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NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR

BEDFORD COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

FALLING CREEK ROAD | BEDFORD VA 24523

SPECTRUM DESIGN PROJECT NO. :

24112

PROJECT PHASE:

BID DOCUMENTS

DATE:

06.12.2026

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PROJECT NO. 24112 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 – BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

001050 INVITATION TO BID

012000 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

002010 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

002600 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

004110 BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT)

006000 PROJECT FORMS

006313.13 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM (RFI), BIDDING PHASE

006325 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM, CONSTRUCTION PHASE

008110 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

DIVISION 1 - PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

011000 SUMMARY

012200 UNIT PRICES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 EXECUTION

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE:

031000 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

032000 CONCRETE REINFORCING

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

034813 PRECAST CONCRETE BOLLARDS

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY:

042000 UNIT MASONRY

047200 CAST STONE

DIVISION 5 – METALS:

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

052100 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

053100 STEEL DECKING

054400 COLD-FORMED METAL TRUSSES

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

055100 METAL STAIRS

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055210 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS:

061050 MISCELLANEOUS CARPENTRY

061600 SHEATHING

064100 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION:

071113 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

071353 ELASTOMERIC SHEET WATERPROOFING

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072500 WEATHER BARRIERS

074110 METAL ROOF PANELS

074310 COMPOSITE PANELS

075420 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) MEMBRANE ROOFING

076000 METAL COPINGS, FASCIA, GUTTERS, AND DOWNSPOUTS

076200 FLASHING, SHEET METAL AND ACCESSORIES

077200 ROOF ACCESSORIES

078413 THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS

078446 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS:

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

082113 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

083454 BULLET RESISTANT STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

084113 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES, STOREFRONTS AND CURTAINWALL

085653 SECURITY WINDOWS

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

088300 MIRRORS

088610 SECURITY AND SAFETY GLAZING FILM

089000 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES:

092900 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095113 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096723 RESINOUS FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

098410 ACOUSTICAL WALL TREATMENT

099000 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES:

102113.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102226 OPERABLE PARTITIONS

102800 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

104310 SIGNAGE

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104413 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

105300 PROTECTIVE COVERS

107500 FLAGPOLES

108213 ROOF SCREENS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS:

122400 WINDOW SHADES

123661 SIMULATED STONE COUNTERTOPS

129300 SITE FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS:

142123 HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING:

220000 PLUMBING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

220700 PLUMBING INSULATION

220900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR PLUMBING

221100 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

221123 PLUMBING PUMPS

221300 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

223300 DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING:

230000 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230700 HVAC INSULATION

230900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

232000 HVAC PIPING

233000 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION

233400 HVAC FANS

238100 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

238200 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL:

260100 BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260573 SHORT-CIRCUIT COORDINATION / ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS /

SELECTIVE COORDINATION STUDY

260583 WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

260913 ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING AND CONTROL

260943 LIGHTING CONTROLS

262100 ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE

262213 LOW-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

262416 PANELBOARDS

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262726 WIRING DEVICES AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

262813 FUSES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

262913 LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR CONTROLLERS

264313 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPD)

265000 LIGHTING – INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND EMERGENCY

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS:

270500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

270526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

270528 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

270553 IDENTIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

271013 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

272000 DATA COMMUNICATIONS

273000 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY:

280500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SYSTEMS

280528 PATHWAYS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

280553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

282000 ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

283100 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM [WITH MASS NOTIFICATION]

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK:

310513 SOIL MATERIALS

310516 AGGREGATE MATERIALS

310900 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

311000 SITE PREPARATION AND CLEARING

312213 ROUGH GRADING

312316 EXCAVATING

312317 UTILITY TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

312318 ROCK REMOVAL

312323 BACKFILLING

312513 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

313116 TERMITE CONTROL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS:

321216 ASPHALT PAVEMENT

321313 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

321723 PAVEMENT MARKING AND SIGNAGE

329000 EXTERIOR PLANTING

321119 LANDSCAPE GRADING

329219 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES:

331116 WATER MAINS AND SERVICES

331300 DISINFECTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

333100 SITE SANITARY GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM

334100 SITE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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334600 SUBDRAINAGE

APPENDIX:

GEOTECH REPORT

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BEDFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 001050 - 1

PROJECT NO. 24112 INVITATION FOR BID

DOCUMENT 001050

INVITATION FOR BID

Bedford County will receive sealed bids for the Bedford County Department of Social Services located at Falling Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523, Tax Map Tax Map # 147-A-40.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Construct a new 37,290 SF office building for the Department of Social Services housing office and training/assembly spaces and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

Bids shall be prepared on a single-prime, lump sum basis. Bids will be received until 3:00 PM local time on July 31, 2026. Bids may be delivered by hard copy or electronically. Hard copies shall be delivered to Finance Department, 122 East Main Street, Suite 203, Bedford VA 24523.

