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PROJECT MANUAL SUMMARY

This is a project manual and bidding document for a new generator system installation at Meachum Elementary School in Millington, Michigan, issued by Millington Community Schools with Forest Trail Design, PLC serving as the architect and KTS Engineering Group as the consulting engineer. The project consists of installation of a backup generator system at the elementary school located at 8537 Gleason Street, Millington, Michigan 48746. Sealed proposals for all trades work associated with the new generator system installation are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Kirk Administration Building, 8664 Dean Drive, Millington, Michigan 48746. A pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time at the school's main entrance on the west side of the building. The contractor selected must complete all work by June 30, 2027. Bidding documents are available electronically through the State of Michigan Buy4Michigan Office and the Architect's office without deposit.

This is designated as a prevailing wage project requiring compliance with Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023, with bidders responsible for paying laborers according to the most recent state prevailing wage schedules. All bidders must submit a 5 percent proposal guarantee in the form of a money order, certified check, or bid bond valid for 60 days, along with sworn and notarized statements certifying compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (PA 517 of 2012) and disclosing any familial relationships with school board members, superintendents, or school district employees. The successful bidder must provide performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Contractor liability insurance is required with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for general liability, $3,000,000 for umbrella coverage, and statutory workers' compensation limits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to approve all subcontractors.

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PROJECT MANUAL

NEW GENERATOR SYSTEM FOR:

MEACHUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MILLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN

FOREST TRAIL DESIGN, PLC Project No. 2026008B

SEPTEMBER 2026

ARCHITECT: CONSULTING ENGINEERS:

FOREST TRAIL DESIGN, PLC KTS ENGINEERING GROUP

P.O. BOX 864 497 E. WRIGHT AVE.

BELLAIRE, MICHIGAN 49615 SHEPHERD, MICHIGAN 48883

PHONE: (989) 860-4382 PHONE: (989) 567-1100

MEACHUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT NO: 2026008B

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC-1

Division – Section - Title

DIVISION 00 – BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACT FORMS

TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

AVAILIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS 2

IB INVITATION TO BID 4

ITB INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 6

PF PROPOSAL FORM 3

AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER 1

CERTIFICATE OF IRAN ECONOMIC SDANCTION ACT 1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 SUMMARY OF WORK 3

01250 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 2

01290 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 2

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 5

01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 4

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 2

01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 5

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 4

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 4

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 3

DIVISION 02 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

02751 CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT 4

02764 PAVEMENT JOINT SEALANT 3

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

NOT USED

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05500 METAL FABRICIATIONS 4

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07841 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM 5

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC-2

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

NOT USED

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

NOT USED

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 -FURNISHINGSSPECIALTIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

NOT USED

DIVISION 23 - MECHANICAL

NOT USED – (SPECIFICATIONS ON MECHANICAL DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

NOT USED – (SPECIFICATIONS ON ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS)

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW GENERATOR SYSTEM HOR:

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN PROJECT NO. 2023008B

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES 00003 - 1

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. As a service to bidders, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers and others needing electronic copies of drawing files, the Architect will provide CAD files in accordance with the following policy:

1. By acceptance it is understood and agreed that the data and medium being supplied is to be used only for the project referenced.

2. It is further understood and agreed that the undersigned will hold Forest Trail Design, PLC harmless and indemnify Forest Trail Design, PLC from all claims, liabilities, losses, etc., including attorney's fees arising out of the use or misuse of the transferred items.

3. It is understood and agreed that the items transmitted are prepared from CAD files current at the time of preparation. Architectural files are Auto CAD LT 2026 and engineering files are AutoCAD 2024.

4. This information does not waive the need to verify and review current filed conditions and the status of Addenda and/or Bulletin documentation.

5. As a record of information to be transmitted Forest Trail Design, PLC will prepare a duplicate back-up for its files, which may be electronic or hard copy.

6. Compensation for providing this material will be as follows:

a. Base Fee of $250 for 1 to 3 drawings.

b. Base Fee of $500 for 4 to 10 drawings.

c. For each additional drawing after 10 the fee is $40 per drawing (i.e. 11 drawings = $540).

