SLPS Mechanical Equipment Replacements - M

HVAC Upgrades at Jeffers Elementary & Intermediate Middle School

District Offices

345 Hammond Street

Spring Lake, MI 49456

Jeffers Elementary School

16031 144th Ave.

Intermediate Middle School

345 Hammond Street

Specifications Manual Construction Documents

November 10, 2023

PBA Project No. 2023.0345.00

5145 Livernois, Suite 100

Troy, MI 48098-3276

Tel: 248-879-5666

Fax: 248-879-0007

SPRING LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PETER BASSO ASSOCIATES, INC.

Jeffers Elementary School and Spring Lake Intermediate School PBA Project No. 2023.345.00 Mechanical Equipment Replacements Issued for Construction Documents

SPECIFICATIONS INDEX PAGE - 1

SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

00010 Advertisement for Bids 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00110 Bid Evaluation 00123 Construction Schedule 00141 Bid Form 00142 Bid Bond Form 00144 Contractor's Qualification Statement 004321 Allowance Form

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

00211 Agreement Form 00212 Performance, Labor and Materials Bond 00215 Certificate of Insurance & Supplementary Requirements 00216 Failure to Supply Required Documents 00217 Payment Forms 00218 Lien Waivers 00240 General Conditions

FORMS: Agreement Form AIA A101-2017

Contractor’s Qualification Statement AIA A305-1986 Bid Bond Form AIA A310-2010 Performance, Labor and Materials Bond Form A312-2010 Certification or Payment Form G702-1992 Final Lien Waiver Form G706A-1994 Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00240 General Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS

20 0500 Mechanical General Requirements 20 0510 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 20 0513 Motors 20 0516 Pipe Flexible Connectors, Expansion Fittings and Loops 20 0519 Meters and Gages 20 0529 Hangers and Supports 20 0547 Mechanical Vibration Controls 20 0553 Mechanical Identification 20 0700 Mechanical Insulation

20 2923 Variable Frequency Controllers

23 0500 Common Work Results for Hvac 23 0523 General-Duty Valves for Hvac 23 0593 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing 23 0933 Temperature Controls 23 1123 Fuel Gas Piping 23 2113 Hydronic Piping 23 3113 Metal Ducts 23 6313 Air-Cooled Refrigerant Condensers 23 7413 Modular and Semi-Custom Central Station Air Handling Units 23 8120 Unitary Rooftop Air Conditioners

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23 8216 Heating and Cooling Coils 23 8223 Console Style Unit Ventilators

26 0010 Electrical General Requirements 26 0519 Conductors and Cables 26 0526 Grounding and Bonding 26 0529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 0533 Raceways and Boxes 26 0553 Electrical Identification 26 0999 Electrical Testing 26 2813 Fuses 26 2816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 2913 Enclosed Controllers

JEFFERS ELEMENTARY DRAWING INDEX

SHEET NO. DRAWING TITLE

Cover Project Title Sheet

M0.1 Mechanical Standards and Drawing Index MD1.1 Partial Mechanical Demolition Plan M3.1 Partial HVAC Piping New Work Plan M6.1 Mechanical Details M7.1 Mechanical Schedules M8.1 Temperature Control Standards and General Notes

E0.1 Electrical Standards and Drawing Index E0.2 Electrical Standard Schedules ED1.1 Partial Electrical Demolition Plan E1.1 Partial Power New Work Plan E5.1 One Line Diagram

INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAWING INDEX

SHEET NO. DRAWING TITLE

Cover Project Title Sheet

M0.1 Mechanical Standards and Drawing Index MD1.1 Partial Mechanical Demolition Plan M3.1 Partial HVAC Piping New Work Plan M6.1 Mechanical Details M7.1 Mechanical Schedules M8.1 Temperature Control Standards and General Notes

E0.1 Electrical Standards and Drawing Index E0.2 Electrical Standard Schedules ED1.1 Partial Electrical Demolition Plan E1.1 Partial Power New Work Plan E5.1 One Line Diagram

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00010 - 1

SECTION: 000010 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project: Spring Lake Public Schools HVAC Upgrades at Jeffers ES & Intermediate Middle School

Owner: Spring Lake Public Schools

Scope of Proposals: Sealed proposals from Prime Mechanical Contractors for the construction of all

Trades Construction Work are requested. Label the outside of the sealed proposal “Spring Lake HVAC Upgrades Project”.

