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STATE OF MICHIGAN (OWNER & CONTRACTOR) TABLE OF CONTENTS

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

STATE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

MICHSPEC 2008 VERSION, OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

MICHSPEC No. 97.0820 − 00020 THROUGH 97.0820 − 00440

RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 1997.

Developed from

Contract Forms and Conditions of the Contract

FORMSPEC Michigan Model and suggested for use with

Bidding Requirements

File No.: 751/17282.BDW Department of Natural Resources

Lexington State Harbor Marina Redevelopment Project

741 Huron Avenue Lexington, Michigan 48450

5/14/2026

1997 Edition/R 4/26

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SUBJECT INDEX

SECTION 00020 GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................. 00020 - 1

SECTION 00030 ADVERTISEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 00030 - 1

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............................................................................................................... 00100 - 1

ARTICLE 1 BIDDING DOCUMENT INTERPRETATIONS .................................................................................................. 00100 - 2

ARTICLE 2 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS ..................................................................................................................... 00100 - 2

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS; SITE CONDITIONS; SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; LAWS ....................................... 00100 - 2

ARTICLE 4 INTERPRETATIONS; ADDENDA .................................................................................................................... 00100 - 4

ARTICLE 5 BID SECURITY ................................................................................................................................................ 00100 - 4

ARTICLE 6 CONTRACT TIME; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES .................................................................................................. 00100 - 5

ARTICLE 7 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................... 00100 - 5

ARTICLE 8 SUBCONTRACTORS ...................................................................................................................................... 00100 - 6

ARTICLE 9 BID FORM AND BID FORM ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................. 00100 - 7

ARTICLE 10 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS.................................................................................................. 00100 - 7

ARTICLE 11 BID WITHDRAWAL; BID MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 00100 - 8

ARTICLE 12 BID OPENING; OBJECTION TO THE AWARD ................................................................................................ 00100 - 9

ARTICLE 13 BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN .................................................................................................................................. 00100 - 9

ARTICLE 14 AWARD OF THE CONTRACT .......................................................................................................................... 00100 - 9

ARTICLE 15 EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT .............................................................................................................. 00100 - 12

ARTICLE 16 MOBILIZATION PAY ITEM ............................................................................................................................. 00100 -12 ARTICLE 17 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL–FINE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE .................................. 00100 -13 ATTACHMENT A TO SECTION 00100: BIDDER'S CHECK LIST........................................................................................ 00110 - 1

SECTION 00120 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 00120 - 1

SECTION 00210 INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS .............................................................................................................. 00210 - 1

SECTION 00300 BID SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................... 00300 - 1

SECTION 00300 BID FORM ............................................................................................................................................... 00300 - 2

ARTICLE 1 THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ("THE OWNER"). ................................................. 00300 - 2

ARTICLE 2 THE BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS ............................................................................................................... 00300 - 2

ARTICLE 3 TIME OF COMPLETION ..................................................................................................................................... 00300 - 3

ARTICLE 4 ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS BID .................................................................................................... 00300 - 3

ARTICLE 5 DEFINED TERMS ............................................................................................................................................... 00300 - 3

ARTICLE 6 BID SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................. 00300 - 4

ARTICLE 7 SCHEDULE OF CHANGE ORDER PRICES ...................................................................................................... 00300 - 6

ARTICLE 8 BID SUBMITTED ON ......................................................................................................................................... 00300 - 7

SECTION 00310 BID BOND ............................................................................................................................................... 00310 - 1

SECTION 00320 NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................... 00320 – 1

SECTION 00330 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ATTESTATION........................................................................................... 00330 – 1

SECTION 00410 BID BREAKDOWN ................................................................................................................................. 00410 - 1

SECTION 00420 QUESTIONNAIRE ................................................................................................................................... 00420 - 1

ARTICLE 1 ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................................................... 00420 - 1

ARTICLE 2 SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR LICENSES .......................................................................................................... 00420 - 1