7. Payment must be provided along with a signed copy of the Release Letter before files be released.

1.2 REQUEST PROCEDURE

A. To receive files, the attached Release Letter must be completed in full and submitted to the Project

Manager to be forwarded to the Project Manager at Forest Trail Design, PLC.

1. An original signed copy of the Release Letter must be submitted; faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted.

2. Upon remittance of the signed Release Letter and Fee, allow five working days for processing.

3. Email transmissions of documents will be provided.

NEW GENERATOR SYSTEM HOR:

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN PROJECT NO. 2023008B

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES 00003 - 2

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES

Date:

Name & Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

RE: Letter of Authorization for CAD File Transfers.

Project Name:

Forest Trail Design, PLC Project No.:

Dear Sir:

Per your request, Forest Trail Design, PLC will transmit the requested CAD files upon receipt of an original signed copy of this letter with conditions of agreement as stated.

1. By acceptance it is understood and agreed that the data and medium being supplied is to be used only for the project referenced.

2. It is further understood and agreed that the undersigned will hold Forest Trail Design, PLC harmless and indemnify Forest Trail Design, PLC from all claims, liabilities, losses, etc., including attorney's fees arising out of the use or misuse of the transferred items.

3. It is understood and agreed that the items transmitted are prepared from CAD files current at the time of preparation. Architectural files are AutoCAD LT 2026 and engineering files are AutoCAD 2024.

4. This information does not waive the need to verify and review current field conditions and the status of Addenda and/or Bulletin documentation.

5. As a record of information to be transmitted, we will prepare a duplicate back-up for our files, which may be electronic or hard copy.

6. Compensation for providing this material will be as follows: Base fee of $250 for 1 to 3 drawings and a Base Fee of $500 for 4 to 10 drawings; for each additional drawing after 10 the fee is $40 per drawing (i.e.

11 drawings = $540). Payment must be provided along with a signed copy of this form before files will be released. Please remit to Forest Trail Design, PLC and allow five working days for processing.

Fee: $_________________________________ Drawings: _________________________________________

Signed: __________________________________ Printed Name/Title: _________________________________

Firm Requesting:

Phone: Fax:

To be completed by Forest Trail Design, PLC:

Released (Signed By): ______________________________________ Forest Trail Design, PLC

Printed Name/Title: ________________________________________ Date: _______________________________

END OF SECTION

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN PROJECT NO. 2026008B

INVITATION TO BID IB-1

INVITATION TO BID:

New Generator System for:

Meachum Elementary School

LOCATION:

8537 Gleason St.

Millington, Michigan 48746

OWNER:

Millington Community Schools 8664 Dean Dr.

ARCHITECT:

Forest Trail Design, PLC P. O. Box 864 Bellaire, Michigan 49615 Telephone: (989) 860-4382 E-mail: lichtenwaldtf@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

The work being considered under this project consists of the installation of a new generator system at Meachum Elementary School.

TYPE OF BIDS REQUESTED:

Sealed proposals for the installation of a new generator system:

Proposal No. 1: By an Electrical Contractor Company responsible for the “All Trades Work” for the proposed new generator system for Meachum Elementary School.

TIME AND PLACE:

Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 PM, local Eastern Standard Time on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Kirk Administration Building, 8664 Dean Dr., Millington, Michigan 48746, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Late bids will not be accepted.

INVITATION TO BID IB-2

THIS IS A PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT.

Bidders are fully responsible for complying with and paying laborers prevailing wage in accordance with the most recent wage schedules published by the State of Michigan Prevailing Wage Law (Act 10 of 2023). The Owner and Architect bear no responsibility for ensuring a bidder’s compliance with prevailing wage requirements

PRE-BID WALK THROUGH

A pre-bid walk through will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM local Eastern Daylight Time. Contractors will meet at the main entrance of Meachum Elementary School, 8537 Gleason Street, Millington, Michigan 48746. The main entrance is located on the West side of the building.

ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

Building documents are on file at the following locations and are available for the use of bidders;

State of Michigan – Buiy4Michigan

Office of the Architect

STATEMENT OF FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP

All bidders must provide disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to their bid. The bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing and familial relationships that exist between the Owner and/or any employee of the bidder with any member of the School Board or Superintendent of the School District. The School District shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

IRAN ECONIMIC SANCTIONS ACT COMPLIANCE

Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (PA 517 of 2012) is required. Each bidder shall include a sworn and notarized certification that they are not an “Iran Linked Business” as the term is defined in the Act Failure to submit the required Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance Affidavit will result in disqualification of the Bidder without exception.

