Specifications

PROJECT MANUAL

State of Delaware Administered by Office of Management & Budget / Division of Facilities Management DEARNG Contract No.: 2021-09R

ARNG21-009R STERNEAST

STERN EAST READINESS CENTER

RENOVATIONS

STERN EAST READINESS CENTER

1418 Newport Gape Pike Wilmington, Delaware 19804

DELAWARE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

New Castle County, Delaware

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DELAWARE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (DEARNG)

DEARNG CONTRACT NO. 2021-09R

ARNG21-009R STERNEAST

SPECIFICATIONS

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STERN EAST READINESS CENTER - RENOVATIONS

AT THE

STERN EAST READINESS CENTER

1418 NEWPORT GAPE PIKE

WILMINGTON, DE 19804

PREPARED BY

TETRA TECH

240 CONTINENTAL DRIVE

SUITE 200

NEWARK, DE 19713

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1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD SEAL

A. Architect & Project Manager

1. Michael Berninger

2. DE #5511

3. Architect

4. Tetra Tech, Inc.

5. 240 Continental Drive, Suite 200

6. Newark, Delaware 19713

7. 302-738-7551

8. Michael.berninger@tetratech.com

9. Responsible for Divisions 01-14 Sections except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

B. Civil Engineer

1. Keith A. Rudy, PE, LEED AP

2. DE #10564

3. Civil Engineer

4. Landmark Science & Engineering

5. 200 Continental Dr., Suite 200

6. Newark, DE 19713

7. (p) 302-323-9377 x 141

8. keithr@landmark-se.com

9. Responsible for Div. 22 and 32 Site Civil Spec Sections

C. Fire Protection Engineer:

1. Rocky Edwards, PE

2. DE # 27434

3. Fire Protection Engineer

4. Cosentini – a Tetra Tech Company

5. 101 Federal Street, Suite 600

6. Boston, MA 02110

7. (p) 617-748-0009

8. rockwood.edwards@tetratech.com

9. Responsible for Divisions 21 Fire Protection Sections except were indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

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D. Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer:

1. Mitch Graf, PE;

2. DE #

3. Senior Mechanical Engineer

4. Tetra Tech

5. 1136 Oak Valley Drive, Suite 100

6. Ann Arbor, MI 48108

7. Mitch.graf@tetratech.com

8. Responsible for Divisions 22 – 23, Plumbing and Mechanical Sections except were indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

E. Electrical Engineer:

1. Juxhin Jupi

2. Delaware #21474

3. Electrical Engineer

4. Tetra Tech

5. 240 Continental Dr., Suite 200

6. Newark, DE 19713

7. (p) 302-738-7551; (f) 302-454-5989

8. juxhin.jupi@tetratech.com,

9. Responsible for Div. 26-28 Electrical & Communications Sections except were indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Specifications for this project are arranged in accordance with the Construction Specification

Institute numbering system and format. Section numbering is discontinuous and all numbers not appearing in the Table of Contents are not used for this Project.

B. DOCUMENTS BOUND HEREWITH

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Introductory Information

00 01 01 Project Title Page 01 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

Procurement Requirements

00 11 16 Invitation to Bid (Letter Bid) 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 00 41 13 DEARNG Bid Form 00 43 13 DEARNG Bid Bond

Contracting Requirements

00 52 13 Standard form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor (AIA A101-2017) Sample Document - AIA A101-2017 Sample Document – AIA A101-2017 – Exhibit A 00 54 13 Supplement to Agreement Between Owner and Contractor A101-2017 00 54 14 Supplement to A101-2017 Exhibit A – Insurance & Bonds

00 61 13.13 DEARNG Performance Bond 00 61 13.16 DEARNG Payment Bond

00 62 00 Administration and Project Management Forms

00 62 11 Submittal Cover Sheet 00 62 16 Certificate of Insurance (AIA G715-1991) Sample Document – AIA G715-1991 00 62 76 Application and Certificate for Payment (AIA G702-1992) and

Application of Payment Continuation Sheet (AIA G703-1992) Sample Document – AIA G702-1992 Sample Document – AIA G703-1992 00 62 93 Use and Indemnification Agreement Form (CADD Release)

00 63 00 Clarifications and Modification Forms

00 63 33 Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (AIA G710-1992) Sample Document – AIA G710-1992 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive (AIA G714-2007)

