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PROJECT MANUAL

Jefferson Elementary Abatement and Demolition

Manistee, MI

BP 1

April 23, 2026

Abatement and Demolition

Jefferson Elementary Abatement and Demolition BP 1 Manistee Area Public Schools April 23, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

00 30 00 Information Available to Bidders

00 40 00 Trade Contract Proposal Pre-Submission Checklist

00 41 00 Trade Contract Proposal Form (Authored by Construction Manager)

00 45 13 Trade Contractor Information Request Form

00 52 00 Subcontract Agreement (Authored by Construction Manager)

00 61 13.13 Performance Bond Form

00 61 13.16 Labor and Material Payment Bond Form

00 65 36 Trade Contractor Guarantee

00 65 37 Asbestos/Lead Free Acknowledgement

00 70 00 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

00 85 00 Schedule of Drawings and Specifications

01 01 00 Summary of Work

01 01 90 Contract Considerations (when appropriate)

01 02 00 Allowances

01 04 00 Coordination

01 04 50 Cutting and Patching

01 04 90 Mechanical & Electrical Coordination (when appropriate)

01 05 00 Field Engineering

01 06 00 Regulatory Requirements

01 07 00 Abbreviations and Symbols

01 09 50 Reference Standards and Definitions

01 10 00 Alternates

01 15 00 Measurement and Payment

01 20 00 Project Meetings

01 30 00 Submittals

01 31 00 Construction Schedules

01 37 00 Schedule of Values

01 40 00 Quality Control

01 41 00 Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities

01 60 00 Material and Equipment

01 70 00 Project Closeout

01 74 00 Warranties

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 74 19.10 Construction Waste Management Project Specific Plan Template

Work Category Index and Cross Reference

Work Category No. 00 – General Requirements for All Subcontractors

Work Category Descriptions

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A Preliminary or Master Schedule

AIA Documents are not included in this specification, but are part of the contract documents, copies may be obtained from the Construction Manager

Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305)

Application and Certificate for Payment and Continuation Sheet (AIA Documents G702 and 703) Submitted and utilized electronically via Trade Contractor Portal

Certificate of Substantial Completion (AIA Document G704)

Certificate of Insurance (AIA Documents G705)

Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims (AIA G706)

Consent of Surety Company to Final Payment (AIA Document G707)

00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project: Jefferson Elementary Abatement and Demolition

Owner: Manistee Area Public Schools 525 12th Street Manistee, MI 49660

Bid Details: Project includes complete abatement and hazardous materials removal followed by mass demolition and site restoration of the site currently known as Jefferson Elementary located at 515 Bryant Ave, Manistee, MI 49660. This project includes Work Categories 01A Abatement and Hazardous Materials Removal and Work Category 01B Demolition and Site Restoration.

Physical bids are due 5/8/2026 at 2:00 PM

1. Sealed proposals for all work categories as described in the Project Manual for the above project will be received no later than Friday, May 8 at 2:00 PM. Proposals should be addressed to Howard Vaas, and delivered to Manistee Area Public Schools, 525 12th Street, Manistee, MI 49660. All proposals will be publicly opened.

2. The following meeting information can be utilized to attend the public bid opening:

2.1 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261628765075319?p=4lAvYTSnDgYLbLjZDD

2.2 Meeting ID: 261 628 765 075 319

2.3 Passcode: Az98C7iN

3. Duplicate proposals shall be submitted to the Construction Manager at the above address on the proposal form provided, in a sealed envelope clearly marked WORK CATEGORY NO. _______, and shall be identified with the project name and the bidder's name and address.

4. All questions are to be directed to the Construction Manager. No direct contact with the Owner or Architect is requested.

5. All contractors bidding on work must be bondable and must include in their bid the cost for furnishing a Co- Obligee Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Co-Obligee Performance Bond. On the proposal form the contractor will identify a cost to be deducted from their bid should bonds not be required.

6. A copy of the Subcontract is included in the Project Manual. Bidders are advised that the Construction Manager reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or declare any bid as non-responsive based on failure to confirm acceptance of the Subcontract without modification. Proposed edits, if any, must be submitted with the bid. Requests for edits to the Subcontract subsequent to submission of bids will not be considered.

7. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers' check, money order, or bid bond made payable to Manistee Area Public Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid as a bid security. The Bid Security of Bidders under consideration will be returned immediately after award of contracts by the Construction Manager. The amount of the guarantee shall be forfeited to the Owner if the successful Bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnish required bonds and insurance within 30 days after award of contracts.

8. All proposals submitted shall remain valid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid date. The Owner, Architect and Construction Manager reserve the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all proposals, or accept any proposal, which, in their opinion, will serve their best interest.