Electronic deliveries shall be emailed to hknight@bedfordcountyva.gov. Bids will be opened and read aloud 15 minutes following in the 3rd Floor Large Meeting Room.

Bidders and other interested parties may obtain drawings and specifications containing the information necessary for bidding at TRASCO Plan Room, eVA.virginia.gov and the Bedford County website.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A site visit will immediately follow. Questions should be submitted in writing to hknight@bedfordcountyva.gov on the Pre-Bid Question form included in the project manual until 3:00 PM local time on July, 17, 2026.

BID SECURITY: Each Contractor must submit, with the Bid Documents, a bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid as described in the Instructions of Bidders. The successful Contractors will be required to furnish and pay for performance and payment bonds from a bonding company licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

The attention of each Bidder is directed to Title 54.1 of Chapter 11, Code of Virginia, pertaining to registration.

All Bids shall remain valid for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled bid due date.

Withdrawal of bids due to error shall be in accordance with Section 2.2-4330, Code of Virginia.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in the bids received, to accept the Bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner, and to negotiate with the apparent low bidder should the lowest responsive and responsible bid exceed the funds available for the project.

For additional information contact:

Owner Heather Knight Bedford County Email: HKnight@bedfordcountyva.gov

END OF INVITATION FOR BID

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BEDFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 001200 - 1

PROJECT NO. 24112 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS - AIA

DOCUMENT 001200

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – AIA

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Instructions to Bidders A701.

B. Related Documents:

1. Document 00 70 10 – General Conditions – AIA.

2. Document 00 81 10 – Supplementary General Conditions.

1.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. AIA Document A701-1997, Instructions to Bidders shall be used in submitting bids on this project.

1.3 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

A. Refer to Document 00 20 10 for Supplementary Instructions to Bidders.

END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS - AIA

BEDFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 002010-1

PROJECT NO. 24112 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

DOCUMENT 002010

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Document Includes:

1. Instructions to Bidders.

2. Examination.

3. Prebid conference.

B. Related Documents:

1. Document 00 10 50 – Invitation for Bid.

2. Document 00 30 00 – Information Available To Bidders.

3. Document 00 41 10 – Bid Form – Stipulated Price.

4. Document 00 70 10 – General Conditions.

5. Document 00 81 10 – Supplementary General Conditions.

1.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. These Instructions to Bidders amend or supplement AIA Document A701-1997 - Instructions to Bidders and other provisions of Bidding Documents and Contract Documents. Where any Article of the Instructions is modified or a Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause thereof is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Instructions, the unaltered provisions of that Article, Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 1 – BIDDERS REPRESENTATIONS

Add Paragraph:

2.1.5 Data in the bidding documents pertaining to existing conditions is for convenience only and does not supplant obtaining first-hand information at the site.

ARTICLE 3 – BIDDING DOCUMENTS

3.1.5 Bidders shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the Contract Documents.

The failure or omission of any bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument, bulletin, addendum, or other documents, or to visit the site and acquaint himself with conditions there existing shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation with respect to his Bid or to the Contract. The submission of a Bid shall be taken as prima facie evidence of compliance with this section.

3.2.4 The Work of this project shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents; however, the plans and specifications are intended to complement and supplement each other and any work required by either and not by the other shall be performed as if denoted in both. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the plans or the specifications, or be in doubt as to their

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meaning, he shall at once notify the Architect. Failure to request such interpretations shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for executing the project properly and completely. Unless otherwise clarified by the Architect, bidders shall base their bids on the highest quality of material or techniques required by any part of the Contract Documents.

