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DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME PROJECT MANUAL

JUNE 17, 2013

MICHAEL GRAB, ARCHITECT

In association with:

DEISS AND HALMI , CIVIL ENGINEER

EUGENE HFLIKA, MECHANICAL ENGINEER

PROJECT MANAGER:

NETWORK CONSULTING INC.

NOTE:

TECHNICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES ARE ON THE DRAWINGS

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END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS DOCUMENT

PROJECT DIRECTORY

Name: Mr. Michael Grab, Architect

1654 West 8th Street

Erie, PA 16505

Telephone: (814) 455-3454

Fax: (814) 454-0435

Email: ek.mg@verizon.net

Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Civil Engineering

Name: Steve Halmi, PE

Phone: (814) 734-3640

Fax: (814) 734-3643

Email: shalmi@deisshalmi.com

Hflika & Associates, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering

Name: Gene Hflika, PE

Phone: (716) 252 - 6524

Email: egheng@fairpoint.net

HRI Supply & Design

Name: Jesse Thornton

Phone: (814) 453-4747

Name: Mr. Thomas Hiegel, Project Manager, Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home,

Telephone: (814) 899-9366

Email: netwrkinc@aol.com

END OF PROJECT DIRECTORY

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Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home Proposed New Facility 2013 Invitation to Submit a Bid

NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS BY INVITATION ONLY: The Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home proposes to construct a new, fully sprinklered, wood framed, slab on grade funeral home on a partially undeveloped 6 acre site at 5151 Buffalo Road at the corner of Hannon Road and Buffalo Road in Harborcreek, PA.

The Work The work consists of the construction of a new 1 story, 12,200 sft Main Funeral Home. The new building will be erected on the northern portion of a properly zoned 4.0 (+-) acre site that currently has 3 existing residential buildings on it that will be included in the scope of the General Contractors work. The main building construction will take place on vacant land and does involve some select demolition of the existing residences, footers, walks and abandoned barn footers in places. In addition to the new main building, there is an extensive amount of site improvements included in this bid package including but not limited to excavation, earth moving and placement, storm water management system, asphalt parking, concrete walks, curbing, site landscaping, lighting and full site & full building support utility infrastructure, equipment support pads for mechanical equipment, trenching and backfilling for gutters and downspouts among other items. The General Contractor must be able to show proof with their bids that they can secure a performance bond for all of the site and building construction work in the project with their bids.

Final Bid Documents Final Bid Documents will be released on June 17, 2013 & distributed through the locations listed below for your convenience on a date to be announced in the future. Plans and related Project bidding documents may be purchased at the bidder’s expense when they become available for bidding. Convenient ordering of plans is available through the online Plan Rooms listed below. Final Bids will be received at the office of: Michael Grab, Architect 1654 West 8

th Street

Erie, PA 16505 No later than Monday, July 1, 2013 @ 1pm

Bid Documents: To obtain final bid documents including the project manual, drawings & technical specifications please contact: Erie Construction Council 1102 Chestnut Street Erie, PA 16501 814 456 5528 Email: eccstaff@erieconstructioncouncil.com

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Prints and More by Holly 3127 Peach Street Erie, PA 814 453 5548 Plan Room: printsnmoreplanroom.com Key: dtproject Copy King 1162 West 8

th Street

Erie, PA 16502 814 459 8350

Plan Room Location: http://www.planroomdirect.com/project/

Key Dates:

• Monday, June 17, 2013 Final Bidding Documents Released • Monday, July 1, 2013 Bids Due • Monday, July 8, 2013 Contract Awarded • Monday, March 3, 2014 Substantial Completion

Questions During Bidding: During the bidding period, submit questions to the Architect & Project Manager named below only in writing via fax, email or US Postal Service only. Questions will be answered in writing and copies distributed to bidders of record via addendums. No phone calls will be accepted.

Architect Name: Mr. Michael Grab, Architect 1654 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 Telephone: (814) 455-3454 Fax: (814) 454-0435 Email: ek.mg@verizon.net Project Manager Name: Thomas Hiegel, Project Manager, Network Consulting Inc. Telephone: (814) 899-9366 Email: netwrkinc@aol.com

Structural Engineer Available only by contacting the Architect or Project Manager for approval in advance. Name: Michael Grab, Architect 1654 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 Telephone: (814) 455-3454 Fax: (814) 454-0435

Email: ek.mg@verizon.net

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Civil Engineer Available only by contacting the Architect or Project Manager for approval in advance. Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Civil Engineering Name: Steve Halmi, PE Phone: (814) 734-3640 Fax: (814) 734-3643 Email: jkordes@deisshalmi.com

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Sprinkler Engineering & Site Utility Infrastructure Available only by contacting the Architect or Project Manager for approval in advance. Hflika & Associates, Name: Gene Hflika, PE Phone: (716) 252-6524 Fax: (716) 252-6524

Clinical Morturary Equipment

Available only by contacting the Architect or Project Manager for approval in advance.

