Odyssey Middle-High School Specs 6-21-2019.pdf

BID PROPOSAL AND

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ODYSSEY MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ADDITION

3441 S. Wise Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

June 21, 2019

Prepared By:

General Contractor Commercial Construction

PO Box 370 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0370

PH: (989) 773-0770

FAX: (989) 772-9272

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

DATE: June 21, 2019 PROJECT: Odyssey Middle/High School Administration Office Addition

OWNER: Shepherd Public Schools PO Box 219 Shepherd, MI 48883

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: JBS Contracting, Inc.

1680 Gover Pkwy.

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Joe Claybaugh; (989) 773-0770 jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

BID DUE DATE: 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019. The owner and construction manager will receive sealed bid proposals for the work categories set forth in the bidding documents at the office of:

Shepherd Public Schools Central Office 258 W. Wright Ave.

Shepherd, MI 48883

At which time the bids will be publicly read.

Alternate Delivery Option: Until 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019 the construction manager will receive bid proposals for the work categories set forth in the bidding documents at the office of:

JBS Contracting, Inc.

1680 Gover Parkway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Fax: 989-772-9272 Email: jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com

This project consists of the construction of an office.

Preliminary project scheduled to start August 1, 2019 and be substantially complete by January 1, 2020.

Complete sets of bidding documents to be available electronically by request at:

jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com .

Bidding documents are also available at:

Grand Rapids Builders Exchange www.grbx.eom 4461 Cascade Rd. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Ph (616) 949-8650 Fx (616) 949-6831

Central Michigan Plan Room www.hbacm.com 2026 Independence Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Ph (989) 775-7747 Fx (989) 775-7748 mailto:jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com mailto:jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com http://www.grbx.eom/ http://www.hbacm.com/

CAM Tri-Cities www.cam-online.com 334 South Water Street Saginaw, MI 48607 Ph: (989) 754-4872

State of Michigan Vendor Self-Services www.michigan.gov.vsslogin

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Construction manager:

Joe Claybaugh JBS Contracting, Inc.

jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com 1680 Gover Parkway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Ph (989) 773-0770 Fx (989) 772-9272

END OF SECTION

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1.1 GENERAL

A. The Construction Manager will receive sealed bid proposals only as set forth in the Advertisement for Bids and complying with all requirements as contained in these Instructions to Bidders.

B. Bidding documents consist of the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid

Form, General Conditions, and any addenda issued prior to receipt of bids. Definitions as set forth in the General Conditions are applicable to the bidding documents.

C. Bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid and a sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a bidder for labor and materials for a designated portion of the work.

D. Addenda are written or graphic instructions issued by Construction Manager prior to bid opening. Addenda revise or interpret the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

E. Post-Bid Addenda are written, or graphic instructions issued after receipt of bids and prior to execution of the contract. Post-Bid Addenda are utilized to modify or interpret the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

F. Alternate is an amount stated in the bid proposal to be added or deducted from base bid if the defined change in the work is accepted by the Owner.

See schedule of alternates contained within this package.

G. Unit price is an amount stated in the bid proposal as a price per unit of measure for materials or services as described in the bidding documents.

H. For convenience of reference and to facilitate letting of subcontracts, these specifications are separated into sections. Such separation shall not operate to make the Construction Manager an arbiter or to establish subcontract limits between contractor and subcontractor. Use bid form attached within this package.

2.1 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF WORK

A. Before submitting a bid, each Bidder and sub-bidder shall examine the drawings carefully, shall read the Specifications and all other proposed Contract Documents and shall visit the site of the work. Each Bidder and sub-bidder shall fully inform himself prior to bidding as to existing conditions and limitations under which the work is to be performed, and shall include in his bid a sum to cover the cost of items necessary to perform the work as set forth in the proposed Contract Documents. No allowance will be made to a Bidder or sub-bidder because of lack of such examination, knowledge or site visitation. The submission of a bid will be considered as conclusive evidence that the Bidder or sub-bidder has made such examination and site visitation.

B. Drawings and Specifications are issued as a complete bound set, including civil, Architectural and electrical work, to all bidders. Bidders or sub-bidders for each trade are responsible for informing themselves of work by other trades and of their own responsibility in coordination and interfacing involved.

3.1 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO BIDDING

A. Should a bidder or sub-bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the drawings or documents, or should they be in doubt as to their meaning, they should at once notify the Construction Manager who will send a written instruction by addendum to all bidders. Neither the Construction Manager nor the Owner will be responsible for any oral instruction or will the Owner or Construction Manager be responsible for any other explanation or interpretation of the Contract Documents. Email questions to Joe Claybaugh at jclaybaugh@jbscontracting.com.

B. Any addenda issued during the time of bidding is to be acknowledged in the proposal and in closing a contract they will become a part thereof. No addenda will be issued less than five (5) days prior to the due date of proposals.

C. In the event of discrepancies on the prints and specifications, the greater amount and value will supersede.

4.1 TAXES

A. All applicable taxes shall be included in the proposal.

B. In compliance with the regulations of the Michigan Tax Commission, sales and use tax is to be included in the proposal.