9. Bidders must certify that they are not an “Iran-linked” business.

10. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board or the Superintendent of the school district.

11. Requests for site walk throughs prior to bidding can be coordinated through Noah Schneider noah.schneider@christmanco.com or Doug Montey dmontey@manistee.org

END OF SECTION

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00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. ARTICLE 1, SCOPE OF PROPOSALS

1.1 This is a "Construction Manager Project" for which Manistee Area Public Schools is the "Construction Manager” For this portion of this project the successful bidders will become "Trade Contractors" and will enter into "Trade Contracts" with the Construction Manager. The Construction Manager will administer separate Trade Contracts for all Work Categories involved in the project.

1.2 Provisions shall be such that the Trade Contractor will assume the Construction Manager’s obligations to the Owner for the portion of the work performed by each Trade Contractor.

1.3 Proposals: Separate proposals for the Work Categories included in this phase of the construction will be received by the Construction Manager. The time and place where proposals shall be received and a listing of the Work Categories included in this phase of the work are included in the Advertisement for Bids.

2. ARTICLE 2, BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION

2.1 Each Bidder by making his bid, represents that he has read and understands the bidding documents, and that they visited the site and familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed. No plea of ignorance of conditions that exist, or of any other relevant matter concerning the work to be performed in the execution of the work will be accepted as justification for failure to fulfill every detail of all the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Bidder, if awarded the Contract, shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which such Bidder did not fully inform himself prior to the bidding.

3. ARTICLE 3, BIDDING PROCEDURES

3.1 Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, only on the forms provided by the Construction Manager, all blank spaces shall be fully filled in, including Addenda, Alternates, Price Breakouts, Unit Prices and Bidder's Certificate where applicable. All designations and prices shall be fully and clearly set forth with the amount of the bid stated in words and repeated in numerical figures. In cases of variations, the worded amount shall prevail. Erasures or other changes in the bid shall bear the signature of the Bidder.

Insert N/A in those blanks on the Proposal Form that are not applicable. Separate Proposal Forms shall be prepared for each Work Category.

3.2 The bids shall be on the basis of a Lump Sum. Proposals shall not contain any added recapitulation of the work to be done as otherwise the proposal may be declared irregular. Oral, telegraphic or telephonic modifications of the work and/or the bid amounts shall not be considered.

3.3 The Architect or Construction Manager will make clarifications and corrections by the issuance of an addendum to all Bidders recorded in the Construction Manager's office as having in their possession a set of bidding documents. Addenda shall also be issued to all plan rooms in which bidding documents are on file.

3.4 It shall be the responsibility of the Bidders on record to provide all of their prospective sub-bidders with the information contained in any addenda.

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3.5 Duplicate proposals shall be submitted in an opaque envelope, clearly marked "PROPOSAL FOR WORK CATEGORY NO. ______, and shall be identified with the Project Name and the Bidder's name and address.

3.6 Proposals for this phase of the work will be received at the time and place indicated in the "Advertisement for Bids”.

3.7 An award of Contracts: Each Work Category or combination of Work Categories will be awarded based on the dollar value of the proposal, qualifications of the Contractor, his ability to perform the work, and in the best interest of the Owner.

4. ARTICLE 4, EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

4.1 Each Bidder shall carefully examine the site of the project and surrounding territory; the means of approach to the site, and the structure of the ground, and make all necessary investigations required to inform himself thoroughly and fully as to facilities for delivering, storing, placing and handling of materials and equipment, and to inform himself fully as to all difficulties that may be encountered in the complete execution of all work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

4.2 Should a bidder find apparent discrepancies in, or omission from the Contract Documents, or should he be in doubt as to their true meaning, or should he have any questions regarding any work or material intended, then such Bidder, either Trade Contractor or Trade Subcontractor, shall submit to the Architect, through the Construction Manager, a written request for an interpretation thereof. The person submitting the request shall be responsible for its prompt delivery and such request must be delivered to the Architect by the Construction Manager at least five days before the opening of proposals.

4.3 Any verbal information obtained from, or statements made by a representative of the Owner, Architect, or the Construction Manager at the time of examination of the Contract Documents or Site shall not be construed as in any way amending the Contract Documents. Only such corrections or addenda as are issued in writing to all Bidders shall become a part of the Contract. Neither the Owner, the Architect, nor the Construction Manager shall be responsible for verbal instructions.

