Montabella Schools Emergency Generator Upgrade - Project Manual 11-21-23.pdf

Blanchard, Michigan

Emergency Generator Upgrade

Project Manual

JBS Project # 2329

November 21, 2023 Important Dates:

Pre-Bid Meeting – December 19, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Bids Due – January 9, 2024, at 1 p.m.

Award Contracts – January 16, 2024

Start Construction – June 3, 2024 All interior work Complete – August 9, 2024

(Construction Dates are Tentative based on State Approval Permits)

SECTION 00010 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00001 Project Manual Cover 00010 Table of Contents 00015 Listing of Drawings 00030 Information and Identities 00100 Advertisement to Bid 00200 Instructions to Bidders 00210 Special Provisions 00300 Information Available to Bidders 00400 Bid Proposal Form 00410 Familial Relationship Disclosure Form 01110 General Contracting Requirements Div 22 Plumbing Specifications Div 26 Electrical Specifications

SECTION 00015 LISTING OF DRAWINGS

TS1 –TITLE SHEET

E101A – FIRST FLOOR UNIT A

E101B – FIRST FLOOR UNIT B

E101C – FIRST FLOOR UNIT C

E101D – FIRST FLOOR UNIT D

E101E – FIRST FLOOR UNIT E

E101F - FIRST FLOOR UNIT F

E101G – FIRST FLOOR UNIT G

E101H - FIRST FLOOR UNIT H

E101I – FIRST FLOOR UNIT I

E201 - ELEMENTARY EXISTING ONE LINE DIAGRAM

E202 – HIGH SCHOOL EXISITNG ONE LINE DIAGRAM

E301 – ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

END OF SECTION 00015

SECTION 00030 INFORMATION AND IDENTITIES

This Project Manual contains the Bidding and Contract Requirements for Montabella Schools Emergency Generator project. Review of this Manual is important in fulfilling the Contract Requirements. Any questions regarding this Manual or any of the Bidding or Contract Requirements should be directed to JBS Contracting, Inc.

PROJECT: Montabella Schools – Emergency Generator Upgrade

1456 E. North County Line Road Blanchard, MI 49310

OWNER: Montabella Schools

Jeff Theison, Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor Phone: 989-427-5653

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: JBS Contracting, Inc.

1680 Gover Parkway Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Joe Claybaugh, Project Manager Phone: (989) 773-0770 Fax: (989) 772-9272 Email: jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

END OF SECTION 00030

mailto:jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

1. JBS Contracting requests Bid Proposals on behalf of Montabella Schools for the construction of the Emergency Generator Upgrade Project. Bid Proposals will be received by Montabella Schools located at 1456 E. North County Line Road, Blanchard, MI 49310 delivery or mail, to the attention of JBS Contracting Inc. by 1:00p.m. local time on January 9th, 2024. As an alternate method, sealed bids may be delivered to JBS Contracting by 4:00 p.m. on January 8, 2024, and JBS will deliver to the bid opening.

Proposals must be sealed with Bidder's name on the outside of the envelope and designated as follows:

Sealed Proposal Emergency Generator Upgrade Project

Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number

2. Proposals shall be based on the requirements set forth in the Project Manual by JBS

Contracting, Inc and contract and construction documents prepared for:

Emergency Generator Upgrade Project

3. Accepted Bidders could be required, as a condition precedent to award of Contract, to furnish in the amount of 100% of the contract price, satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance as required in the Project Manual. Include cost for Performance and Payment bond on bid form.

4. This Project is subject to state sales and/or use taxes and Bidder is required to include such taxes in its Bid Proposal.

5. JBS Contracting, Inc. has been contracted by the Owner in the capacity of Construction Manager for the Project, and as such has the rights and obligations set forth in its contract with the Owner for those services and shall act as representative of the Owner to the extent required/allowed under its Owner contract.

6. Bid Proposals will be publicly opened on January 9th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. on the official school clock in the Administration Building by the Owner, evaluated by JBS Contracting and the Owner, with recommended awards subsequently made by Montabella Schools.

The Owner shall not open, consider, or accept a Bid Proposal that is received after the date and time specified for bid submission in this Advertisement for Bids.

7. Bidding Documents will be available for examination and distribution on or after November 21, 2023. Examination may be made at:

JBS Contracting, Inc.

Joe Claybaugh

1680 Gover Parkway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

989-773-0770 jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

Central Michigan Plan Room

2026 Independence Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 775-7747

8. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit/tour will be held for all trades at 1456 E. North County Line Road, Blanchard, MI 49310 on December 19th, 2023 at 2pm. There will be a walk-through of the project immediately following the pre-bid meeting. Pre-bid conference minutes will be distributed to all who are known by JBS Contracting to have received contract documents, but JBS Contracting and Owner, will not be responsible for providing information to those not attending the pre-bid conference. Information disclosed in the pre-bid conference minutes will be considered part of the Bidding and Contract Documents.

9. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by JBS Contracting in Section 00400. Submit with your Bid Proposals a certified check or 5% Bid Bond by a qualified surety authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located. As requested after the receipt of the bids, bidders shall submit an OSHA Form 300 for the most recent completed year, their worker's compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) factor, and any other information required in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall not withdraw Bid Proposals for a period of thirty days after date for receipt of Bid Proposals.

10. The successful Bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with JBS Contracting.

11. The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in part or to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by the Owner.

12. All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied by the sworn statement included in Section 00410 of the Project Manual, in accordance with MCL 380.1267, disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner(s) or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the school board or the superintendent of the school district. Bid Proposals that do not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement shall not be accepted.

JBS Contracting, Inc.

Joe Claybaugh Project Manager

END OF SECTION 00100

SECTION 00200 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BIDDER BY MAKING ITS BID REPRESENTS THAT:

A. Bidder has carefully read, reviewed, and understands the Bidding Documents and its Bid

Proposal is made in accordance therewith.

B. Bidder’s Bid Proposal is based upon the materials, systems, and equipment required by the Bidding Documents without exception.

C. Bidder certifies that it has examined the Project site, has carefully reviewed the Bidding and Contract Documents, has compared its examination of the Project site with the Bidding and Contract Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications, and is satisfied as to the condition of the Project site, removal and demolition, measurements and quantities involved in the Work, and is familiar with weather conditions of the Project area, and has taken account of all of these factors in preparing and presenting its Bid Proposal. Bidder further certifies that it has fully acquainted itself with the character and extent of the Owner's, JBS Contracting’s and other contractor's operations in the area of the Work, and it has taken account of coordination of operations of others in its construction plans set forth in the Bid Proposal. No change orders will be issued to the Contractor for or on account of costs or expenses occasioned by its failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, or by reason of error or oversight on the part of the Contractor, or on account of interferences by the Owner's, JBS Contracting’s or other contractor's activities.

D. The Bidder, by submitting its Bid Proposal, represents that it has carefully reviewed the project schedule, and acknowledges that these are acceptable and have been taken into account in preparing its Bid Proposal.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

COPIES

A. Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents pursuant to the requirements in the

Advertisement to Bid.

B. Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bid Proposals.

Neither the Owner nor JBS Contracting shall be responsible for errors, omissions or misinterpretations resulting from the Bidder’s use of partial sets of Bidding Documents.

C. Copies of the Bidding Documents are being made available on the above terms for the purposes of obtaining Bid Proposals for the Work only. Bidders shall not use the Bidding Documents for any other purpose. Neither the Owner nor JBS Contracting warrants the completeness and/or adequacy of the Bidding Documents.

INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Bidder shall promptly notify JBS Contracting of all ambiguities, inconsistencies, or errors that it may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents or upon examination of the Project site and local conditions. Bidders requesting clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request, which shall reach JBS Contracting at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bid Proposals. Direct all questions to:

Joe Claybaugh 1680 Gover Parkway.

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: 989-773-0770 Fax: 989-772-9272

Email: jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

B. 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. Addenda will be mailed, emailed, faxed, or delivered to all who are known to have received Bidding Documents.

C. For the dissemination of information, clarification of the intent of the Bidding Documents, and a site visit/tour, a Pre-bid Conference will be held as stated in the Advertisement to Bid.

SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Submit all substitution requests to JBS Contracting a minimum of 7 days prior to bid date for review. If time is not allotted, please clarify bid form as to substitutions taken.

ADDENDA

A. Addenda will be mailed, emailed, faxed, or delivered to all who are known by JBS Contracting to have a complete set of Bidding Documents. Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for that purpose.

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

C. Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting its Bid Proposal that it has received all Addenda issued, and it shall acknowledge its receipt in the proper location on the Bid Proposal.

ALTERNATES

A. Each Bidder must bid on all Alternates listed in the Bid Proposal that are applicable to its Bid Category. Alternates will be fully considered in awarding the Agreement.

B. The Owner shall be allowed a period of thirty days after date of receipt of the Bid Proposals to exercise the right to accept or reject any or all Alternates submitted on the Bid Proposal.

C. Successful Bidders shall perform all Work required for complete execution of accepted Alternates, and the Bid Proposal shall include all overhead and profit for the Work required.