HRI Supply & Design

Name: Jesse Thornton

Phone: (814) 453-4747

Site Visit A mandatory site visit is required in during this bidding period by the General Contractor & their Subcontractors at their convenience. The physical address of the site is: Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home 5151 Buffalo Road (Harborcreek) Erie, Pa 16510 The bid form will contain a signature box indicating the General Contractor’s compliance with this site visitation requirement. There is no pre-bid meeting on site scheduled.

Deposit for Documents: A deposit is not required. You may purchase as many sets or partial sets you wish at your own cost at the locations above. They are PDF format documents and can be printed at whatever size you wish. Do not scale drawings.

Submission of Bids:

Submit Bid Form before the time and dates above. The Bid Form will be included in the Project Manual which will be available with the bid drawings package. Late submissions will not be considered. Submit 2

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copies of your bid in sealed and labeled envelopes with the project name and bidder's name on the outside of the envelope. Mark the envelope: “Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home Bid - Do Not Open” Faxed Bids will not be accepted.

Bid Opening:

Bids will be opened in private. Bidders may not be present. Bids may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after receipt of bids. Announcements of bid results will be made within 60 days after receipt of bids.

Bid Security:

If required by the Owner, bid security is required in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. Bid security must be in the form of an AIA A310 bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check made payable to the Owner. Bid security will be forfeited if a bidder who has been awarded the contract fails to execute the Owner/ Contractor Agreement within 10 days of notification by Owner. Bid security for unsuccessful bidders will be returned no later than 30 days after the contract is first awarded.

Bonds:

A Performance and Payment Bond may be required. Each bidder shall submit evidence of the ability to bond the entire value of their work and attach it to their bid. A letter from the Bidders surety company stating the ability to bond the project for the full amount of the project of must accompany the Bid. If requested by the Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home, the Bond must be executed by a surety company licensed to do business at the location of the project. Bond form shall be AIA Document A312.

Modifications:

Oral, fax or email modifications to bids will not be considered.

Acceptance of Bids:

The Owner reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids or to enter into negotiations with any bidder. The Owner reserves the right to waive any alleged breach of technicality.

Modifications:

The Owner reserves the right to modify the Contract Documents and rebid the project, if necessary, to meet Owner's budgetary requirements.

Value Engineering:

If General Contractor & his/her subcontractors have proposals for alternate methods and materials that could be used to cut costs there will be a page included in the Bid Form for you to submit your ideas to us. We value, honor & welcome your expertise in these matters and look forward to hearing how you can make this project fit into our budget. In no case however, should these alternate methods and materials be included in your base bid. For the purposes of preparing you base bid, bid the project as shown on the drawings and described in the project manual, specifications & all addendums.

End of Invitation to Bid Form

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DOCUMENT 00410

BID FORM DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

1. Submission of Bids: Submit bids in compliance with Document 00410- Invitation to Submit a Bid & Instructions to Bidders. Fill in all blanks. The Owner reserves the right to reject incomplete bid forms. The Owner reserves the right to waive bonding requirements at the Owners discretion.

2. Bidding Documents: This Bidding document is not part of the Contract Documents, unless specifically referenced in the Owner/Contractor Agreement. Project Name: DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Project Owner: DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME INC.

Name of Bidder: ____________________________________________ 3. Base Bid: The Bidder proposes to perform all of the Work required by the Contract

Documents for the amount of: (Fill in amount in words and numbers.) $____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Bid Breakdown: General Construction ____________________

Site Development & Preparation ____________________

Mechanical (HVAC) ___________________

Electrical ____________________

Plumbing ____________________

Millwork ____________________

Preparation Room Clinical Equipment ____________________

Applied Wood Trim ____________________

Flooring ____________________

Painting/Finishing ____________________

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& Hardware ____________________

Vinyl Clad Wood Windows

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Building Permit Allowance _______$25,000

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Extra Work: The undersigned agrees that should any change in the work, or extra work be ordered, the following applicable percentage shall be added to verified and itemized material and labor costs to cover all overhead, burden and profit:

Allowance of Contractor for overhead and profit for extra work performed by the General Contractor’s own force. _____________ %

Allowance of Contractor for overhead and profit for extra work performed by Sub Contractor and supervised by the Contractor._____________ %

Bonds: If the Bidder is required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond (AIA A312) for the entire value of the Work, add the following amount to the base bid amount: $____________________________________________________________ 4. Alternate 1: Add alternate No. 1 State the total sum to provide and install the entire

applied wood trim package as shown on the drawings. $____________________________________________________________

5. Alternate 2: Deduct Alternate No. 2 State the total sum to delete only the emergency generator as shown on the drawings. Contrator to install all other electrical infrastructure inside the building as called for in the electrical drawings in his/her base bid

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6. Time: The Bidder proposes the following dates (Fill in): Proposed Starting Date: ___________________________________ Proposed Date of Substantial Completion (not later than March, 2012) : _______________________________________________________ 7. Submission of Bid Form: By submitting this Bid Form, the Bidder certifies that Bidder

has visited the project site, is aware of existing conditions which affect the work, and has reviewed the Contract Documents, including the following Addenda: (List addenda received)

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8. Bid Qualifications: Submit any bid qualifications and reasons for qualifications with this Bid Form at the end of the Bid Form. Include impact of bid qualifications on time, cost or quality. Bid qualifications may include: Cash flow requirements, assumptions for access to the work, assumptions for staging the work, assumptions for protecting existing and abutting work, proposed modifications to General and Supplementary Conditions, proposed modifications to drawings and specifications.

The Client will review the content and number of qualifications from each bidder and it will be a consideration in the selection of the successful General Contractor. Cost Reduction Measures: See voluntary Cost Reduction Measures in Section 01210, Price and Payment Procedures for information regarding this subject and the Itemized List of Cost Reduction Measures included in this Bid Form.

9. Signature: Signed and sealed (Enter date, Bidder's signature, title, name of firm, legal business address, phone and fax numbers, email address): Signature: ________________________________________________ Name and Title: ____________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Email: _______________________________

10. Project Manager: General Contractor’s Project Manager To Be Assigned to the Project (name and attach brief summary of experience at the end of the Bid Form):

Project Manager / Project Superintendent: _______________________________

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11. Subcontractors: Bidder's List of Proposed Major Subcontractors (list here): General Construction ____________________

Site Development & Preparation ____________________

Mechanical (HVAC) ___________________

Electrical ____________________

Plumbing ____________________

Millwork ____________________

Preparation Room Clinical Equipment ____________________

Applied Wood Trim ____________________

Flooring ____________________

Painting/Finishing ____________________

Steel Doors/Frames/Hardware ____________________

Aluminum Doors Frames

& Hardware ____________________

Vinyl Clad Wood Windows

` & Frames ____________________

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Bid Qualifications List of Bid Qualifications by Sub Contractor (If none, write “None” on first line below if there are no qualifications to your bid.): _________________________________________________________________________

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Itemized List of Cost Reduction Measures

List of Cost Reduction Measures that the General Contractor and his/her Subcontractors proposes to reduce the price from the Base Bid listed above. (If none, write “None” on first line below if there are no cost reduction measures listed in your bid.) Cost reduction measures are subject to review by the Architect before approval. Please submit sufficient technical information to the Architect to review the proposed substitution with your bid. Cost Reduction Measures Total Savings including all Labor and material ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Project Manager Summary of Experience

Bidder's Project Manager to be assigned to the Project (name and attach brief summary of

experience at the end of the Bid Form):

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DOCUMENT 00520

AGREEMENT FORM

1. Owner-Contractor Agreement Form: AIA A101, Owner-Contractor Agreement Form - Stipulated Sum.

2. Agreement Forms: Agreement forms are available from the American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C., 202-626-7300. Agreement Forms will be prepared and approved for use on the project by the Owner in consultation with an attorney.

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DOCUMENT 00610

BOND FORM

1. Bid Bond: AIA A310, Bid Bond.

2. Performance Bond and Payment Bond: AIA A312, Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

3. Bond Forms: Bond forms are available from the American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C., 202-626-7300. Bond Forms will be prepared and approved for use on the project by the Owner in consultation with an attorney.

END OF DOCUMENT

DOCUMENT 00700

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. General Conditions: AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

2. General Conditions Forms: General Conditions are available from the American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C., 202-626-7300. General Conditions will be prepared and approved for use on the project by the Owner in consultation with an attorney.