Delete Subparagraph 3.3.2 and replace with the following:

3.3.2 No substitutions shall be approved prior to the time and date designated for the receipt of Bids.

ARTICLE 4 – BIDDING PROCEDURES

4.1.8 Original and one copy of each shall be submitted. Both copies shall have original signatures.

4.1.9 Particular attention is called to Article 4.3.7 of the General Conditions (including information in Section 00811 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS – AIA) regarding requirements of the contractor to account for reasonable weather conditions.

Modify Paragraph:

4.2.1 Add the following text: “If the amount of bid guarantee exceeds the difference between its related bid and the next lowest bid resulting in a contract, the Owner shall retain only an amount equal to the difference between these two bids plus expenses by Owner’s Architect related to negotiating contract with other bidder.”

4.2.4 Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee of five percent (5%) of the largest amount for which proposal is being made, and at the option of the bidder, may be cash, a certified check or bid bond made payable to the party listed in the Invitation for Bids. All bonds shall be written by sureties or insurance companies licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Other bid bond forms will be acceptable if they are the same in both form as well as substance as AIA Document A310, Bid Bond.

4.3.1 Add the following text: “Sealed envelope shall also be clearly marked with date and time of bid opening so as to guard against premature opening of any bid. No responsibility shall be attached to the Architect and the Owner for premature opening of bids not properly addressed or identified.

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Add Paragraphs:

4.3.5 The attention of the Bidder is directed to Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia, as amended, which requires evidence of a Class A certificate of registration before a Bid may be received and considered (1) on a general or subcontract of $120,000 or more; or (2) if the total value of all contracts undertaken by the bidder during any 12-month period is $750,000 or more.

4.3.6 In compliance with the above requirements, each bidder shall place on the outside of the envelope containing his bid and over his signature one of the following notations:

"Registered Class A Virginia Contractor, No. ."

or "Class A Registration not required."

4.3.7 It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to check all sub-bids carefully to determine whether or not any exceptions, omissions, or alterations to the Drawings and Specifications have been noted therein; bidder is solely responsible for a complete job in strict accordance with Bidding Documents.

4.4.5 The withdrawal of Bids shall be in accordance with Section 2.2-4330, Code of

Virginia, 1950, as amended.

ARTICLE 5 – CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

5.1 Change last sentence to read: “An abstract of the Bids may be made available to

Bidders, except in the event that the public body decides not to accept any of the Bids and to rebid the Contract. If the Contract is rebid, Bid records shall be open to public inspection only after award of the Contract.”

5.1.1. The officer or agent of the Owner, whose duty it is to open the Bids, will decide when the specified time for receipt of bids has arrived and no bids received thereafter will be considered. No responsibility will be attached to any officer, agent or representative for the premature opening of a Bid not properly addressed and identified. It is the responsibility of the bidder to assure that his Bid is delivered to the designated place for opening prior to the time set for opening Bids.

1. Only one Bid package may be submitted by any one Bidder. If more than one Bid is offered by one Bidder, all such Bids will be rejected. A Sub-bidder who has quoted prices to a Bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other Bidders or from submitting a Bid on his own behalf.

2. The Owner will evaluate the quality, timeliness, and reliability of any contract work performed by the Bidder for the Owner within the previous five (5) years. This evaluation shall be a prime determinant in judging the ability of the Bidder to perform the prescribed work.

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5.1.2 At the opening of Bids, should questions arise regarding the validity of any Bid because of errors, omissions, waiver of informalities or other points or provisions in submitted proposals, no comment or decision will be made until a ruling has been obtained from the Owner's legal representative.

Delete Paragraph 5.3.1 and replace with the following:

5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available. In determining the lowest responsible Bidder, the Owner may consider, among other factors, the Bidder’s performance on other contracts and information provided by the Bidder on AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, in the event such Statement is required. The Owner shall have the right to waive informalities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s own best interests.

5.3.3 In case of a tie Bid, preference shall be given to goods, services, and construction produced in or around the locality of the project site, or provided by persons, firms or corporations having principal places of business near the project site, if such a choice is available; otherwise the tie shall be decided by lot.

The business closer to the project site shall be given preference over a business farther away from the project site, in the event of a tie Bid, if such a choice is available.