VALUE ENGINEERING

A. All Bid Proposals must be based upon the Contract Documents. In addition to a Base Bid Proposal, the submission of value engineering is acceptable and encouraged. If a value engineering item is submitted for consideration, it shall be expressed on the bid form as an add or deduct amount from the Base Bid. If value engineering item is submitted, the Bidder shall also submit sufficient information in the form of drawings, specifications, test data, delivery dates, scheduling issue considerations, and all other information necessary and sufficient for analysis of the item. The Owner and JBS Contracting reserve the right to unilaterally accept or reject value engineering items and to determine if the item will be considered in the awarding of the Agreement.

UNIT PRICES

A. Each Bidder must bid on all unit prices listed in the Bid Proposal that are applicable to its Bid Category. Unit Prices will be fully considered in awarding the Agreement.

B. Successful Bidders shall perform all Work required for complete execution of accepted Unit Prices, and such Unit Prices shall include all overhead and profit for the Work required.

SALES TAX

A. This Project is subject to state Sales Tax and/or Use Tax and the Bidder’s Bid Proposal shall include all applicable sales and use tax.

NO DISCRIMINATION

A. All Bidders shall ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability and in conformance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.

B. In regard to any Agreement entered into pursuant to this Bid Package, minority and women owned business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bid Proposals in response to the Advertisement to Bid and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

OTHER BID CONSIDERATIONS

A. PREVAILING WAGES –This project is NOT subject to prevailing wage rates as described by the Michigan Department of Labor.

B. The Owner expects all supplies, materials equipment or products proposed by a Bidder to meet or exceed the Specifications set forth in the Bidding Documents. Further, it is the

Owner’s intent that the Bidding Documents permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment, or products requested in the Bidding Documents are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear. The Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by Bidder meet the Specifications contained in the Bidding Documents and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to notify the Owner in writing if any Specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by the Owner prior to the Due Date for Bid Proposals.

BIDDING PROCEDURE

FORM AND STYLE OF BIDS

A. Bid Proposals shall be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form included in Section 00400 with the Bidding Documents.

B. All blanks on the Bid Proposal Form shall be filled in by typewriter or manually in ink.

C. Where so indicated by the makeup of the Bid Proposal Form, sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in case of discrepancy between the two, the amount written in words shall govern.

D. All interlinear marks, alterations or erasures shall be initialed by the signer of the Bid Proposal.

E. All requested Alternates and/or Unit Prices shall be bid. A dollar amount of each Alternate and/or Unit Price in both words and numerals, even if the amount is $0.00, shall be included.

F. Each copy of the Bid Proposal 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 of the size and scope of the Agreement. A Bid Proposal by a corporation or LLC shall further indicate the state of incorporation or registration. A Bid Proposal submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached certifying the agent's authority to bind the Bidder.

G. Single lump sum proposals for all work described in the project manual and drawings.

H. Each Bid Proposal received shall be in strict conformity with the requirements of the Bidding Documents, including, but not limited to, the Description of the Work/Special Provisions, and Scheduling information.

BID SECURITY

A. Bid security in the form of a bid bond issued by a qualified surety, certified check, or cashier's check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount will be required at the time of submission of the Bid Proposal. Bid bonds shall be duly executed by the Bidder, as principal and by a surety that is properly licensed and authorized to do business in the state in which the Work is to be performed. All sureties providing bonds for this Project must be listed in the latest version of the Department of Treasury’s Circular 570, entitled “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies”, with the bond amount less than or equal to the underwriting limitation, and/or have an A.M. best rating of A- or better.

B. Bid bond shall pledge that the Bidder, with the understanding that if its Bid Proposal is accepted, will enter into the Agreement with the Owner for any of the Bid Category(ies) accepted from its Bid Proposal and will, if required, furnish performance and payment bonds covering the faithful performance of the Agreement and the payment of all obligations arising there under. The attorney-in-fact, who signs the surety bond must submit along with the bond, a certified and effectively dated copy of his/her power of attorney.

C. Bid bond form AIA Document A310 is approved for use on this Project.

D. The bid security obliges shall be Montabella Schools and JBS Contracting, and the amount of the bid security shall become their property in the event that the Bidder fails, within fifteen days of notice of award or receipt of the Agreement form, to execute the Agreement, and deliver the performance and payment bonds as described in the Project Manual. In such case, the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.

E. The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security(ies) of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until either (a) the Agreement has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished, or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bid Proposals may be withdrawn, or (c) all Bid Proposals have been rejected.

F. Bid security will be returned to the successful Bidders after the Agreement has been executed, and acceptance of required performance and payment bonds. The bid security of Bidders that are not under consideration for award of the Agreement will be returned to those Bidders.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Make bid proposals upon the forms provided, properly signed and with all items filled out.

