING AND AWARDS

B.1 All Contractors must submit their proposals on the form provided. Failure to do so will jeopardize the offerers chances of receiving an award.

C. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS

C.1 The bidder acknowledges the right of the Owner to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

C.2 The bidder further represents that neither his Work nor the Work of other sub-contractors will be prejudiced because of sex, race, color, creed, or labor affiliation of other contractors under

Contract to the Owner on this project.

D. PROMPTNESS OF EXECUTION

D.1 It is the intention of the Owner to complete the Project by May of 2025. Whereas varying conditions inherent to construction will vary the progress of the work, it is the intent of this contract that each sub-contractor maintain the progress at the quickest possible pace.

E. PAYMENT FOR STORED MATERIALS

E.1 As a means of offsetting escalation on short-lead items of material and equipment, and in the interest of obtaining good competitive bids, the Owner will provide payment for contract items stored off as well as on the site of the work. In order to qualify for payment, the material or equipment must be safely stored, protected and insured against loss or damage, inspected and dedicated to this Project only. Any extra cost of off-site storage is to be included in the proposal.

E.2 Materials stored within contract limits shall be in an area designated by the Owner. Materials or equipment lost through theft or mishandling shall be replaced by the contractor without cost to the

Owner.

F. QUALITY CONTROL BY OWNER

F.1 The quality and completeness of the work is to be maintained on a day to day basis. Inaccurate, faulty, incomplete and defective work shall be corrected by the contractor as it is brought to his attention by the Owner’s Representative. Failure to cooperate in this continuous punch list effect will affect completion percentages developed for Progress Payments. When your work is complete, request inspection.

G. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

G.1 It is the intent that each sub-contractor be responsible for the quality of his workmanship within the requirements of the contract documents and within the context of the level of workmanship inherent to the industry. Every care shall be exercised to ensure that the quality specified is the quality provided.

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G.2 If at any time a contractor is of the opinion that the quality of his work is, or will be, jeopardized as a result of the schedule or coordination of the Project, or for any other reason known to him, he shall immediately stop work and just as immediately inform the Owner of his action and reasons therefore. The contractor shall document his action and his reasons in writing on the same day his action took place, and submit it to the Owner for the record, with a copy sent to the Architect.

Upon immediate investigation by the Owner and the Architect, a decision shall be made on the point of jeopardy, and the problem resolved in accordance with the intent of the contract documents.

H. LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENTS

I.1 The responsibility for all layout and measurements pertaining to the work of each sub-contractor is his own. Each sub-contractor shall verify the dimensional accuracy of the work his work is reliant upon. He shall report all inaccuracies to the Architect and not proceed until corrections are made. If a Contractor inadvertently or knowingly, proceeds with his work on dimensionally inaccurate work of another, he will be liable for the cost of all corrections to his work when the error is corrected. (Ref. Article 18 Supplemental General Conditions)

I. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS

I.1 It is the responsibility of each sub-contractor, under the terms of the contract, to attend Project and Progress Meetings as determined by the Owner. (Ref. Article 17 Supplemental General

Conditions)

J. FINAL PUNCH LIST PROCEDURE

J.1 When the Primary Contractor’s work is ninety-five percent (95%) complete, he will be provided with a blank Certificate of Substantial Completion, which he is to file with the Owner after proper certification by the A/E. A listing of work in need of correction and a list of incomplete items shall be attached to the Certificate when it is filed by the Contractor. The A/E shall have input to each list so as to insure their completeness.

J.2 The Primary Contractor will be allowed fifteen (15) days to complete the items on both of his lists beginning from the date stipulated on the Certificate of Substantial Completion. To insure this accomplishment, the Owner shall issue a letter to the General Contractor, on the date the Owner accepts the Substantial Completion status of each sub-contractor, and in accordance with Article

3.4 of the General Conditions of Contract, AIA Document A201.

J.3 The Primary Contractor shall begin completion and correction activities within seven (7) days of receipt of the letter and complete all activities within the fifteen (15) day period specified.

