Option.pdf

FSS50624.NY5.DOC 01230-1

SECTION 01230 - OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY:

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for Options.

B. Definition: An Option is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain construction activities defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from Base Bid amount if Contracting Officer decides to accept a corresponding change in either the amount of construction to be completed, or in the Equipment and Materials, or installation methods described in Contract Documents.

C. Coordination: Coordinate related Work and modify or adjust adjacent Work as necessary to ensure that Work affected by each accepted Option is complete and fully integrated into the Project. Costs listed for each Option shall include costs of related coordination, modification, or adjustment.

D. Notification: Immediately following the award of the Contract, prepare and distribute to each party involved, notification of the status of each Option. Indicate whether Options have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for consideration at a later date. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to Options.

E. Schedule: A "Schedule of Options" is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in the Schedule, if any, contain requirements for Equipment and Materials and methods necessary to achieve the Work described under each Option.

1. Each Option is defined by abbreviated language, recognizing that Drawings and

Specifications document the requirements.

2. Include as part of each Option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the Option.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS:

OPTION 1: Provide two new fire hydrants, piping, and associated site and concrete pavement restoration, at both ends of the existing building in accordance with drawings C101, C501 and specifications 02510 – Pressure Pipe and 02515 – Utility Valves and Accessories. All other Division 2 specifications shall also apply as appropriate for the work to cut, excavate, replace and restore the existing site to pre-construction conditions.

END OF SECTION 01230