ARTICLE 3 EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 00420 - 1

ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 00420 - 2

ARTICLE 5 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 00420 - 2 REFERENCES ATTACHMENT ......................................................................................................................... 00420 - 3

SECTION 00430 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS ............................................................................................................... 00430 - 1

SECTION 00440 SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT .................................................................................. 00440 - 1

ARTICLE 1 BID MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT −LISTED (NAMED OR SPECIFIED) ITEMS ........................................... 00440 - 1

ARTICLE 2 BID MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT − OPEN SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 00440 - 2

SECTION 00500 AGREEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 00500 - 1

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT; THE PROJECT; THE WORK .............................................................................................. 00500 - 1

ARTICLE 2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 00500 - 1

ARTICLE 3 CONTRACT PRICE ........................................................................................................................................... 00500 - 2

ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT TIME; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................................................................................... 00500 - 2

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ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR ...................................................................................................................... 00500 - 3

ARTICLE 6 THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR ......................................................................................... 00500 - 4

ARTICLE 7 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS .......................................................................................................... 00500 - 4

ARTICLE 8 MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................................ 00500 - 4

ARTICLE 9 NOTICE AND SERVICE .................................................................................................................................... 00500 - 5

SECTION 00520 ATTACHMENT “A” TO AGREEMENT ................................................................................................... 00520 - 1

SECTION 00610 PERFORMANCE BOND ........................................................................................................................ 00610 - 1

SECTION 00620 PAYMENT BOND ................................................................................................................................... 00620 - 1

SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 00700 - 1

ARTICLE 1 INTERPRETATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 1

1.1 Section 00020 Glossary:............................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 1

1.2 Intent of the Contract Documents: ................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 1

1.3 Priority of the Contract Documents: ....... 00700 - 2

1.4 Interpretation of Indemnification Provisions: ................................................................................................................. 00700 - 3

1.5 Additional Interpretations: ............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 3

1.6 Ownership and Use of the Contract Documents: .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 3

1.7 Copies of the Contract Documents: ............................................................................................................................... 00700 - 4

ARTICLE 2 THE OWNER−GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 4

2.1 Availability of Lands, Areas, Properties and Facilities: ................................................................................................. 00700 - 4

2.2 Reference Points; Base Lines and Benchmarks: .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 4

2.3 Stop Work Order: .......................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 4

2.4 Limitations on the Owner’s Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................ 00700 - 4

2.5 Additional General Provisions: ...................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 5

2.6 Partnering Charter: ....................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 5

ARTICLE 3 THE PROFESSIONAL − GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................................................................................... 00700 - 5

3.1 Owner’s Representative: ............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 5

3.2 Clarifications and Interpretations: ................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 5

3.3 Minor Variations and No-Cost Changes; Minor Delays:................................................................................................ 00700 - 6

3.4 Determinations by the Professional: ........................................................................................................................... 00700 - 6

3.5 Limitations on the Professional’s Responsibilities: ....................................................................................................... 00700 - 6

ARTICLE 4 CONTROL OF WORK − GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................................... 00700 - 6

4.1 Review of the Contract Documents: ............................................................................................................................. 00700 - 6

4.2 Management, Supervision, and Personnel: .................................................................................................................. 00700 - 6

4.3 Materials and Equipment: ............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 7

4.4 Concerning Control of Work: ........................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 7

4.5 Patent Fees and Royalties: ........................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 8

4.6 Use of Premises: .......................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 8

4.7 Record Documents: ...................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 9

4.8 Emergencies: ................................................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 9

4.9 Indemnification: ............................................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 9

ARTICLE 5 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ........................................................................................................ 00700 - 10

5.1 Employment of Subcontractors: .................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 10

5.2 "Or Equal" and Substitute Materials and Equipment:.................................................................................................. 00700 - 10

5.3 The Contractor’s Continuing Responsibilities: .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 11

ARTICLE 6 SUBMITTALS .................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 11