5.1 BASE BID SPECIFICATION

Bid Proposals shall be based on the various brands, makes, standards of materials and applications specified. Whenever the specifications call for one specific product, material application, etc., the Contractor or subcontractor shall bid solely on that/those which is/are named. All Base Bids shall then be consistent in such a manner as to permit the best possible evaluation of all proposals.

A. The Owner and Construction Manager in no way wish to overlook any possible alternate material that may be satisfactory as a direct substitute. At the Contractor’s option, a list of proposed alternates of materials, products, methods, etc., may be attached to his proposal form stating the proposed substitute and the cost savings, if any, of the substitution. The Base Bid, however, shall be based on all items as specified.

B. If the contractor or subcontractor is unable to bid the specified product, fill out completely the attached substitution request form. Substitution request forms must be received by JBS Contracting at least five (5) days prior to bid date.

C. Should any real and definite hardship result in the foregoing “Base Bid,” the Contractor shall communicate the facts to the Construction Manager, and if warranted, an addendum will be issued to all bidders rectifying the condition.

D. Addendum requests shall be timely such that the Construction Manager may issue addenda a minimum of five (5) days prior to receipt of bids.

6.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Provide Performance, Labor & Material Bond. (Mandatory alternate if bid exceeds $50,000).

If bid amount is less than $50,000 you may be asked in post bid interview to provide a cost for bonding your work.

7.1 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

In order to receive consideration, make bid proposals in strict accordance with the following:

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

Identify on proposal which bid package your bid is for as outlined in Item 9:

Definition of Bid Package. In the event that multiple bid packages are bid, please fill out a separate bid proposal for each package bid. Do not combine packages.

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. Proposals submitted in any other form will not be considered. Late bids will NOT be accepted –

NO EXCEPTIONS.

B. Address Bid Proposal to the Owner and deliver to the address given in the

Advertisement for Bids on or before the day and hour set for the bids. Enclose each bid in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the bidder, and the date and hour of the bid opening. Submit only the original signed copy of the bid. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received on time.

8.1 WITHDRAWAL OF BID/PROPOSAL

A. A Bidder may withdraw his bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.

B. No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for opening thereof, and bids shall be subject to acceptance by the Owner during this period.

BID FORM – ALL TRADES

PROJECT: Odyssey Middle/High School Administration Office Addition

TO: Shepherd Public Schools Central Office

258 W. Wright Ave.

Shepherd, MI 48883

Construction Manager: JBS Contracting, Inc.

1680 Gover Pkwy.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

BASE PROPOSAL:

The Undersigned, having visited the site and familiarized themselves with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work and the contract documents, including plans, project manual and technical specifications, Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and any addenda issued thereto, hereby proposes to perform and to provide and furnish all the labor, materials, tools, expendable equipment, utility and transportation services, etc., necessary to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all work required under base bid for the aforementioned project, all in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, as prepared.

BIDDER NAME:

BIDDER PHONE:

BID PACKAGE #:

LUMP SUM PROPOSAL:

(written)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUMS:

Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated

Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated

ALTERNATE #1:

Provide Performance, Labor and Material Bonds.

Total Add to Lump Sum… $

VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES:

The following voluntary alternates are offered for substituting materials and/or equipment. (Attach specification, add additional pages if necessary)

1. ADD/DEDUCT $

2. ADD/DEDUCT $

3. ADD/DEDUCT $

4. ADD/DEDUCT $

NEGOTIATION:

The Undersigned agrees that, should the overall cost exceed the funds available, they will be willing to negotiate with the Owner and Construction Manager for the purpose of making further reductions in the contract work, and shall agree to give full credit for all such reductions in the work requested by the Owner, including full value of labor, materials and subcontracted work and reasonable proportionate reductions in overhead and profit, thereby arriving at an agreed upon contract price. Contractor will endeavor to determine the most cost-effective method of accomplishing the Owner’s objective and report same to Owner and Construction Manager.

This proposal is submitted in the name of and notice of acceptance should be mailed, telegraphed or delivered to:

FIRM NAME:

ADDRESS:

BY: (signature)

(printed name)

TITLE:

DATE:

EMAIL:

TELEPHONE:

FAX:

END OF BID FORM

9.1 SCHEDULE OF CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

A. PROVIDED BY THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

1. Dumpsters for construction purposes. Masonry and concrete items are not allowed. Those bid packages must dispose of material properly.

2. Testing (first initial test) – Re-testing cost will be by Sub Contractor for which work has failed.

3. Barricades and/or fencing.

4. Temporary toilets.

5. Field office.

6. Project signage.

7. Building permit, zoning permit, drive permit, DPW fees.

8. Final cleaning.

9. Consumers electric utility charges & DTE gas utility charges.

PROVIDED BY ALL CONTRACTORS AS APPLICABLE

Section 01010 Summary of Work Section 01021 Cash Allowances Section 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples Section 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 01710 Cleaning

FURTHER ITEMS OF MAJOR CONCERN

1. A 5% retainage will be imposed on this job.

2. A 12-month labor and material warranty (minimum) unless stated elsewhere (or greater) will be imposed on this job. Warranty begins at time of substantial completion (Temporary Occupancy).

