SPECS Clawson 252073.pdf

ALL TRADES SPECIFICATIONS

CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROJECT NUMBER: 252073

MAY 20, 2025

PROJECT

WALL GRAPHICS AT

CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL AND

CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

OWNER

Clawson Public Schools 626 Phillips Avenue Clawson, MI 48017

ARCHITECT

Wakely Associates, Inc.

30500 Van Dyke Ave., Suite 209 Warren, Michigan 48093

SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT NUMBER 252073

MAY 20, 2025

CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL AND

CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

OWNER

626 PHILLIPS AVENUE

CLAWSON, MI 48017

ARCHITECT

WAKELY ASSOCIATES, INC.

30500 VAN DYKE, SUITE 209

WARREN, MICHIGAN 48093

586-573-4100

CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 252073 MAY 20, 2025

TC - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES

Title Page 1 Table of Contents 1

DIVISION 0 BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00020 Invitation for Bids 3 00100 Instructions to Bidders 5 Non-Collusion Affidavit 1 Work References 1 00311 Proposal Form 5 00401 Familial Disclosure Form 1 00401A Affidavit of Compliance-Iran Economic Sanctions Act 1 00401B Affidavit of Compliance-Criminal Background Checks 1 00710 General Conditions 1 00810 Modifications of the General Conditions 8 00851 Index of Drawings 1

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work-Proposal A 3 01041 Project Coordination 4

01045 Cutting and Patching 5 01090 Reference Standards 7 01200 Project Meetings 4 01310 Construction Schedules 3 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 4 01370 Schedules of Values 1 01400 Quality Control 5 01600 Material and Equipment 5 01700 Project Closeout 6 01800 Guarantee-Warranty 1

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10999 Miscellaneous Specialties 4

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00020 - 1

SECTION 00020 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Clawson Public Schools (CPS) will receive bids for:

Wall Graphics at

Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School

TYPE OF PROPOSAL:

A single lump sum proposal is being entertained for the work.

DATE OF SUBMISSION:

Bidders shall submit an original and two copies of their bid to the attention of Dr. Jackie Johnston, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, at Clawson Public Schools Central Offices, 626 Phillips Ave, Clawson, MI 48017, no later than 11:00am on Thursday, June 5, 2025. At 11:15 am, the same day, the Director of Business Services will publicly open and read aloud each bid submitted. Late bids will not be considered or accepted.

The bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the School Board, or the Superintendent of Schools. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

PROPOSAL GUARANTY:

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or a satisfactory Surety Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price as guaranty. No bid shall be considered unless it is accompanied by the required guaranty.

Checks shall be made payable to Clawson Public Schools.

Such cash, checks, or bid bonds will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders for each contract within five (5) days after the opening of bids, and the remaining cash, checks, or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted bidders have executed the Contract, or if no award has been made, within sixty (60) days after the date of the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00020 - 2

PRE-BID MEETING

The School District will schedule site visits upon request.

Bidders should contact the Director of Facilities, Toby Nemyer, at email Toby.nemyer@clawsonschools.org to arrange for site visits.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

Bidding documents consist of plans and specifications as prepared by Wakely Associates Inc./Architects, Warren, Michigan.

Bid documents can be obtained at the offices of ARC, 1009 W.

Maple Road, Clawson, MI 48107 beginning May 20, 2025.

Bidding documents will be available on or after May 20, 2025, by calling Wakely Associates Inc. at 586-573-4100 or email at aduda@wakelyaia.com for a link to access the documents.

Copies of the Bidding documents will also be on file for reference at the office of:

1. The Owner

2. CAM, Bloomfield Hills

3. McGraw Hill, Detroit

4. Reed Construction Data, Novi

5. The Architect

PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE:

The right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities in bid proposals submitted during the bidding process is reserved by the Owner, which right may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Owner.

mailto:Toby.nemyer@clawsonschools.org mailto:aduda@wakelyaia.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00020 - 3

PROPOSAL WITHDRAWAL:

Proposals for base bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) days after the time established for the receipt of proposals.

Bidders may withdraw at any item prior to the time set for the receipt of proposals.

All bids must be submitted on forms included in this proposal.

All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Owner (bidder) or any employee of the bidder and any member of the CPS School Board, Administration or Staff. Bids received without a sworn and notarized statement of disclosure WILL BE

GROUNDS FOR REJECTION.

Clawson Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities therein and accept that bid, which best serves Clawson Public Schools interest.

END OF SECTION 00020

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 1

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Owner will receive sealed proposals only as set forth in the Invitation to Bid and complying with all requirements as contained in Instructions to Bidders.