6.1 Shop Drawing, Sample and Other Technical Submittals: ........................................................................................... 00700 - 11

6.2 Review and Return of Technical Submittals: .............................................................................................................. 00700 - 12

6.3 Progress Schedule Submittals: ................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 12

6.4 Review and Return of Progress Schedule Submittals: ............................................................................................... 00700 - 13

6.5 Additional Provisions Concerning Submittals: ............................................................................................................ 00700 - 13

ARTICLE 7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS; INSURANCE ........................................................................................................ 00700 - 13

7.1 Laws; Permits (Which Include Approvals and Licenses): ........................................................................................... 00700 - 13

7.2 Sales and Use Tax and Other Similar Taxes, including Tariffs: .................................................................................. 00700 - 14

7.3 Safety and Protection: ................................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 14

7.4 Bonds and Insurance - General Requirements: .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 15

7.5 The Contractor’s Liability Insurance:......................................................................................................................... 00700 - 15

7.6 Pollution Liability Insurance: ....................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 16

7.7 Property Insurance (Builder's All Risk Insurance): ...................................................................................................... 00700 - 16

7.8 Waiver of Rights: ........................................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 16

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7.9 Receipt and Application of Proceeds: ......................................................................................................................... 00700 - 16

7.10 Unfair Labor Practice: ................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 17

7.11 Michigan Right-To-Know Law: .................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 17

7.12 Nondiscrimination: ...................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 17

7.13 Michigan Residency for Employees: ........................................................................................................................... 00700 - 18

7.14 Prevailing Wages: ....................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 18

7.15 Asbestos Abatement:.................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 19

ARTICLE 8 PROSECUTION; SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ........................................................................................... 00700 - 20

8.1 Starting the Work: ....................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 20

8.2 Revision 0 (Rev. 0) Schedule and Cost Submittals: ................................................................................................... 00700 - 20

8.3 Compliance with Contract Time Requirements: .......................................................................................................... 00700 - 20

8.4 Substantial Completion: .............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 20

8.5 Partial Use: ................................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 21

8.6 Division of Responsibilities: ........................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 21

8.7 Suspension of Work: .................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 21

8.8 Sharing of Total Float on Non-Critical Paths: .............................................................................................................. 00700 - 22

ARTICLE 9 WARRANTY; TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND

APPROVALS; CORRECTION OF WORK ....................................................................................................... 00700 - 22

9.1 Warranty: ................................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 22

9.2 Tests, Inspections and Approvals: ............................................................................................................................. 00700 - 22

9.3 Uncovering Work: ...................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 23

9.4 Correction of Work: .................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 23

9.5 Special Correction Period Requirements: .................................................................................................................. 00700 - 24

9.6 Special Maintenance Requirements: ......................................................................................................................... 00700 - 24

ARTICLE 10 CHANGES ..................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 24

10.1 Changes in the Work: ................................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 24

10.2 Differing Subsurface or Physical Site Conditions: ...................................................................................................... 00700 - 25

10.3 Responsibilities for Underground Utilities: ................................................................................................................. 00700 - 26

10.4 Hazardous Material Conditions: ................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 26

10.5 Incidents with Archaeological Features: .................................................................................................................... 00700 - 26

10.6 Unit Price Work: ......................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 27

10.7 Cash Allowances; Provisionary Allowances: ............................................................................................................. 00700 - 27

10.8 Change Orders; Change Authorizations: ................................................................................................................... 00700 - 27

ARTICLE 11 CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE; CHANGES IN

CONTRACT TIME ......................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 28

11.1 General Provisions: ................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 28

11.2 Changes in Contract Time: ........................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 28

11.3 Methods for Making Adjustments in Contract Price: .................................................................................................. 00700 - 29

11.4 Labor, Subcontract and Material/Equipment Costs: .................................................................................................. 00700 - 29