Proposal amounts shall be stated in writing and figures. In case of a discrepancy between the written statement and figures, the written statement shall govern.

A. All copies of the Bid Proposal, the bid security and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid Proposal 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, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid Proposal is submitted. If the Bid Proposal is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on the face of the envelope.

B. Bid Proposals shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of Bid Proposals indicated in the Advertisement to Bid, or any extension thereof made by Addendum. Bid Proposals received after the date and time for receipt of bids may be returned unopened.

C. The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bid Proposals.

MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID PROPOSAL

A. A Bid Proposal may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the Bidder after the stipulated time period and date designated for the receipt of Bid Proposals, and each Bidder so agrees in submitting its Bid.

B. Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of Bid Proposals, any Bid Proposal submitted may be modified or withdrawn by notice to the party receiving Bid Proposals at the place designated for their receipt. Such notice shall be in writing over the signature of the Bidder.

C. Withdrawn Bid Proposals 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.

D. Bid security under B. or C., above shall be in an amount for the Base Bid as modified or resubmitted.

CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

OPENING OF BIDS

A. Bid Proposals received on time will be opened publicly.

B. Bid Proposals shall be held open and irrevocable for thirty days after the date for receipt of bids.

REJECTION OF BIDS

A. The Owner will have the right to accept or reject any or all Bid Proposals and to accept or reject a Bid Proposal not accompanied by the required bid security or by other information required by the Bidding Documents, or to accept or reject a Bid Proposal which is in any way incomplete or irregular.

B. Bids Proposals are considered irregular and may be rejected for any of the following reasons unless otherwise provided by law:

a. If Bid Proposal Form furnished is not used or is altered.

b. If there are unauthorized additions, qualified or conditional Bid Proposals, or irregularities of any kind which may make the Bid Proposal incomplete, indefinite, or ambiguous as to its meaning.

c. If Bidder adds any provisions reserving right to accept or reject any award or enter into the Agreement pursuant to an award.

d. If Unit or Lump Sum prices or Alternates contained in the Bid Proposal are obviously unbalanced either in excess of, or below, reasonable cost analysis values.

e. If Bidder fails to complete the Bid Proposal Form where information is requested so the Bid Proposal form cannot be properly evaluated.

f. Bidder is deemed to not be the lowest Responsive, Responsible Bidder by definition and prevailing statutes.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID (AWARD)

A. It is the intent of the Owner to award the Agreement to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder provided the Bid Proposal 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 Proposal received and to accept Bid Proposals which, in its judgment, are in its own best interest.

The Owner reserve the right to reject any Bid Proposal in their sole discretion except where otherwise provided by law.

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

C. The Owner shall have the right to accept combination bids from a Bidder for more than one Bid Category.

D. To the extent that these Instructions to Bidders and applicable public bidding laws, rules, regulations or ordinances conflict with each other, the provisions of the applicable bidding laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances shall govern.

POST BID INFORMATION

A. After the Bids are received, tabulated, and evaluated, the apparent low Bidders when so requested shall meet with JBS Contracting at a post-bid meeting for the purposes of determining completeness of scope and any contract overlaps or omissions. If requested, the Bidder shall submit additional qualification forms. The Bidder will provide the following information at the post-bid meeting:

1. Designation of the Work to be performed by the Bidder with its own forces including manpower for the Contractor and that of its Subordinate Parties.

2. Detailed cost breakdown of the Bidder’s Bid Proposal including labor, equipment, and material unit prices.

3. A list of names of the Subordinate Parties proposed for the principal portions of the

Work.

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

5. The names and backgrounds of the Bidder’s key staff members including superintendent and assistants. Bidder shall be requested to establish the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

6. Commitment to construction schedules, identification of items requiring long lead deliveries and manpower information in accordance with Section 00230 of the Project Manual.

7. Signed project safety agreement and safety program compliance, as described in the Contract Documents.

B. Prior to award of the Agreement, JBS Contracting will notify the Bidder if either the

Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subordinate Party. If the Owner or JBS Contracting has reasonable objection to any proposed Subordinate Party, the Bidder may, at its option: (1) withdraw its Bid Proposal; or (2) submit an acceptable substitute Subordinate Party with an adjustment in its bid amount to cover the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may, at its discretion, accept the adjusted bid amount or it may disqualify the Bidder.

C. Upon the Award of the Agreement, the Contractor shall submit to JBS Contracting a complete list of all items, products, and layouts for which shop drawings, brochures, or samples are required; name of each Subordinate Party; and date of planned submission.

Refer to Submittals of the Project Manual for additional information.