Due Date and Place: A non-mandatory walk-through will take place at 4:00 P.M., on November 20, 2023 at Intermediate Middle School. All contractor or subcontractor representatives shall meet at the Main Entry/Front Reception Desk. The purpose of the walk-through is to clarify the procedures, scope of work, and to identify any omissions or inconsistencies in Bidding Documents which may impede preparation and submission of representative competitive bids.

All contractors have until 12:00 P.M. on November 21, 2023 to submit a Request For Information (RFI). All RFI’s shall be directed to Steve Mrak smrak@pbanet.com

All modifications, corrections, or clarifications prior to receipt of the proposal will be made by an Addendum issued by the Owner to all bidders of record.

Sealed proposals shall be received until 2:00 P.M. on November 29, 2023 at:

ATTN: Liz Boeve, Director of Operations Spring Lake Public Schools 345 Hammond St

At which time all bids will be opened and read out loud.

All proposals submitted shall remain firm for a period of 45 days after the date specified for receipt of proposals.

Bid Documents: Copies of the proposed Contract Documents may be obtained from:

Spring Lake Schools website;

https://www.springlakeschools.org/district/open-bids/

State of Michigan Sigma via www.sigma.michigan.gov

Rejection: Proposals not received by the time and date specified in this notice, will be returned to the Contractor unopened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities and to make award in any manner deemed for the best interest of the School District.

Assurance: Assurance of Compliance with Federal and Michigan State Fair Employment

Practices Acts: The Contractor and any of his subcontractors will agree not to discriminate against any employee of applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of the contract, with respect to his hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex.

END OF SECTION 00010

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 1

SECTION: 00100 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART 1 - THE WORK

The base bid work for the Spring Lake Public Schools HVAC Upgrades project includes the following:

Jeffers Elementary School o Replace (3) packaged rooftop units serving the Administration/Art/STEM rooms

Intermediate/Middle School o Replace (6) packaged rooftop units serving the Intermediate School Administration area o Replace air cooled condensing unit serving existing to remain Auditorium AHU- West o Replace existing heating and ventilation Girls Team Room AHU-161.

o Replace (6) ceiling mounted heating and ventilation unit ventilators in Girls PE

Lockers, Boys PE Lockers, and Boys Team Room o Add cooling to existing Gymnasium roof mounted AHUs consisting of new air-cooled condensing units, cooling coil/discharge sections, and controls

PART 2 - SECURING DOCUMENTS

Copies of the proposed Contract Documents may be obtained from the following websites:

Spring Lake Schools website; https://www.springlakeschools.org/district/open-bids/

State of Michigan Sigma via www.sigma.michigan.gov

PART 3 - BID FORM

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

Make bids upon the forms provided therefore, properly signed and with all items filled out. Do not change the working of the Bid Form, and do not add words to the Bid Form. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the bid will be cause for rejection of the bid. If alterations by erasure or interlineations are made for any reason, explain over such erasure or interlineations with a signed statement from the bidder.

No telegraphic bid or telegraphic modification of a bid will be considered. No bids received after the time fixed for receiving them will be considered. Later bids will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Address bids to the Owner, and deliver to the address given in the Advertisement for Bids on or before the day and hour set for opening the bids. Enclose each bid in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Work, the name of the bidder, and the date and hour of the bid opening. Submit only the original signed copy of the bid.

It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received in time.

PART 4 - EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF WORK

Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall review the Drawings, read the Specifications and all other proposed Contract Documents, and shall visit the site of the Work. Each Bidder shall fully inform himself and/or herself prior to bidding as to existing conditions and limitations under which the Work is to be performed, and shall include in his and/or her bid a sum to cover the cost of items necessary to perform the Work as set forth in the proposed Contract Documents.

No allowance will be made to a bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The submission of a bid will be considered as conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination.

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PART 5 - PROOF OF COMPETENCY OF BIDDER

Each bidder is required to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Owner that he and his proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of the Contract in a satisfactory manner.

PART 6 - WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

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

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

PART 7 - AWARD OR REJECTION OF BIDS

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsible bidder who has proposed the lowest Contract Sum, subject to the Owner's right to reject any or all bids and to waive informality and irregularity in the bids and in the bidding.

The owner reserves the right to award a contract not purely on cost.

PART 8 - EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT

AIA Form A101-2017 is the form of Agreement required for the successful bidder to execute.

PART 9 - INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO BIDDING

If any person contemplating submitting a bid for construction of the work is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the proposed Contract Documents, or finds discrepancies in or omissions from any part of the proposed Contract Documents, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for interpretation thereof not later than seven days before bids will be opened. The person submitting the request shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.