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Sample Document – AIA G714-2007 00 63 63 Change Order (AIA G701-2017) Sample Document – AIA G701-2017

00 65 00 Closeout Forms

00 65 16 Certificate of Substantial Completion (AIA G704-2000) Sample Document – AIA G704-2000 00 65 19.13 Contractor’s Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims (AIA G706-

1994) Sample Document – AIA G706-1994 00 65 19.16 Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens (AIA G706A-1994) Sample Document – AIA G704A-1994 00 65 19.19 Consent of Surety of Final Payment (AIA G707-1994) Sample Document – AIA G707-1994

00 72 13 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (A201-2017) Sample Document – AIA A201-2017 00 73 13 Supplementary General Conditions A201-2017 00 73 46 Delaware Prevailing Wage Determination Schedule

00 74 00 DEARNG Requirements 00 74 73.13 DEARNG Statutory Requirements 00 74 73.14 DEARNG Security Requirements & Procedures 00 74 73.15 GCAPL 22-06 Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance

Programs 00 74 73.16 GCAPL 23-02 Build America, Buy America Waiver Process

00 81 13 General Requirements 00 81 14 Drug Testing Report Forms 00 81 15 Affidavit of Craft Training Compliance Form

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 21 00 Allowances 01 21 16 Allowance Authorization Form 01 22 00 Unit Prices 01 23 00 Alternates 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 26 00 Contract Modifications Procedures 01 29 00 Payment Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 31 13 Project Coordination of Trades 01 31 20 Payroll Reports 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 01 CADD Release 01 33 05 Submittal Procedures and Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 73 00 Execution 01 73 29 Cutting & Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management & Disposal

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01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

Appendix A – Asbestos/Lead Paint Reports

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03- CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04- MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05- METALS

05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 56 30 Roof Restoration System 07 56 50 Preparation for Roof Restoration 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping 07 84 43 Joint Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 92 19 Acoustical Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08- OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09 51 23 Acoustical Panel Ceiling 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting

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09 91 13 Exterior Painting 09 91 23 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 10 28 13 Toilet Room Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Protection Cabinets 10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers 10 73 10 Canopies

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 32 16 Manufactured Plastic-Laminate-Clad Casework 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 17 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 22 05 18 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23.12 Ball Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23.14 Check Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 22 13 19.13 Sanitary Drains 22 33 00 Electric, Domestic-Water Heaters 22 42 13.13 Commercial Water Closets 22 42 16.13 Commercial Lavatories 22 42 16.16 Commercial Sinks

DIVISION 23- HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 23 05 29 Hangers & Supports for HVAC Piping & Equipment 23 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC Piping 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping & Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing for HVAC 23 07 13 Duct Insulation 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 31 13 Metal Ducts 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories 23 34 23 HVAC Power Ventilators 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 13.13 Air Diffusers 23 37 13.23 Registers and Grilles 23 74 16.11 Packaged. Small-Capacity, Rooftop Air Conditioning Units

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23 81 23 Split-System Air-Conditioners 23 82 39.13 Cabinet Unit Heaters

DIVISION 26- ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 73.13 Short Circuit Studies 26 05 73.16 Coordination Studies 26 05 73.19 Arc-Flash Hazards Analysis 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures 26 51 19 LED Interior Lighting 26 52 13 Emergency and Exit Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 21.11 Addressable Fire-Alarm System 28 47 00 Mass Notification

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 20 00 Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 42 00 Stormwater Conveyance

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGENDS, & GENERAL NOTES

G-003 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY

G-101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

CC-01 INDEX PLAN

CC-02 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLAN

CC-03 DEMOLITION PLAN

CC-04 PROPOSED CONDITIONS PLAN

CC-05 PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

CC-06 PROPOSED SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN

CC-07 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET

CC-08 SITE CONSTRUCTION AND SECURITY FENCE DETAILS SHEET

CC-09 SITE SECURITY FENCE DETAILS SHEET

CC-10 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS

AD-101 DEMOLITION- FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A-101 NEW WORK - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A-102 DEMOLITION & NEW WORK - ROOF PLAN

A-103 NEW WORK - FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-201 NEW WORK - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-312 NEW WORK - ROOF DETAILS

A-401 NEW WORK - ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

A-601 NEW WORK - DOOR SCHEDULE, DOORS & WINDOW TYPES

A-602 NEW WORK - PARTITION TYPES & DOOR DETAILS

A-801 NEW WORK - FINISH SCHEDULE & SIGNAGE

A-802 NEW WORK - FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES AND DESIGN CRITERIA 1