Contractors failing to perform in accordance with these time parameters will be subject to the provisions of Article 3.4 and the work will be completed by others as provided.

K. PRE ON-SITE ACTIVITY MEETINGS

K.1 The Primary Contractor and sub-contractors are required to meet on the site with the Owner prior to beginning his work on site. The purpose of the meeting is to thoroughly review the intent of the contract documents. Attendance at the pre-construction meeting qualifies a Contractor for this requirement.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1 DESCRIPTIONS

1 .1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. Work Included: The contract of this work shall include all the labor, materials, and permits necessary and incidental to the complete construction, as specified herein for Renovations to the main floor offices, MAISD South, 684 Harvey Street.

B. The adjoining facilities will be occupied during construction. Note Phasing of work.

C. The contractor shall maintain proper barricades and other protection for the public.

D. The Contractor shall provide, a full-time field superintendent acceptable to the Owner, and coordinate the work and all other Sub-trades.

E. Building Layout: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to have the building laid out, establishing all lines and grades and maintaining a check on the same throughout construction.

Contractors shall be responsible for maintaining all elevations in relation to existing finish floor elevations as set by this Contractor.

F. Guarantee and Waiver of Lien:

1. All work shall be guaranteed for one year from date of acceptance, unless specifically required for a longer guarantee, during which time any imperfections or failure of products, which may develop in workmanship or materials shall be made good without cost to the

Owner.

2. When required for payment or closing out of contract, guarantees and waivers of liens shall be provided by contractors, sub-contractor and materials suppliers.

G. Permits:

1. The Permit required for the Proposed Project will be obtained from the City of Muskegon.

2. The General Contractor shall be responsible for any additional permits required by the City of Muskegon or Muskegon County, Michigan.

3. The General Contractor is also responsible to pay for any and all fees in connection with the required permits and permit applications.

4. Permits are required for, but not limited to, the following:

a. Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm and Fire Protection

H. Bonding & Licensing: The Primary Contractor and Sub-Contractors are required to comply with the City of Muskegon requirements for Bonding, Insurance and Licensing before commencement of any and all work.

1 .2 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR - SUB-CONTRACTOR TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. The contract of this work shall include furnishing and installation of completely operable and tested plumbing / piping systems necessary and incidental to the complete construction, as indicated on the Drawings for the renovated space.

B. Also included are sales tax, layout and cleanup, all necessary equipment, labor, inspections and approvals, and responsibility for receiving of equipment, erection and startup.

C. Coordinate and work with the fire protection contractor to provide the necessary riser for the new fire protection system.

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D. Include all interlock and control wiring not shown on the electrical plans.

1 .3 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR - SUB-CONTRACTOR TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. The contract of this work shall include furnishing and installation of completely operable and tested mechanical systems necessary and incidental to the complete construction, as indicated on the Drawings, for the renovated space.

B. Also included are sales tax, layout and cleanup, all necessary equipment, labor, inspections and approvals, and responsibility for receiving of equipment, erection and startup.

C. Include all interlock and control wiring not shown on the electrical plans.

1 .4 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR - SUB-CONTRACTOR TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. Work Included:

1. The Contractor shall also provide all electrical distribution throughout the renovation, including panels, light fixtures, wiring devices, conduit, and wiring to power them.

2. Contractor will be required to provide conduit systems for the, data system and security system, Coordinate as necessary with owner.

3. Install and maintain all required temporary power and lighting on job site.

4. Perform all related caulking, marking and coding; clean electrical equipment; permits; and factory rep inspection and demonstration.

5. Provide all final connections to equipment furnished by others, guarantees, field record drawings and systems identification.

6. Also included are sales tax, layout and cleanup, all necessary equipment, labor, inspections and approvals, and responsibility for receiving of equipment, erection and startup.

1 .5 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR - SUB-CONTRACTOR TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. Work Included:

1. The Contractor shall provide a working, code compliant fire protection system through-out the entire existing facility, reworking and adding to the existing system.

