Central Office, Tech Dept.

Renovation

Project Manual

210 E. Main St. / Suite 200 /

P.O. Box 487 / Niles, MI 49120

Berrien Springs Public Schools

Berrien Springs, MI

Issue Date:

23 March 2026

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 Table of Contents Central Office, Tech Dept. Renovation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Invitation to Bid Instructions to Bidders Bid Form Familial Disclosure Statement Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification Owner-Contractor Agreement – AIA A101 2017 Edition General Conditions of the Contract for Construction – AIA A201 2017 Edition

Berrien County Prevailing Wage Rates

Division 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary 012500 Substitution Procedures 012600 Contract Modification Procedures 012900 Payment Procedures 013100 Project Management and Coordination 013200 Construction Progress Documentation 013300 Submittal Procedures 014000 Quality Requirements 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 016000 Product Requirements 017300 Execution Requirements 017700 Closeout Procedures

Division 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 Selective Demolition

Division 4 – MASONRY

042200 Concrete Unit Masonry

Division 8 – OPENINGS

081213 Hollow Metal Frames 081416 Flush Wood Doors 087100 Door Hardware 088000 Glazing

Division 9 – FINISHES

092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing 092900 Gypsum Wallboard 095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 096513 Resilient Base and Accessories 096519 Resilient Tile Flooring 096813 Tile Carpeting 099123 Interior Paints and Coatings

Berrien Springs Public Schools 2 Table of Contents

Division 12 -- FURNISHINGS

123216 Plastic -Laminate-Clad Casework 123623 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Countertops

REFER TO DRAWINGS FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL SPECS

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 Invitation to Bid

INVITATION TO BID

PROJECT NAME: Central Office, Tech Dept. Renovation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Interior renovation of existing spaces to accommodate the addition of new workstations for staff. Work includes interior demolition, light gauge metal wall framing, drywall systems, acoustical lay-in ceilings, LVT and carpet flooring, painting, plumbing / mechanical / electrical systems.

BID DATE:

Bids will be received at the district’s Administrative Offices, located at the corner of Shawnee and Sylvester Ave., until 3:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.

Bids will be publicly opened at the Administrative Offices and read aloud at this time. Bids received after this time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Bid Proposal Form included within the Project Manual. The Bid shall be clearly marked as “Central Office, Tech Dept. Renovation” on the front of the submitted envelope.

PRE-BID MEETING:

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 3:00 PM (local time) on site, at the Central Office, J8 entrance.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY AND USE:

Bid Documents may be viewed at the following Plan Rooms on or after Monday, 23 March 2026.

Bidding documents are available electronically at no charge, via email. Please email your request to

CARMI at cadmin@carmi.biz.

Contact with bidding questions: cadmin@carmi.biz. cc emails to Randy Boersen, randy@carmi.biz, BONDS:

OWNER: Berrien Springs Public Schools 285 Sylvester Avenue

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

(Administrative Offices)

ARCHITECT: CARMI Design Group

210 E. Main Street, Suite 200

P.O. Box 487

Niles, MI 49120

Phone: 269-663-5073

Builders Exchange of Kalamazoo www.builder-exchange.com

Builders Exchange of Lansing www.bxlansing.com

Builders Exchange of Michigan www.grbx.com

Construction Association of Michigan www.BuildwithCAM.com

ConstructConnect www.constructconnect.com

Dodge Construction Network www.construction.com

MACIAF (South Bend, IN) www.constructionsite.org

Berrien Springs Public Schools 2 Invitation to Bid

A five percent (5%) Bid Bond shall accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bonds, and certificates of Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

OTHER CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION:

1. The awarded contractor will be required to pay not less than the published Berrien County, Michigan prevailing wage rates.

2. Each bid 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 Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education or the superintendent of the school district.

3. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of Thirty (30) calendar days after the date set for bid opening.