DOCUMENTS

Bidding documents consist of plans and specifications as prepared by Wakely Associates Inc./Architects, Warren, Michigan.

Bid documents can be obtained at the offices of ARC, 1009 W.

Maple Road, Clawson, MI 48107 beginning May 20, 2025.

Bidding documents will be available on or after May 20, 2025, by calling Wakely Associates Inc. at 586-573-4100 or email at aduda@wakelyaia.com for a link to access the documents.

Copies of the Bidding documents will also be on file for reference at the office of:

1. The Owner

2. CAM, Bloomfield Hills

3. McGraw Hill, Detroit

4. Reed Construction Data, Novi

5. The Architect

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

The Bidding Documents consist of the following:

The Drawings as enumerated in Section 00851, Index of Drawings.

The Specifications as enumerated in the Table of Contents.

All other documents as provided for in Article 1, Paragraph 1, Section 1 of the General Conditions as modified.

EXAMINATION

Each bidder shall examine the Bidding Documents and satisfy himself about the extent of the proposed work by personal examinations of the site and surroundings, and make his own estimate therefrom of the facilities and difficulties attending the performance and completion of the job.

No additional compensation will be allowed on account of conditions which could be determined by examining the Bidding Documents or the site.

mailto:aduda@wakelyaia.com

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 2

INTERPRETATION

If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Drawings, Specifications, or other Bidding Documents, he must submit to the Architect a written request for an interpretation thereof. If such an interpretation is not requested, the bids will be presumed to be based upon the interpretation and directions given by the Architect after Contract award, in accordance with provisions of the Contract.

Neither the Owner nor the Architect will be responsible for any verbal explanations or interpretations of the Bidding Documents.

Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the Architect at his office, and to be given consideration, must be received at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the Bidding Documents which, if issued, will be mailed to all prospective bidders (at the respective address furnished for such purposes) prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Bidding Documents.

SUBSTITUTIONS

To obtain approval to use unspecified products, bidders shall submit written requests at least five (5) days before the bid date. Requests received after this time will not be considered.

Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is asked, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability.

If the product is acceptable, the Architect will approve it in an Addendum issued to all prime bidders on record.

BASIS OF BID

Single lump sum proposals are being entertained for the work identified in the bid documents.

Partial or segregated bids or assignments will not be considered.

Include quotes for all alternates and unit prices; failure to do so may result in rejection of the proposal.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 3

PREPARATION

Proposal shall be submitted on the form bound in these specifications, Form of Proposal, in original form without erasures, interlineations or alterations.

Submit two (2) copies of proposal, retain one for your records.

Oral, fax, email, or telephone proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals must be filled out in ink or typewritten in duplicate.

Blank spaces in the proposals must be filled in and no changes shall be made to the phraseology of the proposal. Quotes shall be entered in verbal and numeric forms. In case of a discrepancy between the written and the numeric form, the written form shall govern.

All bids shall be signed and dated in longhand.

Bids which are not signed by the individual making them should have attached thereto a power of attorney, evidencing authority to act as agent for the person whom it is signed.

Bids which are signed for a partnership should be signed by one of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If signed by an attorney-in-fact, evidence of authority to sign the bids shall be attached.

Bids which are signed for a corporation should have the correct corporate name thereon and the signature of the president or other officer legally able to contract in the name of the corporations.

In addition, a signed Secretary's Certificate evidencing the authority of the Officer to contract in the name of the corporation shall be included. Any proposal submitted by a corporation shall bear its seal.

BID SECURITY

The successful bidders securities will be retained until they have signed the Contract and furnished the required payment and performance bonds. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of the next two lowest bidders for each contract until the lowest bidders enter into contract, or until sixty (60) days after the bid opening, whichever is the shorter. All other bid security will be returned as soon as practicable. If any bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner will retain his Bid Security as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 4

SUBCONTRACTORS

The Owner and Architect reserve the right to require of bidders tentatively selected for consideration in the awarding of the Contract, a list of the subcontractors whom the Contractor intends to employ.

The Owner reserves the right to disapprove the use of any proposed subcontractor, and in such event, the bidder submitting such subcontractor shall submit another such subcontractor in like manner within the time specified by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if such information required by the Owner is not submitted as above indicated.

SUBMITTAL

Clawson Public Schools (CPS) will receive bids for:

Wall Graphics at

Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School

TYPE OF PROPOSAL:

A single lump sum proposal is being entertained for the work.