11.5 Construction Equipment Costs: ................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 30

11.6 Rented or Leased Construction Equipment: .............................................................................................................. 00700 - 30

11.7 Owned Construction Equipment: ............................................................................................................................... 00700 - 30

11.8 General Conditions Costs: ......................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 30

11.9 Limitations on Allowable Costs: ................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 31

11.10 Costs Covered by the Fee for the Work Involved (and not Allowable as Cost of the Work Involved): ........................ 00700 - 31

11.11 Limits on the Fee for the Work Involved: .................................................................................................................... 00700 - 32

11.12 Fee for Unabsorbed Home Office Overhead: ............................................................................................................. 00700 - 32

11.13 Changes in Contract Time for Early Completion: ........................................................................................................ 00700 - 33

11.14 Access to Records: ..................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 33

11.15 Price Reduction for Defective Cost and Pricing Data: ................................................................................................ 00700 - 33

ARTICLE 12 PROGRESS PAYMENTS; FINAL PAYMENT ............................................................................................... 00700 - 34

12.1. Schedule of Values: ................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 34

12.2 Requests for Payment: .............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 34

12.3 Review of Request for Payment; Intent of Review: .................................................................................................... 00700 - 35

12.4 Refusal to Make or to Recommend Payment: ........................................................................................................... 00700 - 35

12.5 Final Request for Payment: ....................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 35

12.6 Final Payment and Acceptance: ................................................................................................................................ 00700 - 36

12.7 Contractor’s Continuing Obligation: ......................................................................................................................... 00700 - 36

12.8 Waiver of Claims: ...................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 36

ARTICLE 13 OTHER WORK .............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 36

13.1 Related Work at Site: ................................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 36

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13.2 Coordination Requirements: ...................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 37

13.3 Claims Between the Contractor and Other Parties: ................................................................................................. 00700 - 37

ARTICLE 14 TERMINATION .............................................................................................................................................. 00700 - 38

14.1 Notice Requiring Assurance of Due Performance: .................................................................................................... 00700 - 38

14.2 Contractor Default and Termination for Cause: ........................................................................................................ 00700 - 38

14.3 Surety Default: ........................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 39

14.4 Termination for Convenience of the Owner: .............................................................................................................. 00700 - 39

14.5 The Contractor May Suspend Work: ........................................................................................................................ 00700 - 40

ARTICLE 15 DISPUTES .................................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 40

15.1 Claims Under This Article: ......................................................................................................................................... 00700 - 40

15.2 Requirement for Certification of Contractor Claims: ................................................................................................. 00700 - 41

15.3 Recommendations or Decisions from the Professional:........................................................................................... 00700 - 41

15.4 Determinations by the Director-DCD: ....................................................................................................................... 00700 - 41

15.5 Supplements to AAA Arbitration: ............................................................................................................................... 00700 - 42

15.6 Interest on a Judgment; Payment of Judgment: ........................................................................................................ 00700 - 42

15.7 Venue; Flow-Through Provision: ............................................................................................................................... 00700 - 42

SECTION 00800 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................... 00800 - 1

SECTION 01310 PROGRESS SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................ 01310 - 1