4. Public Act 517 of 2012 (effective December 31, 2012) enacted the “Iran Economic Sanctions Act”, which prevents “Iran linked businesses” from bidding on a school district or ISD’s request for proposals (“RFP”). This law requires that persons submitting bids certify that they are not an “Iran linked business,” which is defined as either:

a) A person engaging in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran, including a person that provides oil or liquefied natural gas tankers or products used to construct or maintain pipelines used to transport oil or liquefied natural gas for the energy sector of Iran; or

b) A financial institution that extends credit to another person, if that person will use the credit to engage in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran.

5. Berrien Springs Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any defects or irregularities in bids, and to accept any bid that is deemed most advantageous to the public interest.

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. No bid received after the specified date and time for opening, whether post dated or not, will be considered.

B. If any of the required bidding documents are not included, or properly executed, the contractor’s bid may not be accepted.

C. The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid, to waive formalities or informalities in bidding, to accept or reject each and every alternate regardless of its order or sequence, unless otherwise called for on the bid Proposal Form.

D. The right is reserved to reject a Bid where an investigation of the available evidence of information does not satisfy the Owner that the Bidder is qualified to properly carry out the terms of the Contract Documents.

E. Bids which contain qualifications or conditions that are contrary to the text or intent of the Contract

Documents, and which are inserted in the bid for the purpose of limiting or otherwise qualifying the responsibility of the bidder, outside of the text or intent of the Contract Documents, will be subject to disqualification.

F. Failure to submit the requested information with the Bid shall be grounds for rejecting the Bid.

G. The Owner also reserves the right to reject the bid of a Bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or to complete contracts of similar nature on time, who is not in a position to perform the Contract or who has habitually and without just cause neglected the payment of bills or otherwise disregarded his obligations to subcontractors, suppliers, or employees.

H. Payment / Performance Bonds are required for this contract.

I. The ability of the Bidder to obtain or qualify for a performance bond or payment bond shall not be regarded as a sole test of such Bidders competence or responsibility.

J. The Contractor’s liability insurance shall be not less than the following:

1 General Requirements

a. Worker’s Compensation - Statutory

b. Employer’s Liability - Established by Owner

2 Comprehensive General Liability

a. Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

- $2,000,000 Aggregate

b. Personal Injury - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

- $2,000,000 Aggregate

3 Automobile Liability

a. Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 Each Person

- $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

b. Property Damage - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

4 Independent Contractors - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence 5 Products and Complete Operations - $1,000,000 for one (1) year, commencing with issuance of final Certificate for Payment 6 Contractual Liability - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence 7 Umbrella Coverage - $2,000,000 Each Occurrence

- $4,000,000 Aggregate

Berrien Springs Public Schools 2 Instructions to Bidders

K. This project is not tax exempt.

L. The awarded contractor will be required to pay not less than the published Berrien County, Michigan prevailing wage rates.

M. Bidder must have comparable experience with the type and scale of this project; submit a list of similar projects completed within the last 5 years. Failure to submit the requested information with the Bid shall be grounds for rejecting the Bid.

N. Bidders are required to submit a list of subcontractors who will be used on this project.

O. Scope of Work:

Interior renovation of existing spaces to accommodate the addition of new workstations for staff. Work includes interior demolition, light gauge metal wall framing, drywall systems, acoustical lay-in ceilings, LVT and carpet flooring, painting, plumbing / mechanical / electrical systems.

P. Please submit a construction schedule for start and completion of project. This schedule may be considered as part of the Bid selection.

Q. Bidding questions. Please email cadmin@carmi.biz. Cc: Randy Boersen, randy@carmi.biz, The Bidder may, at his option, submit a voluntary alternate, stating the optional material and/or methods which he proposes to use, and all brochures, data manuals, etc., describing the specifics of such materials or equipment. No voluntary alternate products will be evaluated prior to bidding. The Architect and Owner reserve the right to accept or reject such options, and all Bidders, in consideration of the privilege of bidding, do now specifically waive all rights both legal and equitable which he has or might be construed to have against the Architect and Owner because of the action taken in accepting or rejecting such options and/or any other proposals or bids for any reason whatsoever. Said Bidder who files an action based thereon shall be liable for any resultant, reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the Architect and/or Owner.

Bid Form - 1

BID FORM

PROJECT: Central Office, Tech Dept.