DEFINITION OF BID PACKAGES

COMPLETE PACKAGES:

Package 1: Site work/Demolition

Package 2: Not Used

Package 3: Concrete

Package 4: Not Used

Package 5: Not Used

Package 6A: Rough Carpentry - Fascia, Soffits, Siding, Roofing & Windows

Package 6B: Finish Carpentry

Package 7A: Drywall, Insulation & Acoustical

Package 8A: Doors & Hardware (Supply Only) installed by Package 6B Finish Carpentry

Package 8B: Glazing

Package 9A: Flooring

Package 9B: Painting

Package 10: Specialties (Supply Only) installed by Package 6B Finish Carpentry.

Package 11: Not Used

Package 12: Casework & Countertops (supply only) installed by package 6B Finish Carpentry

Package 13: Not Used

Package 14: Not Used

Package 15A: Plumbing

Package 15B: Mechanical

Package 16: Electrical

Items by Owner: Office furniture, window blinds, telephone system & wiring; communication wiring (computer), BID PACKAGES

BID PACKAGE 01 – SITEWORK/DEMOLITION:

General Requirements as Applicable:

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Earthwork

• Sub drainage

• Site Specifications – See Prints

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 01 SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Site visit mandatory

2. Shop drawings & submittals as applicable to your trade.

3. Include all site layout and surveying work as necessary to complete your work.

4. Perform all exterior site work complete

5. Perform all required clearing, grubbing and removal of existing vegetation and other items required for grading. – Field verify existing topsoil depth & conditions.

6. Install and maintain all soil erosion control requirements. Protect drainage from silt and debris.

Maintain throughout construction as necessary

7. All existing topsoil will be stripped and redistributed on site as directed by Construction Manager.

Excess topsoil is to be leveled or bermed on site as directed by construction manager. All excess debris (concrete washouts, stones, brush, roots etc.) to be removed from site.

8. Excavate for foundations, backfill, and compact. Machine & hand compaction required.

9. Furnish and install granular cushion under floor slabs and concrete aprons – minimum 12". Class 2 sand

10. Exclude soil testing (by Construction Manager)

11. Exclude site concrete (by Bid Package 03 - Concrete).

12. All site and building demo including proper removal from site. Existing modular to be removed by

Owner.

13. Exclude gas piping (by Utility Company).

14. Exclude site lighting (by Electrician)

15. Sand fill - Clean class II sand fill under slabs on grade and under gravel base for asphalt. Utilities that pass through the parking lot are to be back filled and compacted with class II sand fill. 22A MDOT approved gravel installed under asphalt areas. Minimum sand thickness 12" and minimum gravel on limestone thickness 6".

16. Provide dust control as required.

17. Any excess material derived from grading operations is to remain leveled on site and be distributed as directed by Construction Manager.

18. Perform daily grading for proper drainage and access to site required.

19. Furnish and install all sanitary sewer as shown outside the building on civil drawings.

20. Place topsoil for green area minimum of 4” thick.

21. Fine grade, York rake and hydroseed green areas.

22. Signage and barricade for work in road right of ways.

23. Final record drawings to be submitted.

24. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

25. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

26. Assume subsoil to be normal & dry.

BID PACKAGE 03 – CONCRETE:

General Requirements as Applicable:

• Temporary Facilities and controls

• Cleaning

• Concrete – Cast in place

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 04 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Shop drawings & submittals as applicable to your trade.

2. Products:

A. Submittals: (for each type of product indicated) Design mixtures from single source.

B. Steel Reinforcement:

i. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.

ii. Plain-Steel Wire: ASTM A 82/A 82M

C. Concrete Materials: Same type, brand and sources throughout Project.

i. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I with Fly Ash (ASTM C 618, Class F.)

D. Normal-Weight Aggregate: ASTM C 33, Class 3S coarse aggregate or better, graded. Provide aggregates from a single source with documented service record data of at least 10 years satisfactory service in similar applications and service conditions using similar aggregates and cementitious materials.

E. Max. Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1-inch (25mm) nominal.

F. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.

G. Water: ASTM C 94/C 94M and potable.

H. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260

3. Concrete Mixtures: General

A. Cementitious Materials: Use fly ash to reduce the total amount of portland cement. Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than portland cement in concrete as follows:

i. Fly Ash: 25%

B. Limit water-soluble, chloride-ion content in hardened concrete to 0.06% by weight of cement.

C. Admixtures: Use admixtures according to manufacturer’s written instructions

i. Use water-reducing or plasticizing admixtures in concrete, as required, for placement and workability.

ii. Use water-reducing and retarding admixture when required by high temp, low humidity, or other adverse placement conditions.

iii. Use water-reducing admixture in pumped concrete, concrete for heavy- use industrial slabs and parking structure slabs, concrete required to be watertight, and concrete with a water-cementitious materials ratio below 0.50.

iv. Use corrosion-inhibiting admixture in concrete mixtures where indicated.

4. Concrete Mixtures for Building Elements A. Footings: Proportion normal-weight concrete mixture as follows:

i. Minimum Compressive Strength: 3,500 psi at 28 days.

ii. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.

iii. Slump Limit: 4 inches or 8 inches for concrete with verified slump of 2 to 4 inches before adding high-range water-reducing admixtures or plasticizing admixtures, plus or minus 1 inch.

iv. Air Content: 6%, plus or minus 1.5% at point of delivery for 1-inch nominal maximum aggregate size.