5.3.4 If all Bids received exceed the available funding for the Work, the Owner may meet with the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder to discuss a reduction in the scope of Work and negotiate a Contract price within the available funding for the Work. If an agreement is reached between the parties on the reduction in the scope of Work for the project Bid, an Addendum will be issued to the Bid listing the agreed upon reduction in the scope of Work, the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder will amend its Bid based upon the proposed reduction in the scope of the Work and the Owner will award a Contract within the funds available for the Work based upon the amended Bid. If the Owner and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder cannot negotiate a Contract within available funds, all Bids shall be rejected.

ARTICLE 6 - POST-BID INFORMATION

Modify Paragraphs:

6.2 Owner’s Financial Capability: Delete paragraph 6.2 in its entirety.

6.3.3 Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

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ARTICLE 7 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

Delete subparagraphs 7.2.1, 7.2.2 and 7.2.3 and replace with the following:

7.2.1 The successful Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner in accordance with Subparagraph 11.4.1 of the Supplementary General Conditions.

END OF SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BEDFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 002600 - 1

PROJECT NO. 24112 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 002600

PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Procurement Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, submitted prior to receipt of bids in accordance with Instructions to Bidders.

B. Procurement Prior Approval Requests: Requests for approval of products or manufacturers from those required by the Contract Documents as defined by product selection procedures in Section 016000 "Product Requirements."

1. Procurement prior approval is required when products or manufacturers are listed in specifications under "Sole Product," "Sole Manufacturer," "Limited List of Products," or "Limited List of Manufacturers" introductory paragraphs.

2. Procurement prior approval is not required when products or manufacturers are listed in specifications.

3. Procurement prior approval is not required when a non-limited list of Manufacturers or Products is provided if the product complies with the requirements.

4. Requests to add products to the non-limited List of Manufacturers or Products for manufacturers and products that comply with the requirements but are not named will not be accepted by the Architect during the Bid Period.

C. Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Contract Documents, submitted following Contract award. See the General Conditions and Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for conditions under which Substitution requests will be considered following Contract award.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.3 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Procurement Substitutions, General: By submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that its bid is based on materials and equipment described in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, including Addenda. Bidders are encouraged to request approval of qualifying substitute materials and equipment when the Specifications Sections list materials and equipment by product or manufacturer name.

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B. Procurement Substitution Requests will be received and considered by Owner when the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Architect; otherwise requests will be returned without action:

1. Extensive revisions to the Contract Documents are not required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with general intent of the Contract Documents, including level of quality of the Work represented by requirements therein.

3. Request is fully documented and properly submitted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Procurement Substitution Request: Submit to Architect. Procurement Substitution Request must be made in writing by prime contract Bidder only in compliance with the following requirements:

1. Requests for substitution of materials and equipment will be considered if received no later than 10 days prior to date of bid opening.

2. Submittal Format, Electronic: Submit Procurement Substitution Request, using format provided on Project web-based bidding management software site.

a. Identify the product or the fabrication or installation method to be replaced in each request. Include related Specifications Sections and Drawing numbers.

b. Provide complete documentation on both the product specified and the proposed substitute, including the following information as appropriate:

1) List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of architects and owners.

2) Product data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

3) Point-by-point comparison of specified and proposed substitute product data, fabrication drawings, and installation procedures.

4) Copies of current, independent third-party test data of salient product or system characteristics.

5) Samples where applicable or when requested by Architect.

6) Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitute with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

7) Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

8) Research reports, where applicable, evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES.

9) Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, which will become necessary to accommodate proposed substitute.

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c. Provide certification by manufacturer that proposed substitute is equal to or superior to that required by the Procurement and Contracting Documents, and that its in-place performance will be equal to or superior to product or equipment specified in the application indicated.

d. Bidder, in submitting the Procurement Substitution Request, waives the right to additional payment or an extension of Contract Time because of the failure of substitute to perform as represented in the Procurement Substitution Request.

B. Architect's Action:

1. Architect may request additional information or documentation necessary for evaluation of the Procurement Substitution Request. Architect will notify all Bidders of acceptance of proposed substitute by means of an Addendum to the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

C. Architect's approval of substitute during bidding does not relieve Contractor of the responsibility to submit required Shop Drawings and to comply with all other requirements of the Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION

BEDFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 004110 - 1

PROJECT NO. 24112 BID FORM STIPULATED SUM

DOCUMENT 004110

BID FORM – STIPULATED SUM

Job Title (Hereinafter Project):

Bedford County Department of Social Services

Falling Creek Road, Bedford, Virginia 24523

To: Bedford County (Hereinafter “Owner”) Mr. Doug Coffman

Date: _______________________

Submitted by: ______________________________________________________________ (full name)

(full address) ______________________________________________________________

1. BASE BID:

The undersigned, as bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in this proposal as Principal or Principals is/are named herein and that no other person than herein mentioned has any interest in this proposal or in the contract to be entered into; that this proposal is made without connection with any other person, company, or parties making a bid or proposal; and that it is, in all respects, fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.