Renovation OWNER: Berrien Springs Public Schools

285 Sylvester Avenue Berrien Springs, MI 49103

PROPOSAL FROM: __________________________________________________________________ Company Name

Address

City, State, ZIP

Contract No. 1 - Central Office, Tech Dept. Renovation

___________________________________________________ $______________________ Bid Written Amount

Cost Breakout

Bidders to identify the cost associated with adding the Women’s 111 wall and door. Cost should include masonry infill of the opening, addition of the door and frame, door hardware, and paint for all new materials associated with this infill of the opening. Include the cost breakout in your bid amount.

__________________________________________________ $___________________ Breakout Amt.

Contractor’s Schedule for Completion

Start Date _______________ Completion Date________________

Voluntary Alternate (if provided)

Description

_________________________________________________ $______________________ (Add/Deduct)

Bid Form - 2

Additional items to be included with Bid Form:

5% Bid Bond YES NO

List of warranted projects YES NO

List of subcontractors YES NO

Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification YES NO

Familial Disclosure Statement YES NO

Written Narrative for Inclusions / Exclusions YES NO

Summary schedule YES NO

Acknowledge receipt of

Addendum number: ONE TWO

SUBMITTED BY:

_____________________________________________________ Date:________________, 2026 Signature

Printed

Title

Phone Number

Email

Sworn and Notarized Familial Disclosure Statement

All bidders must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the bid. The bid will 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 Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent of Berrien Springs Public Schools.

Bids and Proposals without this disclosure statement will not be accepted.

___ The following familial relationship exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and member of the Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent of Berrien Springs Public Schools.

Owner/Employee Name Related To: Relationship

1 ________________________ ________________________ _________________

2 ________________________ ________________________ _________________

3 ________________________ ________________________ _________________

4 ________________________ ________________________ _________________

5 ________________________ ________________________ _________________

Attach additional pages if necessary to disclose familial relationship.

___ There is no familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent of Berrien Springs Public Schools.

The undersigned, the owner or authorized representative of bidder (insert name)

________________________________ does hereby represent and warrant that the disclosure statements herein contained are true.

Signature of Bidder Representative

Print Name

Title

STATE OF MICHIGAN / INDIANA )

) ss

COUNTY OF _____________________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of _____________________, _______, by _______________________________________________.

, Notary Public

____________________ County, Michigan/Indiana

My commission expires: _______________

Acting in the County of: ________________

IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT CERTIFICATION

I am the _______ __________ of _____________ _____________________, or I am (title) (bidder) bidding in my individual capacity ("Bidder"), with authority to submit a binding bid for the provision of

General Trades services to Berrien Springs Public Schools. I have personal knowledge of the matters described in this Certification, and I am familiar with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, MCL 129.311, et seq. ("Act"). I am fully aware that the school district will rely on my representations in evaluating bids.

I certify that Bidder is not an Iran-linked business, as that term is defined in the Act. I understand that submission of a false certification may result in contract termination, ineligibility to bid for three (3) years, and a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the bid amount, whichever is greater, plus related investigation and legal costs.

(signature)

(printed)

(date)

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 Owner-Contractor Agreement

OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

A. OWNER-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

AIA Document A101 (2017 Edition) Owner-Contractor Agreement is hereby included by reference as the agreement to be executed between the Owner and the Contractor. Copies of this document are available from the Architect’s office. Contract to be issued by Architect for execution of signatures.

END OF SECTION

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 General Conditions

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

AIA Document A201 (2017 Edition) General Conditions of the Contract for Construction is hereby the reference for this contract. Copies of this document are available from the Architect’s office.