S-002 STRUCTURAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGEND, & DESIGN CONDITIONS

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M-101 MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

M-501 DETAILS

M-601 SCHEDULES

M-901 CONTROLS DIAGRAM

M-902 CONTROLS DIAGRAM

M-903 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM

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PLUMBING

P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGEND, & NOTES

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-101 PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN

P-301 ENLARGED PLANS

P-501 DETAILS

P-601 SCHEDULES

P-901 RISER DIAGRAMS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

ES101 SITE PLAN

ED101 DEMOLITION WORK - FIRST FLOOR

EL101 NEW WORK - LIGHTING PLAN

EP101 NEW WORK - POWER PLAN

EP102 LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND GROUNDING PLAN

E-401 NEW WORK - ENLARGED PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ED601 DEMOLITION WORK -SCHEDULES & DIAGRAMS

ED602 DEMOLITION WORK - SCHEDULES

E-601 NEW WORK -SCHEDULES & DIAGRAMS

E-602 NEW WORK – SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T-001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGEND AND ABBRIVIATIONS

T-101 NEW WORK - TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T-501 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM/MNS LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

FA101 NEW WORK - FIRE ALARM/MNS PLAN

FA501 FIRE ALARM/MNS DETAILS

FA601 FIRE ALARM/MNS FUNCTIONAL MATRIX AND RISER DIAGRAM

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DELAWARE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD STERN EAST READINESS CENTER RENOVATIONS

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE DEARNG NO.:2021-09R

Section 00 11 16 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for DEARNG Contract 2021-09R; Stern East Readiness Center Renovations will be received by the Delaware Army National Guard by mail or at the Security Officers Desk in the Main Lobby of the Biden National Guard/Reserve -Center, 1 Vavala Way, New Castle, Delaware 19720 until 1:00 PM local time on Monday, March 25, 2024, at which time they will be publicly read aloud in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Bidders are required to show identification at the Guard Booth when entering the site and must sign in at the Security Officers desk once inside. Please allow sufficient time to comply with these requirements. No exceptions. Bidder bears the risk of late delivery. Any bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened.

The intent of this project is to renovate the Delaware Army National Guard’s existing 8,086 +/- square feet Field Maintenance Shop No. 1 into office space and secure storage for their Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The office space is approximately 4,922 square feet and the remaining will be the unconditioned secured storage. The office area will include the following spaces: Reception Area, Conference Room, Breakroom, Print Shop, nine (9) Offices, nine (9) cubicles, two (2) unisex toilets, and a janitor’s closet. Site work will include the East side parking lot with approximately 39 parking spaces for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion staff and visitors. The existing mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems will be upgraded or extended as required to meet code and user requirements. Provide a new fire alarm system.

Attention is called to the construction schedule as detailed in the Contract Documents.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:00AM local time at the Bethany Beach Training Site, 163 Scannell Boulevard, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 for the purpose of establishing the listing of subcontractors and to answer questions. Representatives of each party to any Joint Venture must attend the meeting. ATTENDANCE OF THIS MEETING IS A

PREREQUISITE FOR BIDDING ON THIS CONTRACT.

Sealed bids shall be mailed and addressed to the Delaware Army National Guard, 1 Vavala Way, New Castle, Delaware 19720; ATTN: Brittney M. Poore, Business Manager. The outer envelope should clearly indicate: “DEARNG Contract 2021-09R; Stern East Readiness Center Renovations – SEALED BID – DO NOT OPEN.”

Contract documents may be obtained by mailing a check to the office of Tetra Tech, Inc., 240 Continental Drive, Suite 200, Newark, DE 19713, if interested in purchasing send an email to ier.DENG@tetratech.com/tabi.heath@tetratech.com, please include company name, address and contact information within the email. Documents will be sent upon receipt of the nonrefundable $100 check. Checks are to be made payable to “Tetra Tech”. Documents will be available at/after the Pre-Bid Meeting not prior.

Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids on this contract and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in consideration of this award.

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Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equivalent to ten percent of the bid amount and all additive alternates. The successful bidder must post a performance bond and payment bond in a sum equal to 100 percent of the contract price upon execution of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities therein. The Owner may extend the time and place for the opening of the bids from that described in the advertisement, with not less than two calendar days’ notice by certified delivery, facsimile machine or other electronic means to those bidders receiving plans.