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SECTION 00 41 00

PROPOSAL FORM

PROPOSAL DUE

(March 27th, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., Local Time)

The GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL shall include and cover ALL CONSTRUCTION TRADES, including but not limited to; Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection and Electrical trades, as well as being responsible for all coordination between trades.

Please indicate Company name above.

PROJECT: “MAISD South – Office renovations, located at 684 Harvey Street”

TO: Muskegon Area ISD 684 Harvey Street Suite 202 Muskegon, MI 49442

ATTN: Michael Schluentz

The undersigned represents that they have:

A. Familiarized themselves with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work and with the Contract Documents, including Instructions to Bidders; Proposal Section; General, Supplementary and Special Conditions; etc., Drawings, Specifications and any Addenda issued and on file at the office of Concept Design Studio, Inc. 800 E. Ellis Road, Suite 508, Norton Shores, MI 49441, and hereby proposes to perform everything required to provide and furnish all labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services, etc., necessary to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all of the Work required for the MAISD South - Office Renovations, 684 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI 49442.

B. in accordance with the Contract Documents, including Addenda No. , , .

C. Included with this proposal a Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check in the amount of five (5) percent or dollars ($ ).

D. Reviewed the Work fully understands the scope of the work required by interfacing Sub- Contractors as well as that required by the General Contractor, all of which is covered in this Proposal. Attended the Pre-Bid walk-thru.

E. Agreed that their proposal, if accepted by the Owner, will be the basis for a contract directly with the Owner and to enter into such contract in accordance with the Intent of the Contract Documents.

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BASE BID

The work described and specified shall be performed for the following Lump Sum, such amount constituting the Base Bid:

dollars ($ ) (amount of bid)

Number of days or date of Substantial Completion _____days or by ______________________

PLM BOND

The cost for the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Base Bid Work shall be dollars ($ ) in addition to the Base Bid cost.

VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES

It is understood that if the following voluntary alternates are accepted, the base bid proposal will be adjusted accordingly:

ITEM DESCRIPTION (Note Add or Deduct)

NO. 1:

NO. 2:

NO. 3:

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AGREEMENT

In submitting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids. It is agreed that this bid is binding for a period of thirty (30) - days from the opening thereof.

Date

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

BY

(Signature)

(Type or Print)

TITLE

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AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of _ (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Muskegon Area ISD (the “School District”) advertisement for construction bids, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of _ and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District.

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER:

By:

Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

)ss.

COUNTY OF )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 2025, by .

, Notary Public

County, Michigan

My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

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AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT

Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of _ (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the Muskegon Area ISD (the “School District”) Request For Proposals For MAISD South – Office Renovations, hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Bidder (including its officers, directors and employees) is not an “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (the “Act”), and that in the event Bidder is awarded a contract / purchase order as a result of the aforementioned Request For Proposal, the Bidder will not become an “Iran linked business” at any time during the course of performing the Work or any services under the contract.

The Bidder further acknowledges that any person who is found to have submitted a false certification is responsible for a civil penalty of not more than $250,000.00 or 2 times the amount of the contract/purchase order or proposed contract for which the false certification was made, whichever is greater, the cost of the School District’s investigation, and reasonable attorney fees, in addition to the fine. Moreover, any person who submitted a false certification shall be ineligible to bid on a request for proposal for three (3) years from the date it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

BIDDER:

By:

Its:

Date:

STATE OF )

)ss.

COUNTY OF )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 2025, by .

, Notary Public

County, Michigan

My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

01 21 00 - 1 ALLOWANCES

SECTION 01 21 00

ALLOWANCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Cash allowances.

B. Inspecting and testing allowances.

1.02 CASH ALLOWANCES

A. Costs Included in Cash Allowances: Cost of product to Contractor or subcontractor, less applicable trade discounts.

B. Architect Responsibilities:

1. Select products in consultation with Owner and transmit decision to Contractor.

2. Prepare Change Order.

C. Contractor Responsibilities:

1. Assist Architect in selection of products, suppliers, and installers.

2. Obtain proposals from suppliers and installers and offer recommendations.

3. On notification of which products have been selected, execute purchase agreement with designated supplier and installer.