D. The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of JBS Contracting and the Owner, the reliability and responsibility of the Subordinate Parties proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

E. Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Bidder may be required to furnish separate Performance and Payment Bonds, if required, covering the faithful performance of the Contractor and the payment of all obligations arising there under equal to 100% of the total amount payable by the terms of the Agreement. If the Work is to be commenced prior thereto in response to a letter of intent, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner and JBS Contracting that such bonds will be furnished. Refer to the Project Manual for further information.

F. Before commencement of any Work, a Certificate of Insurance executed by Bidder's insurance agent or carrier showing evidence of required insurance coverages shall be submitted in accordance with applicable Insurance Requirements set forth in Section 00620 of the Project Manual.

G. The Agreement Form to be used for this project will be provided by JBS Contracting.

END OF SECTION 00200

SECTION 00210 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. The following special provisions apply to All Contractor’s Scopes of Work.

B. Bidders are required to bid the entire project.

C. Each Bidder shall review the schedule enclosed in the Bidding Documents and be prepared to review at the post-bid meetings a schedule for the engineering, fabrication, delivery and installation of its Work. This information will be considered in the award recommendation.

D. Contractors are to coordinate all Work. Contractor must furnish approved copies of shop drawings, mock-ups, and technical data to other contractors designated by JBS Contracting for the purposes of coordination of this Work. Each phase of the Work shall be coordinated, and the coordination plan approved by JBS Contracting prior to proceeding. Contractor shall keep informed as to Work of all trades engaged in the Project and shall execute Work in such a manner as not to delay or interfere with the progress of other trades involved. Contractor is required to schedule its Work so that no other party is delayed in execution of its work. Contractor is required to employ competent supervision on the Project throughout the entire period of construction to ensure proper coordination.

E. When it is necessary to modify or tie into existing utility services, Contractor shall notify JBS Contracting in writing a minimum of 48 hours prior to the planned disruption. All disruptions shall be scheduled with JBS Contracting and shall be kept to a minimum time. Tie-ins and shutdowns of existing utilities may have to be performed during off hours. Contractors are to include any required premium time in the Base Bid.

F. Owner will occupy the premises or a portion of the premises during the construction, Contractor shall cooperate with JBS Contracting and Owner in all construction operations to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner occupancy.

G. Contractor shall verify all dimensions in the field prior to ordering materials or construction and any costs or expenses arising out of its failure to do so shall be borne solely by Contractor.

H. The Contractor shall examine the existing site conditions and carefully compare them to the Drawings. All measurements must be verified from actual observation at the Project site. The Contractor is responsible for all Work fitting in place in approved, satisfactory and workmanlike manner in every particular. If the Contractor encounters unexpected existing site or building conditions, it shall cease operations immediately to minimize damage and shall immediately notify JBS Contracting in writing. Contractor shall bear all costs, expenses or damages arising or resulting from its failure to comply with this paragraph.

I. Hoisting of material or equipment above occupied areas will NOT be permitted unless the existing structure has been properly verified by a licensed professional Engineer to be able to bear the load of the material or equipment being hoisted if accidentally released. It is the responsibility of the Contractor performing such hoisting to properly and adequately reinforce existing structure.

J. The Contractor shall maintain all project record documents for all concealed Work to mark actual construction. The Contractor shall turn over to JBS Contracting all project record documents upon completion of Work by the Contractor, in a format to be determined by JBS Contracting. The Contractor shall make all project record documents available to the Owner and JBS Contracting for inspection and review. The Contractor’s failure to maintain such documents adequately shall entitle the Owner and/or JBS Contracting to withhold payment until such documents are current and up to date.

K. All Contractors shall attend all meetings as required by JBS Contracting.

L. At final Completion of the project, deliver Record Documents to JBS Contracting, Inc.

M. Contractor is to protect all existing Owner’s materials remaining on site. In addition, Contractor is to include the cost of repairing and patching, removal and reinstallation and replacement of damaged building elements, asphalt, lawns, and grasses, as required in the bid proposals.

N. All contractors are to field verify all existing conditions prior to submitting a bid.

Submitting a bid is acceptance of all field conditions. Do NOT scale the drawings. All dimensions must be verified in the field.

O. Each area to be performed simultaneously/concurrently, i.e., this work to be performed in each and every area at the same time, and work in each and every area of each individual building simultaneously/concurrently.

P. Contractor is responsible to furnish all start-up documents within two (2) weeks of contract award. This includes signed contract, bonds, certificate of insurance, schedule of values, contact list, signature list, sub/supplier list, site specific safety program, and SDS.

Q. Contractor and office project manager are to attend a Construction Kick-Off Meeting and Pre-Construction Meetings.

R. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to review all drawings & drawing notes, including mechanical and electrical drawings, and include items requiring work that is generally defined as the responsibility the work description.