Interpretation or correction of proposed Contract Documents will be made only by Addendum and will be mailed or delivered to each general contract bidder of record. The Owner will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed Contract Documents.

PART 10 - TAXES

The 6% Michigan Sales Tax is applicable to the construction of this project. Any and all other taxes required by law shall be paid by the purchasing contractor, and the cost included in their proposal.

END OF SECTION 00100

BID EVALUATION 00110 - 1

SECTION: 00110 – BID EVALUATION

Bids will be evaluated based on consideration of the following factors:

(1) Price.

(2) Conformance to requirements of the Contract Documents, including without limitation technical details, Bid Forms, Bonds, Insurance Certificates, Qualification Statements, and Agreement Forms.

(3) The Contractor’s use of Union Labor.

(4) The number and scope of any exceptions to the requirements of the Contract Documents or of any conditions attached to the bid.

5) The sufficiency of the financial resources of the bidder in respect to completing the contract requirements.

(6) The bidder's performance history, experience, and references.

(7) Post Bid Meeting including presentation of past projects and user’s graphical interface.

(8) Other factors as may be determined by the Owner.

(9) Adherence to published project construction schedule.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and shall not be contractually bound to any bidder until it counter signs the Contractual Agreement specified herein.

END OF SECTION 00110

PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 00123 - 1

SECTION: 00123 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 11 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Construction is anticipated to begin by June 10, 2024 (weather and equipment lead-time dependent). The Contract Start Date shall be the date upon which fully executed Contract Documents have been delivered to the Contractor, which is anticipated to be December 22, 2023 (Estimated). The project is anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2024.

The Contractor is to submit a proposed time line which indicates in detail his proposed sequencing of events with the contract bid. The time-line proposal submitted must be approved by the District and if disapproved, shall be modified accordingly or is grounds for rejection of bid proposal.

The above timeline shall be referred to as the "Construction Schedule" except that in the event that an alternative schedule is mutually agreed upon and incorporated into the contract documented by a mutually executed written amendment that alternate schedule shall be referred to as the "Construction Schedule".

Section 00123 shall not be construed to limit the applicability of any other section.

PART 12 - LIMITATIONS ON WORK

The Contractor shall not interrupt mechanical, electrical, and lighting services to facilities during the period of installation except at such times as will cause the least inconvenience to the building occupants, and with the approval of the Owner. The exact time of the interruption shall be arranged in advance of the required interruption. If the operation of the mechanical, electrical or lighting service is critical at the requested time, then the interruption shall be scheduled for a later date. If any downtime is required, it must be pre-approved by the Owner with at least one week's advance notice.

The interference with the building's operation and occupant activities shall be held to an absolute minimum. The Contractor shall provide adequate barriers to protect occupants when working in occupied areas.

Limitations include, but are not limited to:

All holiday and overtime required for work after hours shall be included in the Contractors Bid.

Schedule exact parking and construction staging locations with the Owner.

The Contractor shall assume that the project sites are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM during the summer with daily areas of work coordinated with Owner to ensure minimal disruption with open area activities.

Availability of the facilities outside of this time frame, shall be coordinated with the District and the Contractor shall be responsible for any associated costs.

END OF SECTION 00123

BID FORM 00141 - 1

SECTION: 00141- BID FORM

TO: Spring Lake Public Schools 345 Hammond St

Attn: Liz Boeve, Director of Operations

1. After reviewing the Drawings and Specifications, including any Addenda Numbers and following sufficient examination of the site(s) of the work to be performed, the following bid is submitted:

In submitting this bid, Contractor submitting it represents and agrees:

A. To hold its bid open for 45 calendar days after the Bid Due Date. (The Bid Due Date is the date bids are due as referenced in the Invitation to Bid, or any explicit modification of the Bid Due Date made by Addenda.)

B. To enter into, execute and deliver (i) the Contractual Agreement, and (ii) all other required documents, within the time and in the form required by the Contract Documents.

C. To accomplish the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contract Documents consist of the General Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, other documents identified as Contract Documents, all addenda issued prior to, and all mutually executed modifications issued after, execution of the Subcontract Agreement.

D. To complete the work included in this bid, in accordance with the construction schedule included in Contract Documents. (The date of Contract Award is the date the District sends Contractor written notice of award of Contract to Contractor.)

E. That there are no exceptions taken to the requirements of the Contract Documents. (If exceptions are taken, strike previous sentence and fully detail all exceptions in an attachment to this bid form.