DATE OF SUBMISSION:

Bidders shall submit an original and two copies of their bid to the attention of Dr. Jackie Johnston, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, at Clawson Public Schools Central Offices, 626 Phillips Ave, Clawson, MI 48017, no later than 11:00am on Thursday, June 5, 2025. At 11:15 am, the same day, the Director of Business Services will publicly open and read aloud each bid submitted. Late bids will not be considered or accepted.

The bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the School Board, or the Superintendent of Schools. The Owner will not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

WITHDRAWAL

Proposals for base bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) days after the time established for the receiving of proposals. Bidders may withdraw at any time prior to the time set for the receiving of proposals.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00100 - 5

IRREGULARITIES

The Owner reserves the right to disqualify Bids before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud, or other illegal practices upon the part of the bidder.

The Owner also reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive any informalities therein.

Any error and/or omission in the proposal form or any other irregularity as a result of negligent preparation shall not furnish cause for relief for any damages resulting therefrom, nor in any way relieve the Contractor from fulfillment of all contractual obligations as provided for in the Bidding Documents.

TAXES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Proposal, unit prices, alternate prices stated include all taxes or contributions required by bidders business.

Michigan State sales tax is applicable to this work.

OPENING

Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.

BID BREAKDOWN CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Upon notice from the Architect, the low bidders shall submit a detailed cost breakdown of all work covered by the Bidding Documents. The breakdown shall show quantity of material and labor, units of material and labor, material cost, labor cost and total cost.

AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bids, complying with the terms of the Bidding Documents, with full consideration of alternates.

EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

The Owner reserves the right to accept any and all bids, or to negotiate contract terms with the various bidders when such is deemed by the Owner to be in his best interest.

END OF SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – NON COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 1

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

County )

) SS:

__________________________________________________ being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the

(Individual, Partner, Corporate Officer) making the foregoing proposals or bids; that such bids are genuine and not collusive or sham; such bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any bidder or person, to put in sham a bid, or that such other person shall refrain from bidding and has not in any manner, directly with any person, to fix the bid price of afferent or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the Joint Purchasers or any person or persons proposal are true; and further, that such bidder has not, directly or indirectly submitted this bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto any association or to any member or to any member or agent thereof.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this _________ day of ___________, 20_______.

Notary Public

My commission expires on __________________________________

BIDDER: THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, NOTARIZED AND

INCLUDED IN YOUR BID SUBMISSION.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS - WORK REFERENCES 1

WORK REFERENCES

BIDDER’S COMPANY NAME

Please list at least three (3) companies or public agencies for which you have done similar work.

Macomb County reserves the right to reject low bids for poor past performance or inadequate references.

NAME OF COMPANY

CONTACT PERSON

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NO.

NAME OF COMPANY

CONTACT PERSON

PROPOSAL FORM 00311 - 1

SECTION 00311 – BID FORM

BID FORM 00311

0300 – GENERAL TRADES

Name of Contractor

Address, City, Zip

Phone # / Fax #

Email

NEW WALL GRAPHICS AT

CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL AND

CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

OWNER

CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

626 PHILLIPS AVENUE

CLAWSON, MICHIGAN 48017

ARCHITECT

WAKELY ASSOCIATES, INC.

30500 VAN DYKE AVENUE - SUITE 209

WARREN, MI 48093

BASE BID: PROPOSAL A: WALL GRAPHICS

(CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL AND CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Pursuant to and in compliance with the Invitation to Bid and the Instructions to Bidders, and having carefully examined the Bidding Documents and all Addenda, the undersigned agrees to enter into an agreement with the Owner to complete the work in accordance with the said Bidding Documents for the sum of:

(Sum to be written out)

_____________________________________Dollars $___________________

PROPOSAL FORM 00311 - 2

ALLOWANCES

The undersigned acknowledges that he has included the $20,000.00 allowance identified in Specification Section 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK-PROPOSAL A: WALL GRAPHICS, inside the base bid amount for this category. Any unused amount will be credit back to the Owner via change order at the completion of the project.

PRICE GUARANTEE

The undersigned proposes that the price stated in this Proposal is guaranteed for thirty (30) consecutive days from bid date.

TAXES

The bid price shall not include any allowance for State Sales Taxes or Federal Excise Tax. The district will, upon request, provide the successful bidder with properly executed tax exemption certificates or tax exemption numbers. All other taxes required by law shall be paid by the successful bidder.

TIME OF COMPLETION

The undersigned agrees to commence work operations immediately upon award of the contract and agrees that all equipment is to be delivered and installed and the project shall be substantially complete on or before AUGUST 29, 2025.