B. Foundation Walls: Proportion normal-weight concrete mixture as follows:

i. Minimum Compressive Strength: 3,500 psi at 28 days.

ii. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.

iii. Slump Limit: 4 inches or 8 inches for concrete with verified slump of 2 to 4 inches before adding high-range water-reducing admixtures or plasticizing admixtures, plus or minus 1 inch.

iv. Air Content: 6%, plus or minus 1.5% at point of delivery for 1-inch nominal maximum aggregate size.

C. Slabs-on-Grade: Proportion normal-weight concrete mixture as follows:

i. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4,000 psi at 28 days.

ii. Minimum Cementitious Materials Content: 520 lb/cu. yd.

iii. Slump Limit: 4 inches, plus or minus 1 inch.

iv. Air Content: 6%, plus or minus 1.5% at point of delivery for 1-inch nominal maximum aggregate size.

5. Thermal Insulation:

A. Products:

i. Foam-Plastic Board Insulation: Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation ASTM C 578.

6. Furnish and install all footings and pier pads as shown. Include layout for same.

7. Provide all site concrete including sidewalks, aprons, and curbs.

8. Furnish and install all concrete accessories.

9. Furnish and install reinforcing steel.

10. Furnish and install footings, thickened slab footings and all concrete floors/pads (include all rigid

Styrofoam insulation).

11. Furnish & install all piers and pier footings with reinforcement.

12. Receive and protect all materials stored on site for this work.

13. Furnish and install all control/expansion joints as shown and/or recommended by industry standards, for this work.

14. Install all miscellaneous embedded items supplied by others (i.e., pipe bollards, sleeves, inserts, anchor bolts etc.). Coordinate with each subcontractor for whose work the embedded item is being installed.

15. Provide for any special curing/sealing requirements.

16. Exclude testing (provided by Construction Manager). Coordinate testing with Construction Manager.

17. Coordinate opening sizes & locations with the contractor for whose work each opening is being provided.

18. Provide continuous housekeeping and clean up.

19. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

20. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

21. Provide for all interior and exterior flatwork.

22. Include site concrete (site lighting pole bases by electrician). – Follow site plan, foundation plan & floor plan greater quantity included in case of discrepancies.

23. Provide all final grading and compaction required for concrete flatwork.

24. Subcontractor to install safety fencing for daily operations as required.

25. Furnish and install continuous vapor barrier beneath all interior slabs on grade. – 6 mil visqueen

26. Furnish and install welded wire fabric and reinforcing steel as required.

27. Furnish and install all control/expansion joints as shown and/or recommended by industry standards for this work.

28. Provide Saw cutting control joints. – Green cut within 12 hours of pour

29. Provide for removal of concrete debris for this work.

30. Furnish and install all concrete floor sealer as required for all slabs to remain exposed – Kure-N-Seal #21.

31. Include all pumping charges if necessary.

BID PACKAGE 6A – ROUGH CARPENTRY LABOR, EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS FOR

FRAMING, FASCIA, SOFFITS, SIDING, & ROOFING

General Requirements as Applicable

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Cleaning

• Laminated Veneer Lumber

• Wood Trusses

• Joint Sealants

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 6A SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. It is imperative to attend bi-weekly meetings or request to be absent in writing.

2. Coordinate with other trades as it relates to your work.

3. Provide own layout required for your work. Coordinate with Construction Manager.

4. All shoring and bracing labor is by this contractor.

5. Supply & install all wall framing, rafters, wood beams, headers, wood roof trusses (with energy heals), roof sheathing, wall sheathing, wood blocking, wood nailers, furring, wood beams & headers, sub-fascia, columns, overhang framing for a complete project.

6. Supply & install all trusses, top & bottom chord bracing & diagonal bracing.

7. Provide all anchor bolts set into foundation walls as noted on prints for sill plate connections.

8. All specialty anchors associated with this trade such as hurricane clips, strong tie anchors, hold down anchors, & shear wall anchors.

9. Typical framing includes backers, bracing, additional blocking where trusses do not align, sheathing, edge nailing, blocking & filer studs,

10. Include all shear wall framing as per plans including specialty connections.

11. Include all bulkhead framing.

12. Wood-Preservative-Treated Lumber:

A. Treat all rough carpentry unless otherwise indicated.

i. Wood nailers, curbs, equipment support bases, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing.

ii. Wood sills, sleepers, blocking, and similar concealed members in contact with masonry or concrete.

iii. Wood framing and furring attached directly to the interior of below- grade exterior masonry or concrete walls.

iv. Wood framing members that are less than 18 inches above the ground in crawlspaces or unexcavated areas.

v. Wood floor plates that are installed over concrete slabs-on-grade.

13. Miscellaneous Lumber:

A. For items of dimension lumber size, provide Construction or No. 2 grade lumber SPF.

14. Metal Framing Anchors: As shown and/or per code/industry standard A. Manufacturer: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc

15. Miscellaneous Materials:

A. Sill-Sealer Gaskets, Neoprene foam and AST36 anchor bolts.

16. Supply & install all backing for accessories and millwork in drywall partitions.

17. Supply & install all air/vapor retainers and or barriers. – House wrap

18. Supply & install all sill seal gaskets as required.

19. Provide all necessary materials, labor & equipment.

A. Aluminum Soffit & Fascia:

i. Manufactures: Quality Edge or Equal

ii. Metal Thickness: Minimum 0.019”

iii. Colors: Manufacture Standard Colors – Owners Choice

iv. Soffit & Fascia to be beaded.