5. ARTICLE 5, MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID

5.1 Bids submitted prior to the time and date designated for receipt of Bids may be modified or withdrawn only by notice to the party receiving Bids. Such notice shall be in writing over the signature of the Bidder, and must be received prior to date and time set for receipt of Bids. Any modification shall be so worded as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

6. ARTICLE 6, REJECTION OF BIDS

6.1 The Bidder acknowledges the right of the Construction Manager, Architect, and Owner to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Construction Manager, Architect, and Owner shall serve their best interests. In addition, the Bidder recognizes the right of the Construction Manager, Architect, and Owner to reject a bid if the Bidder failed to submit on the date and time required by the bidding documents, or if the bid is in any way incomplete or irregular, including a bid security, if required, is not received with the bid proposal.

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7. ARTICLE 7, PERFORMANCE CO-OBLIGEE BOND AND LABOR & MATERIAL PAYMENT CO-OBLIGEE BOND

OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

7.1 The Construction Manager may, prior to the execution of the Contract, require the successful Bidders to furnish Co-obligee bonds, written in favor of the Owner and the Construction Manager, covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder in an acceptable form to the Owner and the Construction Manager, and with such sureties secured through the Bidder's usual sources as long as the surety is licensed to do business in the State of Michigan and holds a minimum "A.M. Best" rating of A. Bonds shall be in the amount of 100% of the Contract sum.

The premium for such bonds shall be paid by the Bidder. A space has been provided on the Proposal Form for the Bidders to indicate the amount that shall be deducted from their proposals if Bonds are not required. Should they be required, the Bidder shall deliver the bonds to the Construction Manager not later than the date of execution of the Contract. Bonds are required to match the bond format provided.

No other bond format shall be used.

7.2 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the bonds on behalf of the surety, to affix thereto a certified and current copy of his power of attorney indicating the monetary limit of such power.

8. ARTICLE 8, VARIATIONS FROM MATERIALS SPECIFIED

8.1 Wherever materials are specified using names of specific manufacturers, the purpose is to establish a standard of quality and design, and not to limit competition. Contractors desiring to use materials of manufacturers other than those specified, shall indicate such material, manufacturer, and change of price, if any, in the space provided under the heading "Variations from Materials Specified" on the Proposal Forms. BASE BID PROPOSALS SHALL INCLUDE ONLY MATERIALS SPECIFIED. Variations, if accepted, shall be incorporated in the Contract, and the Contract Price adjusted accordingly, and no other materials shall be allowed accept upon written authorization of the Architect, Construction Manager, and Owner.

9. ARTICLE 9, THE CONTRACT FORM

9.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents, the Agreement for the Work shall be between the Trade Contractor and the Construction Manager on the contract form referenced in the Standard form section of the Project Manual (subcontract agreement). By submitting your bid the Trade Contractor fully agrees to accept ALL terms and conditions of the Subcontractor Agreement without modification.

10. ARTICLE 10, TIME OF COMPLETION

10.1 Each Bidder, as evidenced by submitting a proposal, shall agree to abide by the construction schedule dates as indicated in the Contract Documents, as developed during the post bid interview, scheduling meetings, and as required by Construction Manager. The completion schedule for this project shall be met without exceptions.

11. ARTICLE 11, QUALIFICATION OF BIDDER

11.1 The Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager may make such investigations as they deem necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish all such information and data for this purpose as the Construction Manager may request within 24 hours, including a list of projects completed, a financial statement, organization of the firm, etc. The Owner

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reserves the right, based on the advice of the Construction Manager and Architect, to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such Bidder fails to prove that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

12. ARTICLE 12, TAXES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

12.1 It is understood that the bid prices stated shall include all applicable Federal, State or other Governmental Division taxes and assessments. Also, all contributions for unemployment compensation, health and welfare, old age benefits or other purposes now or hereafter effective during the term of the contract, and the Owner and Construction Manager shall not be liable for any additional charges therefore.

13. ARTICLE 13, WARRANTY

13.1 All work shall be guaranteed for a period of at least one (1) year and/or as more specifically stated in the contract documents after final payment but not earlier than substantial completion as determined by the Architect, and all service within that period shall be rendered without charge to the Owner.

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00 41 00 TRADE CONTRACT PROPOSAL FORM

To: Manistee Area Public Schools

Re: Manistee Area Public Schools Jefferson Elementary Abatement and Demolition Manistee, MI

Bidders:

Having carefully examined General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Section, Specifications, Drawings, all Addenda issued, Work Category Descriptions, and understanding the scope of work involved in this Work Category (ies) and those that interface with it (them), the undersigned does hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, insurances, taxes, tools, equipment and services to complete all work required for the Work Category (ies) indicated in accordance with the Work Category Description and the Contract Documents prepared by Intertek.

BASE PROPOSAL Jefferson Elementary Abatement and Demolition

SUM of $:

(written)

VOLUNTARY ALTERNATE

Combined award of WC 00 & 01A & 01B

SUM of $:

(written)

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND: The Trade Contractor may be required to furnish a Co-Obligee Labor & Material Payment & Performance Bonds for the full contract amount.