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DOCUMENT 00800

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1. Supplementary Conditions: All terms and conditions in this DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Project Manual must followed in the execution of this project.

2. All materials and/or equipment rented, leased, or purchased under DOCUMENT

00520 Agreement Form and shall meet all Standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Construction Safety Act of 1969 as amended from time to time, and state laws, standards and requirements pertaining to the safety as amended from time to time.

3. The DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

4. Supplementary Conditions: Supplementary Conditions will be prepared and approved for use on the project by the Owner in consultation with an attorney.

5. Supplementary Conditions Sample Language: Available from the American Institute

of Architects, Washington, D.C., 202-626-7300. Supplementary Conditions will be prepared and approved for use on the project by the Owner in consultation with an attorney.

END OF DOCUMENT

SECTION 01100

SUMMARY

PART 2 GENERAL

2.1 SUMMARY

2.2 Project Identification: DUSCKAS TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Project Summary: he Dusckas Taylor Funeral Home proposes to construct a new, fully sprinklered, wood framed, slab on grade funeral home on a partially undeveloped 6 acre site at 5151 Buffalo Road at the corner of Hannon Road and Buffalo Road in Harborcreek, PA. The work consists of the construction of a new 1 story, 12,200 sft Main Funeral Home. The new building will be erected on the northern portion of a properly zoned 4.0 (+-) acre site that currently has 3 existing residential buildings on it that will be included in the scope of the General Contractors work. The main building construction will take place on vacant land and does involve some select demolition of the existing residences, footers, walks and abandoned barn footers in places.

In addition to the new main building, there is an extensive amount of site improvements included in this

bid package including but not limited to excavation, earth moving and placement, storm water

management system, asphalt parking, concrete walks, curbing, site landscaping, lighting and full site &

full building support utility infrastructure, equipment support pads for mechanical equipment, trenching

and backfilling for gutters and downspouts among other items.

A. Permits and Fees: Apply for, obtain, and pay for all permits, fees, inspections, testing, re-inspections, required occupancy permits and utility company back charges required to perform the work. Submit copies to Architect.

B. Codes: Comply with applicable codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. Submit copies of inspection reports, notices and similar communications to Architect.

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C. Dimensions: Verify dimensions indicated on drawings with field dimensions before fabrication or ordering of materials. Do not scale drawings.

D. Existing Conditions: Notify Architect of existing conditions differing from those indicated on the drawings. Do not remove or alter existing site components without prior written approval from the Architect.

E. Coordination: 1. Coordinate the work of all trades. 2. Verify location of all new utilities being brought to the site and existing site conditions.

F. Installation Requirements, General: 1. Inspect substrates and report unsatisfactory conditions in writing. 2. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3. Take field measurements prior to construction where practical. 4. Install all materials in exact accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved

submittals. 5. Install materials in proper relation with adjacent construction and with proper fit and

appearance. 6. Restore units damaged during installation. Replace units which cannot be restored at

no additional expense to the Owner. 7. Refer to additional installation requirements and tolerances specified under individual

specification sections listed on the drawings.

G. Limit of Use: Limit use of work as indicated. Keep driveways and entrances clear at all times. Do not park on the main roads.

H. Existing Site Construction: Maintain existing site improvements in good condition. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building site as required to prevent unauthorized access at all times.

I. Definitions: 1. Provide: Furnish and install, complete working systems with all necessary

accessories, ready for intended use. Pay for all related costs. 2. Approved: Acceptance of item submitted for approval. Not a limitation or release for

compliance with the Contract Documents or regulatory requirements. Refer to limitations of 'Approved' in General and Supplementary Conditions.

J. Intent: Drawings and specifications are intended to provide the basis for proper completion of the work suitable for the intended use of the Owner. Anything not expressly set forth but which is reasonable implied or necessary for proper performance of the project shall be included at no additional cost to the Owner.

K. Writing Style: Specifications are written in the imperative mode. Except where specifically intended otherwise, the subject of all imperative statements is the Contractor. For example, 'Provide tile' means 'Contractor shall provide tile.'

END OF SUMMARY

SECTION 01210

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 3 GENERAL

3.1 SUMMARY

A. Price and Payment Procedures: 1. Cost Reduction Measures 2. Allowances.

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3.2 COST REDUCTION MEASURES

A. Total Price: Provide total price for each cost reduction measure on the proper form in the Bid Form. Include cost of modifications to other work to accommodate the cost reduction measures that are submitted. Include related costs for all labor, materials and overhead, profit and all burdens.