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DEARNG – BETHANY BEACH TRAINING SITE TRANSIENT TRAINING OFFICER BARRACKS

BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE DEARNG NO.: 2020-16

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1. GENERAL

2. BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION

3. BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4. BIDDING PROCEDURES

5. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6. POST-BID INFORMATION

7. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8. FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

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ARTICLE 1: GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Whenever the following terms are used, their intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

1.2 STATE: The State of Delaware.

1.3 AGENCY: Delaware Army National Guard

1.4 DESIGNATED OFFICIAL: The agent authorized to act for the Agency.

1.5 BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the Advertisement for Bid, Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders (if any), General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, General Requirements, Special Provisions (if any), the Bid Form (including the Non-collusion Statement), and other sample bidding and contract forms. The proposed Contract Documents consist of the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor, as well as the Drawings, Specifications (Project Manual) and all Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract.

1.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents consist of the, Instructions to

Bidders, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders (if any), General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, General Requirements, Special Provisions (if any), the form of agreement between the Owner and the Contractor, Drawings (if any), Specifications (Project Manual), and all addenda.

1.7 AGREEMENT: The form of the Agreement shall be AIA Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a STIPULATED SUM. In the case of conflict between the instructions contained therein and the General Requirements herein, these General Requirements shall prevail.

1.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (or CONDITIONS): General Requirements (or conditions) are instructions pertaining to the Bidding Documents and to contracts in general. They contain, in summary, requirements of laws of the State; policies of the Agency and instructions to bidders.

1.9 SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Special Provisions are specific conditions or requirements peculiar to the bidding documents and to the contract under consideration and are supplemental to the General Requirements. Should the Special Provisions conflict with the General Requirements, the Special Provisions shall prevail.

1.10 ADDENDA: Written or graphic instruments issued by the Owner/Architect prior to the execution of the contract which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

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1.11 BIDDER OR VENDOR: A person or entity who formally submits a Bid for the material or Work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

1.12 SUB-BIDDER: A person or entity who submits a Bid to a Bidder for materials or labor, or both for a portion of the Work.

1.13 BID: A complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

1.14 BASE BID: The sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents as the base, to which Work may be added or from which Work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternate Bids (if any are required to be stated in the bid).

1.15 ALTERNATE BID (or ALTERNATE): An amount stated in the Bid, where applicable, to be added to or deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents is accepted.

1.16 UNIT PRICE: An amount stated in the Bid, where applicable, as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment or services or a portion of the Work as described in the Bidding Documents.

1.17 SURETY: The corporate body which is bound with and for the Contract, or which is liable, and which engages to be responsible for the Contractor's payments of all debts pertaining to and for his acceptable performance of the Work for which he has contracted.

1.18 BIDDER'S DEPOSIT: The security designated in the Bid to be furnished by the Bidder as a guaranty of good faith to enter into a contract with the Agency if the Work to be performed or the material or equipment to be furnished is awarded to him.

1.19 CONTRACT: The written agreement covering the furnishing and delivery of material or work to be performed.

1.20 CONTRACTOR: Any individual, firm or corporation with whom a contract is made by the

Agency.

1.21 SUBCONTRACTOR: An individual, partnership or corporation which has a direct contract with a contractor to furnish labor and materials at the job site, or to perform construction labor and furnish material in connection with such labor at the job site.

1.22 CONTRACT BOND: The approved form of security furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guaranty of good faith on the part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract.

1.23 CUSTOM FABRICATION: As defined in 29 Del. C. § 6902, the term “custom fabrication” means the offsite fabrication, assembly, or other production of non-standard goods or materials, including components, fixtures or parts thereof, specifically for a public works project. Such goods and materials shall include those used in the following trades or systems: (1) Plumbing or pipe fitting systems, including heating, ventilating, air-

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(3) Mechanical insulation work; (4) Ornamental iron work; and (5) Commercial signage that does not attempt or appear to direct the movement of traffic on highways or roadways or interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device.

ARTICLE 2: BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION

2.1 PRE-BID MEETING

2.1.1 A pre-bid meeting for this project will be held at the time and place designated. Attendance at this meeting is a pre-requisite for submitting a Bid, unless this requirement is specifically waived elsewhere in the Bid Documents.