The bidder further declares that he has examined the Place of the Work and informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done;

that he has examined all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders and the Contract Documents relative thereto prepared by Spectrum Design, P.C. for the above mentioned project; and that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed within the established time.

He proposes and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to contract with the Owner in the form of contract specified to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor, and pay all State and local sales taxes necessary to complete the Project in full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described and reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents, for the following amount:

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BASE BID (including the following parts):

PART A: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION

Lump sum price for the construction of the Department of Social Services and associated work complete and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

PART A: $______________________________

(___________________________________________________________ Dollars)

PART B. - REMOVAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL AND REPLACEMENT WITH

SATISFACTORY SOIL MATERIAL.

Unsuitable soil excavation and disposal off-site and replacement with satisfactory fill material or engineered fill from off-site, as required, in accordance with Section 312323 Backfilling.

Final amount shall be adjusted upward or downward based on actual quantity authorized.

Estimated quantity of (600) cy @ $ _____________ per cy = ___________

PART B = _______________________________________ Dollars ($ )

PART C. – MASS ROCK EXCAVATION AND REPLACEMENT WITH SATISFACTORY

SOIL MATERIAL.

Classified mass rock excavation and disposal off-site and replacement with satisfactory fill material or engineered fill from off-site, as required, in accordance with Section 312318 Rock Removal. Final amount shall be adjusted upward or downward based on actual quantity authorized.

Estimated quantity of (450) cy @ $ _____________ per cy = ___________

PART C = _________________________________________Dollars ($ )

PART D. – TRENCH ROCK EXCAVATION AND REPLACEMENT WITH SATISFACTORY

SOIL MATERIAL.

Classified trench rock excavation and disposal off-site and replacement with satisfactory fill material or engineered fill from off-site, as required, in accordance with Section 312318 Rock Removal. Final amount shall be adjusted upward or downward based on actual quantity authorized.

Estimated quantity of (300) cy @ $ _____________ per cy = ___________

PART D = _________________________________________Dollars ($ )

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (Sum of PARTS A, B, C & D) IS:

___________________________________________________Dollars ($ )

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2. TIME OF COMPLETION:

The undersigned agrees that all work under this contract shall be substantially completed in 548 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion shall be achieved within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion as determined by the A/E.

3. CONTRACT SECURITY:

The undersigned agrees, if awarded the contract, to furnish and deliver to the Owner an executed performance and payment bond in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE:

If undersigned is notified of proposal acceptance within thirty (30) days following opening of bids, he agrees to be prepared to execute a contract for work for compensation stated in the bid form and in the form of agreement referenced in the Project Manual within ten (10) days after date of Notice of Award, including required Contract Security.

5. BID SECURITY:

The undersigned agrees to requirements of the Contract Documents relative to "Bid Security." This bid may be rejected if not accompanied by a guarantee in the specified amount. Any certified checks may be uncollected at the risk of bidders submitting them.

In the event the bid is not accepted within the time stated above, the required Bid Security will be returned to the undersigned, in accordance with the provisions of the Instruction to Bidders; unless a mutually satisfactory arrangement is made for its retention and validity for an extended period of time.

6. ADDENDUM/BULLETIN RECEIPT:

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda numbered:

Addendum # _____, dated ___________. Addendum # _____, dated ____________.

Addendum # _____, dated ___________. Addendum # _____, dated ____________.

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7. BID FORM SIGNATURES:

Signed: __________________________________________________________________ (Signature of authorized signing officer and title)

Name: ___________________________________________________________________ (Printed full name of authorized signing officer and title)

For: _____________________________________________________________________ (Printed full name of firm, company or corporation)

State of Incorporation: _____________ _________________________________________

Date: ____________________. _________________________________________

(business mailing address – 3 lines provided)

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

(SEAL)

___ Class A contractor, registered under Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia, as amended, Certificate No. _____________, 20_____

___ Registration not required under Chapter 11, Title 54.1, Code of Virginia.

END OF BID FORM

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PROJECT NO. 24112 PROJECT FORMS

SECTION 006000

PROJECT FORMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 FORM OF AGREEMENT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The following form of Owner/Contractor Agreement and form of the General Conditions to be used for Project:

1. AIA Document A101-2017 "Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum."

a. The General Conditions for Project are AIA Document A201-2017 "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction."