ADDENDA

If any addenda covering changes to the Bidding Documents have been received during the bidding period, the bidder shall fill in their numbers and dates which acknowledges having received same, and having included in this Proposal the work involved:

_____________________________________Dated____________________

_____________________________________Dated____________________

PROPOSAL FORM 00311 - 3

CONTRACT EXECUTION

The undersigned agrees to execute a Contract for work covered by this Proposal, provided that he be notified of its acceptance within sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.

The undersigned hereby declares that he has the legal status checked below:

( ) Individual

( ) Partnership having the following partners:

( ) Corporation incorporated under the State laws of:

This proposal is submitted in the name of, and notice of acceptance should be mailed, faxed, or delivered to:

Date: Firm's Name:

Phone No.( )

By:

(Signature) Name: Title:

END OF SECTION 00311

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE FORM 00401 - 1

SECTION 00401 – FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE FORM

All bidders must complete the following familial disclosure form in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the bid.

By the attached sworn and notarized statement we are disclosing the following familial relationship(s) that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the board, intermediate school board, or board of directors or the superintendent of the school district, intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public school academy. (Clawson Public Schools shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.)

Disclose any familial relationship and complete the form below in its entirety:

The following are familial relationships as described above (provide employee name, family contact name, family contact position, and familial relationship or NONE.)

Signature(s): ___________________________ Title: _________________

Name of Firm: ___________________________________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

) SS

COUNTY OF )

On this _______ day of _________, 20____, before me a Notary Public in and for said county, personally appeared __________________________________________, agent of the said firm ________________________, and who acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as such agent.

Notary Public

END OF SECTION 00401

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE–IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT 00401A-1

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT

Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below-named Contractor, pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the Clawson Public Schools (the “Owner”) Request For Proposals For Construction Services (the “RFP”), hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Contractor (including its officers, directors and employees) is not an “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanction Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (the “Act”), and that in the event the Contractor is awarded a contract as a result of the aforementioned RFP, the Contractor will not become an “Iran linked business” at any time during the course of performing any services under the contract.

The Contractor further acknowledges that any person who is found to have submitted a false certification is responsible for a civil penalty of not more than $250,000.00 or 2 times the amount of the contract or proposed contract for which the false certification was made, whichever is greater, the cost of the Owner’s investigation, and reasonable attorney fees, in addition to the fine. Moreover, any person who submitted a false certification shall be ineligible to bid on a request for proposal for three (3) years from the date that it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

Name of Contractor

By: ________________________________

Its: ________________________________

Date: ______________________________

State of________________)

)SS.

County of ______________)

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of _______, 2025, by___________________________________.

Notary Public

_____________County,_________________

My commission expires on ____________

Acting in the County of _________________

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS 1

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below-named contractor (the “Contractor”), pursuant to the criminal background compliance certification requirements of Clawson Public Schools’ (the “School District”) hereby represents and warrants that the Contractor has performed and/or will perform sufficient criminal background checks, including at a minimum, an Internet Criminal History Tool (“ICHAT”) check, for all of its owners, employees, agents, representatives, contractors and/or other personnel who will be on any School District premises to carry out the services contemplated by the Contract Documents. The Contractor further hereby certifies that no owner, employee, agent, representative, contractor and/or other personnel of the Contractor will be on any School District premises if they are a registered criminal sexual offender under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Public Act 295 of 1994, or have been convicted of “Listed Offense” as defined under Section 722 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.722.

The Contractor further acknowledges that if it is found to have submitted a false certification or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this certification, the School District may immediately terminate the Contract.

CONTRACTOR:

(Name of Contractor)

By:

Its:

Date:

STATE OF )

)ss.

COUNTY OF )

The instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 20__ , by

, Notary Public

County, My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

GENERAL CONDITIONS 00710 - 1

SECTION 00710 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

DOCUMENTS:

"The General Conditions of the Contract for the Construction" A.I.A. Documents A-201, 2017 Edition, Forms a part of these Specifications and shall have the same effect as if bound herein.

This Document is modified as described in Modifications of the General Conditions.

Contractors shall be held responsible for having familiarized themselves with this Document and all other documents affecting their contracts in this Specification.

END OF SECTION 00710

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 1

SECTION 00810 - MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following modify, change, delete from, or add to the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction” AIA Document A201, 2007 Edition. Where any Article of the General Conditions is modified or any Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause thereof is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Conditions, the unaltered provisions of that Article, Paragraph, Subparagraph, or Clause shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS

Add the following Subparagraph to Paragraph 1:

1.2.4 Work not covered in the Contract Documents will not be

required, unless it is consistent therewith and is reasonably inferable therefrom as being necessary to produce the intended results. Where reference is made to specifications of manufacturers, trade associations or the like, such is understood to be made a part of this Specification to have the same effect as if fully reproduced herein. Approval or equal, acceptable, and words of similar definition are understood to mean in the judgment of Architect.