2.2 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

2.2.1 The Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents and that the Bid is made in accordance therewith.

2.2.2 The Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with existing conditions under which the

Work is to be performed, and has correlated the Bidder’s his personal observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents.

2.2.3 The Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding

Documents without exception.

2.3 JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 For Public Works Contracts, each Joint Venturer shall be qualified and capable to complete the Work with their own forces.

2.3.2 Included with the Bid submission, and as a requirement to bid, a copy of the executed Joint

Venture Agreement shall be submitted and signed by all Joint Venturers involved.

2.3.3 All required Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Material and Labor Payment Bonds must be executed by both Joint Venturers and be placed in both of their names.

2.3.4 All required insurance certificates shall name both Joint Venturers.

2.3.5 Both Joint Venturers shall sign the Bid Form.

2.3.6 Both Joint Venturers shall include their Federal E.I. Number with the Bid.

2.3.7 In the event of a mandatory Pre-bid Meeting, each Joint Venturer shall have a representative in attendance.

2.3.8 Due to exceptional circumstances and for good cause shown, one or more of these provisions may be waived at the discretion of the State.

2.4 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS

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2.4.1 As consideration for the award and execution by the Owner of this contract, the Contractor hereby grants, conveys, sells, assigns and transfers to the State of Delaware all of its right, title and interests in and to all known or unknown causes of action it presently has or may now or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, relating to the particular goods or services purchased or acquired by the Owner pursuant to this contract.

ARTICLE 3: BIDDING DOCUMENTS

3.1 COPIES OF BID DOCUMENTS

3.1.1 Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Bidding Documents from the

Architectural/Engineering firm designated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

3.1.2 Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents for preparation of Bids. The issuing

Agency nor the Architect assumes no responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

3.1.3 Any errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to the Architect immediately.

3.1.4 The Agency and Architect may make copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by issuance of copies of the Bidding Documents.

3.2 INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study and compare the Bidding Documents with each other, and with other work being bid concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall report any errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered to the Architect.

3.2.2 Bidders or Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request to the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Interpretations, corrections and changes to the Bidding Documents will be made by written Addendum. Interpretations, corrections, or changes to the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding.

3.2.3 The apparent silence of the specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from it of detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail and only material and workmanship of the first quality are to be used. Proof of specification compliance will be the responsibility of the Bidder.

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

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3.2.5 The Owner will bear the costs for all impact and user fees associated with the project.

3.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

3.3.1 The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of quality, required function, dimension, and appearance to be met by any proposed substitution. The specification of a particular manufacturer or model number is not intended to be proprietary in any way. Substitutions of products for those named will be considered, providing that the Vendor certifies that the function, quality, and performance characteristics of the material offered is equal or superior to that specified. It shall be the Bidder's responsibility to assure that the proposed substitution will not affect the intent of the design, and to make any installation modifications required to accommodate the substitution.

3.3.2 Requests for substitutions shall be made in writing to the Architect at least ten days prior to the date of the Bid Opening. Such requests shall include a complete description of the proposed substitution, drawings, performance and test data, explanation of required installation modifications due the substitution, and any other information necessary for an evaluation. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval shall be final. The Architect is to notify Owner prior to any approvals.

3.3.3 If the Architect approves a substitution prior to the receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding.

3.3.4 The Architect shall have no obligation to consider any substitutions after the Contract award.

3.4 ADDENDA

3.4.1 Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all who are known by the Architect to have received a complete set of the Bidding Documents.

3.4.2 Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for that purpose.

3.4.3 No Addenda will be issued later than 2 calendar days prior to the date for receipt of Bids except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which extends the time or changes the location for the opening of bids.

3.4.4 Each bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting his Bid that they have received all Addenda issued, and shall acknowledge their receipt in their Bid in the appropriate space. Not acknowledging an issued Addenda could be grounds for determining a bid to be non-responsive.

ARTICLE 4: BIDDING PROCEDURES

4.1 PREPARATION OF BIDS

4.1.1 Submit the bids on the Bid Forms included with the Bidding Documents.

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4.1.2 Submit the original Bid Form for each bid. Bid Forms may be removed from the project manual for this purpose.

4.1.3 Execute all blanks on the Bid Form in a non-erasable medium (typewriter or manually in ink).

4.1.4 Where so indicated by the makeup on the Bid Form, express sums in both words and figures, in case of discrepancy between the two, the written amount shall govern.