Note: Exceptions may constitute grounds for rejection of bid.)

F. To furnish a Certificate of Insurance as required by Section 00215 one (1) week prior to the date of Contract Award.

G. To furnish the Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond per Section 00212 within one (1) week of the date of Contract Award.

H. That the Contractor's Qualification Statement in accordance with Section 00144 is attached.

I. That all overtime necessary to accomplish the work on time and in accordance with The Construction Schedule has been included.

2. Bids

The following bids are offered as defined in the Contract Documents. A no bid is signified as "NO BID" where the price would be entered, and a no change would be stated as a "NO CHANGE" where the price would be entered. All items shall be shown as either a bid price, a "NO BID", or a "NO CHANGE". Prices include all costs and expenses necessary to complete the work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including, without limitations, costs and expense of labor, materials, sales and other taxes, building permit fees, other fees and software costs, but does not include cost of Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond.

BID FORM 00141 - 2

A. Bids

The Contractor is requested to bid the Base Bid in accordance with the Specifications. Contractor offered exceptions or alternates should be as deductive or additive alternates on an attached exhibit to this Bid Form.

Base Bid: HVAC Upgrades at Jeffers ES & Intermediate Middle School

________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________)

Voluntary Alternate #1 (Describe): _________________________________________

________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________)

Voluntary Alternate #2 (Describe): _________________________________________

________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________)

Voluntary Alternate #3 (Describe): _________________________________________

________________________________________ Dollars ($_________________)

B. Bid Bond included with Bid: Yes / No (circle one)

C. Cost for Performance Bond included with Bid: Yes / No (circle one)

D. Contractor’s Qualification Statement included with Bid: Yes / No (circle one)

E. Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form incl with Bid: Yes / No (circle one)

G. Acknowledgement Receipt of Addendums: ___________________________________________

H. Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement included with Bid: Yes / No (circle one)

I. Subcontractors Included in Bid: ____________________________________________________

SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________

NAME_________________________________TITLE__________________________

COMPANY_______________________________DATE________________________

NUMBER/DATE________________________________________________________

CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

END OF SECTION 00141

SECTION: 00142, 00144, 00211, 00212, 00215, 00216, 00217, 00218

00142 BID BOND FORM

Upon submitting the bid, the Contractor shall furnish a Bid Bond in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of the greatest amount bid by the Contractor including all alternates, utilizing the BID BOND FORM using the attached AIA Form A310 issued to Spring Lake Public Schools.

00144 CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

Upon submitting its Bid, the Contractor shall provide a CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT using the attached AIA Form A305.

00211 AGREEMENT FORM

The successful Contractor will be awarded a Contract by Spring Lake Public Schools utilizing the standard AIA Form A101-2017. This agreement must be prepared, signed and in the Contractor's possession prior to the Contractor beginning work.

00212 PERFORMANCE, LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND

Prior to beginning work, the successful Contractor will furnish Performance Bond, and a separate Labor and Materials Payment Bond acceptable to Spring Lake Public Schools utilizing the attached AIA Form A312. The amount of these bonds shall both equal the "Contract Sum" specified in the Contractual Agreement between Contractor and Spring Lake Public Schools. The bonds shall be made payable to " Spring Lake Public Schools" as oblige and shall be in form and with a corporate surety satisfactory to Spring Lake Public Schools. Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, Contractor shall pay for the bonds, whenever provided.

00215 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE & SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Prior to beginning work, the successful Contractor will furnish a CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE acceptable to Spring Lake Public Schools. The minimum amounts of coverage shall be as specified on such form.

The Certificates shall be executed in form, and with a surety satisfactory to Spring Lake Public Schools.

INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance required under the succeeding paragraphs and such insurance has been approved by Owner, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontracts until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.

The contractors shall carry the following:

Comprehensive auto liability including all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage.

Comprehensive General Liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. This shall include premises and independent contractors. It shall include a Broad Form GGL endorsement or its equivalent.

Workers Compensation covering Michigan statutory benefits and a $500,000 Employer's Liability.

Lower limits in the above coverage are acceptable if the entry is covered by a satisfactory commercial umbrella liability policy providing equivalent limits.

All insurance coverage should be written by Admitted Michigan insurers, rated A + or A by Best's Key Rating Guide, the most recent addition.

PROHIBITED USE OF TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES (VAPOR PRODUCTS) ON DISTRICT PREMISES:

The contractor will be in compliance with the following:

Spring Lake Public Schools recognizes that the use of tobacco presents a health hazard which can have serious consequences both for the user and the nonuser and is, therefore, of concern to the District.