S. Bidder shall complete the Bid form in its entirety. Special attention is directed to the Alternates and Unit Prices Section of the Bid Form. Submit alternate prices identified in the Bidding Documents, which pertain to their work. These alternate prices must be separate from their base bid on the Bid Proposal Form as described in Section 00200 Instructions to Bidders.

T. This Bidder is required to submit alternate prices identified in the Bidding Documents, which pertain to their work. These alternate prices must be separate from their base bid on the Bid Proposal Form as described in Section 00200 Instructions to Bidders.

U. Contractor is to include all remobilization for phasing of work as required.

V. Contractor is required to coordinate with all trades (provide shop drawings, layout, engineering information, submittals, etc.) and actively participating at job meetings.

W. Contractor is to provide all required cleanup of their work. If contractor fails to provide cleanup, the cleanup will be performed by the Construction Manager and the appropriate back charges will be issued.

X. Contractor is to provide all necessary permits, request, schedule, and attend inspections as necessary.

Y. Contractor performing demolition shall be responsible for protecting new and existing construction from damage due to their work. If any adjacent surfaces are damaged it will be the sole responsibility of the contractor at the fault to completely repair and replace all damaged construction to the satisfaction of the Owner and Construction Manager.

Z. This Bidder must provide a designated person knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements and responsible for the prevention of accidents. This includes but is not limited to requirements for scaffolding, certifications for the use of required equipment, and tie-off procedures. This person shall be the Superintendent unless otherwise noted in writing to JBS Contracting. Contractors that are repeat violators of safety regulations shall be removed from the site at the discretion of the Owner and JBS Contracting.

AA. Provide all necessary barricades, safety, and warning devices for this work.

BB. Contractors are to refer to general plan notes and include all required items in your scope of work.

CC. The scope of work assignment of drawings notes should not be considered all-inclusive of the entire scope of the contractors’ work, merely a guide to help offset potential questions while contractors are taking off the project. Therefore, contractors should include all work associated to the notes including the drawing details, specifications, etc. as required to perform said work.

DD. All contractors are limited to work area. Use of other on-site premises is strictly prohibited.

END OF SECTION 00210

SECTION 00400

BID PROPOSAL FORM

(Fill in all Blanks)

DATE:

TO: Montabella Schools PROJECT: Emergency Generator Upgrade

Blanchard, MI 49310

ATTN: JBS Contracting, Inc.

Construction Manager 1680 Gover Parkway Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

From: ______________________________________________________________________

Name of Bidder:______________________________________________________________

Business Address:

Phone Number:

Bidder, in compliance with the Advertisement to Bid for construction contemplated for Classroom Renovation having carefully examined the Bidding Documents and the site of the proposed Project and the conditions affecting the proposed Work including the condition of the Project site, any surface or subsurface obstruction, removal and demolition, measurements and quantities involved in the Work, the availability of labor, materials and equipment, and the weather conditions that may possibly may be experienced in the Project vicinity, proposes to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, machinery, equipment rental, transportation, superintendence, and services as are necessary to perform all Work stated in accordance with the Contract Documents for the Base Bid and Unit Prices amounts stated below.

If identified as one of the apparent lowest bidder(s) Bidder agrees to meet immediately with CM and shall submit post bid information as described in Section 00200 Instructions to Bidders Bidder, if awarded a contract, agrees to: (1) execute the Agreement within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of the award; (2) provide performance/payment bonds (if required) and insurance certificates in full compliance with the Contract Documents, (3) submit the Project Safety Program as described in Section 00200 Instructions to Bidders; (4) commence Work upon execution of the Agreement or at such other time as directed in the notice of award, and (5) to complete its Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and within the milestone activity dates and durations set forth in the Bidding Documents and subsequent construction project master schedule established by CM. In the event Bidder defaults in complying with any portion of this paragraph, Bidder specifically agrees that the entire bid security amount shall become the property of the Owner as liquidated damages constituting the reasonable estimate of the damages that the Owner would incur for delays and additional expenses in the event of such default, and not as a penalty.

BASE BID: Bidder agrees to perform all Work as described in the Contract Documents, for the Base Bid(s) stated below. The Base Bid(s) shall NOT include the cost of Performance and Payment Bonds. Include the Base Bid, written and in figures.

(Show amounts in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, amount shown in words will govern).

Base Bid ________________________________________________________ Dollars

Bid Amount in Figures $_____________________

Alternate Cost for Performance Labor and Material Bonds

Add to the above base Bid in Figures $_____________________

VALUE ENGINEERING ITEMS: The following value engineering items are offered by the Bidder. Bidder agrees that the amounts indicated below shall be added to or deducted from the Base Bid, as indicated, for each value engineering item that is accepted.

