Jail 4th Floor Recreation Area Renovations For Ocean County

Verify all measurements and conditions in the field. 2.2 Before starting work, examine all adjoining work on which the work of these specifications depends. Perform corrective work to all existing conditions necessary to make these specifications perform in all respects. INTENT OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The intent of the drawings and specifications is to provide for the completion of the work in every detail that is described therein. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and necessary supplies such as may be reasonably required to complete the work in accordance with the drawings. 27. REPAIR OF EXISTING WORK: The work shall be carefully laid out in advance. Where cutting or patching surfaces is necessary for proper installation, the work shall be carefully done by skilled mechanics. Any damage to the building or equipment caused by the Contractor shall be repaired by skilled mechanics of the trades involved, at no additional costs to the Owner. The Contractor shall patch and refinish all damaged surfaces caused by this work so as to match adjacent surfaces in material, texture and color to the satisfaction of the Architect. 2.8 MATERIALS APPROVED: 2.8.1 Catalog cuts and other information shall be submitted by the Contractor as required herein and as necessary to secure approval of the material and methods to be incorporated into the work. 2.8.2 Four (4) copies of catalogs and other printed information shall be submitted. One (1) copy of printed matter will be returned to the Contractor for his use. 2.8.3 All submittals shall be made using the Shop Drawing/Material Approval Request form. Submittals shall be numbered sequentially and shall include the information required. 2.8.4 Within ten (10) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit a submittals log indicating all required submittals and dates to be submitted. METHODS OF MATERIAL QUALIFICATION: 3.0.1 Each material and product can be incorporated into the work and shall conform to the specifications. The Contractor may use any of the following methods to demonstrate compliance with the specifications except as otherwise required. 3.0.2 Certificates of Compliance with specification requirements signed by an authorized officer of the manufacturer, processor or approved trade association involved. Such certificates shall show the name and address of the Contractor and the name and location of the project. This document is to be included with the bid; refer to the Bid Document Checklist. 3.0.3 All materials shall be installed as per manufacturer guide specifications. 3.0.4 Labeling by the manufacturer on unbroken and unopened containers. 3.0.5 Official marking or labeling by recognized grading organization or national code association indicating compliance. 3.1 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGS: 3.1.1 Deliver materials to the job site in the manufacturers sealed and undamaged containers or wrappings. 3.1.2 Each product delivered shall be identified with the manufacturers name, date of manufacture, lot name and trade name. 3.1.3 Store materials up off the ground under cover, protected from weather and construction activities. 3.1.4 The Contractor shall store all material on the job site at his own risk. The Owner will not be responsible for any lost material. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING: 3.2.2 A preconstruction meeting is required and will be arranged for some convenient date after contract award, but before the start of site work. 3.2.3 A Preliminary Construction Schedule must be prepared and submitted before the meeting for review. 3.2.4 A Preliminary Schedule of Values must be prepared and submitted before the meeting for review. 4.0 INSPECTION: The Contractor shall keep the Architect fully informed of contract operations and plans so that he may arrange to be present at various times when work is being performed. 5.0 HOURS OF WORK: All construction operations shall be performed between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm local time, Monday through Friday inclusive. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside of these hours, he shall submit an application to the Owner for approval at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance. No such work outside the regular hours established above shall be undertaken without approval of the Owner and at no additional cost to the Owner. The building will be occupied during normal business hours. 6.0 UTILITIES: Electricity and water, as available, will be furnished by the Owner for construction purposes at no cost, provided that these utilities are not overloaded.