The name of the Bonding Company is: __________________________________________

The combined sum of $______________________________to cover cost of furnishing these bonds IS INCLUDED in the base bids.

EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATING (EMR):

List the EMR for your firm as determined by your insurance carrier for the past three (3) years.

2026 __________________ 2025 _________________ 2024 _________________

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ADDENDA: The following Addenda have been received, are hereby acknowledged, and their execution is included in Bid Sums listed herein.

No. __________ Dated _____________

No. __________ Dated _____________

Cost of labor including Michigan Single Business Tax, Social Security and Medicare, Federal and State Unemployment Tax, and Fringe Benefits Under Collective Bargaining Agreements, and Worker's Compensation Insurance. The rates listed below do not include overhead and/or profit. These rates are only for additions and/or deletions to the contract that could not have been anticipated at the time of the bid.

Trade Straight Time Shift Time 1 ½ Time Double Time

OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (FOR FUTURE CHANGES): Overhead and Profit shall include the following:

Supervision, Forman time, Coordination, Project Manager time, General Conditions, Stocking, Safety, Clean-up, Warranty, Superintendents, Commercial General Liability and Umbrella Insurances, Wage of Time Keepers, Watchmen and Clerks, Small tools with material value of less than $1,500.00. Incidentals, General Office Expense, and all other expenses not included in Labor Rates as listed above. The percentage fee for Overhead and Profit on the Contractor’s own work shall be 15% of net cost. The percentage fee for Overhead and Profit on Subcontractor’s work shall be 5% (see log).

UNIT PRICES:

Include unit prices as defined in the Work Category description.

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VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVES (Variations From Materials Specified):

Undersigned proposes the following voluntary alternates for materials and/or equipment specified, it being understood that, should any voluntary alternate(s) be accepted by the Owner, applicable amount(s) hereinafter listed will be added to or deducted from the Base Bid. (No voluntary alternates are required)

Vol #1___________________________ Add/Deduct $____________________

Vol #2___________________________ Add/Deduct $____________________

SCHEDULE:

The undersigned if awarded a Contract, agrees to work concurrently with the work of other Trade Contractors and the Construction Manager, according to the "Approved Construction Schedule."

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT:

List any project specific long lead materials that may impact the project schedule.

Item ___________________________ Lead Time (wks) ____________________

BIDDER'S CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that all statements herein are made on behalf of (Name of Corporation, Partnership or Person Submitting a Bid) _________________________________________

A Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of _____________________

An individual doing business as ________________________________________________

Date

Signature

Title

Street Address

City, State Zip Code

Phone

Email

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01 01 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

1. RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to work specified in this section.

1.2 Information given in the Division 1 General Requirements shall supplement information given in the General and Supplementary Conditions. The most stringent provision in the General Conditions, General Requirements, Contract Drawings and Specifications shall govern the execution of any work or requirement.

2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

2.1 Manistee Area Public Schools is the Construction Manager. Wherever the term General Contractor or Contractor (in the context of the General Contractor) is used, it shall be given the same meaning as Construction Manager.

2.2 The Trade Contractor and his sub-Trade Contractors shall agree to and accept the same responsibility and follow the same terms of the Conditions of the Contract as the Construction Manager for the work for which he is under contract.

3. PROJECT

3.1 The Work as defined in the General Conditions and described in the Contract Document.

4. RELATED WORK NOT-IN-CONTRACT (NIC)

4.1 Reference Section 00210 for any work that will be performed by the Owner or accomplished under separate contract.

5. REPLACEMENT MATERIAL (For Owner's future use)

5.1 If any specific amounts are called for in the individual Sections, provide the specified amounts. If none are specified and a surplus is left, request instructions from the Construction Manager before discarding the surplus.

6. LABOR, MATERIALS, TAXES & WORKMANSHIP

6.1 Unless otherwise specified in these Contract Documents, all materials and workmanship shall be new and of the best grade of their respective kind for the purpose.

6.2 Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract Documents, the Trade Contractor shall provide and pay for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work.

6.3 The Trade Contractor shalls at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and shall not employ on the Work any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the task assigned to him.

7. TAXES

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7.1 Unless tax exempt status is specifically noted, it is understood that the bid prices stated shall include all applicable Federal, State or other Governmental division taxes and assessments. Also, all contributions for unemployment compensation, health and welfare, old age benefits or other purposes now or hereafter effective during the term of the contract, and the Owner and Construction Manager shall not be liable for any additional charges therefore.