4. Arrange for and process shop drawings, product data, and samples. Arrange for delivery.

5. Promptly inspect products upon delivery for completeness, damage, and defects. Submit claims for transportation damage.

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

1.03 INSPECTING AND TESTING ALLOWANCES

A. Costs Included in Inspecting and Testing Allowances: Cost of engaging an inspecting or testing agency; execution of inspecting and tests; and reporting results.

B. Costs Not Included in the Inspecting and Testing Allowances:

1. Costs of retesting upon failure of previous tests as determined by Architect.

C. Payment Procedures:

1. Submit one copy of the inspecting or testing firm's invoice with next application for payment.

1.04 ALLOWANCES SCHEDULE

A. Section 10 14 00 Signage: Include the stipulated sum of $5000 for purchase and delivery of

Interior Signage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

1 GENERAL

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work Included:

1. Wherever possible throughout the Contract Documents, the minimum acceptable quality of workmanship and materials has been defined by manufacturer’s name and catalog number, reference to recognized industry and government standards, or description of required attributes and performance.

2. To ensure that the specified products are furnished and installed in accordance with design intent, procedures have been established for advance submittal of design data and for their review by the Architect/Engineer.

3. Make all submittals required by the Contract Documents, and revise and resubmit as necessary to establish compliance with the specified requirements.

B. Related Work Described Elsewhere: Individual requirements for submittals are described in other pertinent Sections of these Specifications.

1 .2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Coordination of Submittals: Prior to each submittal, carefully review and coordinate all aspects of each item being submitted and verify that each item and the submittal conforms in all respects with the requirements of the Contract Documents. By affixing the Contractor’s signature to each submittal, certify that this coordination has been performed.

B. Certificates of Compliance:

1. Certify that all materials used in the work comply with all specified provisions thereof.

Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory materials if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet specified requirements.

2. Show on each certification the name and location of the work, name and address of contractor, quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificate applies, and name of the manufacturing or fabricating company. Certification shall be in the form of letter or company-standard forms containing all required data. Certificates shall be signed by an officer of the manufacturing or fabricating company.

3. In addition to the above information, all laboratory test reports submitted with Certificates of

Compliance shall show the date or dates of testing, the specified requirements for which testing was performed, and results of the test or tests.

1 .3 SUBMITTALS

A. Certificates of Compliance: Upon completion of the work, and as a condition of its acceptance, submit to the Architect/Engineer all Certificates of Compliance.

B. Make all submittals of Shop Drawings, Samples, requests for substitution, and other items, in strict accordance with this Section.

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2 PRODUCTS

2 .1 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. General: Compile a complete and comprehensive schedule of all submittals anticipated to be made during progress of the work. Include a list of each type of item for which Contractor’s

Drawings, Shop Drawings, Certificates of Compliance, material samples, guarantees, or other types of submittals are required. Upon approval by the Architect/Engineer this schedule will become part of the Contract and the Contractor will be required to adhere to the schedule except when specifically otherwise permitted.

B. Coordination: Coordinate the schedule with all necessary subcontractors and materials suppliers to ensure their understanding of the importance of adhering to the approved schedule and their ability to so adhere. Coordinate as required to ensure the grouping of submittals as described in Paragraph 3.2 below.

2 .2 SHOP DRAWINGS

All Shop Drawings, except color selection samples (see below), shall be submitted electronically.

A. Scale and measurements: Make all Shop Drawings accurately to a scale sufficiently large to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its method of connection to the work.

B. Electronic File submittal: Files shall meet the following guidelines:

1. Submittals made electronically will be sent back electronically to the address sent from.

2. Only .PDF’s will be accepted and must be unlocked and printable.

3. E-mail file attachments shall not exceed a total of 10MB.

4. Acceptable Sizes: 8-1/2 x 11, 11 x 17, 24 x 36, or 30 x 42. All other sizes or file formats will be rejected.

5. Architect will not be responsible for e-mails that are rejected or fail to be received for any reason. File should be sent with “Return Receipt Notification”.