B. Acceptance of Cost Reduction Measures: Owner will determine which alternates are selected for inclusion in the Contract after the Architect has reviewed the cost reduction measures and the supporting documentation provided by the General Contractor to the Architect for review.

C. Coordination of Cost Reduction Measures: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to integrate work of the cost reduction measures into the Project. Coordinate cost reduction measures with related work to ensure that work affected by each selected cost reduction measure is properly accomplished.

D. List of Cost Reduction Measures: 1. General Contractor and his/her Sub Contractors shall submit as many cost reduction

measures as they see fit on the forms provided.

3.3 ALLOWANCES 1. Allowances: None.

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SECTION 01300

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 4 GENERAL

4.1 SUMMARY

A. Administration of Contract: Provide administrative requirements for the proper coordination and completion of work including the following: 1. Supervisory personnel. 2. Preconstruction conference. 3. Project meetings, minimum of two per month; prepare and distribute minutes.

B. Reports: Submit daily and special reports as required

C. Work Schedule: Submit progress schedule, updated monthly.

D. Submittal Schedule: Prepare submittal schedule; coordinate with progress schedule.

E. Schedule of Values: Submit schedule of values within 5 working days of award of contract.

F. Schedule of Tests: Submit schedule of required tests including payment and with responsibility to be the General Contactors as part of his/her bid.

G. Perform Surveys: Lay out the work and verifying locations during construction. Perform final field measured site survey.

H. Emergency Contacts: Submit and post a list of emergency telephone numbers and address for individuals to be contacted in case of emergency.

I. Record Documents: Submit record drawings and specifications; to be maintained and annotated by Contractor as work progresses.

4.2 SUBMITTALS

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A. Types of Submittals: Provide types of submittals listed in individual sections and number of copies required below. 1. Shop drawings, reviewed and annotated by the Contractor - 4 copies. 2. Product data - 4 copies. 3. Samples - 2, plus extra samples as required to indicate range of color, finish, and

texture to be expected. 4. Inspection and test reports - 4 copies. 5. Warranties - 4 copies. 6. Survey data - 4 copies. 7. Closeout submittals - 4 copies. 8. Project photographs - 12 digital images each month submitted on CD. Submit

cumulative CD at each subsequent submittal. Label each image with date.

B. Submittal Procedures: Comply with project format for submittals. Comply with submittal procedures established by Architect including Architect's submittal and shop drawing stamp. Provide required re-submittals if original submittals are not approved. Provide distribution of approved copies including modifications after submittals have been approved.

C. Samples and Shop Drawings: Samples and shop drawings shall be prepared specifically for this project. Shop drawings shall include dimensions and details, including adjacent construction and related work. Note special coordination required. Note any deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. Warranties: Provide warranties as specified; warranties shall not limit length of time for remedy of damages Owner may have by legal statute. Contractor, supplier or installer responsible for performance of warranty shall sign warranties.

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 5 GENERAL

5.1 SUMMARY

A. Quality Monitoring: Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality. Perform quality control procedures and inspections during installation.

B. Standards: Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

C. Tolerances: Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances.

D. Reference Standards: For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

E. Manufacturer’s Field Services: When specified in individual specification sections, require material or product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to perform the following as applicable, and to initiate instructions when necessary. 1. Observe site conditions. 2. Conditions of surfaces and installation. 3. Quality of workmanship. 4. Start-up of equipment. 5. Test, adjust and balance of equipment.

F. Mock-Ups: As requested, assemble and erect specified items with specified attachment and

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anchorage devices, flashings, seals, and finishes. Accepted mock-ups shall be a comparison standard for the remaining Work. A mock-up will be required for the following items: Vinyl Clad Wood Windows with flashing systems, Aluminum Doors and Sidelights and head, sill and jam integrated flashing system.

G. Removal of Mock-Ups: Where mock-up has been accepted by Architect and no longer needed, remove mock-up and clear area when directed to do so.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 6 GENERAL

6.1 SUMMARY

A. Temporary Services: There are usable utilities on this site at the present time. Provide temporary services and utilities, including payment of utility costs including the following. 1. Water (potable and non-potable). 2. Lighting and power. 3. Telephone. 4. Toilet facilities. 5. Materials storage.