8. CRITICAL PHASING & STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION

8.1 INTRODUCTION

8.1.1 Critical phasing and critical stages of construction have been established herein for the project.

It is extremely important that the "Critical Phasing & Stages of Construction" requirements be understood and complied with.

8.1.2 The Construction Manager shall coordinate detailed critical phasing and sequencing and scheduling with the Owner's representative.

8.1.3 The Construction Manager shall provide overall scheduling and coordination for the entire project. All Trade Contractors shall acknowledge the Construction Manager's right to establish and set up, or subsequently modify, the sequencing and scheduling of all Work on this project for the earliest completion and/or benefit to the Owner.

8.1.4 All Trade Contractors shall expedite the ordering and delivering of materials and equipment, etc.

to meet these critical phasing and staging requirements and to make every effort possible to minimize disruption of normal building usage.

8.2 BID SCHEDULES

8.2.1 The preliminary construction schedule narrative included in the Contract Documents represents the general order and time frames for work to be followed by the Construction Manager in coordinating the project. Trade Contractors are to assume that their work will be coordinated in a manner consistent with industry practice, and the efficient coordination of all other trades.

Trade Contractors recognize and accept their work may be sequenced and paced by other trades.

8.2.2 Please note that although the schedule defines the planned order of construction, Bidders should not assume that any assurance is given or implied as to the calendar dates associated with completion of the work of a particular contract.

8.2.3 All Trade Contractors and Trade Subcontractors recognize and shall accept modifications to the schedule which are reasonable, in the opinion of the Construction Manager, for the general interest of the project as a result of allowable time extensions (formally or informally approved) in any contract, and such modifications are inherent to the construction process and shall not qualify as a basis for extra compensation from the Construction Manager or Owner.

8.2.4 The Trade Contractor, in submitting a proposal for the work of a particular work category, agrees to commit the necessary resources to complete the work activities of that work category, within a time span not greater than the planned duration. Work included within a work category, but not specifically defined by a particular work activity, is to be accomplished in a reasonable

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manner in conjunction with other work of the work category, and in such a way as to avoid complication of or to delay the work of other Trade Contractors.

9. PROJECT SEQUENCING

9.1 The overall project sequencing is indicated within the Preliminary Construction Schedule. Refer to Section 00200 and Section 01310.

9.2 More restrictive sequencing to coordinate the Owner's on-going operations and/or for the coordination of the various trades shall be identified in Section 00210 SPECIAL PROVISIONS or as otherwise directed by the Construction Manager; All Trade Contractors agree to cooperate and alter their operations to maintain these more specified restrictions and sequences of the work.

9.3 Refer to the work category description and Section 00210 for specific information on scheduling requirements.

10. MUTUAL COOPERATION

10.1 Mutual cooperation between the Owner, the Architect, the Construction Manager, and the Trade Contractors to coordinate these construction and building operation requirements is anticipated and expected.

11. USE OF SITE

11.1 Trade Contractor shall limit his use of the premises for his work and for storage to allow for (I) work by other Trade Contractors; (ii) Owner occupancy; and (iii) public use.

11.2 Limitations on site usage as well as specified requirements that impact site utilization are indicated on the drawings and by other contract documents. In addition to these limitations and requirements, the Construction Manager will administer allocation of available space equitably among entities needing both access and space so as to produce the best overall efficiency in performance as the total work of the project. Schedule deliveries so as to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

12. ACCESS TO SITE

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

12.2 Trade Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products under his contract, stored on the site.

12.3 Move any stored products, under Trade Contractor's control, which interfere with operations of the Owner or separate Contractor.

12.4 Obtain and pay for the use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

12.5 Nonsmoking Campus: Smoking is not permitted on any school property.

13. OWNER'S RIGHT TO OCCUPY

13.1 The Owner, at his election, may from time to time occupy any parts of the project as the work in connection therewith is completed to such a degree as will, in the opinion of the Owner, permit of their

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use for the purposes for which they are intended. The Owner will, prior to any such partial occupancy, give notice to the Construction Manager thereof and such occupancy shall be based upon the following:

13.1.1 Such occupancy shall not constitute an acceptance of work not performed in accordance with the Contract Documents or relieve Trade Contractors of liability to perform any work required by their Contract but not completed at the time of occupancy.

13.1.2 Trade Contractors shall be relieved of all maintenance costs on the units or parts occupied under this agreement.

13.1.3 Owner shall assume the risk of loss with respect to any unit or part occupied under the terms of this agreement.

13.1.4 The Trade Contractor shall not be required to furnish heat, light and water or other such services used in the units or parts occupied, without proper re-numeration therefore.