Add the following Subparagraph to Paragraph 1:

1.2.5 Computed dimensions take precedence over scaled

dimensions, large scale details over smaller; should disagreements occur in the drawings, or the Specifications describe a higher quality of work or material, the better quality shall be estimated, unless otherwise directed by the Architect. The Architect shall be notified at once, in writing, of any and all discrepancies.

ARTICLE 3, CONTRACTOR

Add the following Subparagraph to paragraph 3:

3.4.4 After the Contract has been executed, the Owner and the Architect will consider a formal written request for the substitution of products in place of those specified only under the conditions set forth herein.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 2

3.4.5 By making requests for substitutions based on Clause

3.1.3. above, the Contractor:

(a) represents that he has personally investigated the proposed substitute product and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified;

(b) represents that he will provide the same warranty for the substitution that he would for that specified;

(c) certifies that the cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this Contract, but excludes cost under separate contract, and excludes the Architect's redesign costs, and waives all claims for additional costs related to the substitution which subsequently becomes apparent; and

(d) will coordinate the installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

Change Paragraph 3.7, Subparagraph 1, to read as follows:

3.7.1 General Trades Contractor shall secure and Owner pay

for general building permit review through the State Agencies (BFS & BCC). General, Mechanical and Electrical Trades Contractors shall secure and pay for all other permits and governmental fees, licenses and inspections as their work may require for the proper execution and completion of the Work which are customarily secured after execution of the Contract and which are legally required at the time the bids are received.

3.7.1.1. Owner will pay for all sewer and water escrow fees, capital charges, assessment fees, and frontage fees.

3.7.1.2. All other fees, permits and tapping charges shall

be applied for and obtained by Mechanical Trades Contractor, and shall be paid for by the Owner.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 3

ARTICLE 5, SUBCONTRACTOR

Add the following Subparagraph to Paragraph 5:

5.2.1.1. No later than (10) days after the award of contract

the Contractor shall furnish, in writing to the Owner through the Architect the names of persons or entities proposed or manufacturers for each of the products identified in the General Requirements (Division of the Specifications) and where applicable, the name of the installing subcontractor.

Article 6 CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE CONTRACTORS

6.1.1 Delete reference to waiver of subrogation as follows:

The Owner reserves the right to perform construction or operations related to the Project with the Owner’s own forces, and to award separate contracts in connection with other portions of the Project or other construction or operations on the site under Conditions of the Contract identical or substantially similar to these including those portions related to insurance. If the Contractor claims that delay or additional cost is involved because of such action by the Owner, the Contractor shall make such Claim as provided in Article 15.

Article 7, CHANGES IN THE WORK Add the following sentence to paragraph 7.3.7

7.3.7.6 The Contractor shall not incur any cost to be

reimbursed as part of the adjustment in the contract sum prior to the commencement of the construction phase.

ARTICLE 8, TIME

8.3.1 Delete reference to arbitration.

ARTICLE 9, PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

Add the following sentence to Subparagraph 9.3.1.:

The form of Application for Payment shall be a notarized AIA Document G702, Application and Certification for payment, supported by AIA Document G703, Continuation Sheet.

Add the following Clause 9.3.1.3. to 9.3.1:

Until the work is 50% complete, the Owner shall pay 90% of the amount due the Contractor on account of progress payments. At the time the work is 50% complete and thereafter, the Architect may, upon written request and satisfactory progress authorize remaining partial payments to be paid in full.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 4

ARTICLE 11, INSURANCE AND BONDS

Add the following Subparagraph:

11.1.1.9. Liability Insurance shall include all major divisions of coverage on a comprehensive basis including:

(1) Premised-Operations (including X-C-U)

(2) Independent Contractors Protective

(3) Products and Completed Operations

(4) Personal Injury Liability with Employment Exclusion deleted.

(5) Contractual-including specified provisions for Contractor's Obligation under Paragraph 3-18

(6) Owned, non-owned, and hired motor vehicles.

(7) Broad Form Property Damage, including Complete Operations.

Add the following Subparagraph:

11.1.1.1. If the General Liability coverages are provided by

a Commercial General Liability Policy on a claims-made basis, the policy date or Retroactive Date shall predate the Contract; the termination date of the policy or applicable extended reporting period shall be no earlier than the termination date of coverages required to be maintained after final payment, certified in accordance with subparagraph 9.10.2.