Prevailing Wage Rates for State Of Michigan Funded Projects Official Rate Schedule

Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

3.1 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $71.46 $94.57 $117.67 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.61 $73.79 $89.97 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $59.93 $77.28 $94.61 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $62.23 $80.73 $99.21 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $64.54 $84.19 $103.83 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $66.85 $87.66 $108.45 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $69.15 $91.10 $113.05

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes Make Up Day Allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

3.2 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.31 $92.84 $115.37 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $56.81 $72.59 $88.37 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $59.06 $75.97 $92.87 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.31 $79.35 $97.37 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $63.56 $82.72 $101.87 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $65.81 $86.09 $106.37 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $68.06 $89.47 $110.87

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

3.3 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.58 $82.75 $101.91 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $52.10 $65.53 $78.95 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $54.02 $68.41 $82.79 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $55.92 $71.26 $86.59 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $57.84 $74.14 $90.43 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $59.75 $77.00 $94.25 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $61.67 $79.89 $98.09

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

3.4 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.02 $81.91 $100.79 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $51.70 $64.93 $78.15 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $53.59 $67.76 $81.93 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $55.48 $70.60 $85.71 Apprentice: Level 4 $57.36 $73.42 $89.47 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $59.25 $76.25 $93.25 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $61.13 $79.07 $97.01

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

3.5 Power Equip. Operator - Highway & Heavy 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $44.80 $60.98 $77.15 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $35.09 $46.42 $57.73 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $36.71 $48.84 $60.97 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $38.33 $51.27 $64.21 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $39.95 $53.71 $67.45 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $41.57 $56.13 $70.69 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $43.18 $58.55 $73.91

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.1 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 10/31/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $71.22 $94.21 $117.19 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.43 $73.52 $89.61 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $59.73 $76.97 $94.21 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $62.03 $80.42 $98.81 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $64.32 $83.86 $103.39 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $66.62 $87.31 $107.99 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $68.92 $90.76 $112.59

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.2 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 10/31/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.93 $93.77 $116.61 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $57.22 $73.21 $89.19 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $59.51 $76.65 $93.77 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.80 $71.52 $89.80 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $64.07 $83.48 $102.89 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $66.36 $86.92 $107.47 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $68.64 $90.33 $112.03

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.3 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.11 $92.55 $114.97 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $56.66 $72.37 $88.07 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $58.90 $75.73 $92.55 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.14 $79.09 $97.03 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $63.38 $82.45 $101.51 Apprentice: Level 5 25 -30 Months $65.63 $85.82 $106.01 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $67.87 $89.18 $110.49

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.4 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $69.25 $91.25 $113.25 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $56.05 $71.45 $86.85 Apprentice: Level 2 7 - 12 Months $58.25 $74.75 $91.25 Apprentice: Level 3 13 -18 Months $60.45 $78.06 $95.65 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $62.65 $81.35 $100.05 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $64.85 $84.66 $104.45 Apprentice: Level 6 31 -36 Months $67.05 $87.96 $108.85

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.5 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $68.28 $89.80 $111.31 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $55.37 $70.44 $85.49 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $57.53 $73.68 $89.81 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $61.83 $80.12 $98.41 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $63.98 $83.35 $102.71 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $66.13 $86.58 $107.01

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.6 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $66.57 $87.24 $107.89 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $54.17 $68.64 $83.09 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $56.24 $71.74 $87.23 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $58.30 $74.82 $91.35 Apprentice: Level 4 19 -24 Months $60.37 $77.93 $95.49 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $62.44 $81.04 $99.63 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $64.50 $84.13 $103.75

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.7 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $59.26 $67.72 $84.72 Apprentice: Level $54.15 $68.61 $83.05 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $49.05 $60.95 $72.85 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $50.76 $63.52 $76.27 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $52.46 $66.07 $79.67 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $55.85 $71.16 $86.45 Apprentice: Level 6 31 - 36 Months $57.55 $73.71 $89.85

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

4.8 Power Equip. Operator - Commercial 11/01/2025

Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $58.23 $74.72 $91.21 Apprentice: Level 1 0 - 6 Months $48.34 $59.88 $71.43 Apprentice: Level 2 7 -12 Months $49.99 $62.37 $74.73 Apprentice: Level 3 13 - 18 Months $51.63 $64.82 $78.01 Apprentice: Level 4 19 - 24 Months $53.29 $67.31 $81.33 Apprentice: Level 5 25 - 30 Months $54.93 $69.78 $84.61 Apprentice: Level 6 25 - 30 Months $56.59 $72.27 $87.93