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01 01 90 CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

1. INSPECTION & TESTING ALLOWANCES

1.1 If inspection and testing allowances have been assigned to the Trade Contractors, the following shall apply:

1.1.1 Costs included in allowances

1.1.1.1 Cost of engaging an inspection or testing firm, execution of inspection or tests, reporting results.

1.1.2 Costs not included in the allowance:

1.1.2.1 Incidental labor and facilities required to assist inspection or testing firm.

1.1.2.2 Costs of testing laboratory services required by Contractor separate from Contract Document requirements.

1.1.2.3 Costs of retesting upon failure of previous tests as determined by Architect-Engineer.

1.1.3 Payment Procedures:

1.1.3.1 Submit one copy of the inspection or testing firm’s invoice with next application for payment.

1.1.3.2 Pay invoice on approval by Architect-Engineer.

1.1.4 Funds will be drawn from inspection and testing allowances only by Change Order.

2. SCHEDULE OF VALUES

2.1 A Schedule of Values matching the format of AIA document G703 shall be submitted electronically through the Trade Contractor Portal for approval. Application for Payments cannot be processed until the Schedule of Values is approved. Without prior approval of the Construction Manager, no single line item can exceed $150,000. Unless indicated otherwise, allowances and change orders shall be listed as separate line items.

2.2 The schedule of values must be itemized to allocate the Contract Sum to the various portions of the work and activities listed in the project schedule. Work items shall identify the material and labor cost for that item. The schedule of values shall include separate line items for bonds, insurance, permits and project closeout.

2.3 The project closeout items are not part of the retainage and shall be listed in the schedule of values as follows:

2.3.1 As-Built (Record) Documents 1.0% of Contract Sum

2.3.2 Training and O&M Manuals 1.0% of Contract Sum

2.3.3 Attic Stock Material 0.5% of Contract Sum

2.3.4 Punchlist Completion 2.0% of Contract Sum

2.3.5 Warranty Documents 0.5% of Contract Sum

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2.4 Allowances should be added as individual line items for each section in the Schedule of Values.

2.5 Include within each line item, a directly proportional amount of Contractor’s overhead and profit.

2.6 Approved Change Orders will automatically be added as a line item in the Schedule of Values through the Trade Contractor Portal.

3. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

3.1 Pay Applications are to be created and submitted through the Trade Contractor Portal which conforms to the AIA G702 Form. The Trade Contractor Portal is the exclusive method of submitting a payment application.

3.2 Payment Period: First of month to first of month unless agreed to otherwise.

3.3 Waiver of liens and Sworn Statements shall accompany all Payment Requests unless agreed to otherwise. Also to be produced and submitted through the Trade Contractor Portal.

4. CHANGE PROCEDURES

4.1 The Architect-Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time as authorized by AIA A201, 1987 Edition, Paragraph 7.4.

4.2 The Architect-Engineer may issue a change management document which includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change with a stipulation of any overtime work required and the period of time during which the requested price will be considered valid. Contractor will prepare and submit an estimate within five (5) calendar days.

4.3 The Contractor may propose a change by submitting request for change to the Architect-Engineer, describing the proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing the reason for the change, and the effect on the Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing the effect on Work by separate or other contractors.

Document any requested substitutions in accordance with Sections 01 60 00.

4.4 Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on change management document and Contractor’s fixed price quotation; or, Contractor’s request for a Change Order as approved by Architect-Engineer.

4.5 Unit Price Change Order: For pre-determined unit prices and quantities, the Change Order will be executed on a fixed unit price basis. For unit costs or quantities of units of work, which are not pre-determined, execute Work under a change management document. Changes in Contract sum/Price or Contract Time will be computed as specified for Time and Material Change Order.

4.6 Change Management Document: Architect-Engineer may issue a change authorization signed by the Owner, instructing the Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work, and designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time. Promptly execute the change.

4.7 Time and Material Change Order: Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in the Conditions of the Contract. Architect-Engineer will

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determine the change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents.

4.7.1 Maintain detailed records of work done on Time and Material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work.

4.7.2 Execution of Change Orders: Architect-Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

4.8 Overhead and Profit shall include the following:

4.8.1 Supervision, Forman time, Coordination, Project Manager time, General Conditions, Stocking, Safety, Clean-up, Warranty, Superintendents, Commercial General Liability and Umbrella Insurances, Wage of Time Keepers, Watchmen and Clerks, Small tools with material value of less than $1,500.00. Incidentals, General Office Expense, and all other expenses not included in Labor Rates as listed above.