(Show amount(s) in both words and figures for value engineering items. In case of discrepancy, amount shown in words will govern).

BID ITEM WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AMOUNT(S) ADD/DEDUCT

Bidder is required to submit sufficient detailed information to fully describe each value engineering item on a separate sheet(s) attached to this Bid Proposal form.

All applicable taxes are included in the above Base Bid and all listed Alternates.

Bidder agrees that this Bid Proposal shall be irrevocable for a period of thirty (30) Days after the day and time designated for receipt of the Bid Proposal in Section 00100 of the Project Manual.

Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bid Proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the pre-bid conference minutes dated ________________ Bidder acknowledges addendums dated _______, ________, ________

I have included a fully executed and notarized copy of the familial disclosure form set forth in this Project Manual with my Bid Proposal.

I declare that the information in this document is correct to the best of my knowledge and acknowledge any false information provided shall be deemed grounds for disqualification of this bid.

Name of firm: ______________________________ Date: ________________________

Signature: ______________________________ Title: ________________________

Bidder accepts the provisions of the Bidding and Contract Documents and certifies that this Bid Proposal is submitted in good faith and without collusion with any other person or entity submitting a Bid Proposal for the Work. Bidder hereby affixes its authorized signature(s) representing (check one):

An individual doing business as

______A partnership ______A limited liability company, organized in ___________(enter state) ______A corporation, organized in ___________(enter state) ______Joint venture formed between ________________and________________

(Signature from authorized representatives of each partner is required) An Agent with a Current Power of Attorney must be attached to this bid form.

Signature(s): ______________________

Title:___________________________

Legal Name of Firm:__________________________

Business Address:_____________________________

Telephone Number: ( )

(All interlinear marks, alterations or erasures shall be initialed by the signer of the Bid Proposal)

END OF SECTION 00400

SECTION 00410 – Familial Disclosure Form

AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ___________________(the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Advertisement for Bid, Section 00100 of the Project Manual, hereby represents and warrants, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of ______________________ and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District or if applicable intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public school academy.

List and describe any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER:

By:___________________________

Its:___________________________

STATE OF }

COUNTY OF___________________}

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the ______ day of ______ 2022, by

Notary Public

_____________________County, Michigan

My Commission Expires _______________

Acting in County of ___________________

END OF SECTION 00410

SECTION 01110 – General Requirements

AGREEMENT FORM

A. Contractors agree to enter into a contract with JBS Contracting and abide by JBS Contracting’s standard purchase order agreement. Copy of the standard agreement may be obtained from the office of JBS Contracting, Inc.

BONDS

A. Owner and JBS Contracting reserve the right to require performance and payment bonds. If bonds are required, the amount indicated on the bid form will be added to your base bid amount.

INSURANCE

A. Each Contractor shall provide, prior to beginning work, a certificate of insurance indicating that all required insurance coverage is in force.

B. Use standard insurance form. The Accord Form 25 or 25-S is preferable. These forms should be obtained from your insurance agent.

C. Certificates must show as “additional insured” the owner, Montabella Schools, and the Construction Manager, JBS Contracting, Inc.

D. Minimum Coverages as follows:

a. General Liability (Commercial Liability).

i. Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000.00

ii. Damage to Rented Premises (Ea Occ) $ 100,000.00

iii. Med Exp (any one person) $ 5,000.00

iv. Personal & Adv Injury $ 1,000,000.00

v. General Agg $ 2,000,000.00

vi. Products – Comp/Op Agg $ 1,000,000.00

b. Automobile liability (Any Auto, Hired Autos, Non-Owned Autos)

i. Combined Single Limit (ea. Acc) $ 1,000,000.00

c. Umbrella Liability

i. Each Occurrence $2,000,000.00

ii. Aggregate $ 2,000,000.00

d. Workers Comp and Employers Liability

i. E.L. Each Accident $ 500,000.00

ii. E.L. Disease – EA Employee $ 500,000.00

iii. E.L. Disease – Policy Limit $ 500,000.00

PERMITS

A. JBS Contracting shall obtain state plan review/approval. Permits and inspections though Bureau of Fire Services and Bureau of Construction Codes will be obtained by Contractor.

B. Any additional permits or inspections will be the responsibility of the contractor.

PAYMENTS

A. One (1) original invoice must be received at JBS Contracting by the dates determined on the purchase order in order to be included in the current month invoice to be submitted to the Owner.