4.1.5 Interlineations, alterations or erasures must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

4.1.6 BID ALL REQUESTED ALTERNATES AND UNIT PRICES, IF ANY. If there is no change in the Base Bid for an Alternate, enter “No Change”. The Contractor is responsible for verifying that they have received all addenda issued during the bidding period. Work required by Addenda shall automatically become part of the Contract.

4.1.7 Make no additional stipulations on the Bid Form and do not qualify the Bid in any other manner.

4.1.8 Each copy of the Bid shall include the legal name of the Bidder and a statement whether the

Bidder is a sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation, or any legal entity, and each copy shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract.

A Bid by a corporation shall further give the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current Power of Attorney attached, certifying agent's authority to bind the Bidder.

4.1.9 Bidder shall complete the Non-Collusion Statement form included with the Bid Forms and include it with their Bid.

4.1.10 In the construction of all Public Works projects for the State of Delaware or any agency thereof, preference in employment of laborers, workers or mechanics shall be given to bona fide legal citizens of the State who have established citizenship by residence of at least 90 days in the State.

4.1.11 Each bidder shall include a signed Affidavit for the Bidder certifying compliance with OMB

Regulation 4104 - “Regulations for the Drug Testing of Contractor and Subcontractor Employees Working on “Large Public Works Projects.” “Large Public Works” is based upon the current threshold required for bidding Public Works as set by the Purchasing and Contracting Advisory Council.

4.2 BID SECURITY

4.2.1 All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit of either a good and sufficient bond to the agency for the benefit of the agency, with corporate surety authorized to do business in this State, the form of the bond and the surety to be approved by the agency, or a security of the bidder assigned to the agency, for a sum equal to at least 10% of the bid plus all add alternates, or in lieu of the bid bond a security deposit in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check, cashier’s check, money order, or other prior approved secured deposit assigned to the State. The bid bond need not be for a specific sum, but may be stated to be for a sum equal to 10% of the bid plus all add alternates to which it relates and not to exceed a certain stated

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4.2.2 The Agency has the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until either a formal contract has been executed and bonds have been furnished or the specified time has elapsed so the Bids may be withdrawn or all Bids have been rejected.

4.2.3 In the event of any successful Bidder refusing or neglecting to execute a formal contract and bond within 20 days of the awarding of the contract, the bid bond or security deposited by the successful bidder shall be forfeited.

4.3 SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

4.3.1 In accordance with Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962(d)(10)b of the Delaware Code, each Bidder shall submit with their Bid a completed List of Sub-Contractors included with the Bid Form. NAME ONLY ONE SUBCONTRACTOR FOR EACH TRADE. The bidder must list in each category the full name and address (City & State) of the sub-contractor that the Bidder will be using to perform the work and provide material for that subcontractor category. Should the Bidder’s listed subcontractor intend to provide any of their subcontractor category of work through a third-tier contractor, the Bidder shall list that third-tier contractor’s full name and address (City & State). If the Bidder intends to perform any category of work itself, it must list its full name and address. For clarification, if the Bidder intends to perform the work themselves, the Bidder may not insert “not applicable”, “N/A”, “self” or anything other than its own full name and address (City & State). To do so shall cause the bid to be rejected. In addition, the failure to produce a completed subcontractor list with the bid submittal shall cause the bid to be rejected. If you have more than three (3) third-tier contractors to report in any subcontractor category, print out additional page(s) containing the appropriate category, complete the rest of your list of third-tier contractors for that category, notate the addition in parentheses as (CONTINUATION) next to the subcontractor category and an asterisk (*) next to any additional third-tier contractors, and submit it with your bid.

4.3.2 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their Subcontractors are in compliance with the provisions of this law. Also, if a Contractor elects to list themselves as a Subcontractor for any category, they must specifically name themselves on the Bid Form and be able to document their capability to act as Subcontractor in that category in accordance with this law.

4.4 AFFIDAVIT OF CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

4.4.1 In accordance with Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962(d)(10)b.3 of the Delaware Code, each Bidder shall submit with their Bid the Affidavit of Contractor Qualifications certifying that the Bidder will abide by the contractor’s qualifications outlined in the construction bid specifications for the duration of the contract term. After a contract has been awarded the successful bidder shall not substitute another subcontractor whose name was submitted on the Subcontractor Form except for the reasons in the statute and not without written consent from the awarding agency. Failure to utilize the subcontractors on the list will subject the successful bidder to penalties as outlined in the General Requirements Section 5.2 of the contract.