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Articulated Hauler 10/28/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.02 $81.91 $100.79 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $51.70 $64.93 $78.15 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $53.59 $67.76 $81.93 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $55.48 $70.60 $85.71 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $57.36 $73.42 $89.47 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $59.25 $76.25 $93.25 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $61.13 $79.07 $97.01

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No Make Up Day Allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Asbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $56.20 $73.24 $90.28 Apprentice: Trainee 600 hours +1 year $43.12 $55.01 $66.90

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

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Boilermaker 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $79.64 $119.12 $158.58 Apprentice: 1st Period $58.07 $86.78 $115.44 Apprentice: 2nd Period $59.89 $89.50 $119.08 Apprentice: 3rd Period $61.81 $92.24 $122.74 Apprentice: 4th Period $63.50 $94.91 $126.30 Apprentice: 5th Period $65.26 $97.54 $129.82 Apprentice: 6th Period $68.89 $103.00 $137.08 Apprentice: 7th Period $72.46 $108.36 $144.22 Apprentice: 8th Period $76.07 $113.77 $151.44

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Boom Truck 10/28/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $70.31 $92.84 $115.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $56.81 $72.59 $88.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $59.06 $75.97 $92.87 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $61.31 $79.35 $97.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $63.56 $82.72 $101.87

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Carpenter 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $52.86 $69.25 $85.63 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $44.47 $55.94 $67.41 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $46.11 $58.40 $70.69 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $49.38 $63.31 $77.23 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $52.66 $68.23 $83.79

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

Base Rate Comment: Foreman wage with 3-7 employees = $2.50 above Base Rate Foreman with 8 + employees = $3.50 above base rate General Foreman = $4.00 above base rate

Saturday

November | 2025 Page 18 of 42

Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Carpet layers (linoleum) 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $53.72 $70.77 $87.81 Apprentice: Level 1 $43.49 $55.42 $67.35 Apprentice: Level 2 $45.20 $57.99 $70.77 Apprentice: Level 3 $48.61 $63.10 $77.59 Apprentice: Level 4 $52.02 $68.22 $84.41

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

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Cement Masons 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $56.72 $71.71 $86.69 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $42.88 $53.86 $64.83 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $44.62 $56.47 $68.31 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $46.36 $59.08 $71.79 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $48.10 $61.69 $75.27 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 & 6 $49.85 $64.31 $78.77

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Drywall Taper 10/31/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $45.54 $59.70 $73.86 Apprentice: 1st level $34.21 $42.70 $51.20 Apprentice: 2nd level $39.88 $51.21 $62.54 Apprentice: 3rd level $42.71 $55.45 $68.20

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Electrician 10/31/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $64.19 $91.79 $119.38 Apprentice: Level 1 0-1000 hours $29.48 $39.98 $50.46 Apprentice: Level 21001-2000 Hours $34.16 $47.00 $59.82 Apprentice: Level 3 2100 -3500 Hours $36.48 $50.48 $64.46 Apprentice: Level 4 3501-5000 Hours $38.81 $53.97 $69.12 Apprentice: Level 5 5000-6500 Hours $41.15 $57.48 $73.80 Apprentice: Level 6 6500-8000 Hours $45.80 $64.46 $83.10

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Electricians 10/31/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $74.38 $98.07 $121.76 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $33.82 $44.48 $55.14 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $37.44 $49.29 $61.13 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $39.81 $52.84 $65.87 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $47.87 $63.27 $78.66 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $55.92 $73.68 $91.45 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $63.96 $84.10 $104.24

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Ground Person 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $50.85 $72.32 $93.78

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Heating and frost insulators 11/01/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $68.13 $95.35 $122.56

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Ironworker 10/31/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $75.42 $93.70 $111.97 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $57.42 $70.40 $83.37 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $59.59 $73.12 $86.64 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $61.54 $75.43 $89.32 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $64.59 $79.40 $94.20 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $67.64 $83.36 $99.07 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $75.42 $93.70 $111.97

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Laborer, Common - Highway & Heavy 11/05/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $48.27 $62.46 $76.64 Apprentice: Level 1 $41.09 $51.73 $62.37 Apprentice: Level 2 $42.51 $53.86 $65.21 Apprentice: Level 3 $43.92 $55.98 $68.03 Apprentice: Level 4 $46.76 $60.24 $73.71