For purposes of this policy, "use of tobacco" shall mean all uses of tobacco, including a cigar, cigarette, pipe, snuff, and any other matter or substances that contain tobacco.

It is the policy of the Spring Lake Public Schools that there will be no tobacco or E-Cigarette (Vapor Products) use on District property.

The success of this policy will depend upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of tobacco users.

All visitors share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing the policy.

VEHICLE REGULATIONS:

The contractor shall be subject to all district motor vehicle regulations and procedures while performing work under this contract. All cars and trucks shall be parked in designated lots or areas when not being used for material hauling or otherwise in the performance of the contract work. Vehicles used for delivery of materials may be parked at the building site for unloading purposes only (preferably in service drive areas). If conditions require that vehicles be driven or parked on lawn or walk areas for unloading purposes, special notice will be given to the Spring Lake Public Schools for review and approval. Contractors will be held liable for damages to these areas. All vehicles parked in areas around buildings or sites shall be promptly removed to designated parking areas when operations are complete.

AFFADAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FORM:

The contractor shall completely fill out and submit the attached Affidavit of Compliance Form along with his bid.

00216 FAILURE TO SUPPLY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Failure to supply required documents shall be grounds for nonpayment. Any work performed prior to supply of documents specified in Sections 00144, 00211, 00212 and/or 00215 shall be at Contractor's risk.

00217 PAYMENT FORMS

CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE

The Construction Timeline indicates how the timing and sequencing of the Work is to occur, subject to the requirements of the Contract Documents. As referenced in Section 00123, the Construction Timeline shall be that Timeline included in the Specification, unless otherwise specified in a mutually executed written amendment. Contractor shall carry on and complete each portion of its work within the times set forth in the Construction Timeline.

PAYMENTS

Payment, constituting the entire balance of the Contract Sum, shall be made by the Owner to the Contractor when, (1) the contract has been fully performed by the Contractor except for the Contractor's responsibility to correct nonconforming Work as provided by the General Conditions and to satisfy other requirements, if any, which necessarily survive final payment; and (2) a Final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Owner or Engineer; such final payment shall be made 30 days after the issuance of the Certificate of Payment.

A retainage of 10% shall be included in Pay Applications until released by Owner based on completion of project’s scope of work.

00218 WAIVERS

1.1 FINAL LIEN WAIVERS

With the final Application for Payment, Contractor shall deliver to Spring Lake Public Schools a waiver and release of all liens and claims which might arise due to the furnishing of materials, equipment, fixtures, labor or services for the Work. Waivers shall be submitted in form satisfactory to Spring Lake Public Schools. Contractor will utilize the AIA FINAL LIEN WAIVER Form G706A-1994.

000240 GENERAL CONDITIONS

The General Conditions are a part of the Contract Documents and shall be coordinated with other provisions of the Contract Documents. The General Conditions and other parts of the Contract Documents describe the Work to be completed by the Contractor (through his employees, representatives, delegates and agents), except as expressly delegated herein to other parties.

PART 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, accessories, transportation, and services required for the complete installation of all work described by the contract documents (sometimes referred to as "the work").

The contract documents consist of the contractual agreement between SPRING LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS and contractor, the specifications, the drawings and all other documents incorporated into the contractual agreement.

Collectively, the contract documents are referred to as "the contract". The term "day" as used in the contract documents shall mean calendar day unless otherwise specifically defined. By executing the contractual agreement, the contractor confirms that the time allowed within the construction schedule is a reasonable period for performing the work. Where the term "provide" is used in the contract documents, it shall be construed as furnish and install. Any reference to "Owner's representative" shall mean director of facilities for the Spring Lake Public Schools. Any reference to Owner shall mean the

Owner(s) of the premises at which work is to be performed.

The contractor shall supervise and direct the work, using the contractor's best skill and attention. The contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the work under the contract, unless the contract documents give other specific instructions concerning these matters. In addition, the contractor is advised that several areas at the site may have asbestos or other hazardous materials and agrees not to remove, displace or otherwise disturb any materials or other items which contain asbestos or other hazardous materials.

The contractor shall take precautions to protect the safety of and to prevent damage, injury or loss to persons and property which might be affected by the work. In an emergency affecting safety of persons or property, the contractor shall act in a reasonable manner to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss.

The contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and performance of the contract, reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying Owners and users of adjacent sites and utilities.

The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the contract documents. Contractor represents, as the essence of the contract that it has provided for all necessary labor and materials within its bid and will meet all requirements of the contract within the time provided under the contract.