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4.5 AFFIDAVIT OF CRAFT TRAINING COMPLIANCE

4.5.1 In accordance with Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962(c)(13) of the Delaware Code, contractors and subcontractors must provide craft training for journeyman and apprentice levels if all of the following apply:

A. A project meets the prevailing wage requirement under Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6960 of the Delaware Code.

B. The contractor employs 10 or more total employees.

C. The project is not a federal highway project

Failure to provide required craft training on the project may subject the successful contractor and/or subcontractor(s) to penalties as outlined in Title 29, Chapter 69, Section 6962(c)(13) of the Delaware Code.

Bidders shall submit the Affidavit of Craft Training Compliance prior to contract execution.

4.6 EQUALITY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ON PUBLIC WORKS

4.6.1 During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

A. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure the applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth this nondiscrimination clause.

B. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."

4.7 PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENT

4.7.1 Wage Provisions: For renovation and new construction projects whose costs exceed the thresholds contained in Delaware Code, Title 29, Section 6960, the minimum wage rates for various classes of laborers and mechanics shall be as determined by the Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs of the State of Delaware.

4.7.2 The employer shall pay all mechanics and labors employed directly upon the site of work, unconditionally and not less often than once a week and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account, the full amounts accrued at time of payment, computed at wage rates

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4.7.3 The scale of the wages to be paid shall be posted by the employer in a prominent and easily accessible place at the site of the work.

4.7.4 Every contract based upon these specifications shall contain a stipulation that sworn payroll information, as required by the Department of Labor, be furnished weekly. The Department of Labor shall keep and maintain the sworn payroll information for a period of 6 months from the last day of the work week covered by the payroll.

4.8 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

4.8.1 Enclose the Bid, the Bid Security, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid in a sealed opaque envelope. Address the envelope to the party receiving the Bids.

Identify with the project name, project number, and the Bidder's name and address. If the Bid is sent by mail, enclose the sealed envelope in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof. The State is not responsible for the opening of bids prior to bid opening date and time that are not properly marked.

4.8.2 Deposit Bids at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of bids indicated in the Advertisement for Bids. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of bids will be marked “LATE BID” and returned.

4.8.3 Bidder assumes full responsibility for timely delivery at location designated for receipt of bids.

4.8.4 Oral, telephonic or telegraphic bids are invalid and will not receive consideration.

4.8.5 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of

Bids, provided that they are then fully in compliance with these Instructions to Bidders.

4.9 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAW OF BIDS

4.9.1 Prior to the closing date for receipt of Bids, a Bidder may withdraw a Bid by personal request and by showing proper identification to the Architect. A request for withdraw by letter or fax, if the Architect is notified in writing prior to receipt of fax, is acceptable. A fax directing a modification in the bid price will render the Bid informal, causing it to be ineligible for consideration of award. Telephone directives for modification of the bid price shall not be permitted and will have no bearing on the submitted proposal in any manner.

4.9.2 Bidders submitting Bids that are late shall be notified as soon as practicable and the bid shall be returned.

4.9.3 A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the Bidder during a thirty (30) day period following the time and date designated for the receipt and opening of Bids, and Bidder so agrees in submitting their Bid. Bids shall be binding for 30 days after the date of the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 5: CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

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5.1 OPENING/REJECTION OF BIDS

5.1.1 Unless otherwise stated, Bids received on time will be publicly opened and will be read aloud. An abstract of the Bids will be made available to Bidders.

5.1.2 The Agency shall have the right to reject any and all Bids. A Bid not accompanied by a required Bid Security or by other data required by the Bidding Documents, or a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular is subject to rejection.

5.1.3 If the Bids are rejected, it will be done within thirty (30) calendar day of the Bid opening.

5.2 COMPARISON OF BIDS

5.2.1 After the Bids have been opened and read, the bid prices will be compared and the result of such comparisons will be made available to the public. Comparisons of the Bids may be based on the Base Bid plus desired Alternates. The Agency shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination.

5.2.2 The Agency reserves the right to waive technicalities, to reject any or all Bids, or any portion thereof, to advertise for new Bids, to proceed to do the Work otherwise, or to abandon the Work, if in the judgment of the Agency or its agent(s), it is in the best interest of the State.