4.9 The percentage fee for Overhead and Profit on the Contractor’s own work shall be 15% of net cost.

4.10 The percentage fee for Overhead and Profit on Subcontractor’s work shall be 5%.

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01 04 00 COORDINATION

1. GENERAL

1.1 The Construction Manager is ultimately responsible for coordination to complete all work shown on the drawings and specified herein independent of the location of the work on drawings and within the specifications. The arrangement of work within the specifications into Divisions and Sections shall be considered as given for convenience of reference only and shall not be held to conform to jurisdictional rules which may prevail in any particular trade. It shall be the responsibility of the Construction Manager to so arrange or group items of work under a particular trade to conform with the prevailing customs of that trade and best interest of the Owner.

2. GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

2.1 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCES: The Construction Manager shall hold pre-installation meeting at the project site well before installation of each unit of work, which requires coordination with other work.

Installer and representatives of the manufacturers and fabricators who are involved in or affected by that unit of work, and with its coordination or interpretation with other work that has preceded or will follow shall attend this meeting. The Construction Manager will advise the Architect/Engineer of scheduled meeting dates.

2.1.1 The Construction Manager shall record significant discussions of each conference, and record agreements and disagreements, along with the final plan of action. The Construction Manager shall then distribute the record of meeting promptly to everyone concerned, including the Owner and Architect/Engineer.

2.1.2 Do not proceed with the work if the pre-installation conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the work and reconvene pre-installation conference at the earliest possible date.

2.2 Installer's Inspection of Conditions: Require the installer of each major unit of work to inspect the substrate to receive work and conditions under which the work is to be performed. The installer shall report all unsatisfactory conditions in writing to the Construction Manager. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the installer.

2.3 Coordinate enclosure of the work with required inspections and tests so as to minimize the necessity of uncovering work for that purpose.

2.4 Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated. Refer to the Construction Manager for decision. Products installed at a location not indicated or approved by the Architect or Construction Manager shall be relocated at the Trade Contractor's expense.

3. COORDINATION OF PERMANENT UTILITY CONNECTIONS

3.1 New utility connections shall be coordinated with local utilities and the Project Superintendent.

4. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL COORDINATION

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4.1 All Trade Contractors shall make arrangements with the Construction Manager before connecting to existing facilities. If interruption of service is required, it shall be done at the convenience of the Owner as scheduled by the Construction Manager / General Contractor.

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01 31 00 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

1. CONSTRUCTION PLANNING

1.1 A preliminary project schedule has been included within the Bidding Documents for your review and use.

As input from the Trade Contractors is provided and as progress begins, this schedule will be periodically updated and re-issued. Each Trade Contractor is required to become familiar with the preliminary schedule and sequence their work accordingly. Activity durations shall be maintained regardless of actual start dates.

1.2 Within five (5) days after the award of each Trade Contract, all Trade Contractors shall submit the following scheduling information:

1.2.1 A Procurement Status Report, in a format acceptable to the Construction Manager, which shall itemize all material and equipment, submittal and review requirements, fabrication and delivery lead times, and delivery requirements needed to meet the Trade Contractor's schedule as well as the overall project schedule.

1.2.2 Each Trade Contractor shall submit their own detailed schedule, in a format acceptable to the Construction Manager, which incorporates: the procurement information of Article 1.1.1-above, all known interfacing of other trades, the Trade Contractor's anticipated durations, and all other information the Trade Contractor feels is necessary to identify their requirements for the Construction Manager to coordinate with the Construction Manager's direction and scheduling.

2. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

2.1 A detailed Construction Schedule will be prepared with the Trade Contractor's input immediately after award of bids and submittal of the above information. Section 00200 provides the "preliminary construction schedule" which describes the approximate durations of sequence of the projects. The completion dates provided are firm and must be achieved. It is intended that all bidders agree to accept the final schedule, and acknowledge that other Trade Contractor's work is paced by, or dependent upon, the various activities being able to commence and proceed with associated activities as scheduled. The approved Construction Schedule shall be regarded as a firm contractual commitment by all parties affected therein.

2.2 All Trade Contractors and their Trade Subcontractors recognize and shall accept modifications to the schedule which are reasonable, in the opinion of the Construction Manager for the general interest of the project, as a result of allowable time extensions (formally or informally approved) in any contract, and such modifications are inherent to the construction process and shall not qualify as a basis for extra compensation from the Construction Manager or Owner.

2.3 If a CPM network schedule is used to coordinate the work of the project, start and finish dates for each work activity will be furnished to the Trade Contractor to schedule his work. Periodically, these dates will be revised to reflect changed project conditions. The Construction Manager will attempt to schedule the start of the work of any Trade Contractor on the date for the activity, and the Trade Contractor agrees to cooperate in following that direction.

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2.4 If it is apparent that a Trade Contractor is not going to complete his work in the time allotted, said Contractor must notify the Construction Manager within five (5) days after publication of the schedule.