The contractor shall enforce strict discipline and good order among the contractor's employees and other persons carrying out the contract. The contractor shall not permit employment of unfit person or persons not skilled in tasks assigned to them.

A survey of the site will be conducted, and documented by the contractor, to determine current site conditions. Then contractor shall be responsible to repair any damage to the site, which occurs during this project.

Contractors and their Sub Contractors shall park their work vehicles in the area(s) designated for parking. Contractors and their Sub Contractors shall not park or drive on sidewalks or grassy areas.

PART 2 - PERMITS, CODES AND REGULATIONS

Notwithstanding anything in the contract documents to the contrary, contractor has the responsibility to ensure that the work under this contract shall comply with the latest provisions of laws, codes and standards applicable to the work, which are in effect on the date of the contract.

On points of difference within or between laws, codes and standards, the law, code or standard having the most stringent requirements shall govern.

The contractor shall promptly obtain and pay for all state and local taxes, permits, inspections, fees, licenses and approvals required for the work herein specified.

Nothing contained in the drawings or specifications shall be construed as authority or permission to disregard or violate any code, ordinance, statute or regulatory requirement. The contractor shall comply with and give notices required by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on performance of the work.

The contractor shall not be relieved of obligations to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents by tests, inspections or approvals required or performed by persons other than the contractor.

PART 3 - COORDINATION

The Owner will occupy the site and existing buildings during the entire construction period. Cooperate with the Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with the Owner’s operations.

Coordinate work of this division with that of other trades in order that the various components of the systems will be installed at the proper time, will fit the available space, and will allow proper service access to those items requiring maintenance. This means adequate access to all equipment, existing or otherwise.

Any components of the systems which are installed without regard to the above or which otherwise fail to meet the requirements of the contract documents, must be removed and relocated as directed by Owner's representative, at no additional cost.

Contractor shall notify Owner's representative in writing, within 10 days of notice of same, of any discrepancies or defects in any construction supplied by/under other contracts that might adversely affect contractor's ability to properly complete contractor's work. Failure of the contractor to so notify Owner's representative shall constitute an acknowledgement by contractor that construction is fit and proper to receive the contractor's work.

It is contractor's responsibility to provide materials with trim which will properly fit types of ceiling, wall, or floor finish actually installed. Model numbers in specifications or scheduled on drawings are not intended to designate the required trim.

The contractor shall also maintain an orderly work environment, free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by operations under the contract. This shall include cleanup during the work day and at the end of each work day, of all debris and construction materials and the proper secure storage of all equipment, devices, materials, and tools.

The contractor shall be responsible for all work and materials required for cutting, patching, painting, and replacement of damaged material (i.e., ceiling tile, walls, etc.) Related to the performance of work specified. Any and all patching, painting, repair work and ceiling tile replacement shall conform to the building standards. All paints, wall coverings, floor coverings, and ceiling materials shall match existing surfaces to the satisfaction of the Owner. The contractor shall not damage or endanger a portion of the work or fully or partially completed construction of the Owner or separate contractors by cutting, patching or otherwise altering such construction, or by excavation.

PART 4 - JOB SAFETY

The contractor shall maintain proper standards of safety in accordance with federal, state, local rules, regulations for the construction industry.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain barricades, enclosures, protection as necessary for safety of public and workmen; erect, maintain appropriate, required warning signs, lamps, flares, etc. All protective devices, etc.:

constructed of non-combustible materials.

PART 5 - MAINTENANCE OF SITE AND CLEANUP

The contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulations of waste material or rubbish caused by the contractor's work. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent tracking of mud or debris on adjacent paved roads.

Mud and debris on adjacent roads shall be removed on a daily basis or at such other times as the Owner may direct if needed to maintain safe and convenient access to the site.

The contractor shall conduct operations in such a manner which will control blowing dust. The amount of dust resulting from the contractor's operations shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to adjacent public and private properties and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Temporary methods consisting of sprinkling or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust or nuisance or hazard occurs.

The contractor and all his subcontractors at all times shall keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by his operations, keep the premises clean and free from fire hazards, and maintain his work and materials stockpiles neat and orderly throughout the construction period to permit safe and convenient access and movement of workmen and materials throughout the building and site and to prevent the spread of debris, dust or other contaminants into the air or surrounding areas at all times.