CONTRACTORE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Such insurance shall be carried out with companies authorized to do business in the State of Michigan and written to include the following coverage and for not less than the following minimum limits or greater if required by law:

A. Worker's Compensation, Occupational Disease and Employer's Liability Insurance:

1. State; (in which this contract is performed) - Statutory limits.

INVITATION TO BID IB-3

2. Applicable Federal (if any) - Statutory limits.

3. Employer's Liability -

a. Bodily Injury by Accident - $1,000,000.00 each accident

b. Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000.00 each employee

c. Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000.00 each policy limit

B. Commercial General Liability Insurance including as minimum coverages:

1. Premises - Operations Liability

2. Independent Contractor's Protective Liability

3. Products and Completed Operations Liability

4. Broad Form Property Damage Endorsement

5. Blanket Contractual

6. Personal Injury, with Employment Exclusion deleted

a. Special Requirements:

i. Property Damage Liability Insurance will provide "X, C, and U" (Explosion, collapse and underground hazard) coverage as applicable.

ii. Products and Completed Operations to be maintained for one (1) year after final payment.

iii. The owner, architect, engineer, their consultants, agents and employees shall be named as "additional insureds" on the commercial general liability policy of the general contractor and/or subcontractor of any tier.

b. Limits of Liability:

i. $1,000,000.00 Each occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or Property Damage Liability, or both combined.

ii. $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate

iii. $1,000,000.00 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate

iv. $1,000,000.00 Personal and Advertising Injury

C. Automobile Liability Insurance:

1. The State of Michigan has a no-fault automobile insurance requirement. Contractors shall be certain coverage is provided which conforms to any specific stipulation in the law.

2. Special Requirements:

a. All owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles including the loading or unloading thereof.

b. The owner, architect, their consultants, agents and employees, shall be named as "additional insureds" on the commercial automobile liability policy of the general contractor and/or subcontractor of any tier.

3. Limits of Liability:

a. $1,000,000.00 Each occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or Property Damage Liability, or both combined.

D. Owner's and Architect's Protective Liability Insurance:

1. The Contractor will furnish and maintain during the entire period of construction an Owner's Protective Liability Policy written in the name of the owner, architect, engineer, and architect's consultants, with the following limits of

2. Limits of Liability

a. $1,000,000.00 Each occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or Property Damage Liability, or bot combined.

b. $1,000,000.00 General Aggregate

INVITATION TO BID IB-4

E. Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance:

1. Limits of Liability

a. $3,000,000 Each Occurrence

b. $3,000,000 Aggregate

PROPOSAL GUARANTEE

Each proposal must be accompanied by a proposal guarantee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the basic proposal. Guarantee shall be in the form of a money order, certified check or bid bond executed by an approved surety company, made payable to Millington Community Schools. Proposal guarantee shall run for a period of sixty (60) days.

CONTRACT SECURITY

Successful bidder will be required to furnish a “performance bond” and a “labor and material payment bond”, each bond in the amount of 100% of his contract, as required in the “instruction to Bidders”.

PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Electronic PDF copies of the documents are available, without a deposit, by contacting the Architect’s office for directions on obtaining. No paper copies of the documents will be available.

RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities in bidding, or to accept the lowest responsible proposal that in the opinion of the Owner will serve the best interest of the Owner. The Owner will not be obligated to accept the lowest proposal. The Owner further reserves the right to approve all subcontractors.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the receipt of proposals.

MILLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

DEFINITIONS

1. Bidding Documents include the Invitation to Bid. Instructions to Bidders, the bid form, other sample bidding and contract forms and the proposed Contract Documents including any Addenda issues prior to receipt of bids. The Contract Documents proposed for the Work consists of the Drawings, the Specifications and all Addenda issued prior to and all Modifications issued after execution of the Agreement.

2. Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect prior to the execution of the Agreement which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by addition, deletion, clarifications or corrections.

3. Bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to do the Work or designated portion thereof for the sum stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

4. The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents as the base, to which work may be added or from which work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternate Bids.