B. Siding & Roofing:

i. Manufacturers: Fabral, Jenson Bridge or Equal

ii. Warranty: 20 Year

iii. Surface Pattern: 29-ga., 36” coverage, ribs 9” on center

iv. Colors: Manufacturers Standard Colors – Owners Choice

20. All fasteners are to be included.

21. Provide & install flashing.

22. Provide & install aluminum fascia and soffit with all necessary trims, fasteners, etc.

23. Provide & install siding and roofing with all necessary accessories, trims, fasteners, etc.

24. Provide caulking as required for own work. Includes caulking of siding, fascia, trims, windows and doors.

25. Daily cleaning is required.

26. Provide and install in-wall blocking as required for finish carpentry contractor. Coordinate locations of in-wall blocking with construction manager and finish carpentry contractor before covering.

27. Provide and install vinyl gable vents 1/2” OSB drafts stop as indicated.

28. Provide and install white composite trim bounds for entry columns.

29. Provide and install exterior windows; Anderson 100 Series or equal.

30. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

31. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

32. Daily cleaning is required.

33. Furnish and install vapor barriers, house wrap, underlayment and ice/water as required.

BID PACKAGE 6B – FINISH CARPENTRY:

General Requirements as Applicable

• Cleaning

• Finish Carpentry

• Joint Sealants

• Metal Doors and Frames – Labor Only

• Wood Doors – Labor Only

• Access Doors – Labor Only

• Hardware – Labor Only

• Toilet and Bath Accessories – Labor Only

• Cabinets and countertops – Labor Only

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 6B SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Install all wood doors and frames supplied by others.

2. Install all steel doors & frames as supplied by others.

3. Install all door hardware supplied by others.

4. Install toilet and bath accessories supplied by others.

5. Install access doors supplied by others. – two (2) total

6. Coordinate with other trades.

7. Install casework and countertop as supplied by others

8. Provide and install sealants for own work where required.

9. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

10. Strictly follow all local, state, and federal safety laws and procedures.

11. Daily cleaning is required.

BID PACKAGE 7 – DRYWALL, INSULATION AND ACOUSTICAL:

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Cleaning

• Building Insulation

• Gypsum Board

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 7 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Shop drawings & submittals as applicable to your trade.

2. Furnish and install drywall systems as shown on drawings. – 5/8 drywall typical unless noted otherwise.

3. Furnish and install all fire stopping for your work.

4. Furnish & install complete fire lid. – under side of all wood trusses

5. Finish shall be smooth on all walls and finished ceilings.

6. Furnish and install all control/expansion joints as shown and/or recommended by Industry standards.

7. Protect adjacent materials during all installations.

8. Install access panels and fire access panels supplied by others.

9. Furnish and install all necessary hardware, fasteners, trims, etc. for a complete system.

10. Thermal Insulation:

A. Products:

i. Glass-Fiber Blanket Insulation: Values as per print.

ii. Approved Manufacturers: Certain Teed, Guardian, Owens Corning or Equal.

iii. Fiberglass Blown Insulation: R-50 in attic space including attic baffles.

11. Gypsum Board: Type X: ASTM C 1396/C 1396M.

A. Walls & Ceiling:

i. Thickness: 5/8 inch

ii. Long Edges: Tapered and featured (round or beveled) for prefilling.

B. Moisture and Mold-Resistant Gypsum Board with moisture and mold-resistant core and paper surfaces at restrooms :

i. Core: 5/8-inch, Type X

ii. Long Edges: Tapered

iii. Mold Resistance: ASTM D 3273, score of 10.

C. Manufacturers: American Gypsum, National Gypsum Co., USG Corp or Equal.

12. Applying Interior Gypsum Board:

A. Install interior gypsum board in the following locations:

i. Type X: All interior walls & ceilings

ii. Moisture & Mold Resistant Type: Exterior walls, restrooms & mechanical room.

iii. Include multiple layers where shown.

B. Finishes:

i. Ceilings: Smooth

ii. Walls: Smooth

13. Furnish and install all sound insulation at all interior walls.

14. Furnish and install all batt insulation in exterior walls. (R-21 minimum)

15. Furnish and install ceiling/roof insulation as per plan. (R-50 minimum)

16. Furnish and install all proper venting at eaves - energy heal truss.

17. Furnish and install 2’x 2’ acoustic ceilings as per plans and specifications.

18. Furnish for owner two (2) extra cartons of each ceiling tile at project close out.

19. Tax to be included by all bidders.

20. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

21. Provide daily cleaning of own work.

BID PACKAGE 8A – DOORS & HARDWARE:

• Steel Doors & Frames

• Wood Doors

• Access Doors

• Finish Hardware

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 12 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Furnish all Insulated steel doors & frames (steel doors and welded frames to be 18ga.)