B. All Applications for Payment must be submitted on a "Contractor Invoice Form"

C. Any completed Contractors Invoice Form received by the Construction Manager later than the contract established due date will not be accepted and will need to be re-billed the following month.

D. All Applications for Payment must be accompanied by a Sworn Statement and applicable waivers.

E. Final Sworn Statement and Full Unconditional Lien Waivers must be provided prior to the release of the final payment or exchanged for final payment by presenting them in person.

F. 10% retainage will be held on all payments until all punch list items, close-out documents and full waivers are received.

G. All billings are processed on the basis of approved Schedules of Values. Absolutely NO CHANGES may be made to approved Schedule of Values.

H. Increases or decreases in the Contract Amount shall be through change orders. Each Change Order shall be listed as a new line item on Contractor Invoice Form. This is the only way a change order will be processed for payment. All change orders must be approved in writing prior to invoicing.

I. Following approval of application of payment JBS Contracting will invoice the owner, the Owner will process payment and forward to the Construction Manager for payment of contractors.

J. No payment or change orders will be issued through the Owner.

CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS

A. Prior to the initiation of on-site activity, a meeting will be held for the purpose of planning, scheduling, and coordinating an orderly initiation of on-site construction activity. Attendance at this meeting is required.

B. A representative of the contractor authorized to enact decisions regarding schedule, manpower commitments and costs must attend the pre-construction meeting.

C. Contractors’ active on-site shall be required to attend Progress and Project Meetings when called by the Construction Manager. These meetings are for the purpose of planning and assessing construction progress and for discussing problems of mutual concern.

D. It is mandatory that any contractor actively engaged in work on site shall be required to have a representative of the contractor authorized and empowered to enact decisions regarding schedule, manpower commitments and costs and their superintendent be in attendance at these meetings, or the Owner may withhold the Contractor's payment.

E. All decisions, instructions, and interpretations given by the Owner or their designated representatives at these meetings shall be conclusive and shall be binding on the Contractors.

F. The proceedings of such meetings will be recorded and posted. Copies will be forwarded to Contractors.

TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Temporary electrical from existing facility. Owner shall pay for usage. Construction manager shall monitor for over usage/overloading existing circuits.

B. Each contractor is responsible to provide cell phone to their on-site foreman for construction communication.

C. Temporary water distribution will be provided from existing facility. The Contractor shall supply all hoses, etc. Contractor to verify distances prior to bidding project.

D. The Construction Manager will arrange for temporary sanitary facilities. Contractors shall not use permanent facilities at the site.

E. The Contractor will arrange for construction dumpsters and pay for removal.

F. The Contractor shall maintain and operate systems to assure continuous service and avoid disruption of service.

G. The Contractor shall promptly remove their own temporary materials and equipment when their use is no longer required.

H. The Contractor shall clean and repair damage they have caused by temporary installations or use of temporary facilities.

I. The Contractor shall restore existing facilities they have used for temporary services to their specified or original condition.

HOUSEKEEPING AND CLEAN-UP

A. Contractor shall execute daily housekeeping to keep their Work, the site, and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, and windblown debris resulting from construction operations.

B. Contractor is financially responsible for his/her clean-up operations. Clean up must be timely as well as thorough in order to meet safety regulations and permit other Contractors to perform without hindrance from dirt and debris. The Construction Manager will coordinate Project housekeeping and take appropriate steps to maintain clean, safe working conditions. Failing to meet housekeeping requirements will be charged for services arranged by the Construction Manager.

C. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish and continue cleaning on an as-needed basis until painting is finished.

D. Schedule operations so that dust and other contaminants resulting from cleaning process will not fall on wet or newly coated surfaces.

E. Clean up must be performed after each task is done.

F. Contractor is responsible for developing a plan for dust control and debris removal for each task prior to starting.

G. Contractor shall employ qualified persons for cleaning.

H. Contractor shall remove grease, mastic adhesives, dust, dirt, stains, finger-paints, labels, and other foreign materials from exposed interior and exterior surfaces, for acceptance by the Construction Manager, prior to leaving the site.

I. Prior to final completion or Owner occupancy, Contractor shall conduct an inspection of exposed interior and exterior surfaces and all work areas, to verify that the entire Project is clean.

GUARANTIES AND WARRANTIES

A. The Contractor shall provide a written Guaranty for all labor, material, equipment, and workmanship for a minimum period as indicated in project manual covering the work of their entire Bid Division(s).

B. The Contractor shall further provide all supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor and other written guaranties and warranties covering the work of the entire Bid Division(s) as required by the project specifications.

C. The Contractor shall provide a quantity of three (3) original written Guaranties and Warranties.

D. The Contractor shall review all guaranties and warranties to assure of their compliance with all conditions of the…