5. An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

6. A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services as described in the Bidding Documents or in the proposed Contract Documents.

7. A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid.

8. A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials or labor for a portion of the Work.

BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION

1. Each Bidder by making their Bid represents that:

A. They have read and understand the Bidding Documents and their Bid is made in accordance therewit

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-2

B. They have visited the site and familiarized themselves with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated their observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents.

C. Their Bid is based upon the materials, systems and equipment required by the Bidding Documents without exception.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

1. Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Bidding Documents from the issuing office designated in the Invitation to Bid in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

2. Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor the Architect assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

3. The Owner or the Architect in making copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

4. Bidders and Sub-bidders shall promptly notify the Architect of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents or of the site and local conditions.

5. Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a request to the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

6. Any interpretation, correction or change of the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum, Interpretations, corrections or changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections and changes.

7. No substitution will be considered prior to receipt of Bids unless request for approval has been received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Each such request shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, cuts, performance and test data and any other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth any changes in other materials, equipment or other Work that incorporation of the substitute would require shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitute is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

8. If the Architect approves any proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval will set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-3

9. No substitutions will be considered after the Project award unless specifically provided in the Contract Documents.

10. Addenda will be sent to all who are known by the Architect to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

11. Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for that purpose.

12. No Addenda will be issued later than two days prior to the date for receipt of Bids except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

13. Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting his bid that he has received all Addenda issued, and he shall acknowledge their receipt in his Bid.

BIDDING PROCEDURE

1. Bids shall be submitted on forms included with the Bidding Documents.

2. All blanks on the bid form shall be filled in by typewriter or manually in ink.

3. Where so indicated by the makeup of the bid forms, sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in case of discrepancy between the two, the amount written in words shall govern.

4. Any interlineation, alteration or erasure must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

5. All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required enter “No Change”.

6. Each copy of the Bid shall include the legal name of the Bidder and a statement that the Bidder is a sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation, or some other legal entity. Each copy shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall be further given the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder.

7. If so, stipulated in the Invitation to Bid, each Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form and amount required pledging that the Bidder will enter into an agreement with the Owner on the terms stated in his Bid. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Agreement, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.

8. A surety bond is required and shall be written on AIA Document A310, Bid Bond, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of his power of attorney.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-4

9. The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until either (a) the Agreement has been executed or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn, or (c) all Bids have been rejected.

10. All copies of the Bid, the bid security, if any, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder’s name and address and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED” on the face thereof.

11. Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of Bids indicated in the Invitation to Bid, or any extension thereof made by Addendum. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of Bids will be returned unopened.

12. The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

13. Oral, telephonic, or telegraphic Bids are invalid and will not receive consideration.

14. A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the Bidder during the stipulated time period following the time and date designated for receipt of Bids, and each Bidder so agrees in submitting his Bid.

15. Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of Bids, any Bid submitted may be modified or withdrawn by notice to the party receiving Bids at the place designated for receipt of Bids. Such notice shall be in writing over the signature of the Bidder or by telegram; if by telegram, written confirmation over the signature of the Bidder shall be mailed and postmarked on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids and it shall be so worded so as not reveal the amount of the original Bid.

16. Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the time designated for the receipt of Bids, provided that they are then fully in conformance with these Instructions to Bidders.

17. Bid security, if any is required, shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as modified or resubmitted.

CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

1. Unless stated otherwise in the Invitation to Bid, the properly identified Bids received on time will be opened publicly and will be read aloud. An abstract of the Base Bids and Alternate Bids, if any, will be made available to Bidders. When it has been stated that Bids will be opened privately, an abstract of the same information may, at the discretion of the Owner, be made available to the Bidders within a reasonable time.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-5

2. The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids and to reject a Bid not accompanied by any required bid security or by other data required by the Bidding Documents, or to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular.

3. It is the intent of the Owner to award an Agreement to the lowest responsible Bidder provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available. The Owner shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid or Bids received and to accept the Bid or Bids which, in his judgement, is in his own best interest.

4. The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, and to determine the low Bidder based on the sum of the Base Bid and the Alternates accepted.