5.2.3 An increase or decrease in the quantity for any item is not sufficient grounds for an increase or decrease in the Unit Price.

5.2.4 The prices quoted are to be those for which the material will be furnished F.O.B. Job Site and include all charges that may be imposed during the period of the Contract.

5.2.5 No qualifying letter or statements in or attached to the Bid, or separate discounts will be considered in determining the low Bid except as may be otherwise herein noted. Cash or separate discounts should be computed and incorporated into Unit Bid Price(s).

5.3 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

5.3.1 An agency shall determine that each Bidder on any Public Works Contract is responsible before awarding the Contract. Factors to be considered in determining the responsibility of a Bidder include:

A. The Bidder’s financial, physical, personnel or other resources including

Subcontracts;

B. The Bidder’s record of performance on past public or private construction projects, including, but not limited to, defaults and/or final adjudication or admission of violations of the Prevailing Wage Laws in Delaware or any other state;

C. The Bidder’s written safety plan;

D. Whether the Bidder is qualified legally to contract with the State;

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E. Whether the Bidder supplied all necessary information concerning its responsibility; and, F. Any other specific criteria for a particular procurement, which an agency may establish; provided however, that, the criteria be set forth in the Invitation to Bid and is otherwise in conformity with State and/or Federal law.

5.3.2 If an agency determines that a Bidder is nonresponsive and/or nonresponsible, the determination shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the determination. A copy of the determination shall be sent to the affected Bidder within five (5) working days of said determination.

5.3.3 In addition, any one or more of the following causes may be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of a Bidder and the rejection of their Bid or Bids.

5.3.3.1 More than one Bid for the same Contract from an individual, firm or corporation under the same or different names.

5.3.3.2 Evidence of collusion among Bidders.

5.3.3.3 Unsatisfactory performance record as evidenced by past experience.

5.3.3.4 If the Unit Prices are obviously unbalanced either in excess or below reasonable cost analysis values.

5.3.3.5 If there are any unauthorized additions, interlineation, conditional or alternate bids or irregularities of any kind which may tend to make the Bid incomplete, indefinite or ambiguous as to its meaning.

5.3.3.6 If the Bid is not accompanied by the required Bid Security and other data required by the

Bidding Documents.

5.3.3.7 If any exceptions or qualifications of the Bid are noted on the Bid Form.

5.4 ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

5.4.1 A formal Contract shall be executed with the successful Bidder within twenty (20) calendar days after the award of the Contract.

5.4.2 Per Section 6962(d)(13)a., Title 29, Delaware Code, “The contracting agency shall award any public works contract within thirty (30) days of the bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, unless the Agency elects to award on the basis of best value, in which case the election to award on the basis of best value shall be stated in the Invitation To Bid.

5.4.3 Each Bid on any Public Works Contract must be deemed responsive by the Agency to be considered for award. A responsive Bid shall conform in all material respects to the requirements and criteria set forth in the Contract Documents and specifications.

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5.4.4 The Agency shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid, plus accepted Alternates.

5.4.5 The successful Bidder shall execute a formal contract, submit the required Insurance

Certificate, and furnish good and sufficient bonds, unless specifically waived in the General Requirements, in accordance with the General Requirement, within twenty (20) days of official notice of contract award. The successful Bidder shall provide, at least two business days prior to contract execution, copies of the Employee Drug Testing Program for the Bidder and all listed Subcontractors. Bonds shall be for the benefit of the Agency with surety in the amount of 100% of the total contract award. Said Bonds shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract. Bonds shall remain in affect for period of two

(2) years after the date of the Certificate of Final Payment.

5.4.6 If the successful Bidder fails to execute the required Contract, Bond and all required information, as aforesaid, within twenty (20) calendar days after the date of official Notice of the Award of the Contract, their Bid guaranty shall immediately be taken and become the property of the State for the benefit of the Agency as liquidated damages, and not as a forfeiture or as a penalty. Award will then be made to the next lowest qualified Bidder of the Work or readvertised, as the Agency may decide.

5.4.7 Each bidder shall supply with its bid its taxpayer identification number (i.e., federal employer identification number or social security number) and should the vendor be awarded a contract, such vendor shall provide to the agency the taxpayer identification license numbers of such subcontractors. Such numbers shall be provided on the later of the date on which such subcontractor is required to be identified or the time the contract is executed.