2. The General Conditions are incorporated by reference.

3. The Supplementary Conditions for Project are separately prepared and included in the Project Manual.

1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS

A. Administrative Forms: Additional administrative forms are specified in Division 01 General Requirements.

B. Copies of AIA standard forms may be obtained from AIA Contract Documents:

https://aiacontracts.com.

C. Preconstruction Forms:

1. Form of Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond: AIA Document A312- 2010 "Performance Bond" and AIA Document A312-2010 "Payment Bond."

2. Form of Certificate of Insurance: AIA Document G715-2017 "Supplemental Attachment for ACORD Certificate of Insurance 25."

D. Information and Modification Forms:

1. Form for Requests for Information (RFIs): AIA Document G716-2004 "Request for Information (RFI)."

2. Form of Request for Proposal: AIA Document G709-2018 "Proposal Request."

3. Change Order Form: AIA Document G701-2017 "Change Order."

4. Form of Architect's Memorandum for Minor Changes in the Work: AIA Document

G710-2017 "Architect's Supplemental Instructions."

5. Form of Change Directive: AIA Document G714-2017 "Construction Change

Directive."

E. Payment Forms:

1. Schedule of Values Form: AIA Document G703-1992 "Continuation Sheet."

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PROJECT NO. 24112 PROJECT FORMS

2. Payment Application, Lump Sum Project: AIA Document G702-1992 "Application and Certificate for Payment" and G703-1992 "Continuation Sheet."

3. Form of Contractor's Sworn Statement: [AIA Document G907-2022 "Sworn Construction Statement"]<Insert name of applicable document>.

4. Form of Contractor's Affidavit: AIA Document G706-1994 "Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims".

5. Form of Affidavit of Release of Liens on Progress Payments: AIA Document G901-2022 "Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment" and AIA Document G902-2022 "Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment".

6. Form of Affidavit of Release of Liens on Final Payments: AIA Document G903- 2022 "Conditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment" and AIA Document G904-2022 "Unconditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment".

7. Form of Consent of Surety: AIA Document G707-1994 "Consent of Surety to Final Payment."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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PROJECT NO. 24112 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM (RFI), BIDDING PHASE

DOCUMENT 006313.13

REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM (RFI), BIDDING PHASE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Bidders: Utilize this form to request information required for clarifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents.

B. Refer to Document 002113 "Instructions to Bidders" for instructions for submittal of this form and for definitions used on this form.

C. Response to this request by the Architect will be in the form of a written Addendum issued to all Bidders. If response to request is not published, use specified product.

D. Form follows this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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PROJECT NO. 24112 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM (RFI), BIDDING PHASE

PRE-BID

REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Name: Bedford County Department of Social Services Project Location: Falling Creek Road Owner: Bedford County Architect: Spectrum Design PC Architect Project Number: 24112

BIDDING REQUEST INFORMATION

Bidder: ___________________________________.

Email: ____________________________________.

Specification Section No.: _______________________________________________________.

Drawing Sheet/Detail Number: ___________________________________________________.

INQUIRY

Bidder's Inquiry: _______________________________________________________________

Signed: ____________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________________ mailto:build@spectrumpc.com

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PROJECT NO. 24112 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM, CONSTRUCTION PHASE

SECTION 006325

REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM, CONSTRUCTION PHASE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Contractor: Utilize this form to request consideration of an unnamed manufacturer, product, or specified fabrication method prior to commencing submittal preparation when use of specific manufacturers, products, or fabrication methods are required by the specifications.

B. Refer to Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for instructions for submittal of this form and for definitions used on this form.

C. This form is not required to be submitted when named products are introduced by the phrase "Available products include …" unless the intended product differs substantially from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. Response to this request by the Architect will be in the form of a written Modification or other document as described in the Contract Documents.