Adjustments may be made to accommodate a Trade Contractor, if the above notification is received and it is within the dates established. Otherwise the schedule shall be deemed accepted by all parties and become the schedule for the Trade Contractor. Each Trade Contractor will be responsible to be familiar with the schedule and how it will effect or modify his operations, including his coordination with the activities of other Trade Contractors.

2.5 It is expressly agreed that time is of the essence for the completion of work under his contract, and the Trade Contractor agrees to perform the work within the time and in the manner specified or within the time extensions the Owner may grant; provided, however, that the Trade Contractor may be liable for any damages suffered by the Owner due to failure of the Trade Contractor to perform the specified work within the specified time.

2.6 The Trade Contractor, within five (5) days after being notified to commence work, agrees to commence work in the field of such points as the Construction Manager may designate, and to continue diligently to perform the work, and to fully complete all of his work to the satisfaction of the Construction Manager and Owner. The work shall be carried to completion with utmost speed.

2.7 If the Trade Contractor delays progress for any reason other than those allowed by the General Conditions, and refuses to adequately man the project or to work overtime, the Construction Manager may accelerate the work of subsequent Trade Contractors and backcharge all costs to the late Trade Contractor. All direction in this regard will be given in writing to the Trade Contractor.

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1. REQUIREMENTS: The Construction Manager requires that all Pay Applications and related information (Schedule of Values) be processed through its proprietary Trade Contractor Portal. Trade Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the portal. This is your only method of submitting a payment application.

1.1 There is No Fee associated with using the Portal.

1.2 This also includes Compliance related information such as the Sworn Statement, supporting Waivers, Insurance Certificates, Stored Material Documentation, etc.

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01 40 00 QUALITY CONTROL

1. TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

1.1 All work (materials and installation procedures) as indicated in specifications, shall be tested and inspected by an independent testing and inspection agency, approved by the Architect/Engineer to provide the quality control requirements in accordance with these specifications. Results of these tests and inspections when performed in accordance with these specifications will not be disputed by either party. Failure of the Trade Contractor to provide quality control in accordance with this specification may result in the replacement of the work at the Trade Contractor's expense.

1.2 Owner Provided Testing – Refer to work category 00 and work category descriptions for testing services provided by the Owner, if applicable.

2. TRADE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 Unless identified otherwise, Trade Contractors are responsible for testing and/or balancing as defined in their work categories and/or designated specification sections.

3. TESTING & INSPECTION AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Perform all testing and inspection of the work in accordance with these specifications. Furnish qualified personnel and sufficient equipment in a timely manner when required by the Trade Contractor and/or Architect/Engineer to perform all testing and inspection in accordance with these specifications.

Provide written reports, electronically and at least one hard copy, in a timely manner of the work tested and inspected. The reports shall include complete material test results and for in place material, a sketch showing the exact location where the test was taken on the project site. The inspection and testing agency and its representatives are not authorized to revoke, alter, relax, enlarge or release any requirements of the contract documents, nor to approve or accept any portion of the work.

3.2 Work will be checked by representatives of the testing agencies as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or product will not in any way prevent later rejection when such defect is discovered, nor will it obligate the Owner to final acceptance. When it appears that the work or product furnished is in non-conformance with the contract documents, the representative of the testing agency will direct the attention of the Architect/Engineer and Trade Contractor to such non- conformance.

4. AUTHORITY OF THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

4.1 The Architect/Engineer may order from time to time additional tests and inspection beyond those required, if in his opinion, the subject work may not be meeting specification. The cost for these tests and inspections shall be born by the Trade Contractor if results indicate that work was NOT within the project specifications. The Architect/Engineer may terminate the testing and inspection agency. The Trade Contractor shall then furnish to Construction Manager the name of an additional agency for approval. The Architect/Engineer may perform quality control tests and inspections.

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1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

1.1 This section specifies requirements for temporary services and facilities, including such items as temporary utility services, temporary construction and support facilities, and project security and protection. Refer to WC 00 for additional requirements.

1.2 USE CHARGES: No cost or usage charges for temporary services or facilities are chargeable to the Owner or Architect/Engineer. The Construction Manager is responsible for these charges where indicated. In all other cases the Trade Contractor requiring same is responsible for the charges incurred.

Cost or use charges for temporary services or facilities will not be accepted as a basis of claims for a change order.

2. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

2.1 Each Trade Contractor shall provide and maintain proper shoring and bracing for existing underground utilities, sewers, and building foundations encountered during his excavation work, to protect them from collapse or other type of damage until such time as they are to be removed, incorporated into the new work, or can be properly backfilled upon completion of new work.

2.2 Each Trade Contractor shall provide and maintain proper shoring and bracing for existing structures and finishes encountered during the execution of his work to protect from collapse or other type of damage until such time as they are to be removed, incorporated…