Add the following Subparagraph:

11.1.2.1. The Insurance required by Subparagraph 11.1.1.

shall be written for not less than any limits of liability specified in the Contract Documents, or required by law, whichever is greater. Provide minimum limits as follows:

(1) Worker's Compensation:

(a) State - statutory

(b) Applicable Federal - statutory

(c) Employer's Liability - $100,000

(d) Benefits required by Labor Union Contracts.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 5

(2) Comprehensive General Liability, including Premises-Operations, Independent Contractor's Protective, Products and Completed Operations, and Broad Form Property Damage:

(a) General Policy: $2,000,000 aggregate

(b) Bodily Injury:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate Products and Completed Operations

(c) Property Damage:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

(d) Product and Completed Operations Insurance shall be maintained for a minimum period of one year after final payment, and Contractor shall continue to provide evidence of such coverage to Owner on an annual basis during the coverage period. Name Clawson Public Schools as additionally insured primary coverage.

(e) Property Damage Liability Insurance shall include coverage for X (Explosion), C (Collapse) and U (Underground).

(f) Contractual Liability (Hold Harmless

Coverage):

Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Property Damage - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

(g) Personal Injury with Employment Exclusion deleted:

$1,000,000 Aggregate

MODIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS 00810 - 6

(3) Comprehensive Automotive Liability (Owner, non-owned, hired):

(a) Bodily Injury:

$500,000 Each Person $1,000,000 Each Accident

(b) Property Damage:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence

Add the following sentence to Subparagraph 11.1.3.:

If this Insurance is written on the Comprehensive General Liability Policy form, the Certificates shall be AIA Document G705, Certificates of Insurance. If this Insurance is written on a Commercial General Liability Policy form, ACORD form 255 will be acceptable.

Add the following sentence to Clause 11.3.1.1.:

The form of policy for this coverage shall be Complete Value.

Delete Clause 11.3.1.4 and substitute the following:

11.3.1.4 The Contractor shall provide insurance coverage for

portions of the Work stored off the site after written approval of the Owner at the value established in the approval, and also for portions of the Work in transit.

11.3.5 Delete in its entirety.

11.3.7 Waiver of subrogation. Delete in its entirety.

11.3.9 Revise third sentence to read:

The Owner shall deposit in a separate account proceeds so received, which the Owner shall distribute in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach, or in accordance with a mediation or litigation award in which case the procedure shall be as directed by the mediator or the Court.

11.3.10 Revise second sentence to read:

The Owner as fiduciary shall in the case of mediation or litigation make settlement with insurers in accordance with the directions of the mediator or the Court. If distribution of insurance proceeds by mediation or litigation is required the mediator or the Court will direct such distribution.

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Add clause 11.3.11 as follows:

The parties agree that the Owner is not waiving any rights in insurer(s) may have to subrogation. To the extent any term in this Agreement is contrary to this provision, such term is void and unenforceable.

11.4, PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

Delete Subparagraph 11.4.1 and substitute the following paragraphs:

11.4.1 For all bids of $50,000 or more; The Contractor shall

furnish bonds covering faithful performance of the Contract and payment of obligations arising hereunder. Bonds may be obtained through the Contractor's usual source and the cost thereof shall be included in the Contract Sum. The amount of each bond shall be equal to 100% percent of the Contract Sum. For bids less than $50,000, the Owner will direct the Contractor if a bond is required. Bonds may be obtained through the Contractor’s usual source and cost thereof is to be indicated on the bond form. If desired by the Owner, the bond amount indicated on the bid form will be added to the contract.

11.4.1.1 The Contractor shall deliver the required bonds to

the Owner not later than three days following the date the Agreement is entered into, or if the Work is to be commenced prior thereto in response to a letter of intent, the Contractor shall, prior to the commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished.

11.4.1.2 The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact

who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

Add the following Paragraph 13.8 to Article 13:

13.8 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

13.8.1 The Contractor shall maintain policies of employment

as follows:

13.8.1.1 The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors

shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religion, color, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or

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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 setting forth the policies of non-discrimination.

13.8.1.2 The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors

shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by them or on their behalf; state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex or national origin.

ARTICLE 15, CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

15.3 Mediation

15.3.2 Delete reference to Arbitration and substitute

litigation.

15.3.2 Revise paragraph to read:

The parties shall endeavor to resolve their Claims by mediation which, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, shall be in accordance with the Construction Industry Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect on the date of this agreement. A request for mediation shall be made in writing, delivered to the other party to the Contract, and filed with the American Arbitration Association. The request may be made concurrently with the filing for litigation but, in such event, mediation shall proceed in advance of litigation or legal or equitable proceedings, which shall be stayed pending mediation for a period of 60 days from the date of filing, unless stayed for a longer period by agreement of the parties or Court order.