2. Furnish all pre-finished wood doors with metal-redi frames (wood doors are to be pre- finished solid core).

a. Manufacturer: Mowhawk Flush Doors, Inc. or Equal.

b. Style: Premium 2000

3. Furnish all door hardware as per hardware schedule on prints

4. All hardware based on the following (Finish to be Dull Chrome):

a.

b.

Hinges:

Lockset:

Stanley Corbin/Russwin

c. Electric Strikes Hess

d. Exit Device: Corbin/Russwin

e. Closer: Norton

f. Stops & Trims: Rockwood

g. Door Seal: Pemko

5. Furnish access doors and frames as shown.

6. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

7. Master keying per owner requirements.

BID PACKAGE #8B GLAZING SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Furnish and install interior glass and exterior and glazing as specified.

2. Provide and install caulking/sealants for your portion of work.

3. Daily cleaning is required.

4. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

5. Strictly follow all local, state, and federal safety laws and procedures.

BID PACKAGE 9 – FLOORING:

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Cleaning

• VCT

• Resilient Base & Accessories

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 9 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Furnish and install all vinyl composition tile

A. Manufacturer: Armstrong B. Style: VCT C. Size: 12” x 12” D. Cove Base: Armstrong

2. Provide extra stock of all flooring materials to Owner.

3. Furnish and install all transition strips, reducer strips, termination strips, expansion joints, thresholds, etc.

4. Furnish and install all control and expansion joints, per industry standards.

5. Floor preparation for all expansion joints, and minor imperfections to be included in base bid.

6. Provide continuous housekeeping and clean-up, daily.

7. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

8. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

9. Colors to be from manufacturers standards

BID PACKAGE 9B – PAINTING AND COATING:

• Cleaning

• Joint Sealers

• Painting

• Miscellaneous Finishes

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 9B SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Paint all walls & ceilings as per room finish schedule & specification. One coat primer with two coats semi-gloss finish. Assume three (3) to four (4) separate colors throughout building for drywall paint.

A. Manufacturers: DeVoe, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore or Equal

2. Paint all pipe bollards, hollow metal doors and hollow metal frames with two (2) coats of exterior latex semi-gloss paint.

A. Manufacturers: DeVoe, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore or Equal

3. Prepare materials to be finished as supplied by others.

4. Wood doors are to be pre-finished with painted frames.

5. Provide touch-up after owner occupancy.

6. Paint to include all caulking of dissimilar surfaces that are painted. Example being door frames to drywall, countertops/back splashes to drywall & window frames to drywall, this is not an all-inclusive list.

7. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

8. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

9. Furnish extra material at project close out.

BID PACKAGE 10 – SPECIALTIES:

(Supply Only Installed by Bid Package 6B Finish Carpentry)

1. Include material, tax, and freight to jobsite.

2. See drawings for quantities

3. Waste receptacles by Owner

4. Soap dispensers by Owner

5. Toilet paper dispensers by Owner

6. Grab bars 3800 by American Specialties

7. Tilt mirrors 0535 by American Specialties

8. Robe hooks by Owner

9. Sanitary napkin dispenser by Owner

10. Barrier free restroom signs to be constructed of injected molded plastic with brail inlay.

11. Fire Protection Specialties – Cabinets by Larsen’s Mfg. Co. (surface mounted and/or recessed as selected by owner) with 10# ABC extinguishers by Larsen’s Mfg. Co. See drawings for quantity.

BID PACKAGE 12 - MANUFACTURED CASEWORK & PLASTIC LAMINATES (SUPPLY

ONLY):

• Sealers

• Manufactured Casework and countertops

• Shelving

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 12 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Furnish casework with laminate countertops and windowsills as shown.

A. Approved Casework Manufacturer: Kraftmaid Cabinetry or custom laminate B. Style: Sydney white-slab thermo foil on ¾” thick substrate Casework Components are as follows:

A. Cabinet Construction: Solid maple painted frame with ½ industrial board boxes.

B. Drawer Construction: ¾” thick solid wood dovetail drawer box with full extension under mount slides with soft close feature.

Hardware Components are as follows:

A. Door & Drawer Pulls: Chrome 4” pulls

Laminate Countertops:

A. Manufacturers: Formica Corporation, Nevamar Corporation, Wilsonart or Equal B. Style: Manufacturer’s Standards C. Color: Manufacturer’s Standards

2. Furnish Coat Rack with the following qualities:

A. Coat Rack Material: ¾-inch thermoset decorative panel with PVC or polyester edge banding.

B. Cleats: ¾-inch thermoset decorative panel.

C. Chrome coat rod with bracing min 6’ on center.

3. Furnish all counter tops as shown on plans. – Plastic laminate typical including 24" wide counter at rolling door.

4. Furnish metal brackets required to support the work in this category.

5. Provide shop plans for approval.

6. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

7. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

BID PACKAGE 15A – PLUMBING:

• Cleaning

• Fire Stopping

• Plumbing Specifications – See Mechanical Specifications (includes plumbing & HVAC)

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 14 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Provide all items, articles, materials, operational methods mentioned, listed, on scheduled on the drawings & specifications on the drawings.