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Laborer, Landscaping 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $36.87 $49.23 $61.58 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $30.69 $39.96 $49.22 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $31.93 $41.82 $51.70 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $33.16 $43.66 $54.16 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $35.63 $47.37 $59.10

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Laborer, Skilled - Commercial 11/04/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $46.24 $62.18 $78.11

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Laborer, Skilled - Highway & Heavy 11/05/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $49.27 $63.96 $78.64 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $41.84 $52.86 $63.87 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $43.31 $55.06 $66.81 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $44.68 $57.16 $69.64 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $47.71 $61.66 $75.61

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Landscaping equipment 10/28/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $39.09 $52.56 $66.02

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Lineman 10/30/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $76.81 $111.26 $145.70 Apprentice: Level 1 0-1000 hours $49.26 $69.94 $90.60 Apprentice: Level 2 1001-2000 Hours $52.71 $75.11 $97.50 Apprentice: Level 3 2001-3000 Hours $56.15 $80.28 $104.38 Apprentice: Level 4 3001-4000 hours $59.60 $85.44 $111.28 Apprentice: Level 5 4001-5000 Hours $63.04 $90.60 $118.16 Apprentice: Level 6 5001-6000 Hours $66.48 $95.77 $125.04 Apprentice: Level 7 $69.93 $100.94 $131.94

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Low Voltage Technician 10/30/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $61.06 $79.71 $98.36 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $33.02 $43.28 $53.54 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $36.13 $47.33 $58.51 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $48.00 $60.12 $72.24 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $51.72 $65.71 $79.70 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $53.60 $68.53 $83.45 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $55.46 $71.33 $87.18

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Millwright 11/05/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $67.21 $89.35 $111.46 Apprentice: Level 1 $53.94 $69.44 $84.92 Apprentice: Level 2 $58.36 $76.07 $93.76 Apprentice: Level 3 $62.79 $82.71 $102.62

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Off-Road Truck 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $63.02 $81.91 $100.79 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 1 $51.70 $64.93 $78.15 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 2 $53.59 $67.76 $81.93 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 3 $55.48 $70.60 $85.71 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 4 $57.36 $73.42 $89.47 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 5 $59.25 $76.25 $93.25 Apprentice: Apprentice Level 6 $61.13 $79.07 $97.01

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Painter 10/31/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $45.29 $59.55 $73.81

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Plumbers 10/29/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $68.59 $91.06 $113.52

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

Additional Jurisdiction Detail: The City of Niles only.

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated plumbers 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $60.20 $78.75 $97.30 Apprentice: 1st 6 months $18.55 $27.82 $37.10 Apprentice: 1st Year $38.93 $48.94 $58.96 Apprentice: 2nd Year $40.05 $50.62 $61.20 Apprentice: 3rd Year $45.36 $56.49 $67.62 Apprentice: 4th Year $49.07 $62.06 $75.04 Apprentice: 5th Year $52.04 $66.51 $80.98

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

Additional Jurisdiction Detail: not including the City of Niles

OT M-F after the first 4 hours OT double time rate.

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Roofer/waterproofer 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $42.01 $55.94 $69.87 Apprentice: Level 1 (1-1,000 hrs) $14.85 $20.70 $26.55 Apprentice: Level 2 (1,001-2,100 hrs) $17.48 $24.45 $31.41 Apprentice: Level 3 (2,101-3.500 hrs) $30.87 $39.23 $47.59 Apprentice: Level 4 $33.65 $43.40 $53.15 Apprentice: Level 5 $36.44 $47.59 $58.73

Four 10-hour days allowed? - No

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Sheet Metal Worker 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $42.67 $56.42 $70.17 Apprentice: 1st year $27.35 $34.22 $41.10 Apprentice: 2nd yr, 1st 6 months $28.87 $36.44 $44.00 Apprentice: 2nd yr, 2nd 6 months $30.39 $38.64 $46.89 Apprentice: 3rd year $31.92 $40.86 $49.80 Apprentice: 4th year, 1st 6 months $33.43 $43.06 $52.68 Apprentice: 4th year, 2nd 6 months $34.96 $45.27 $55.58 Apprentice: 5th year, 1st 6 months $36.48 $47.48 $58.48 Apprentice: 5th year, 2nd 6 months $38.01 $49.70 $61.39