C. Review of Shop Drawings: Distribution of processed Shop Drawings for the Architect/

Engineer’s use will be by the Architect/Engineer. All processed notations of the Architect/

Engineer will be shown on the drawing(s) when it is returned to the Contractor. The Contractor shall distribute all copies required for his purposes.

2 .3 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE

A. General: Where contents of submitted literature from manufacturers includes data not pertinent to the submittal, clearly indicate which portion of the contents is being submitted for review.

B. Number of Copies Required: Submit the number of copies which are required to be returned plus two (2) copies which will be retained by the Architect/Engineer.

2 .4 SAMPLES

A. Accuracy of Samples: Samples shall be of the precise article proposed to be furnished.

B. Number of samples required: Unless otherwise specified, submit all Samples in the quantity which is required to be returned plus one which will be retained by the Architect/Engineer.

C. Samples Submission Process: All physical samples must be submitted along with a full color electronic scan of the sample for processing and recording purposes. Electronic scan shall be submitted in accordance with Paragraph 2.2/B (above).

D. Reuse of Samples: In situations specifically so approved by the Architect/Engineer, the

Architect/Engineer’s retained sample may be used in the construction as one of the installed items.

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2 .5 COLORS AND PATTERNS

Unless the precise color and pattern is specifically described in the Contract Documents, and whenever a choice of color or pattern is available in a specified product, submit accurate color and pattern physical samples to the Architect/Engineer for review and selection.

2 .6 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Approval Required:

1. The Contract is based on the standards of quality established in the Contract Documents.

2. All products proposed for use, including those specified by required attributes and performance, shall require approval by the Architect/Engineer before being incorporated into the work.

3. Do not substitute materials, equipment, or methods unless such substitution has been specifically approved for this work by the Architect/Engineer.

4. Request for approval shall be submitted to the Architect a minimum of 10 days prior to bid date.

B. “Or Equal”:

1. Where the phrase “or equal” or “or equal as approved by the Architect/Engineer”, occurs in the Contract Documents, do not assume that materials, equipment, or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been specifically approved for this work by the

Architect/Engineer.

2. The decision of the Architect/Engineer shall be final.

3. Request for approval shall be submitted to the Architect a minimum of 10 days prior to bid date.

3 EXECUTION

3 .1 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. General: Consecutively number all submittals. Accompany each submittal with a Letter of

Transmittal containing all pertinent information required for identification and checking of submittals.

B. Internal Identification: On at least the first page of each copy of each submittal, and elsewhere as required for positive identification, clearly indicate the submittal number in which the item was included.

C. Resubmittals When material is resubmitted for any reason, transmit under a new Letter of

Transmittal and with a new submittal number.

D. Submittal Log: Maintain an accurate submittal log for the duration of the Contract, showing current status of all submittals at all times. Make the submittal log available for the Architect/

Engineer’s review upon request.

3 .2 COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prior to submittal for approval, use all means necessary to fully coordinate all material including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Determine and verify all interface conditions, catalog numbers, and similar data.

2. Coordinate with other trades as required.

3. Clearly indicate all deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents.

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B. Grouping of Submittals: Unless otherwise specified, make all submittals in groups containing all associated items to ensure that information is available for checking each item when it is received. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with the provisions of the Contract

Documents and the Contractor shall be strictly liable for all delays so occasioned.

3 .3 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. General: Make all submittals far enough in advance of scheduled dates for installation to provide all time required for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals, and for placing orders and securing delivery.

B. Authority to Proceed: The notations “Processed”, or “Processed with Notations”, authorize the

Contractor to proceed with fabrication, purchase, or both, of the items so noted, subject to the revisions, if any, required by the Architect/Engineer’s review comments.

C. Revisions: Make all revisions required by the Architect/Engineer. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, he shall so notify the Architect/Engineer as provided for under “Changes” in the General Conditions. Show each drawing revision by number, date, and subject in a revision block on the drawing. Make only those revisions directed or approved by the Architect/Engineer.

D. Revisions After Approval: When a submittal has been reviewed by the Architect/Engineer, resubmittal for substitution of materials or equipment will not be considered unless accompanied by an acceptable explanation as to why the substitution is necessary.