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK 01 00 00 - 2

01 21 00 ALLOWANCES 01 00 00 - 2

01 22 00 MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS 01 00 00 - 2

01 23 00 ALTERNATES 01 00 00 - 3

01 31 00 COORDINATION 01 00 00 - 3

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 3

01 42 00 REFERENCES 01 00 00 - 6

01 35 00 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES 01 00 00 - 7

02 41 00 DEMOLITION/REMOVAL PROCEDURES 01 00 00 - 9

01 32 00 PROJECT MEETINGS 01 00 00 - 9

01 33 00 SUBMITTALS 01 00 00 - 10

01 71 00 MOBILIZATION 01 00 00 - 12

02 21 00 SURVEY CONTROL AND LAYOUT 01 00 00 - 13

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL 01 00 00 - 14

01 52 00 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS 01 00 00 - 15

01 56 00 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 01 00 00 - 16

01 54 00 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 01 00 00 - 17

01 66 00 STORAGE AND PROTECTION 01 00 00 - 18

01 75 00 FACILITY START-UP 01 00 00 - 18

01 77 00 CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT 01 00 00 - 19

01 30 00 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 01 00 00 - 19

01 32 00 WARRANTIES AND BONDS 01 00 00 - 19

DIVISION 02 – SITE WORK

02 00 00 SITE CONDITIONS 02 00 00 - 20

02 31 00 SOIL PREP FINE GRADING 02 31 00 - 23

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS 02 41 00 - 30

02 50 00 SITE ACCESS AND RESTORATION 02 50 00 - 36

DIVISION 5 THROUGH 35 – MARINE AND SITE WORK

05 52 00 RAILING 05 52 00 - 40

06 10 00 SERVICE PIER BUILDING 06 10 00 - 46

09 97 13 GALVANIZED STEEL COATINGS 09 97 13 - 49

12 93 00 SITE FURNISHING 12 93 00 - 52

26 00 00 ELECTRICAL 26 00 00 - 59

29 25 00 TOE-KICK EDGE PROTECTION 29 25 00 - 64

31 00 00 TOPSOIL 31 00 00 - 67

31 23 00 EXCAVATING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTION 31 23 00 - 73

31 25 00 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 31 25 00 - 84

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE 32 11 23 - 88

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32 12 12 CONCRETE PAVING 32 12 12 - 90

32 92 00 SEEDING 32 92 00 – 98

32 93 00 PLANT MATERIALS 32 93 00 - 98

33 12 00 MARINE PLUMBING 33 12 00 - 110

33 13 00 SANITARY SEWER 33 13 00 - 119

33 13 10 SANITARY SEWER LEADS AND CLEANOUTS 33 13 10 - 125

33 13 20 SANITARY MANHOLE CONNECTION 33 13 20 - 127

33 20 00 FUEL SYSTEM DEMOLITION 33 20 00 - 129

33 20 10 FUEL SYSTEM 33 20 10 - 132

33 30 00 STEEL SHEET PILING UTILITY PENETRATION 33 30 00 - 142

33 60 00 STEEL SHEET PILING LADDER 33 60 00 - 144

35 00 10 METAL FABRICATIONS 35 00 10 - 146

35 00 20 MISCELLANEOUS METALS 35 00 20 - 150

35 20 23 DREDGING AND SPOILS DISPOSAL 35 20 23 - 153

35 50 00 FLOATING DOCKAGE SYSTEM 35 50 00 - 157

35 50 10 MARINE LADDERS 35 50 10 - 196

35 50 20 GANGWAY RAMPS 35 50 20 - 198

35 52 13 FIXED PLATFORMS 35 52 13 - 201

35 59 29 STEEL PIPE PILES 35 59 29 - 209

35 65 00 UTILITY SERVICE STATIONS 35 65 00 - 214

35 65 10 FIRE PEDESTALS 35 65 10 - 217

36 00 30 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 36 00 30 - 219

DRAWINGS - BOUND SEPARATELY

LEXINGTON STATE HARBOR – MARINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SHEETS THRU

GENERAL G-0.01 – G-0.02

EXISTING CONDITIONS V-1.01

DEMOLITION D-1.01

CIVIL MARINE CM-1.01 – CM-5.10

LANDSCAPE LS-1.01

UTILITIES U-1.01 – U-4.03

CIVIL DREDGE CD-1.01 – CD-4.01

CIVIL C-5.01 – C-5.03

ARCHITECTURAL A-1.00 – A-2.00

BUILDING PLUMBING P-1.00

ELECTRICAL E-0.01 – E-3.2

FUEL F-0.1 – F-1.1

MECHANICAL M-1.1

STATE OF MICHIGAN (OWNER AND CONTRACTOR) GLOSSARY

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SECTION 00020 GLOSSARY

1.1 Defined Terms:

1.1.1. The following terms or relative pronouns used in Division 0 of the Specifications have these intent and meanings:

Activity− An element in the Progress Schedule establishing a requisite step, or the time and resources required, for completing the part of the Work associated with that Activity.