15.4 Delete reference to arbitration. Binding dispute

resolution shall be by litigation in a court of law having jurisdiction.

15.4.4 CONSOLIDATION OR JOINDER

15.4.4.1, 15.4.4.2, 15.4.4.3

Delete reference to arbitration and substitute mediation

END OF SECTION 00810

INDEX OF DRAWINGS 00851 - 1

SECTION 00851 - INDEX OF DRAWINGS

The following drawings, dated May 20, 2025, are issued for Clawson Public Schools, Wall Graphics at Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School, Clawson, Michigan. Architect's Project Number 252073.

TITLE SHEET

SHEET NO. TITLE

PROPOSAL A WALL GRAPHICS

H1.01 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

H2.01 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – CLAWSON HIGH SCHOOL

M1.01 FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PLANS – CLAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

END OF SECTION 00851

SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-1

SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK-PROPOSAL A: WALL GRAPHICS

In addition to the above, this bid category includes but is not limited to the Bidding Documents, the Bidding and Contract requirement sand Division 1 General Requirements of the Project Manual and various other Technical Specifications interfacing with this work. The bidder is advised to review the work descriptions of the other categories and other referenced documents so as to not misunderstand scope responsibilities.

THE SCOPE OF THIS BID CATEGORY SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED

TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

DIVISION 0 BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00020 Invitation for Bids 3 00100 Instructions to Bidders 5 Non-Collusion Affidavit 1 Work References 1 00311 Proposal Form 6 00401 Familial Disclosure Form 1 00401A Affidavit of Compliance-Iran Economic Sanctions Act 1 00401B Affidavit of Compliance-Criminal Background Checks 1 00710 General Conditions 1 00810 Modifications of the General Conditions 8 00851 Index of Drawings 1

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work-Proposal A 3 01041 Project Coordination 4

01045 Cutting and Patching 5 01090 Reference Standards 7 01200 Project Meetings 4 01310 Construction Schedules 3 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 4 01370 Schedules of Values 1 01400 Quality Control 5 01600 Material and Equipment 5 01700 Project Closeout 6 01800 Guarantee-Warranty 1

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10999 Miscellaneous Specialties 4

SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-2

1. Proposal A includes the fabrication and installation of new wall graphics for Clawson High School and Clawson Middle School in locations and sizes as indicated on the drawings and within these specifications.

2. Requirements of items included on these drawings and specifications under General Work are to be completed by this contractor, unless otherwise noted in this specification section.

3. This contractor shall be responsible for all design, layout, engineering, fabrication and installation of all wall graphics as specified.

4. Strict enforcement of this contractor’s requirement to provide timely clean-up, removal and disposal of all rubbish and debris generated by this trade during the work.

Maintain a clean condition at all areas on site and free from dirt, mud, and gravel.

5. This contractor is responsible to provide a dumpster and/or legal disposal of all their own debris and clean up as required.

6. Provide all labor and equipment necessary for the complete scope of work as shown within the Construction Documents unless specifically noted to be completed by others. Work includes but not limited to: Providing and installing new wall graphics and all related components, mounting brackets, fasteners, adhesives, accessories, etc. for a complete installation.

7. Provide all Designs, Shop Drawings, Submittals & Samples as indicated, specified & required.

8. Protection of all surrounding & adjacent surfaces and/or items that are existing to remain and restoration of any existing and adjacent areas that are disturbed and/or damaged by the work of this category. Areas disturbed shall be restored to their original condition by this category.

9. This contactor will be responsible for all re-mobilization costs for all phases of work.

10. This contractor is to provide all legal disposal off-site of the debris that is a result of their work.

11. Coordination with owner and any other trades, including mandatory participation in job meetings.

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12. Daily clean-up and removal of debris generated by the work of this category and placed in dumpsters. All bulky items and boxes shall be broken down prior to placement in dumpsters. Debris will not be allowed to accommodate on the site or inside the buildings.

13. Provide temporary protection of Owner’s personnel, general public and property during construction.

14. Provide three sets of material submittals for approval. If submittals comply with specifications, “Material Compliance Certificate” shall be used.

15. Installation of all graphics indicated on plans must be completed on or before August 29, 2025.

16. This Contractor is to include the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in the base bid amount for this category for use as a construction allowance at the Owner’s discretion. Any amount not used during the course of the project, shall be returned to the Owner upon completion of the project by issuance of a credit change order.