B. Construction Facilities: Provide construction facilities, including payment of utility costs including the following. 1. Construction equipment. 2. Dewatering and pumping. 3. Enclosures. 4. Heating. 5. Lighting. 6. Access.

C. Security and Protection: Provide security and protection requirements including the following. 1. Fire extinguishers. 2. Site access drive gate, warning signs, and lights when utilities become available. 3. Building enclosure and lock-up. 4. Environmental protection. 5. Pest control during and at the end of construction. 6. Snow and ice removal if applicable.

D. Personnel Support: Provide personnel support facilities including the following. 1. Contractor's field office with room for Architect and Owner. 2. Sanitary facilities. 3. Drinking water. 4. Cleaning.

PART 7 PRODUCTS

7.1 TEMPORARY BRACING 1. Temporary Bracings: As required to stabilize construction during installation of the

new building.

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SECTION 01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 8 GENERAL

8.1 SUMMARY

A. Manufactures: Provide products from one manufacturer for each type or kind as applicable. Provide secondary materials as acceptable to manufacturers of primary materials.

B. Product Selection: Provide products selected or “equal to or better than” basis to be approved by Architect. Products shall not be submitted for substitution without complete documentation and permission from the Architect in advance after review of the documents. Include construction costs of substitution including related work in the Base Bid.

C. Substitutions: Request for substitution must be in writing. Conditions for substitution include: 1. An 'equal tor or better than’ phrase in the specifications. 2. Specified material cannot be coordinated with other work. 3. Specified material is not acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. 4. Substantial advantage is offered to the Owner in terms of cost, time, or other valuable

consideration.

D. Substitution Requests: Substitutions shall be submitted during bidding and prior to award of contract, unless otherwise acceptable. Approval of shop drawings, product data, or samples containing substitutions is not an approval of a substitution unless an item is clearly presented as a substitution at the time of submittal.

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SECTION 01700

EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

PART 9 GENERAL

9.1 SUMMARY

A. Substantial Completion: The following are prerequisites to substantial completion. Provide the following. 1. Punch list prepared by Contractor and subcontractors as applicable. 2. Supporting documentation. 3. Warranties. 4. Certifications. 5. Occupancy permit, Temporary Occupancy Permit, Partial Occupancy Permit 6. Start-up and testing of building systems. 7. Change over of locks.

B. Final Acceptance: Provide the following prerequisites to final acceptance. 1. Final payment request with supporting affidavits. 2. Completed punch list.

C. As-Built Drawings: Provide a final marked-up set of drawings including changes, which occurred during construction.

D. Project Closeout: Provide the following during project closeout. 1. Submission of record documents. 2. Submission of maintenance manuals. 3. Training and turnover to Owner's personnel. 4. Final cleaning and touch-up.

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5. Removal of temporary facilities. 6. Final Walk-Thru with Owner and Architect

9.2 CUTTING, PATCHING & FLASHING

A. Cutting, Patching & Flashing: Provide cutting, patching and flashing work to properly complete the work of the project, complying with project requirements for: 1. Wood Trusses. 2. Siding, Roofing, Exterior Trim, Soffit Vents, Louvers, Gutter and down spout systems, 3. Mechanical, electrical, & plumbing systems. 4. Visual requirements, including detailing and tolerances. 5. Operational and safety limitations. 6. Fire resistance ratings. 7. Inspection, preparation, and performance. 8. Cleaning.

B. Means and Methods: Do not cut, patch or flash in a manner that would result in a failure of the work to perform as intended, decrease energy performance, increase maintenance, decrease operational life, or decrease safety performance.

C. Inspection: Inspect conditions prior to work to identify scope and type of work required. Protect adjacent work. Notify Owner of work requiring interruption to building services or Owner's operations.

D. Performance of Operations: Perform work with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Prepare sample area of each type of work for approval if requested by the Architect.

E. Cutting: Use cutting tools, not chopping tools. Make neat holes. Minimize damage to adjacent work. Inspect for concealed utilities and structure before cutting.

F. Patching: Make patches, seams, and joints durable and inconspicuous. Comply with tolerances for new work.

G. Flashing: All flashing systems on this project shall be done with materials and methods recommended in strict accordance with the original building systems manufacturers flashing instructions. No exceptions. General contractor shall submit flashing method sketches and product specifications to the Architect for approval in advance of installation for the following (but not limited to) the items systems; siding systems, roofing systems, window, doors, louvers, mechanical equipment, curbs, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment, clinical equipment.

H. Cleaning: Clean work area and areas affected by cutting and patching operations.

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