Construction debris and rubbish as generated by the contractor's activity shall be removed by the contractor from the point of origin daily and not allowed to accumulate. It shall be deposited in a trash container provided by the contractor on the site until hauled away. Scrap materials for reuse in temporary work shall be segregated and properly stored, protected and covered as for new materials. The result of the above shall be the maintenance of a clean project, in keeping with the proximity of a university facility and with a minimum of fire hazards. The Owner's representative shall have the right to establish a clean-up routine with the full participation of the contractor(s).

Construction debris removed from the upper levels of the site shall be deposited directly into a dumpster via an enclosed chute constructed and provided by the contractor.

If the contractor fails to keep the premises clean and orderly, to the satisfaction of the Owner's representative, the

Owner's representative may, after 24 hours written notice to the contractor, cause the premises to be cleaned and organized. In such case, the contractor will be charged 130 percent of the Owner's cost expended in the clean- up.

The contractor and all subcontractors shall cooperate with each other and shall use reasonable diligence and shall make every effort, in connection with their work, to avoid excessive dirt, rubbish and general refuse and to minimize the extent of cleaning and removal thereof required hereunder of the contractor.

The contractor shall remove from the premises and site, all project signs, tools, scaffolding, surplus materials and temporary work and structures upon completion of the work and shall leave the work and the premises clean and acceptable to the Owner.

All carts, buggies or containers containing debris shall be covered when leaving the construction site or the building.

PART 6 - APPROVED EQUALS

The contractor shall bid in strict accordance with the contract document and drawings. Bids based on alternate materials or equipment are allowed, but any alternate materials or equipment must be bid as a contractor-offered alternate.

Construction, efficiency, utility, aesthetic design, and color of materials and equipment submitted for alternates shall be equal to, or superior to those specified. The decision of Owner's representative as to alternates shall be final and without further recourse. Physical size of alternate brand shall be no larger than space provided including allowance for access, installation and maintenance. Requests must be accompanied by two copies of complete descriptive and technical data including manufacturer's name, model and catalog number, photographs, physical dimensions, operating characteristics and any other information needed for comparison.

In proposing an alternate, include in such proposal direct cost (change in price) and indirect cost (cost of changes required in other elements of the project due to the substitution), including adjustments in mechanical or electrical service requirements necessary to accommodate such substitution. This is required whether the substitution affects elements under this contract or under separate contracts.

PART 7 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

The 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 by issuing supplemental instructions.

The Engineer may issue a Notice of Change that includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications. Contractor will prepare and submit an estimate within ten (10) days.

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

PART 8 - PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Owner will schedule a conference after Notice of Award.

Attendance Required: Owner, Owner’s Representative, Engineer and Contractor.

Agenda:

Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

Distribution of Contract Documents.

Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, Schedule of Values, and progress schedule.

Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders and Contract closeout procedures.

Use of premises by Owner and Contractor.

Owner's requirements and occupancy.

Construction facilities and controls provided by Owner.

Temporary utilities provided by Owner.

Security and housekeeping procedures.

Schedules.

Downtime of systems.

Requirements for start-up of equipment.

Record documents.

Permits.

Owner Training

PART 9 - PROGRESS MEETINGS

Attend progress meetings at the Project site at regular intervals as scheduled by the Engineer.

Attendees: Representatives of the Owner, Engineer, Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and other entities concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to progress.

Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the current status of the Project.

Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead of or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including such items as:

Interface requirements.

Time.

Sequences.

Deliveries.

Off-site fabrication problems.

Access.

Site utilization.

Temporary facilities and services.

Hours of Work.

Hazards and risks.

Housekeeping.

Quality and Work standards.

Change Orders.

Documentation of information for payment requests

PART 10 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

Submit initial progress schedule in duplicate within 10 days after date Notice to Proceed for Engineer review.

Revise and resubmit as required.

Submit revised schedules with each Application for Payment, identifying changes since previous version.

Indicate estimated PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION FOR EACH ITEM OF WORK AT EACH SUBMISSION.

INDICATE SUBMITTAL DATES REQUIRED FOR SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, SAMPLES, AND

PRODUCT DELIVERY DATES.

PART 11 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

GENERAL

The Contractor shall review, approve and submit to Engineer all Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required with reasonable promptness and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work or in the activities of the Owner or of separate contractors.

The Contractor shall perform no portion of the Work requiring submittal and review of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals until the respective submittal has been approved by the Engineer. Work performed and equipment and materials purchased prior to Engineer’s approval shall be at Contractor's risk.