Addenda− Written instruments that are used by the Owner and/or Professional to incorporate interpretations or clarifications, modifications, and other information into the Bidding Documents. An Addendum issued after Bid opening to those Bidders who submitted a Bid, for the purpose of rebidding the Work without readvertising, is referred to as a post-Bid Addendum.

Agreement− The written agreement between the Owner and Contractor covering the Work to be furnished and performed.

Alternate− Refers to Work specified in the Bidding Documents for which the Bidder shall bid a Bid Price in the space provided in the Schedule of Alternates in Section 00300 Bid Form.

Apparent Low Bidder:- Those Bidders whose Base Bid, when added to those specific Alternates the Owner intends to accept, yields the three lowest sums of Base Bid and Alternates. Additional Bidders may be considered Apparent Low Bidders if their Base Bid, when added to those specific Alternates the Owner intends to accept, yields a sum within 10% of the lowest of the Apparent Low Bidder’s sum. If a qualified disabled veteran meets the requirements of the contract solicitation and with the veteran’s pre ference is the lowest Bidder is considered the Apparent Low Bidder.

Archaeological Feature− Any prehistoric or historic deposit of archaeological value, as determined by a representative of a State agency that is duly authorized to evaluate such findings and render such judgments. An Archaeological Feature deposit may include, but is not limited to Indian habitations, ceremonial sites, abandoned settlements, treasure trove, artifacts, or other objects with intrinsic archaeological value and that relate to the history and culture of the State of Michigan.

As-Planned Schedule− The Contractor’s Revision 0 Progress Schedule returned to the Contractor as "Resubmittal Not Required," with or without comments or objections noted.

Authorized Technical Data− Information and data contained in a report of exploration and tests of subsurface conditions that are expressly designated in paragraph 2.0 of Section 00210 Information for Bidders. Also, any physical data (dimension, location, conditions, etc.) contained in those drawings of physical conditions of existing surface and subsurface facilities identified in paragraph

3.0 of Section 00210 Information for Bidders.

Bar Chart Schedule− Activity schedule, in a bar chart format, that accounts for the entire Work at a level of detail commensurate with the Progress Schedule requirements of the Contract Documents.

STATE OF MICHIGAN MODEL

Developed from FORMSPEC Michigan Model.

Bid− Written offer by a Bidder for the Work, as specified, which designates the Bidder’s Base Bid and Bid Prices for all Alternates.

The term Bid includes a Rebid.

Bidder− The Person acting directly, or through an authorized representative, who submits a Bid directly to the Owner.

Bidding Documents− The proposed Contract Documents as advertised, and all Addenda issued before Bid opening, and after Bid opening, if the Work is rebid without readvertising.

Bid Price− The Bidder's price for a lump sum item of Work, or the product of the Bidder's unit price for an item of Unit Price Work times the quantity given on the Bid Form for that item.

Bid Security− A security serving as a guarantee that the Bidder will conform to all conditions requisite for its return or as liquidated damages in the event of failure or refusal to conform.

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Bidding Requirements− The Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders (including Attachment A), Supplementary Instructions, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Form Attachments and Qualification Submittals, as advertised and as modified by Addenda, and any other Section included within Division 0 of the Bidding Documents for the purpose of governing bidding and award of the Contract.

*AD Board− The Administrative Board of the State of Michigan.

Bonds− Section 00310 Bid Bond, Section 00610 Performance Bond and Section 00620 Payment Bond are security furnished by the Contractor, as required by the Contract Documents.