E. Form follows this Section.

1.2 ARCHITECT'S ACTION

A. Architect's response to Request for Substitution will be as described in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Name: Bedford County Department of Social Services Project Location: Falling Creek Road Owner: Bedford County Architect: Spectrum Design PC Architect Project Number: 24112

REQUEST INFORMATION

Specification Section and Paragraph No.: __________________________________________.

Drawing Sheet/Detail Number: ___________________________________________________.

REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION

Substitution for Cause: Indicate reason for request:

1. ▢ Specified product not available within Project schedule.

2. ▢ Specified product not compatible with other approved products.

3. ▢ Specified warranty not available.

Substitution for Convenience: Not allowed.

SPECIFIED PRODUCT

Specified Product/Fabrication Method (List name, description, model number, manufacturer):

PROPOSED PRODUCT

Specified Product/Fabrication Method (List name, description, model number, manufacturer):

Proposed Product Information (Note required point-by-point comparative data, to be attached to this form):

1. ▢ Point-by-point comparative product data

2. ▢ Test reports

3. ▢ Fabrication drawings

4. ▢ Samples (where applicable)

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IMPACT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION

List of related changes to the Work required by substitution: ▢ None. Explain:

Differences between specified product and proposed substitution: ▢ None. Explain:

Proposed product/fabrication method effects on other parts of the Work: ▢ None. Explain:

Proposed product/fabrication method effects on Contract Time: ▢ None. Explain:

Proposed product/fabrication method effects on Contract Sum: ▢ None. Explain:

CERTIFICATION

Undersigned certifies that:

1. Proposed substitution has been investigated by Contractor who has determined it to be equal or superior to specified product, except as noted herein.

2. Qualifications of manufacturer, installer, and other specified parties meet the specified qualifications.

3. Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product, if applicable, except as noted herein.

4. Same maintenance service and availability of replacement parts as for specified product, if applicable.

5. Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances, except as noted herein.

6. Proposed substitution will not affect Contract Time, except as noted herein.

7. Proposed substitution will not affect work of other trades, except as noted herein.

8. Proposed substitution provides comparable sustainable design properties as specified product, if applicable.

SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION

For the Contractor:

Submittal Date: ________________________________________________________.

Firm name: ___________________________________________________________.

Submitted by: _________________________________________________________.

Email: _______________________________________________________________.

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PROJECT NO. 24112 SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

DOCUMENT 008110

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Supplementary Conditions.

B. Related Documents:

1. Document 00 50 10 – Agreement – AIA.

2. Document 00 70 10 – General Conditions – AIA.

1.2 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

A. These Supplementary Conditions modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201-2017, and other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions which are not so modified remain in full force and effect.

B. The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions which are defined in the

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201-2017, have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 1 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS

Supplement subparagraph 1.1.3 - The Work as follows:

1.1.3 Related to the term "Work", where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or similar words are used, reference is made to the drawings accompanying this Project Manual. Where "as directed", "as required", "as permitted", "approved", or similar words are used, it shall be understood that the direction, permission, approval, or acceptance of the Architect-Engineer is intended unless stated otherwise.

Supplement subparagraph 1.1.5 - The Drawings as follows:

1.1.5 The term "Drawings" means the drawings enumerated in the Index to Drawings.

Add subparagraphs 1.1.9 through 1.1.17 as follows:

1.1.9 Addendum

The term "addendum" or "addenda" means any revision to the Contract which has been duly issued to prospective bidders prior to the time stipulated for the opening of Bids.

1.1.10 Clarification

The term "clarification" means answers to questions or additional comments provided to clarify the intent of the Drawings or Specifications raised during the bidding period prior to the opening of bids. This may or may not be made part of an Addendum.

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1.1.11 Prime Bidders

The term "prime bidders" shall mean Contractors bidding separately on the Work or on separate phases of the Work. The term prime subcontractors shall mean the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical subcontractors bidding to the general Contractors on their respective phases of the Work.

1.1.12 G.C.

The term "in G.C." shall mean that the portion of the Work referred to is to be included in the General Contract and does not mean literally that the actual work is to be performed by the General Contractor. The Contract is between the General Contractor and the Owner and the General Contractor is totally responsible for the performance of all phases of the Work included in the Contract, whether it be performed by him or by his subcontractors.

1.1.13 N.I.C.

The term "N.I.C." means that the portion of the work referred to is not included in the General Contract.