2. Include demo and disconnects of utilities for existing building.

3. Furnish and install pipe anchor and hangers relative to this trade’s work.

4. Furnish sleeves to installing contractor for this trade’s work.

5. Submit extra materials required for maintenance.

6. Furnish and install fireproof sealants where this contractor’s work penetrates fire-related walls and ceilings.

7. Cut roof openings for new roof penetrations. Maintain weather tight construction until permanent roofing is installed.

8. Provide all saw cutting, core drilling, excavating, compacting and restoration of finished material for all work that involves this trade.

9. Furnish access panels to drywall contractor.

10. Refer to all equipment schedules for additional equipment to be furnished and/or installed.

11. Furnish and install domestic water system from well system. Water line will be stubbed inside of building.

12. Furnish and install sanitary sewer system to 5’ outside of building.

13. Furnish and install all gas piping system, taps, etc. Coordinate installation of new gas service.

14. Coordinate work with all other trades.

15. Coordinate with roofing contractor for roof penetrations.

16. Furnish and install all condensate drains and pumps.

17. This contractor is responsible for information on civil, architectural and mechanical/electrical drawings as it pertains to your work.

18. Provide rough-in coordination and all final plumbing hook-ups to all plumbing related fixtures and equipment.

19. All fixtures per plan including insulated piping per plan.

20. Furnish all record and as-built drawings.

21. Provide continuous housekeeping and clean up.

22. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

23. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

BID PACKAGE 15B – MECHANICAL:

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Cleaning

• Fire Stopping

• Sealants

• Mechanical Specifications Division 15

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 15 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Provide all items, articles, materials, operational methods mentioned, listed, or scheduled on the drawings & specifications. Complete mechanical equipment as listed.

2. Include demo and disconnects as required for demolition.

3. Furnish and install mechanical louvers and grilles, exterior and interior.

4. Insulate ductwork as required by code.

5. Furnish and install temperature controls.

6. Furnish and install exhaust fans and ductwork.

7. Furnish and install housekeeping pads not shown on drawings required for this trade’s work.

8. Furnish sleeves to installing contractor for this trade’s work.

9. Verify openings for ductwork while framing contractor is on site. Delays will be the responsibility of this contractor.

10. Submit extra materials required for maintenance.

11. Furnish and install fireproof sealants where this contractor’s work penetrates fire-related walls and ceilings.

12. Cut roof openings for new roof penetrations. Maintain weather tight construction until permanent roofing is installed.

13. Provide all saw cutting, core drilling, excavating, compacting and restoration of finished material for all work that involves this trade.

14. Refer to all equipment schedules for additional equipment to be furnished and/or installed.

15. Coordinate work with all other trades.

16. This contractor is responsible for information on civil, architectural and mechanical/electrical drawings as it pertains to your work.

17. Furnish all record and as-built drawings.

18. Arrange a demonstration after system is balanced with Construction Manager and owner.

19. Provide continuous housekeeping and clean up.

20. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

21. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures.

BID PACKAGE 16 – ELECTRICAL:

• Temporary Facilities and Controls

• Cleaning

• Fire Stopping

• Joint Sealers

• Electrical Specifications Division 16

CLARIFICATION for BID PACKAGE NO. 16 SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Provide all items, articles, materials, operational methods mentioned, listed, on scheduled on the drawings & specifications.

2. Include complete lighting package.

3. Provide power to well.

4. All site lighting including concrete bases for poles with excavation & backfill.

5. Fire & Security system is by this bid package.

6. Complete power plan including switch gear, lighting panels and power panels.

7. Furnish and install all power and final hook-up to all electrical related specialty equipment.

8. The contractor is responsible for temporary power distribution, temporary lighting and maintenance of electrical system.

9. Furnish and install housekeeping pads not shown on drawings required for this trade’s work.

10. Furnish and install conduit for telephone. Coordinate locations with Construction Manager. Telephone wirings & communication wiring by others.

11. Furnish and install all motor starters as shown and specified.

12. Coordinate installation of new switch and distribution gear with utility company.

13. Review other specifications for electrical requirements, which affect this trade’s work.

14. Furnish sleeves to installing contractor for this trade’s work.

15. Furnish access panels to drywall contractor as required.

16. Refer to architectural drawings for conflicts and electrical device locations.

17. All Permits/Inspections by this contractor for own work.

18. Furnish and install fireproof sealants where conduit penetrates fire-rated walls and ceiling.

19. Furnish all record drawings and as-built drawings.

20. Provide all final hook-ups to electrical related fixtures and equipment.

21. Provide saw cutting, core drilling, excavating and compacting for all work that involves this trade.

22. Refer to all equipment schedules of additional equipment to be furnished and / or installed.

23. Provide owner orientation on equipment and system.

24. Furnish operating and Maintenance manuals.

25. Provide continuous housekeeping and cleanup.

26. Tax is to be included by all bidders.

27. Strictly follow all local, state and federal safety laws and procedures

28. Include demo and disconnects as required for selective demolition of existing buildings.

29. Include fire alarm system as indicated on drawings.

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

Project: _______________________________ Substitution Request #: __________ _______________________________ From: ________________________ To: _______________________________ Date: ________________________ _______________________________ C.M. Project Number: ___________ Re: _______________________________ Contract For: __________________

Specification Title: ______________________ Description: ___________________ Section: _________Page: ________ Article/Paragraph: ______________

Proposed Substitution:

Manufacturer: _________________ Address: ___________________ Phone: _______ Trade Name: ______________________________________Model No.: ____________ Installer: ____________________ Address: ___________________ Phone: ________ History: ___ New Product ___ 2-5 years old ___ 5-10 years old ___ More than

10 years old Differences between proposed substitution and specified product:

______ Point-by-point comparative data attached – REQUIRED BY C.M.

Reason for not providing specified item:

Similar Installation:

Project: _______________________ Architect: _____________________ Address: _______________________ Owner: ______________________ _______________________ Date Installed: _________________ Proposed substitution affects other parts of Work: ____ No ___ Yes; explain

Savings to Owner for accepting substitution: _____________________________($_______________).