Business Day− Any Day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays observed by the Owner.

Bulletin− A standard DTMB or other PSC form used by the PSC & Owner to describe a change in the Work under consideration by the Owner and to request the Contractor to submit a proposal for the corresponding adjustment in Contract Price and/or Contract Time, if any.

Calendar Day− Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays included.

Cash Allowance− An Owner-specified sum included within the Contract Price to reimburse the Contractor for the actual purchase/furnished cost of materials and/or equipment or other designated items, as specifically provided in the Contract Documents.

Although the scope (e.g., the required quantity) of any Work covered by a Cash Allowance is sufficiently detailed in the Contract Documents for the purposes of bidding the required labor costs, Subcontract costs, construction equipment costs and general conditions costs and Fee, it is understood that the required materials, equipment or other designated items are of uncertain purchase cost at the time of Bid or are yet to be specified in more detail by the Professional as to quality, appearance, durability, finish and such other necessary features affecting purchase price.

Change Authorization− A written order issued and signed by the Professional, which directs changes in the Work that require no adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Time, or which allows for variations in the quantities of Unit Price Work.

Change Order− A written order issued and signed by the Owner, which amends the Contract Documents for changes in the Work or an adjustment in Contract Price and/or Contract Time, or both.

Construction Mechanic− A skilled or unskilled mechanic, laborer, worker, helper, assistant, or apprentice working on a state project but shall not include executive, administrative, professional, office, or custodial employees

Contact Person− Individual in the employ of the Professional or the Owner who is designated as the sole point of contact for prospective Bidders for requests or inquiries concerning the Work and/or the Bidding Documents.

Contract− Refer to the definition in paragraph 1.1 of Section 00500 Agreement. The term “Contract” encompasses the legal obligations of the Owner and Contractor, as defined by the Contract Documents.

Contract Award− The official action of the Board, the Director-SFA or the Director-DCD awarding the Contract to the Contractor.

Contract Documents− Those documents itemized or designated in paragraphs 2.2 through 2.4 of Section 00500 Agreement.

Contract Float− Calendar Days between the Contractor's anticipated date for early completion of the Work, or of a specified portion of the Work, if any, and the corresponding Contract Time.

Contract Price− The Contract price for the Work, or a designated portion of the Work, as designated in Section 00500 Agreement or elsewhere in the Contract Documents, is the total compensation, including authorized adjustments, payable by the Owner to the Contractor (subject to provisions for Unit Price Work).

Contract Times− The Contract Times for the entire Work are the periods allowed, including authorized adjustments, for Substantial Completion and final completion of the Work. The Contract Times for a designated portion of the Work are the periods allowed for Substantial Completion and final completion of any such portion of the Work, as specified in the Contract Documents.

Contractor− Person named "the Contractor" in Section 00500 Agreement with whom the Owner has entered into the Contract.

Correction Period− The period during which the Contractor shall, in accordance with the Contract Documents, (a) correct or, if rejected, remove, and replace Defective Work, and (b) maintain warranties for materials and equipment in full force and effect.

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Cost of the Work Involved− The sum of all costs that would be, or were, necessarily incurred by the Contractor in providing any Work Involved with the related change, less the costs that would be, or would have been, incurred by the Contractor to provide such Work without the related change.

CPM Schedule− Computerized, Activity-based Progress Schedule, using Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques, and accounting for the entire Work at a level of detail commensurate with the Progress Schedule requirements of the Contract Documents.

Critical Path Method (CPM)− The Critical Path Method of planning and scheduling. The term “Critical Path” denotes a sequence of Activities controlling achievement of a specified Contract Time.

Date of Commencement of the Contract Time− The date when the Contract Time starts to run.

Defective− An adjective which when referring to or when applied to the term “Work” refers to (a) Work not conforming to the Contract Documents or not meeting the requirements of any inspection, test, or approval, or (b) Work itemized in a Punch List which the Contractor fails to complete or correct within a reasonable time after issuance of the Punch List by the Professional.