POST BID INFORMATION

1. Bidders to whom award an Agreement is under consideration shall submit to the Architect, upon request, a properly executed AIA Document A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and resubmitted as a prerequisite to the issuance of Bidding Documents.

2. The Bidder shall, within three days of notification of selection for the award of a Contract for the Work, submit the following information to the Architect:

A. A designation of the Work to be performed by the Bidder with his own forces;

B. The proprietary names and suppliers of principal items or systems of materials and equipment proposed for the Work;

C. A list of names of the Subcontractors or other persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

3. The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and the Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

4. Prior to the award of an Agreement, the Architect will notify the Bidder in writing if either the Owner or the Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at his option, (1) withdraw his Bid, or (2) submit an acceptable substitute person or entity with an adjustment in his bid price to cover the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may, at his discretion, accept the adjusted bid price or he may disqualify the Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification under this Subparagraph, bid security will not be forfeited.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-6

5. Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and the Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and the Architect.

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BON

1. Prior to execution of the Contract, if required hereafter, the bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder in such form and amount as the Owner may prescribe. Bonds may be secured through the Bidder’s usual source. If the furnishing of such bonds is stipulated, the cost shall be included in the bid.

2. The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than the date of execution of the Contract, or if the Work is to be commenced prior thereto in response to a Letter of Intent, the Bidder shall, prior to the commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished.

3. Unless otherwise required, the Bonds shall be written on AIA Document A311. Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond.

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

FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

5. The Owner will issue to the bidder being awarded the work, AIA Document A105-2007, Standard Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, as a means of forming an Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

The undersigned, the owner of authorized officer of _____________________________ (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Millington Community Schools 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 the bidder with any employee of Millington Community Schools or member of the Board of Education or Superintendent of Millington Community Schools.

List any Familial Relationships:

Bidder:

By:______________________________________

Its:_______________________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

) ss.

COUNTY OF________________________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ____day of_____, 20__, by__________

, Notary Republic ______________County, Michigan My Commission Expires:_________ Acting in the County of:__________

PROPOSAL FORM PF-1

PROPOSAL FORM

BIDDERS NAME: _______________________________________________

LEGAL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________

TELEPHONE NO.: _______________________________________________

PROPOSALS FOR: ALL TRADES CONSTRUCTION WORK

PROJECT NAME: NEW GENERATOR SYSTEM FOR:

LOCATION: MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN

PROJECT NO.: 2026008B

PROPOSAL

MILLINGHTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Millington, Michigan

Millington Community Schools:

In response to your invitation to bid, the undersigned submits the following offer to enter into a contract with you and extends this offer for 60 calendar days after the opening of bids. This offer has been prepared after our examination of the complete set of plans and specifications, together with their related documents, and our examination of the site and conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed work including the availability of materials, equipment, and labor. Included in this offer are all costs necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the contract documents prepared by Forest Trail Design, PLC and KTS Engineering Group, within the time set forth herein for the sum of:

Base Bid Proposal No. 1: All Trades Work for the proposed new generator system at Meachum Elementary School.

___________________________________________________________Dollars ( $ )

, which amounts include the following addendums:

No. 1 dated No. 2 dated______

No. 3 dated No. 4 dated______

PROPOSAL FORM PF-2

The undersigned hereby agrees to complete the entire work by June 30, 2027

FEE FOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

The undersigned hereby agrees to perform all additional changes in the work ordered by the Owner based on reasonable expenditures, plus reasonable allowance of said cost for overhead and profit. Cost shall be limited to the following: Cost of materials, including sales tax and cost of delivery; cost of labor, including social security, old age and unemployment insurance and fringe benefits required by agreement or custom; workers' or workmen's compensation insurance; bond premiums; rental value of equipment and machinery; and the additional costs of supervision and field office personnel directly attributable to the change.

The undersigned hereby agrees to charge the following fees, based on a mark-up percentage of the actual cost for overhead and profit combined, as stated hereinafter:

-For all additional work performed by the contractor's own forces, a fee of__10__ percent of the actual cost as defined above.

-For all additional work subcontracted by the contractor, a fee of 10 percent of the subcontract sum for management, overhead and profit.

JOB CONTROL AND COORDINATION

If awarded the All-Trades Construction Work Contract, the undersigned will assume control of the specific area and will coordinate the work of all the trades required to complete the work. All costs of controlling the specific area and coordinating the work of the subcontractors are included in this proposal.