1.1.14 Products

The term “Products” as used in these Contract Documents refers to new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems forming the Work, but does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work. Products may also include existing materials or components required for re-use.

1.1.15 Furnish

Except as other wise defined in greater detail, where required of the Contractor, the term “furnish” is used to mean “supplying and delivering to the project site, unloading, and inspecting for damage.

1.1.16 Install

Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term “install” is used to describe operations at project site including the actual “unpacking, assembly, erection, applying, placing, anchoring, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations making ready for use”, as applicable in each instance.

1.1.17 Provide

Provide shall mean to furnish and install.

1.2 - CORRELATION, AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Add subparagraphs 1.2.1.1 and 1.2.1.2 as follows:

1.2.1.1 Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical drawings are diagrammatic, showing general locations and arrangements of piping, wiring, equipment and specialties; not necessarily showing all required offsets, conditions and appurtenances required for maximum practical accessibility for operation, maintenance and clearances. Coordinate this Work in order to achieve the required Work and notify the Architect immediately of conditions which do not comply or will not allow for this condition.”

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1.2.1.2 Should the Drawings and the Specifications disagree in themselves or with each other, provide the better quality or greater quantity of Work unless otherwise directed by written Addendum or Change Order to the Contract.

Add subparagraphs 1.2.4 through 1.2.8 as follows:

1.2.4 In the Contract Documents where detailed information is lacking or interpretation is not clear, secure required information from the Architect before proceeding with the work. Failure to request clarification prior to bid shall oblige Contractor to furnish the highest quality of material or construction method reasonably inferable by the Contract Documents. Discrepancies pertaining to the work shall be called to the attention of the Architect before proceeding with the work. For items that are detailed and/or specified but not distinctly located on the plans, the Architect shall determine the location of such items.

1.2.5 Figured dimensions are to be followed in preference to measurements by scale. Large scale or full size drawings will take precedence over smaller scale drawings.

1.2.6 In the event that a discrepancy is found between the Drawings and the Specifications, the more stringent or costly requirement shall supercede. In cases where there is no significant difference in requirements, the Specifications shall supercede.

1.2.7 Where requirements specifically set forth in the Agreement are in conflict with other Contract Documents, the Agreement shall govern.

1.2.8 Where there is a conflict between the requirements of the General Conditions of the Contract and the Supplemental Conditions, the requirements of the Supplemental Conditions shall govern, except where the requirements set forth in the Supplemental Conditions are contrary to law, in which case the legal requirements shall govern. The General Conditions of the Contract shall take precedence over other Contract Documents except for the Agreement or Supplemental Conditions.

ARTICLE 2 - OWNER

2.1 DEFINITION

Delete paragraph 2.1.2 in its entirety.

2.4 OWNER’S RIGHT TO STOP THE WORK

2.4.1 Add the following to the end of Subparagraph 2.3.1:

“Failure of the Owner to notify the Contractor of necessary corrections or to stop the Work shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibilities or obligations of the Contract Documents.”

Add new paragraph 2.5 and Subparagraph 2.5.1:

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2.5 ADDITIONAL RIGHTS

2.5.1 The rights stated in Article 2 shall be in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights of the Owner granted in the Contract Documents or at law or in equity.

ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACTOR

3.2 – REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR

Add to paragraph 3.2.1 as follows:

The scope of work requirements for various disciplines is found throughout the drawings and various divisions of these specifications. It is the Contractor’s obligation to review the drawings and specifications as a whole and comply with the requirements for the Work wherever those requirements may be located in the Contract Documents.

3.3 – SUPERVISION & CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

Add clause 3.3.1.1 as follows:

3.3.1.1 Contractor shall be solely responsible for layout and scheduling of the Work resulting in its accurate and timely completion.

3.4 – LABOR AND MATERIALS

Add clause 3.4.1.1 as follows:

3.4.1.1 Labor shall include all fringe benefits, pension benefits and unemployment taxes provided for those performing the Work, whether or not such benefits and taxes are in effect at the time the construction contract is executed.

Add paragraph 3.4.4 as follows:

3.4.4 No later than ninety (90) days after execution of the Contract, the Owner and Architect will consider written request(s) for the substitution of products in place of those specified – NO EXCEPTIONS, except in the case of discontinued / unavailable products.

By making such request(s) for substitution, the Contractor:

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