Defective Work/Non-Compliance Notice – A DTMB-0499 form or equivalent issued to identify defective or non-compliant conditions requiring response and remedy by the Contractor.

Delay− Any act or omission or other event that in any manner adversely affects or alters the schedule, progress or completion of all or any part of the Work. Delay is a generic term intended to include deferral, stoppage, slow down, interruption and extended performance, and all related hindrance, rescheduling, disruption, interference, inefficiency and productivity and production losses.

Tariffs, trade restrictions, or governmental pricing measures do not constitute a Delay and shall not excuse performance or entitle the Contractor to additional compensation or time.

*Department (DTMB)− Department of Technology, Management and Budget of the State of Michigan. Director is the Director of the Department.

Director-SFA- The Director of DTMB State Facilities Administration.

Director-DCD- The Director of DTMB State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division

Division− Each of the numbered, distinct parts (starting with Division 0) into which the Specifications are divided.

Drawings− Part of the Contract Documents showing the Work. Drawings shall neither serve nor be used as Shop Drawings.

Early (Late) Dates− Early (late) times of performance for the Activities.

Emergency− A condition affecting the safety or protection of persons, or the Work, or property at or adjacent to the site.

Fee for the Work Involved (Fee)− A negotiated, percentage mark-up on the Cost of the Work Involved which is allowed to the Contractor for (a) reasonable administrative costs, and (b) negotiated, reasonable profit on the Cost of the Work Involved.

General Requirements− Division 1 of the Specifications.

Hazardous Material− Asbestos, ACBMs, PCBs, petroleum products, such construction materials as paint thinners, solvents, gasoline, oil, etc., and any other like material the manufacture, use, treatment, storage, transportation, or disposal of which is regulated by federal, State, or local Laws governing the protection of public health, natural resources, or the environment.

State Facilities Administration- Entity in the Department of Technology, Management and Budget responsible for design, construction, and operations and maintenance of facilities and capital renewal.

State Facilities Administration Representative- Designated DTMB-SFA Design and Construction Division Project Director (a) Responsible for directing and supervising the Professional’s services during the period allowed for completion of the Work; and/or

(b) Acting as representative for the Owner and for the enforcement of the Contract Documents, approving payment to the Contractor and coordinating the activities of the State, Owner, Professional and Contractor.

Law(s)− Means federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, orders, rules and/or regulations.

MCL− The Michigan Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan.

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Means and Methods− Includes means, methods, techniques, sequences and/or procedures applicable to the Work.

Notice of Award− Written notice accepting the Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and designating the Contract Price (and establishing the Alternates accepted by the Owner).

Notice to Proceed− Written notice authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the Work, or a designated portion of the Work, and establishing the Date of Commencement of the Contract Time.

On-Site Inspection– The Professional’s on-site examination of the Contractor’s completed or in progress Work to determine and verify to the State Facilities Administration Representative that the quantity and quality of all Work is in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Owner− The State of Michigan, named "the Owner" in Section 00500 Agreement, with whom the Contractor has entered into the Contract and for whom the Work is to be provided. The State of Michigan includes its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, officers, employees, and agents.

Partial Use− The use, by the Owner, of a designated portion of the Work before accomplishing Substantial Completion of the entire Work. Partial Use does not implicate or refer to Substantial Completion of the portion of the Work placed in use by the Owner.

Person− Individuals, partnerships, corporations, receivers, trustees, joint ventures, and any combinations of any of them.

Political Subdivision− Any county, city, village, or other local unit of the State, including any agency, department, or instrumentality of any such county, city, village, or other local unit.

Pre−Award Schedule− A Qualification Submittal required of the Apparent Low Bidder before Contract Award, and which is used by the Owner in the evaluation of the Apparent Low Bidder’s Bid.

Professional Services Contractor (Professional)− The Person or its authorized…