SIGNATURE

The bidder declares the following legal status in submitting this proposal: (check one) ( ) A Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Michigan, ( ) A Partnership, ( ) An Individual doing business as .

Respectfully submitted, By __________________________________________________________________

Title __________________________________________________________________

Date __________________________________________________________________

Fed. Employer Identification No. ________________

State License No. ____________________________

MEACHUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT NO. 2026008B

MILLINGTON, MICHIGAM

CERTIFICATION OF IRAN ECONOMICS SANCTIONS ACT

The undersigned, the owner of authorized officer of _____________________________ (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act requirement provided in the Millington Community Schools advertisement for construction bids, hereby represent and warrant THAT IT IS NOT AN IRAN LINKED BUSINESS AS DEFINED BY MICHGAN

PUBLIC ACT 517 OF 2012.

Bidder:

By:______________________________________

Its:_______________________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

) ss.

COUNTY OF________________________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ____day of_____, 20__, by__________

, Notary Republic ______________County, Michigan My Commission Expires:_________ Acting in the County of:__________

SUMMARY OF WORK 01100-1

SECTION 01100 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work Sequence

3. Work Under separate Contract.

4. Use of premises.

5. Owner's occupancy requirements.

6. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: New Generator Syatem for:

Millington, Michigan

B. Project Location: Meachum Elementary School 8537 Gleason St.

C. Owner: Millington Community Schools

8664 Dean Drive Millin gton, Michigan 48746

D. Architect: Forest Trail Design, PLC Post Office Box 864 Bellaire MI 4961

Engineer: KTS Engineering Group 497 E. Wright Ave.

Shepherd, MI 48883

E. The Work consists of the following:

Proposal No. 1: All Trades Work for the proposed new generator system at Meachum Elementary School.

F. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract, for all the work described in the proposal.

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1.3 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work for Proposal No. 1 must be completed by June 30, 2027.

1.4 WORK UNDER SERPARATE CONTRACT

A. Work Under Separate Contract: The Owner may award a separate Contract concurrent with this Contract for work, listed below. Such work under separate contract may be indicated on the drawings and in the specifications as “Not in Contract”, “NIC”, “Future” or “Under Separate Contract”.

1. Work Under a Separate Contract: None.

1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises to work in areas indicated for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited by the Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

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

1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site and use by the public.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to

Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways, entrances, space and time for requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

C. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

1.6 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: The Owner will occupy the site and existing building during the entire construction period.

B. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period, except for areas under construction. Cooperate with Owner during construction, operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated;

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

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1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS.

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CS17CSC's "Master Format" numbering system.

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the

Specifications.

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

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense required. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words ''shall,'' ''Shall be,'' of ''shall comply with,' depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase, PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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END OF SECTION 01100

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CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES 01250-1

SECTION 01250 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

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

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing Minor Changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's Supplemental Instructions,"

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

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

1. Proposal Requests issued by Architect are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 7 days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract

Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

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

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

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

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

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals; If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use AIA Document G709 for Proposal Requests.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714.

Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

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CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES 01250-2

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change

Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

END OF SECTION 01250

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01290-1

SECTION 01290 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including Application .for Payment forms with Continuation Sheets, Submittals Schedule and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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

3. Sub-schedules: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

B. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Architect.

c. Architect's project number.

d. Contractor's name and address.

e. Date of submittal.

2. Submit draft of AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheets.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

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

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

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

6. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

7. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each allowance. Show line- item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

8. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

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

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

1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

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

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

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

C. Payment Application Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheets or Contractor's approved forms based on AIA G702 and G703 as form for Applications for Payment.

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

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

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

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

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

F. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from every entity who is lawfully entitled to file a mechanic's lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment.

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

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

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

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

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

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of Values.

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

4. Schedule of unit prices.

5. Submittals Schedule (preliminary if not final).

6. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

7. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

8. Copies of building permits.

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

10. Initial progress report.

11. Report of preconstruction conference.

12. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

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

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

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

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

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Evidence that claims have been settled.

8. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial

Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

9. Final, liquidated damages settlement statement.

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END OF SECTION 01290

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01400-1

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Architect, Owner, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

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