END OF SECTION 01010

PROJECT COORDINATION 01041 - 1

SECTION 01041 - PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Attention is directed to Division 0, Bidding and Contract Requirements, and to other Sections of Division 1, General Requirements, which are hereby made a part of this Section.

1.02 DESCRIPTION:

A. Contractor shall provide the services of a full time Project Coordinator for the duration of the construction work.

1. Employ someone with not less than ten years experience performing coordination work on projects of similar size and scope.

2. Submit name and qualifications to Architect.

B. Provide additional administrative and supervisory personnel as required for the performance of the work including coordination of the various subcontractors.

C. Related Requirements Specified in Other Sections:

1. Summary of Work: Section 01010.

1.03 PROJECT COORDINATOR'S DUTIES:

A. Coordinate the work of the various subcontractors:

1. For temporary utilities.

2. With the work of trades specified in Division 2 through 16.

B. Coordinate the schedules of subcontractors.

1. Verify timely deliveries of products for installation by other trades.

2. Verify that labor and materials are adequate to maintain schedules.

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C. Maintain conferences among subcontractors and other concerned parties, as necessary to:

1. Maintain coordination and schedules.

2. Resolve matters in dispute.

D. Participate in project meetings:

1. Report progress of work.

2. Recommend needed changes in schedule.

E. Temporary Utilities:

1. Coordinate installation, operation and maintenance, to verify compliance with project requirements and with Contract Documents.

2. Verify adequacy of service at required locations.

F. Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples:

1. Prior to submittal, review for compliance with Contract Documents.

a. Check field dimensions and clearance dimensions.

b. Check relation to available space.

c. Review the effect of any changes on the work of other contracts or trades.

d. Check compatibility with equipment and work of other trades.

G. Coordination Drawings:

1. Prepare, as required to assure coordination of work or to resolve conflicts.

2. Submit for review and transmittal.

3. Reproduce and distribute approved copies to all concerned parties.

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H. Observe required testing; maintain a record of tests:

1. Testing agency and name of inspector.

2. Subcontractor.

3. Manufacturer's representative present.

4. Date and time of testing.

5. Type of product or work.

6. Type of test and results.

7. Retesting required.

I. Verify that subcontractors maintain accurate record documents.

J. Substitutions and Changes:

1. Review proposals and requests.

a. Check for compliance with Contract Documents.

b. Verify compatibility with work and equipment of other trades.

2. Promptly report deficiencies or discrepancies to The General Contractor.

K. Assemble documentation for handling of claims or disputes.

L. Equipment Start-Up:

1. Check to assure that utilities and specified connections are complete and that equipment is in operable condition.

2. Observe test, adjust and balance.

3. Record results, including time and date of start-up.

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M. Inspection and Acceptance of Work:

1. Prior to inspection, check that work is complete and ready for acceptance

2. Assist Inspector: Prepare list of items to be completed or corrected.

3. Should acceptance of work constitute the beginning of the specified guarantee period, prepare and transmit written notice to Contractor for the Owner.

N. Assemble record documents from subcontractors.

END OF SECTION 01041

CUTTING AND PATCHING 01045 - 1

SECTION 01045 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including

General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for cutting and patching.

B. Refer to other Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching individual parts of the Work.

1. Requirements of this Section apply to mechanical and electrical installations. Refer to Division-15 and Division-16 Sections for other requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching mechanical and electrical installations.

C. Demolition of selected portions of the building for alterations is included in Section 02070 "Selective Demolition."

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Where approval of procedures for cutting and patching is required before proceeding, submit a proposal describing procedures well in advance of the time cutting and patching will be performed and request approval to proceed. Include the following information, as applicable, in the proposal:

1. Describe the extent of cutting and patching required and how it is to be performed; indicate why it cannot be avoided.

2. Describe anticipated results in terms of changes to existing construction; include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in the building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform Work.

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4. Indicate dates when cutting and patching is to be performed.

5. List utilities that will be disturbed or affected, including those that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out-of-service. Indicate how long service will be disrupted.

6. Where cutting and patching involves addition of reinforcement to structural elements, submit details and engineering calculations to show how reinforcement is integrated with the original structure.

7. Approval by the Architect to proceed with cutting and patching does not waive the Architect's right to later require complete removal and replacement of a part of the Work found to be unsatisfactory.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Requirements for Structural Work: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that would reduce their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

B. Operational and Safety Limitations: Do not cut and patch operating elements or safety related components in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or result in increased maintenance, or decreased operational life or safety.

C. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces, in a manner that would, in the Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities, or result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Remove and replace Work cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Use materials that are identical to existing materials. If identical materials are not available or cannot be used where exposed…