Proposed substitution changes Contract Time: ___ No ___ Yes [Deduct] _______________ days.

Supporting Data Attached: __ Drawings __ Product Data __ Samples __ Tests __ Reports __ ____

The Undersigned certifies:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified product.

• Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product.

• Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

• Proposed substitution will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule.

• Cost data as stated above is complete. Claims for additional costs related to accepted substitution, which may subsequently become apparent, are to be waived.

• Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances.

• Coordination, installation, and charges in the Work as necessary for accepted substitution will be complete in all respects.

Submitted by: _______________________________________________________________________ Signed by: _______________________________________________________________________ Firm: _______________________________________________________________________ Address:

Telephone: _______________________________________________________________________ Attachments: _______________________________________________________________________

C.M. REVIEW AND ACTION

___ Substitution approved – Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01330.

___ Substitution approved as noted – Make Submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01330.

___ Substitution rejected – Use specified materials.

___ Substitution Request received too late – Use specified materials.

Signed by: Date:

Additional Comments: ___ Contractor ___ Subcontractor ___ Supplier ___ Manufacturer ___ A/E

END OF SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Comply with procedures described in this section relative to construction of the project, and Owner’s use of the site.

B. Related Documents:

1. Documents affecting work of this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and sections in all bidding divisions including these specifications.

1.2 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY OF THE WORK

A. General: Confine operations during construction at the site to the areas permitted. Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed.

1. Keep drives and parking lots serving the facility clear and available at all times during construction.

2. Do not encumber the site with construction equipment, trailers or materials. Confine stockpiling of materials and location of storage areas to locations as designated by the C.M.

3. Maintain clear path to fire hydrants and/or fire trucks & emergency vehicles.

SECTION 01021 CASH ALLOWANCES

1.1 GENERAL

A. To provide adequate budget and bonding to cover items not precisely determined by the

Owner prior to bidding, allow within the proposed Contract Sum the amounts described in this Section.

B. Related Work:

1. Documents affecting work of this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and sections in all bidding divisions including these specifications.

2. Other provisions concerning Cash Allowances also may be stated in other Sections of these Specifications.

SECTION 01030 ALTERNATES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Comply with procedures described in this Section when providing price quotation for alternates as listed under this Section.

B. Documents affecting work of this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and sections in all bidding divisions including these specifications.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS.

A. Definition: An alternate is an amount proposed by Bidders and states on the Bid Form that will be added to or deducted from Base Bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either scope of work or in products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in Contract Documents.

B. Coordination: Coordinate related work and modify or adjust adjacent work as required to ensure that work affected by each accepted alternate is complete and fully integrated into the project.

C. Notification: Immediately following award of Contract, prepare and distribute to each party involved, notification of the status of each alternate. Indicate whether alternates have been accepted, rejected or deferred for consideration at a later date. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates, if any.

D. Schedule: A “Schedule of Alternates” is included at the end of this section. Specification sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials and methods necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the alternate.

ALTERNATE #1: Provide Performance, Labor and Material Bonds.

SECTION 01340

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

Related Work

All parts of the Contract Documents relate to the Work specified in this section.

Information for Contractor’s use

The Subcontractor shall obtain all shop drawings, product data, and samples necessary for the proper execution of the Work.

The Subcontractor shall obtain all information available from each manufacturer/supplier for their respective products being used in the Work.

The Subcontractor shall read all information to arrive at a clear understanding of how each product is to be incorporated into the Work. The Contractor shall obtain additional technical assistance from the manufacturer/supplier as necessary to achieve such understanding.

The Design/Builder shall distribute appropriate information to other entities involved in the execution of their applicable portions of the Work.

Submittals The Subcontractor shall submit to the Construction Manager the shop drawings, product data, and samples which are requested for submittal.

Additionally, the Subcontractor shall submit to the Construction Manager specific written notification of any item or portion of the Work proposed which varies from the Contract Documents, before such item is incorporated in the Work.

The Construction Manager will rely on the Subcontractor having complied with the Contract Documents in their entirety except where written notification of variance has been submitted to the Construction Manager and the Construction Manager has issued written notification to proceed with the proposed variance under change order procedures.

Submittal Identification

All submittals shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal stating the date, the project name, the project number, the Owner, the Construction Manager, the item being submitted, the number of copies, the purpose of the submittal, the five digit specification section number, and any other pertinent information.

Time of Submittals

All submittals, which are required for the selection of materials, finishes, colors, etc.