By approving and submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals, the Contractor represents that the Contractor has determined and verified materials, field measurements and field construction criteria related thereto, and has checked and coordinated the information contained within such submittals with the requirements of the Work and of the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents by Engineer’s approval of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals unless that Contractor has specifically informed Engineer in writing of such deviation at the time of submittal and Engineer has given written approval to the specific deviation. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for error or omissions in Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals by Engineer’s approval thereof.

Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not Contract Documents. The purpose of their submittal is to demonstrate for those portions of the Work for which submittals are required the way the Contractor proposes to conform to the information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.

When professional certification of performance criteria of materials, system or equipment is required by the Contract Documents, Owner's Representative shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such calculations and certifications.

DEFINITIONS

Shop Drawings shall be original Drawings, prepared by Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Distributor, which illustrate fabrication, layout, setting or erection details.

Product Data are illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams and other information furnished by the Contractor to illustrate materials or equipment for some portion of the Work.

Samples are physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment or workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Review Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples prior to submitting. Stamp same to indicate approval.

Direct specific attention in writing at time of submission, to deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents and to revisions other than those requested by Owner's Representative on previous submittals.

Verify prior to submittal:

Field measurements

Field construction criteria

Catalog numbers and similar data

That each submittal will coordinate with requirements of the Work and of Contract Documents.

Regarding Manufacturer's Standard Schematic Drawings, without limiting other requirements:

Modify Drawings to delete all information which is not applicable to the Project.

Supplement standard information to provide all additional information applicable to this project.

Regarding Manufacturer's catalog sheets, brochures, diagrams, schedules, performance charts, illustrations and other standard descriptive data, without limiting other requirements:

Clearly mark each copy to identify all pertinent materials, products or models.

Show all dimensions and clearances required.

Show all performance characteristics and capabilities.

Show all wiring diagrams and controls.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit Product Data within 10 days of Contract Award. Submit Shop Drawings within 14 days unless otherwise expressed in the Construction Schedule.

Accompany submittals with a transmittal letter in duplicate, containing:

Date

Project Title and Number

Contractor's Name, Address, and Phone Number

Notification of deviations from Contract Documents.

Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying the review of the submittals, verification of field equipment and location and compliance with the Contract Documents.

Submittals Shall Include:

Date and Revision Dates

Project Title and Number

The Names of:

Subcontractor

Supplier or Manufacturer

Identification of Product or Materials.

Relation to adjacent structure or materials.

Field Dimensions clearly identified as such.

Specification Section Number

Applicable Standards, such as ASTM Number or Federal Specification.

A Blank Space, 4" x 6", for the Owner's Representative Stamp.

Identification of all deviations from Contract Documents, if any.

Contractor's Stamp, initialed or signed, certifying the review of the submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with the Contract.

RESUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Shop Drawings

Revise initial Shop Drawings or Manufacturer's Catalog Sheet Drawings as required and within 10 days of the date Spring Lake Public Schools returns Contractor's submittal, resubmit as otherwise specified for initial submittal.

Indicate on Shop Drawings or Manufacturer's Catalog Sheet all changes which have been made other than those requested by Owner's Representative.

DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA WHICH CARRY STAMP OF OWNER'S

REPRESENTATIVE TO:

Contractor's File

Jobsite File

Record Documents File

Subcontractors

DUTIES OF OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE

Review Submittals with reasonable promptness. Submittals made by the Contractor which are not required by the Contract Documents may be returned without action.

Review for conformity with the Contract Documents.

Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities, or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems, all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor as required by the Contract Documents.

Owner's Representative's review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by Owner's Representative, any construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures.

The Contractor shall not be relieved of obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents due to activities or duties carried out by Owner's Representative in regard to Owner's Representative's administration of the Contract.

Indicate whether submittal is acceptable. Acceptance of separate item does not constitute acceptance of an assembly.

If accepted, affix stamp and initials or signature certifying review of submittals.

Return submittals to Contractor for distribution.

PART 12 - DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE: MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

PRODUCT DELIVERY

By manufacturer's normal means.

In original labeled containers.

Where applicable, with UL labeling on packages.

Contractor responsible for acceptance at site.

Schedule deliveries to avoid delaying Work, and to minimize space and duration of storage on site.

Schedule and coordinate deliveries to avoid interference with Owner's operation.

Inspect items for damage upon delivery, reorder as required to avoid delays.

PRODUCT HANDLING AND STORAGE

Use methods to avoid damage to item or structure.

Protect weather fragile items from weather damage.

Handle and store bulk aggregates to avoid contamination.

Store to allow air circulation.

Store only in authorized…