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SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1 .1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. References and standards.

B. Quality assurance submittals.

C. Control of installation.

D. Testing and inspection services.

1 .2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM C 1021 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants;

2008.

B. ASTM C 1077 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation; 2008.

C. ASTM C 1093 - Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry; 2008.

D. ASTM D 3740 - Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the

Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction;

2008.

E. ASTM E 329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged Construction Inspection and/or

Testing; 2008.

F. ASTM E 543 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing; 2008a.

1 .3 SUBMITTALS

A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Prior to start of Work, submit agency name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time specialist and responsible officer.

B. Test Reports: After each test/inspection, promptly submit one copy each of report directly to

Architect/Engineer and directly to Contractor.

1. Include:

a. Date issued.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name of inspector.

d. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

e. Identification of product and specifications section.

f. Location in the Project.

g. Type of test/inspection.

h. Date of test/inspection.

i. Results of test/inspection.

j. Conformance with Contract Documents.

k. When requested by Architect/Engineer, provide interpretation of results.

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2. Test report submittals are for Architect/Engineer's knowledge as contract administrator for the limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents, or for Owner's information.

1 .4 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

A. For products and workmanship specified by reference to a document or documents not included in the Project Manual, also referred to as reference standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to current reference standard at date of issue of contract documents or date specified in the individual specification sections, except where a specific date is established by applicable code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. Maintain copy at project site during submittals, planning, and progress of the specific work, until Substantial Completion.

E. Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding.

F. Neither the contractual relationships, duties, or responsibilities of the parties in Contract nor those of Architect/Engineer shall be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.

1 .5 TESTING AND INSPECTION AGENCIES

A. Contractor Employed Agency:

1. Testing agency: Comply with requirements of ASTM E 329, ASTM E 543, ASTM C 1021, ASTM C 1077, and ASTM C 1093.

2. Inspection agency: Comply with requirements of ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329.

a. Personnel performing visual weld inspection shall have certification as an ASW Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) in accordance with the provisions of AWS QC1.

b. Personnel performing nondestructive testing other than visual shall be qualified as

NDT Level II technicians in accordance with ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-

TC-1A. Inspection agency shall provide testing procedures used.

3. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in Michigan.

4. Laboratory Staff: Maintain a full time registered Engineer on staff to review services.

5. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals either by NIST or using an NIST established Measurement Assurance Program, under a laboratory measurement quality assurance program.

B. Employment of agency in no way relieves Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

2 EXECUTION

2 .1 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

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C. Should manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from

Architect/Engineer before proceeding.

D. Verify compliance with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Verify Work is being performed by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by the manufacturer.

2 .2 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. See individual specification sections and Related Requirements listed above for testing and inspection required.

B. Testing Agency Duties:

1. Test samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

2. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with Architect/Engineer and Contractor in performance of services.

3. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

4. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

5. Promptly notify Architect/Engineer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or products.

6. Perform additional tests and inspections required by Architect/Engineer.

7. Attend preconstruction meetings.

8. Test Reports: After each test/inspection, promptly submit one copy each of report directly to Architect/Engineer and directly to Contractor.

C. Limits on Testing/Inspection Agency Authority:

1. Agency may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Agency may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Agency may not assume any duties of Contractor.

D. Contractor Responsibilities:

1. Deliver to agency at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used that require testing, along with proposed mix designs.

2. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work and to manufacturers' facilities.

3. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

a. To provide access to Work to be tested/inspected.

b. To obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of Products to be tested/inspected.

c. To facilitate tests/inspections.

d. To provide storage and curing of test samples.

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4. Notify Testing Agency a minimum of 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring testing/inspection services

5. Arrange with Owner's agency and pay for additional samples, tests, and inspections required by Contractor beyond specified requirements.

E. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same agency on instructions by Architect/Engineer.

F. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be paid for by

Contractor.

G. If, after re-testing, the construction is still found to be in non-conformance, the

Architect/Engineer will direct an appropriate remedy.

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SECTION 01 42 19

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

A. Work shall include the following:

1. Throughout the Contract Documents, reference is made to codes and standards which establish qualities and type of workmanship and materials, and which establish methods for testing and reporting on the pertinent characteristics.

2. Where materials or workmanship are required by these Contract Documents to meet or exceed the specifically named code or standard, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide materials and workmanship which meet or exceed the specifically named code or standard.

3. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility, when so required by the Contract Documents or by written request from the Owner, to deliver to the Owner all required proof that the materials or workmanship, or both, meet or exceed the requirements of the specifically named code or standard. Such proof shall be in the form requested in writing by the Owner, and generally will be required to be copies of a certified report of tests conducted by a testing agency approved for that purpose by the Owner.

B. Related Work Described Elsewhere: Specific naming of codes or standards occurs on the

Drawings and in other Sections of these Specifications.

1 .2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Familiarity with Pertinent Codes and Standards: In procuring all items used in this Work, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the detailed requirements of the specifically named codes and standards and to verify that the items procured for use in this work meet or exceed the specified requirements.

B. Rejection of Non-Complying Items: The Owner reserves the right to reject items incorporated into the Work which fail to meet the specified minimum requirements. The Owner further reserves the right, and without prejudice to other recourse the Owner may take, to accept non-complying items subject to an adjustment in the Contract Amount as approved by the Owner.

C. Applicable standards listed in these Specifications include, but are not necessarily limited to, standards promulgated by the following agencies and organizations:

1. AA = Aluminum Association, 818 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

2. AABC = Associated Air Balance Council, 1000 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005

3. AASHTO = American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 341 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20004.

4. ACI = American Concrete Institute, Box 9094, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333-9094.

5. ADC = Air Diffusion Council, 230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

6. AGC = Associated General Contractors of America, 1957 E. Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

7. AI = Asphalt Institute, Asphalt Institute building, College Park, MD 20740

8. AIA = American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC

20006

9. AISC = American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New

York, New York 10020.

10. AISI = American Iron and Steel Institute, 1000 16 th

Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036

11. AITC = American Institute of Timber Construction, 333 W. Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110

12. AMCA = Air Movement and Control Association, 30 West University Drive, Arlington

Heights, IL 60004

13. ANSI = American National Standards Institute (successor to USASI and ASA0, 1430

Broadway, New York, New York 10018.

14. APA = American Plywood Association, Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411

15. ARI = Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, 1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

16. ASHRAE = American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329

17. ASME = American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47 th

Street, New York, NY

10017

18. ASPA = American Sod Producers Association, 4415 West Harrison Street, Hillside, IL

60162

19. ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

20. AWI = Architectural Woodwork Institute, 2301 South Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22206.

21. AWPA = American Wood-Preservers’ Association, 7735 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20014

22. AWS = American Welding Society, Inc., 2501 N.W. 7 th

Street, Miami, Florida 33125.

23. AWWA = American Water Works Association, Inc., 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235.

24. BIA = Brick Institute of America, 11490 commerce Park Drive, Reston, VA 22091.

25. CDA = Copper Development Association, 57 th

Floor, Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10174.

26. CLFMI = Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036.

27. CRSI = Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 228 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois

60610.

28. CS = Commercial Standard of NBS, U.S. Department of Commerce, Government

Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

29. DHI = Door and Hardware Institute, 7711 Old Springhouse Road, McLean, VA 22102.

30. EJCDC = Engineers’ Joint Contract Documents Committee, American Consulting

Engineers Council, 1015 15 th

Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005

31. EJMA = Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, 25 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY

10591

32. FGMA = Flat Glass Marketing Association, 3310 Harrison, Topeka, Kansas 66611.

33. FM = Factory Mutual System, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, P.O. Box 688, Norwood, MA 02062.

34. FS = Federal Specification, General Services Administration, Specifications and

Consumer Information.

35. WFSIS= Distribution Section (WFSIS), Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 197, Washington, DC 20407.

36. GA = Gypsum Association, 1603 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.

37. ICBO = International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 W.