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Sprinkler Fitters 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $60.34 $78.45 $96.56 Apprentice: Class 1 $24.57 $32.72 $40.87 Apprentice: Class 10 $52.07 $68.37 $84.67 Apprentice: Class 2 $26.38 $35.43 $44.49 Apprentice: Class 3 $39.14 $49.10 $59.06 Apprentice: Class 4 $40.95 $51.82 $62.68 Apprentice: Class 5 $43.01 $54.78 $66.55 Apprentice: Class 6 $44.82 $57.49 $70.17 Apprentice: Class 7 $46.63 $60.21 $73.79 Apprentice: Class 8 $48.45 $62.94 $77.43 Apprentice: Class 9 $50.26 $65.65 $81.05

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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Berrien

Classification Name Last Updated

Tunnel Miner 11/03/2025 Wage Rates Straight Time Time and a Half Double Time Journeyman $52.82 $70.02 $87.22 Apprentice: Level 1 $44.22 $57.12 $70.02 Apprentice: Level 2 $45.94 $59.70 $73.46 Apprentice: Level 3 $47.66 $62.28 $76.90 Apprentice: Level 4 $51.10 $61.35 $75.66

Four 10-hour days allowed? - Yes

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1 - 011000 Summary

SECTION 011000

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under Owner's separate contracts.

5. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.

6. Contractor's use of site and premises.

7. Coordination with occupants.

8. Work restrictions.

9. Specification and Drawing conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 2 - Central Office, Tech Dept. Renovation

1. Project Location: 285 Sylvester Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

2. Owner: Berrien Springs Public Schools, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

B. Architect: CARMI Design Group, 210 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Niles, MI 49120

2.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

Interior renovation of existing spaces to accommodate the addition of new workstations for staff. Work includes interior demolition, light gauge metal wall framing, drywall systems, acous-tical lay-in ceilings, LVT and carpet flooring, painting, plumbing / mechanical / electrical sys-tems.

Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

2.3 CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in one phase, beginning upon Notice to proceed letter issued after the April 16, 2026, Board of Education meeting.

a. Commencement of Construction:

1) Start Date: To be determined by Contractor; please see Bid Form.

2 - 011000 Summary

b. Substantial Completion: To be determined by Contractor; please see Bid Form.

B. Before commencing Work, submit an updated copy of Contractor's construction schedule showing the sequence, commencement, and completion dates for each scope of the Work.

2.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to Work in areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits on Use of Site: Confine construction operations to improvement areas identified on the construction drawings.

2. Driveways: Keep driveways clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

B. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

2.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Architect and Owner not less than three [3] days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Architect's and Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, vaping and other controlled substances within the existing building, Project site or Owner's property is not permitted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 - 012500 Substitution Procedures

SECTION 012500

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 016000 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests During Bidding Process: Submit each request for consideration in PDF format via email to the following email addresses: randy@Carmi.biz and susan@carmi.biz.

Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A.

2. Substitution requests must be from the contractor, not the manufacturer.

3. All requests must be submitted to the Architect’s Office seven (7) days prior to bid date.

B. Substitution Requests After Contract Award: Email each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation method cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section.

Berrien Springs Public Schools 2 - 012500 Substitution Procedures

Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested. In an appropriate size to make adequate determination of comparable value.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

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

h. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

i. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

j. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

k. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

2. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.5 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.6 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than fifteen [15] days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

Berrien Springs Public Schools 3 - 012500 Substitution Procedures

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days after the Notice of Award. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. The substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

Berrien Springs Public Schools 1 - 012600 Contract Modification Procedures

SECTION 012600

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, involving minor adjustments to the Contract Sum; not affecting the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710 (Architect’s Supplemental Instructions).

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

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

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within seven (7) days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

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

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

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

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

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

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

Berrien Springs Public Schools 2 - 012600 Contract Modification Procedures

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

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

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

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity…