Fisher Manor Deck Renovation — Bid BPM058204

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Bid Number: BPM058204
Category: Other Departments
Status: Open
Publication Date/Time: 7/30/2026 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 2:00 PM
Contact:
Detail page: https://www.qac.org/bids.aspx?bidID=326
Attachments:
  - Fisher Manor Deck Replacemnt Bid Packet (https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/26180)
  - Fisher Manor Deck Replacements Bid Drawings (https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/26181)

Description:
The Work generally consists of the removal and replacement of decks attached to the front and back of rental housing units and the main office building, including but not limited to boards, support structures, railings and stairs, and concrete footings. The Work is more fully described and detailed in the contract documents. Refer to the Bid Documents for a complete description of work.

[Attached specification: Fisher Manor Deck Replacemnt Bid Packet]
PROJECT MANUAL
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & FAMILY SERVICES
JULY 2026
FISHER MANOR DECK RENOVATION
Bids Due by 2:00 PM, AUGUST 27, 2026

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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & FAMILY SERVICES
FISHER MANOR DECK RENOVATION
PROJECT MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No. Title
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
00030 Invitation to Bid
00100 Instructions to Bidders
00330 Bid Form
00415 Bidders Experience Form
Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Employment of Aliens Statement & Political
00450
Contribution Reporting Requirement Form
00500 Local Vendor Bid Affidavit
CONTRACT FORMS & GENERAL CONDITIONS
00530 Agreement
01010 General Conditions
SPECIFICATIONS
009000 Summary of Work
010000 General Requirements
012200 Unit Prices
024119 Selective Demolition
032000 Concrete Reinforcing
033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete
061000 Rough Carpentry
312000 Earth Moving
DRAWINGS
ENGEINEERING
C-1.1 Cover Sheet
A-1.1 Plans
A-1.2 Plans & Elevations
A-1.3 Plans & Elevations
A-5.1 Details
A-5.2 Details
A-5.3 Details
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INVITATION TO BID
1. Project: Fisher Manor Deck Renovation for the Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority. The site is
located at 1 Fisher Manor, Grasonville, MD 21638.
2. The Work generally consists of the removal and replacement of decks attached to the front and back of
rental housing units and the main office building, including but not limited to boards, support structures,
railings and stairs, and concrete footings. The Work is more fully described and detailed in the contract
documents. Refer to the Bid Documents for a complete description of work.
3. The Local Vendor preference and Local Vendor Bid criteria apply to this project since all funds are County
Funds.
4. Copies of the Bid Documents may be obtained beginning, not before, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026. Bid
Documents will be available electronically only, at no cost, in .pdf format at eMaryland Marketplace
Advantage (eMMA) https://emma.maryland.gov and on the County website at http://qac.org/Bids.aspx.
5. PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and register at the on-site Pre-Bid
Meeting to be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 @ 2:00 PM on-site at Fisher Manor located at
1 Fisher Manor, Grasonville, MD 21638. Site inspection outside of the Pre-Bid Meeting may be possible
and must be scheduled and approved in advance by contacting the Queen Anne’s County Housing
Authority at (410) 758-8635.
6. Sealed bids for this Project will be received from bidders by the County Commissioners of Queen Anne's
County at the Kramer Center, located at 104 Powell Street, Centreville, Maryland, 21617 until 2:00 PM
local time on THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026, at which time they will be opened publicly and read
aloud at the Kramer Center. Bids will be received until the time of close of bids. Bid Security is required
to be submitted with the bid in accordance with the General Conditions. Completed Conflict of Interest
Disclosure & Employment of Aliens Statement is required to be submitted with the bid. Failure to submit
these with the bid shall deem the bid non-responsive.
7. Addenda, if any be issued, shall be issued via electronic posting on the Queen Anne’s County
Procurement and eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) websites, accessible via the links listed
below. It is intended that Addenda will also be emailed to known plan holders; however, it is the Bidders’
responsibility to ensure receipt of all addenda.
Queen Anne’s County’s Website:
http://qac.org/Bids.aspx
eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA):
https://emma.maryland.gov
8. Bidders are directed to the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders for additional information governing
the bidding process.
9. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. No bidder may
withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bids are to remain
open for 60 days.
10. To mitigate any potential conflict of interest, any individual or entity that has participated in the
development or preparation of this Bid shall be deemed ineligible to submit a proposal or application in
response to this Bid.
*** End of Invitation to Bid ***
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders and on the Bid Forms, are defined and have the
meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.
1.2. The term "Lowest Responsible Responsive Bidder" means the Bidder to whom Owner (on the basis
of Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award on the basis of the total bid.
1.3. The term "OWNER" as used in the Contract Documents refers to the Public Housing Authority of
Queen Anne’s County.
1.4. The term "ENGINEER" refers to the Executive Director of Housing & Family Services of Queen
Anne's County, Michael R. Clark (also termed, Owner’s Representative in the contract documents),
or his representative. All inquiries during the bidding period shall be addressed, in writing only, to
the Resident Project Representative: Brian A. Barnshaw, Housing Authority, Kramer Center, 104
Powell Street, Centreville, Maryland, 21617, fax number: 410-758-8635 or email
babarnshaw@qac.org.
2. COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.1. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither OWNER nor
ENGINEER assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
2.2. OWNER and ENGINEER in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the terms in the
Invitation to Bid (ItB), do so only for the purpose of obtaining bids on the Work and do not confer a
license or grant for any other use.
2.3. Bidding Documents include Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Bidder’s Experience
Form, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Technical Specifications, Drawings and any other
inclusions referenced therein and addenda (if issued).
3. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
3.1. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must be prepared to submit within
five days of the ENGINEER‘s request, written evidence of types such as financial data, previous
experience and evidence of authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the Project is
located to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER.
4. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE
4.1. Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder must:
a) Examine the Contract Documents thoroughly;
b) Visit the site to familiarize themselves with conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress
or performance of the Work;
c) Familiarize themselves with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may
in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work and;
d) Study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents.
4.2. Should any material specified not meet the requirements outlined in the Contact Documents, it is the
Bidders responsibility to notify the ENGINEER prior to the submission of the Bid.
4.3. The submission of a Bid will constitute a representation by the Bidder that they have complied with
every requirement of this Article 4 and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail
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to indicate and convey a complete understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of
the Work.
5. INTERPRETATIONS
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be submitted in writing only, to
the ENGINEER’s Resident Project Representative, Brian A. Barnshaw, Queen Anne's County Public Housing
Authority, 104 Powell Street, Centreville, Maryland, 21617, by fax at 410-758-8635 or email to
babarnshaw@qac.org not later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Replies will be issued only by
Addenda, posted, not later than two (2) days prior to bid opening to all parties recorded by the ENGINEER
or their representative as having received the Bidding Documents. Failure of any Bidder to receive such
Addendum shall not relieve Bidder from the obligations under the Bid as submitted. Only questions answered
by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without
legal effect.
6. BID SECURITY
Bid Security is required to accompany all bids in excess of $100,000. The Bid Security shall be in the
amount of 5% of the Total Bid. Bid security may be in the form of a legally executed Bid Bond in the State
of Maryland, on AIA Form A310, or in the form of a Certified Check issued to the OWNER. Bid Security
shall be forfeited to the OWNER if the Bidder fails to honor the obligation of his bid. Bid Security shall be
returned to the Bidders after faithful execution of the Agreement and furnishing of all Payment and
Performance Bonds, rejection of all Bids, or expiration of the specified time that all bids shall remain in
effect.
7. CONTRACT TIME
The number of days within which the Work is to be completed (the Contract Time) is set forth here and in
the Agreement. The Work shall be Substantially Completed not later than 60 calendar days after the Notice
to Proceed. The CONTRACTOR shall attain Final Completion within 10 calendar days of the issuance of
Substantial Completion.
8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Agreement.
9. SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of material and equipment described in the Contract
Documents. Consideration of possible substitute with "or equal" items shall only be entertained after bid
opening and prior to award of the contract, if submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the ENGINEER and
approved by the ENGINEER in accordance with General Conditions Article 6.7 and other applicable areas
of the Contract Documents.
10. SUBCONTRATORS, ETC.
10.1. A list of all Subcontractors and other persons and organizations proposed for those portions of the
Work as to which such identification is so required shall be submitted within ten (10) days of written
request by the ENGINEER and an experience statement is required on demand after the Bids are
received with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each
such Subcontractor, person and organization if requested by Owner. Contractor shall submit
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information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor,
person and organization upon request. If OWNER or ENGINEER after due investigation has
reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, other person or organization, may, before giving
Award, request the apparent Lowest Responsible Responsive Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute
and the Bid Price may be increased or decreased by the difference in cost occasioned by such
substitution. If the apparent Lowest Responsible Responsive Bidder declines to make any such
substitution, the contract may not be awarded to such Bidder. For any Subcontractor, other person or
organization so listed and to whom OWNER or ENGINEER does not make written objection prior to
the giving of the Notice of Award it will be deemed the OWNER and ENGINEER have no objection.
10.2. No Contractor shall be required to contract with any Subcontractor, other person or organization
against whom they have reasonable objection.
11. BID FORM
11.1. The Bid Form is included in the Contract Documents; additional copies may be obtained from the
ENGINEER. Bid Form must be completed in ink. All names must be typed or printed below the
signature. Communications from the OWNER or ENGINEER concerning the Bid shall be forwarded
to the address of BIDDER indicated on the Bid Form.
11.2. Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice-president (or
other person having authority to bind the corporation, accompanied by corporate power of attorney)
and the corporate seal must be affixed and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The
corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.
11.3. Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title
must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must be shown below the
signature.
11.4. Bids by a limited liability company must be executed in the name of the company and signed by an
authorized or managing member of the limited liability company whose title must appear under the
signature and the principal office of the limited liability company must be shown below the signature.
12. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
12.1. Bids shall be submitted not later than the time and at the place indicated in the Invitation to Bid (ItB)
and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the words, “BID – FISHER MANOR DECK
RENOVATION” written on the front of the envelope and accompanied by the other required
documents. The official Bid Time shall be local Eastern Daylight Time. If the bid is sent through the
mail or other delivery agent, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the
notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof. Bids submitted electronically or by Fax shall be
deemed non-responsive. Bids delivered after the time and at a place other than that stipulated in the
Invitation to Bid shall deem the Bidder non-responsive.
12.2. Bidder’s Experience Form and Maryland Business License: If requested after the bid, the Contractor
must submit for review to the ENGINEER a copy of the Bidder’s Maryland Business License and
documentation demonstrating experience for similar Work. The supporting documentation shall
include references for which similar Work has been performed, a list of projects showing successful
completion and all other information requested on the attached form. This form shall be signed by the
CONTRACTOR. This form is found in section 00415 of the project Manual.
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12.3. Bids shall be submitted only on the Bidding Document forms furnished with the Contract Documents.
Others forms or documents submitted which are not required by the Contract Documents shall be
considered invalid and without bearing or validity to the Bid and Contract. Bids delivered with
incomplete forms shall deem the Bidder non-responsive. These forms consist of the:
a) Bid Form;
b) Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Employment of Aliens Statement & Political contribution Reporting
Requirements Form;
c) Local Vendor Bid Affidavit (as applicable); and
d) Any required bonds and/or Bid Security;
12.4. Any addenda issued will be issued electronically, see Invitation to Bid. It is the Bidder’s responsibility
to ensure receipt of all addenda. Submission of a bid shall constitute acknowledgement by the bidder
of his inclusion of all issued addenda in the WORK. Physical submission of Addenda documents with
a Bid is not necessary.
12.5. Local Vendor Bids
a) In order for a Bid to be considered for a Local Vendor Preference, the bid must be accompanied with
a Local Vendor Bid Affidavit along with any other additional documentation demonstrating
eligibility as a local vendor as stated in the Definitions section.
b) Once the bid has been deemed to be responsive as it regards the Local Vendor Preference, the 10%
or $50,000 preference (whichever is less) shall be applied to the bid and the bids re-ranked to
determine the award.
c) In the event there are two eligible Local Vendor Preference bids, the award will be based on solely
on the lowest bid with preference, not on the percentage of local participation of a particular bid (ie.
Bidder A is 100% local and bids $2 and Bidder B is 50% local and bids $1, Bidder B would be
awarded the contract).
12.6. To mitigate any potential conflict of interest, any individual or entity that has participated in the
development or preparation of this Bid shall be deemed ineligible to submit a proposal or application
in response to this Bid.
13. OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud as indicated in the Invitation to Bid, and a bid Tabulation will
be made available after the opening of Bids.
14. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN
Except as otherwise required by law, Bids shall remain irrevocable for the period stated in the Invitation to
Bid.
15. AWARD OF CONTRACT
15.1. OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and the right
to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Discrepancies between words and
figures will be resolved in favor of words. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of
figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
15.2. In evaluating Bids, OWNER shall consider the qualifications of the Bidders and whether or not the
Bids comply with the prescribed requirements.
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15.3. OWNER may conduct such investigations as they deem necessary to assist in the evaluation of any
Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the Bidders, proposed
Subcontractors and other persons and organizations to do the Work or furnish equipment in accordance
with the Contract Documents to OWNER’S satisfaction.
15.4. If the contract is to be awarded, and after determining that vendors are responsive and responsible, the
award shall be made based on the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Local Vendor Bid, so long as
such Local Vendor Bid does not exceed the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bid of another vendor
by 10% or $50,000, whichever is less. The Basis of determining the lowest bid shall be the TOTAL
BID. Notice of Award shall be issued within the timeframe specified for Bids to remain irrevocable.
15.5. Tied Bids – In the event of tied low Bids between two or more responsible and responsive vendors,
the tie shall be broken by drawing lots.
15.6. Bid Protests – Any bidder that is concerned about the final award of any procurement may submit a
bid protest to the ENGINEER that made the solicitation. Bid protests must be submitted in writing
within five (5) working days following the official public announcement of the contract award.
16. PERFORMANCE AND OTHER BONDS
Paragraph 5.1 of the General Conditions describes the OWNER’S requirements as to Performance and
Payment Bonds. The lowest responsible responsive Bidder shall within fourteen days of the issuance of the
Notice of Award furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in an amount equal to 100% of the Bid, to
the office of the ENGINEER unless otherwise specified. Bids less than $100,000 do not require bonding.
17. INSURANCE
Paragraph 5.2 through 5.7 of the General Conditions describes the Owner's requirements as to Insurance. The
lowest responsible responsive Bidder shall furnish said proof of insurance as indicated in paragraph 5.7 of the
General Conditions.
18. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT
When OWNER gives a Notice of Award to the lowest responsible responsive Bidder, at least three (3)
unsigned duplicate original copies of the Agreement and all other Contract Documents will accompany it.
Within fourteen days thereafter CONTRACTOR shall sign and deliver said duplicate original copies of the
Agreement to the ENGINEER with all Bonds and Insurance certificates and with all other Contract
Documents attached. Within fourteen days thereafter, OWNER will sign the duplicate original copies. The
OWNER, the CONTRACTOR, and the ENGINEER will each receive an executed duplicate original copy of
the Contract Agreement.
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BID FORM
To: The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County
Project: FISHER MANOR DECK RENOVATION
1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with
OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated
in the Contract Documents for the FISHER MANOR DECK RENOVATION for the Contract Price
indicated in this Bid within the Contract Time and in accordance with the Contract Documents. The
undersigned BIDDER submits this Bid with the understanding that the OWNER reserves the right to
reject any or all bids submitted.
2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders. BIDDER will sign the
Agreement within fourteen days after the date of OWNER'S Notice of Award.
3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:
a. BIDDER has examined copies of all the Contract Documents and hereby acknowledges receipt
of all Addenda and acknowledges the bid reflects the changes created by these addenda:
Number Date
b. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, firm
or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group,
association, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or
solicited or induced any person, firm or a corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has
not sought by collusion to obtain for himself any advantage over any other Bidder or over
OWNER;
c. BIDDER hereby states that he has available adequate equipment and finances to properly and
expeditiously prosecute the Work as bid, and is prepared to present further information to
substantiate this statement; and
d. Bidder agrees to coordinate construction with other contractors on the same project site
contracted by the OWNER.
4. BIDDER agrees that the Work will be completed within the dates indicated in the Instructions to Bidders
and not to exceed the number of consecutive days indicated in the Agreement. BIDDER accepts all the
provisions of the Agreement.
5. The following documents are attached to and made a condition of this Bid:
a. Bid Bond;
b. Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Employment of Aliens Statement & Political Contribution
Reporting Requirements Form; and
c. Other documents as required by the Instructions to Bidders or Contract Documents.
d. Local Vendor Bid Affidavit (as applicable)
6. BIDDER covenants and warrants that they have had sufficient time to examine the site of the Work; that
they have examined the site of the Work; and that they have based the Contract Prices on their own
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independent examination and investigation of the site and conditions and has not relied on any
information furnished to them by the OWNER or ENGINEER not included in the Contract Documents.
BIDDER has examined the legal requirements (federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, codes and
regulations) and the conditions affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work and has made such
independent investigations as BIDDER deems necessary.
7. BIDDER will complete the Work for the following price: The Work generally consists of the removal
and replacement of decks attached to the front and back of rental housing units and the main office
building, including but not limited to boards, support structures, railings and stairs, and concrete
footings. The Work is more fully described and detailed in the contract documents. Refer to the Bid
Documents for a complete description of work.
1. LUMP SUM – BUILDING 1:
To include all contingent prices.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1 LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
2. LUMP SUM – BUILDING 2:
To include all contingent prices.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1 LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
3. LUMP SUM – BUILDING 3:
To include all contingent prices.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1 LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
4. LUMP SUM – BUILDING 4:
To include all contingent prices.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1 LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
5. LUMP SUM – BUILDING 5:
To include all contingent prices.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1 LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
6. UNIT PRICE – GENERAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR:
Workcode G1MR. More details in Section 012200 of Bid Documents.
MANHOUR ITEM: 80 HR @ $__________/HR Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
7. UNIT PRICE – FASTENING OF WOODEN LEDGER BOARD:
Workcode R1W. More details in Section 012200 of Bid Documents.
UNIT PRICE ITEM: 50 UP @ $__________/UP Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
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8. UNIT PRICE – INSTALLING WOOD EPOXY AT EXISTING DETERIORATED WOOD
BEAMS:
Workcode R2W. More details in Section 012200 of Bid Documents.
CUBIC INCH ITEM: 100 CI @ $__________/CI Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
9. UNIT PRICE – MOVING EXISTING WOOD BEAM INTERMITENT BLOCKING:
Workcode R3W. More details in Section 012200 of Bid Documents.
UNIT PRICE ITEM: 30 UP @ $__________/UP Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
10. UNIT PRICE – REPLACE WOODEN LEDGER BOARD:
Workcode X1W. More details in Section 012200 of Bid Documents.
LINEAL FEET ITEM: 50 LF @ $__________/LF Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
11. ADD ALTERNATE #1 – COMPOSITE DECKING & ASSOCIATED HARDAWRE:
More details in Section 061000 of Bid Documents.
LUMP SUM ITEM: 1LS Total:$__________________
Words: _____________________________________________________________________
TOTAL BID
To include totals from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
TOTAL BID PRICE ITEM: 1 TB Total:$__________________
Words: __________________________________________________________________________
SUBMITTED this _____ day of _______________, 202__.
AN INDIVIDUAL
By: _______________________________ _______________________________/s/
(Typed Name) (Signature)
Doing Business As: _______________________________________________________
Business Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Phone No.: (______) _______________________
A CORPORATION or LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Corporation (OR LLC) Name: _________________________________________________________
State of Incorporation: _______________________
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By: _______________________________ _______________________________/s/
(Person Authorized to Sign) (Title)
Attest: ___________________________/s/ Corporate Secretary (CORPORATE SEAL)
Business Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone No.: (______) _______________________
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BIDDER’S EXPERIENCE FORM
1. Bidder shall complete this form and submit if required after the bid. This form shall be complete with a
minimum of three previous construction contract business references. Three references shall be provided
spanning a minimum time frame of four years, testifying to the fact that the Bidder has been active in this
area of the construction industry for a minimum of four years.
2. Reference A: Owner: ____________________________ Contact: ___________________________
Address: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
__________________________________ Fax: ______________________________
__________________________________ Email: ______________________________
Contractor’s Supervisory & Trained Personnel: ________________________________________________
Description of Construction Contract: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Amount of Contract: __________________________________________________________________
3. Reference B: Owner: ____________________________ Contact: ___________________________
Address: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
__________________________________ Fax: ______________________________
__________________________________ Email: ______________________________
Contractor’s Supervisory & Trained Personnel: ________________________________________________
Description of Construction Contract: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Amount of Contract: __________________________________________________________________
4. Reference C: Owner: ____________________________ Contact: ___________________________
Address: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
__________________________________ Fax: ______________________________
__________________________________ Email: ______________________________
Contractor’s Supervisory & Trained Personnel: ________________________________________________
Description of Construction Contract: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Amount of Contract: __________________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR: ________________________________ SIGNED: _________________________________
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE, EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS STATEMENT & POLITICAL
CONTRIBUTION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FORM
In connection with the undersigned's participation in the bid process or request for proposals being considered by the County
Commissioners of Queen Anne's County ("the County") the undersigned does affirm under the penalties of perjury as
follows:
I have reviewed the materials provided by the County in connection with my proposed bid or proposal and reviewed such
records of my company and business as necessary to make the following statements:
(Check all appropriate boxes)
To the best of my knowledge and belief, neither I, the company identified below, nor any employee of the company
have been involved or are presently involved in any situations or actions that might be regarded as an actual or
potential conflict of interest in the event of a successful bid or award.
It appears that I, the company identified below, or an employee of the company have been involved in some
situations or actions that might be regarded as a potential conflict of interest should I submit the successful bid or
proposal. Details of such situations and/or actions are as hereby attached to the form (attach additional sheet(s)).
The following situations or actions in which I, my company or an employee of the company are presently involved
in might be regarded as a potential conflict of interest if I submit the successful bid or proposal (attach additional
sheet(s)).
I have attached a list of all present contracts between the company named below and the County.
Furthermore, vendors providing goods or services to Queen Anne’s County Government, as a condition of doing business
with the County, are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the employment of aliens.
Should vendors providing goods or services to Queen Anne’s County fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations
relating to the employment of aliens, such failure shall constitute a material breach of the vendor’s contractual relationship
with Queen Anne’s County and the County may take all reasonable steps to terminate the County’s contractual relationship
with the vendor. If you have questions, please consult the County Department that manages your vendor contract.
Notice of Reporting requirements – Any person doing business with a government entity may be subject to the political
contribution reporting requirements of Title XIV of the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________
Name: (Please Print) __________________________________________________________
Company/Organization: _______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________
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LOCAL VENDOR BID AFFIDAVIT
Bidder’s Name: _____________________________________________
Solicitation Reference: _______________________________________
Bid Amount: _______________________________________________
This submission is being made to the Board of County Commissioners for Queen Anne’s County through the Office of Budget and
Finance, in connection with the following solicitation:
LOCAL VENDOR CERTIFICATION
50 percent or more of this procurement bid value will be allocated and executed by one or more Local Vendors having a principal place
of business in Queen Anne’s County. Bidders applying for this consideration are required to submit a copy of their SDAT registration
with their bid to be considered.
The cost proposal submitted is based upon the following local vendors - list only those vendors whose principal place of business is in
Queen Anne’s County (as defined in the County’s Procurement Policy), and their related allocation of the contract value
VENDOR 1 NAME: _________________________________________
VENDOR 1 EIN: ___________________________________________
AMOUNT OF VALUE: ______________________________________
PERCENT OF BID: _____
Check which applies: Prime Contractor: ___ Sub-contractor: ___ Material Supplier: ___
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VENDOR 2 NAME: _________________________________________
VENDOR 2 EIN: ___________________________________________
AMOUNT OF VALUE: ______________________________________
PERCENT OF BID: _____
Check which applies: Prime Contractor: ___ Sub-contractor: ___ Material Supplier: ___
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VENDOR 3 NAME: _________________________________________
VENDOR 3 EIN: ___________________________________________
AMOUNT OF VALUE: ______________________________________
PERCENT OF BID: _____
Check which applies: Prime Contractor: ___ Sub-contractor: ___ Material Supplier: ___
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TOTAL % ALLOCATED TO “LOCAL VENDORS”: _____
SUBMITTER INFORMATION – to be completed by the party authorized to enter into the contract
NAME: _________________________________________________________________________
TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________________
COMPANY EIN: ___________________________________________________________________
I affirm under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing information is true, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
_________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE & DATE
THIS COMPLETED FORM SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE COST PROPOSAL OR BID.
BIDDERS APPLYING FOR THIS CONSIDERATION ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR SDAT REGISTRATION WITH
THEIR BID TO BE CONSIDERED.
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Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT, in the amount of $_____________________________is entered into this _____ day of
_______________, 2026 by and between the Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority, Maryland, hereinafter
called OWNER, and a Corporation known as _______________________________________ organized and
existing under the laws of the State of ________________
- or -
a Partnership known as _____________________________________________ consisting of the following
members:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
- or -
an Individual ________________________________________ trading as
__________________________________________________________________________________________
hereinafter called CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH, that OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, agree as follows:
Article 1. WORK:
CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents for the FISHER
MANOR DECK RENOVATION. The Work generally consists of the removal and replacement of decks
attached to the front and back of rental housing units and the main office building, including but not limited to
boards, support structures, railings and stairs, and concrete footings. The Work is more fully described and detailed
in the contract documents. Refer to the Bid Documents for a complete description of work.
Article 2. ENGINEER:
The Executive Director of Housing & Family Services of Queen Anne's County, Michael R. Clark, is hereinafter
called the ENGINEER and will assume all duties and responsibilities and will have the rights and authority
assigned to ENGINEER in the Contract Documents in connection with completion, inspection and review of the
Work and other duties and responsibilities of the ENGINEER in accordance with the Contract Documents. The
ENGINEER may permit his designated representative to conduct all or a portion of his contractual duties.
Article 3. CONTRACT TIME:
3.1 The Work will be Substantially Complete not later than 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, in
accordance with the Contact Documents.
3.2 The Work will be completed and ready for final payment not later than 10 calendar days following the
date of Substantial Completion, in accordance with the Contact Documents.
3.3 Liquidated Damages: In the event that the Work is not Substantially Complete within 60 calendar days
from the Notice to Proceed or is not completed and ready for final payment not later than 10 calendar days
following the date of Substantial Completion, the Owner will assess and CONTRACTOR shall pay
liquidated damage in the amount of $250.00 for each calendar day until Substantial Completion or Final
Completion whichever the case may be. Owner and CONTRACTOR agree that actual damage due to
delay in completion would be difficult or impossible to ascertain at this time and that the amount of
liquidated damages herein provided for is adequate as a measure thereof and not as a penalty or forfeiture.
3.4 OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence in this Agreement. Therefore, the
CONTRACTOR recognizes that the ENGINEER may hold any and all payments without interest or any
other penalty if the CONTRACTOR is behind his schedule to complete the project on time. The
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CONTRACTOR shall also be responsible for paying all additional engineering and inspection fees
occasioned by the delay.
Article 4. CONTRACT PRICE:
OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents in
lawful money of the United States of America in accordance with CONTRACTOR'S Bid.
Article 5. PAYMENT:
CONTRACTOR shall submit applications for Payment in accordance with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER
will process applications for Payment as provided in the General Conditions.
5.1 Progress Payments: OWNER shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the basis
of CONTRACTOR'S Applications for Payment as recommended by ENGINEER. All progress payments
will be on the basis of the progress of the Work measured by the schedule of values submitted by the
CONTRACTOR at the pre-Construction Meeting.
5.2 Retention: The OWNER shall withhold 10% (5% if the Project is bonded) of each progress payment
until Completion of the Project. Upon issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion, the Contractor
may invoice for ½ of the retention being held on a non-bonded project to that point of the project, thereby
reducing the overall retention to 5%. Upon Final completion of the project, the Contractor may invoice
for the final 5% of the retention. Final Retention amount shall only be released upon approval of the
ENGINEER following Final Completion of all Contract requirements.
Article 6. INTEREST:
All moneys not paid when due hereunder shall bear interest at the legal rate except as stated in paragraph 3.4
above.
Article 7. GUARANTEE PERIOD:
CONTRACTOR shall warrant and guarantee his Work, materials and equipment for one (1) calendar year from
the date of SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION or longer in accordance with the Warranty Provisions of the Project
Specifications, for those periods so stated from the date of OWNER'S approval of the Certificate of Substantial
Completion issued by ENGINEER.
Article 8. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS:
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR makes the following representations:
8.1 CONTRACTOR has familiarized himself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work,
locality, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, codes and
regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Work, including the
applicability of federal, state or local taxes including sales or use tax and assumes full responsibility for
the payment of same.
8.2 CONTRACTOR further covenants and warrants that he has had sufficient time to examine the site of the
Work; that he has examined the site of the Work; and that he has based the contract prices on his own
independent examination and investigation of the site and conditions.
8.3 CONTRACTOR has correlated the results of such observations, examinations, investigations, tests,
reports and data with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
8.4 CONTRACTOR has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that he has
discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to
CONTRACTOR.
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8.5 CONTRACTOR agrees to coordinate his Work with other contractors on the same project site contracted
by the OWNER. A coordination meeting will be scheduled following Notice to Proceed.
Article 9. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The Contract Documents, which comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR, are
attached to this Agreement by reference, made a part hereof and consist of the following:
9.1 This Agreement;
9.2 Insurance Certificate (s);
9.3 Performance & Payment Bonds;
9.4 Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, and all Specifications and Drawings as
listed in the Table of Contents of the Project Manual;
9.5 Addenda numbers _(enter number)_ through _(enter number)_, inclusive;
9.6 CONTRACTOR’S signed completed Bid;
9.7 Completed & Executed Conflict of Interest Disclosure & Employment of Aliens Statement;
9.8 Documentation submitted by the CONTRACTOR and accepted by the ENGINEER prior to Notice of
Award; and
9.9 Any Modification, including Change Orders, duly delivered after execution of Agreement
There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 9. The Contract Documents may
only be altered, amended or repealed by a Modification issued by the ENGINEER.
Article 10. MISCELLANEOUS:
10.1 Terms used in this agreement, which are defined in the Project Specifications, shall have the meanings
indicated in such.
10.2 No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract Documents will be binding
on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but
without limitation, moneys that may become due and moneys that are due may not be assigned, without
such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law); and, unless
specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or
discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.
10.3 OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives to the other party hereto, his partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives in
respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
Article 11. OTHER PROVISIONS:
11.1 CONTRACTOR agrees that he, and his subcontractors, will pay each person engaged in the Work of this
Agreement no less than the minimum wage determination for the applicable described class of Work, in
accordance with law, as specified by the State of Maryland or the United States Government, under any
Maryland or Federal law which is made applicable to the Project, by the terms of the Contract Documents
or addenda thereto.
11.2 INDEMNIFICATION:
11.2.1 CONTRACTOR shall hold harmless the OWNER from any losses, costs, and expenses (including
attorney’s fees and court costs), settlement payments, and (whether or not reduced to final
judgment) all liabilities, damages and fines paid, incurred, or suffered by the OWNER by reason
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of or arising out of injuries to persons (including death) or property damage caused by the
CONTRACTOR, his employees, agents or subcontractors or in any way attributable to the
performance of Work or agreement, and shall further indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER
from any claim, action, suit or proceeding threatened, instituted, or otherwise made against the
OWNER by reason of or arising out of:
11.2.1.1 Any Breach, violation or non-performance by CONTRACTOR of any provision of this
Agreement;
11.2.1.2 From any other cause whatsoever due to the careless, negligent, intentional, wanton, or
improper conduct of CONTRACTOR; or
11.2.1.3 The failure of the CONTRACTOR to provide the service or any portion thereof on a timely
basis and in accordance with an Agreement/Contract.
11.2.2 This indemnification by CONTRACTOR shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed three (3) copies of this Agreement. One duplicate
original each has been delivered to OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER. All portions of the Contract
Documents have been signed or identified by OWNER and CONTRACTOR or by ENGINEER on OWNER’S
behalf.
This Agreement will be effective on ___________________, 2026.
OWNER: CONTRACTOR:
The Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority, ____________________________________
Maryland
_______________________________/s/ _______________________________/s/
Mike Clark
Executive Director of Housing & Family Services
_______________________________/s/
Treasurer
(CORPORATE SEAL)
Attest: Attest:
_______________________________/s/ _______________________________/s/
Secretary
Address for Giving Notices: Addresses for Giving Notices:
Michael R. Clark _______________________________
Kramer Center _______________________________
104 Powell Street _______________________________
Centreville, MD, 21617 _______________________________
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:
AGREEMENT - The written agreement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be
performed. The Contract Documents will be attached to and made a part of the Agreement.
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT - The form which is to be used by the CONTRACTOR in requesting progress
payments and which is to include the schedule of values required by paragraph 14.1 and an affidavit of the
CONTRACTOR that progress payments theretofore received from the OWNER on account of the Work have
been applied by the CONTRACTOR to discharge in full all of the CONTRACTOR'S obligations incurred in
connection with the Work covered by all prior applications for payment.
AHJ – Authorities having jurisdiction.
ARCHITECT – Restoration Engineering, Inc., 10503 West Drive, Ste A, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 272-7787.
BID - The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the price for the Work to
be performed.
BIDDER - Any person, firm or corporation submitting a Bid for the Work.
BONDS - Bid, Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds and other instruments of security, furnished by
the CONTRACTOR and his Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
CHANGE ORDER - A written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the OWNER authorizing an addition,
deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time issued after execution
of the Agreement.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - The Agreement, Addenda (which pertain to the Contract Documents),
CONTRACTOR'S Bid (including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation
submitted prior to the Notice of Award) when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement, the Bonds, these General
Conditions, the Specifications, the Drawings and other documents referenced and as are more specifically
identified in the Agreement, together with all Modifications issued after the execution of the Agreement.
CONTRACT PRICE - The total moneys payable to the CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents.
CONTRACT TIME - The number of consecutive calendar days stated in the Agreement for the completion of
Work. All time referenced as days in this contract are in calendar days.
CONTRACTOR - As used herein refers to the firm or company selected to perform the construction of the
improvements by the OWNER.
COUNTY - The County Commissioners of Queen Anne's County, also referenced here-in as the OWNER.
DRAWINGS – As listed elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT - The date as indicated within the Agreement.
ENGINEER – Executive Director of Housing & Family Services of Queen Anne's County Department of
Community Services who, as used herein, refers to the OWNER'S representative who typically designed the
improvements and acts on the OWNER'S behalf to ensure the construction is acceptable to the OWNER.
FIELD ORDER - A written order issued by the ENGINEER which clarifies or interprets the Contract Documents
in accordance with paragraph 9.2 or orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with paragraph 10.2.
FINAL COMPLETION - The date of the approval of the final progress payment.
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INVITATION TO BID – Abbreviated in these documents as ItB, the notice issued by the Owner and publicized
through electronic and/or written means notifying the public of the solicitation for this contract.
LOCAL VENDOR - Includes each participant in a single response to a solicitation, (whether a prime contractor,
a subcontractor, or a joint venture), who has designated with the State Department of Assessments & Taxation a
principal place of business in Queen Anne’s County or who, in the case of a sole proprietor, has identified Queen
Anne’s County as the county of residence on the most recent Maryland individual income tax return.
LOCAL VENDOR BID - Response to a solicitation for which a Certified Local Vendor will be executing at least
50 percent of the awarded contract value.
LOCAL VENDOR REQUIREMENTS – A bid or proposal shall be deemed to be a Local Vendor Bid if the initial
bid or proposal submission includes a submission of the Local Vendor Bid Affidavit (see form attached) by the
person executing the bid or proposal including the definition of “Local Vendor” and certifying that “50 percent
or more of the bid or contract will be executed by one or more Certified Local Vendors having a principal place
of business in Queen Anne’s County.”
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTION – The terms of Manufacturer’s
Recommendation and Manufacturer’s Instructions shall be taken as interchangeable in these specifications. If a
discrepancy exists between the two designations from a manufacturer, the higher quality, greater quantity, more
extensive or more expensive shall be required in this contract.
MSHA – Maryland State Highway Administration
MDE – Maryland Department of the Environment
MODIFICATION - a) A written amendment of the Contract Documents signed by both parties; b) a Change
Order; c) a written clarification or interpretation issued by the ENGINEER in accordance with paragraph 9.2; or,
d) a written order for a minor change or alteration in the Work issued by the ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph
10.2. A modification may only be issued after execution of the Agreement.
NOTICE OF AWARD - The written notice by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR that the CONTRACTOR is
the apparent low responsible responsive Bidder and that upon compliance with the conditions precedent to be
fulfilled by the CONTRACTOR within the time specified, the OWNER may execute and deliver the Agreement
to him.
NOTICE TO PROCEED - The written notice by the OWNER to CONTRACTOR indicating that all conditions
have been fulfilled, the Agreement has been executed and the CONTRACTOR may occupy the site and begin
construction.
OWNER – The Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority used herein shall refer to the entity for which the
construction is required to improve a property.
PROJECT - The entire construction to be performed as provided in the Contract Documents.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – A written document of inquiry from the Contractor to the ENGINEER
or ARCHITECT regarding an apparent discrepancy in the contract documents or a requested change to the
contract documents, see General Conditions Article 3.2. The RFI shall be in a format acceptable to the
ENGINEER containing as a minimum the following: Contractor, subcontractor and/or supplier involved in the
issue, date of submission, applicable drawing(s), specification(s), code reference(s), other document reference(s)
as applicable, complete explanation of the discrepancy and/or issue using words and drawings as applicable, and
a suggested solution to the issue with an estimate of any impacts to the contract. The ENGINEER or ARCHITECT
may take up to seven (7) calendar days to respond to the RFI without any impact to the contract. In the sole
opinion of the ENGINEER or ARCHITECT, incomplete RFI submission shall be grounds for rejection of the
RFI. As applicable, Articles 10, 11 & 12 of the General Conditions apply to the response of the RFI.
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RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE - The authorized representative of the ENGINEER who is assigned
to the Project site or any part thereof.
REVIEWER – The ARCHITECT, SITE ENGINEER, ENGINEER, or SUBCONSULTANT, as applicable who
will review the submittal appropriate for their design discipline under the authority of the OWNER and
ENGINEER.
SHOP DRAWINGS - All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules, and other data, which are
prepared by the CONTRACTOR, a Subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, or distributor and which illustrate the
equipment, material or some portion of the Work.
SPECIFICATIONS - Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of
materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work and certain
administrative details applicable thereto.
SUBCONSULTANT – The design professional responsible for the detail design Work on the Contract Documents
of a particular trade or technical aspect of the Work.
SUBCONTRACTOR - An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR or
with any other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work at the site.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - The date as certified by the ENGINEER when the construction of the Project
or a specified part thereof is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the
Project or specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it was intended.
SUPERINTENDENT - CONTRACTOR'S authorized representative who is assigned to the project site.
UNIT BID PRICES – The prices submitted in the Bid by CONTRACTOR are complete compensation for all
direct, indirect, mark-ups, profit and all other peripheral costs to perform the Work associated with these activities.
These Unit Prices are not negotiable and remain fixed for the duration of the contract independent of the actual
Work directed to be completed for these Unit Price Items. Unit Prices shall only be paid for Work completed as
measured and agreed to by the Owner’s Representative. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to contact and
schedule the field measurement of Unit Price Items with-in 48 hours of installation. Failure of the Contractor to
do so shall constitute a waiver of payment for any Unit Price Items accomplished.
WORK - Any and all obligations, duties and responsibilities necessary to the successful completion of the project
assigned to or undertaken by the CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, including the furnishing of all
labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals.
ARTICLE 2 -PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.1 Award: The award of the Contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible responsive bidder
whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of the OWNER and whose proposal complies
with all the prescribed requirements. No Notice of Award will be given until the OWNER has concluded such
investigations as he deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the
Bidders to do the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to the satisfaction of the OWNER within the
time prescribed. The OWNER reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder who does not pass such
investigation to the OWNER'S satisfaction. If the Contract is awarded, the OWNER will give the successful
Bidder a Notice of Award within the time indicated in the Instructions to Bidders.
2.2 Delivery of Certificates of Insurance: The OWNER may, at any time during the firm-bid period following
the opening of Bids, give Notice of Award the Contract to the bidder designated by the OWNER as the apparent
lowest responsible responsive bidder for such Work. The Bidder so designated shall furnish to the OWNER (by
delivery to the ENGINEER unless the OWNER'S Notice of Award designates a different place of delivery), within
fourteen days after the date of such notice the certificates of insurance in accordance with Article 5, all required
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bonds, letter of credit and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland State Department of Assessments
and Taxation.
2.3 Forfeiture of Bid Security: CONTRACTOR shall forfeit his bid security for failure to hold his bid valid
for 60 days, for failure to comply with the deadlines and timetable regarding award of the contract, and for failure
to comply with any other legal requirement regarding his bid and if successful, his subsequent execution of the
contract.
2.4 Execution of Agreement: At least three (3) counterparts of the Agreement and such other Contract
Documents as practicable will be signed by the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR as stipulated in these Contract
Documents. The ENGINEER will identify those portions of the Contract Documents not so signed and such
identification will be binding on all parties. The OWNER, the CONTRACTOR, and the ENGINEER will each
receive an executed duplicate original copy of the Contract Documents.
2.5 Copies of Documents: The OWNER will furnish to the CONTRACTOR one (1) approved permit set of
Contract Documents. The Contractor shall have the .pdf copy of the Contract Documents for his use in the
accomplishing of the Work.
2.6 Before Starting Work: Within ten days after the execution of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR will
submit to the ENGINEER for approval, an estimated progress schedule indicating the starting and completion
dates of the various stages of the Work and a schedule of the required submittals.
2.7 Before starting the Work, a Pre-Construction Conference will be held to review the above schedules, to
establish procedures for handling shop drawings and other submissions, for processing applications for payment,
and to establish a working understanding between the parties as to the Project. Present at the conference will be
the ENGINEER, the Resident Project Representative, a representative from the using agency, the
CONTRACTOR, and the Superintendent.
2.8 Before undertaking the Work the CONTRACTOR will carefully study and compare the Contract
Documents and check and verify all figures shown thereon and all field measurements. He will at once report in
writing to the ENGINEER any conflict, error or discrepancy that he may discover. The CONTRACTOR assumes
full responsibility for having familiarized himself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work,
locality, and local conditions that may in any manner affect the Work to be done.
2.9 Commencement of Contract Time, Notice to Proceed: The Contract Time will commence to run on the
date of the Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed shall be issued with-in fourteen days of the issuance of the
Building Permit by the AHJ or execution of the Contract by the OWNER, whichever is later.
ARTICLE 3 - CORRELATION, INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
3.1 It is the intent of the Specifications to describe a complete Project to be constructed in accordance with
the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents comprise the entire Agreement between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR. They may be altered only by a Modification.
3.2 The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all.
If the CONTRACTOR finds a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents the higher quality, greater
quantity, or more expensive is included in the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall call to the attention of the
ENGINEER (or ARCHITECT as applicable) a discrepancy in the contract documents by submitting an RFI, in
writing, before proceeding with any submittals or contract activity associated with the Work affected thereby.
Work, materials or equipment described in words, which so applied, have a well-known technical or trade meaning
shall be deemed to refer to such recognized standards.
3.3 Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in these Contract Documents
shall be deemed to be inserted herein, and the Contract Documents shall be read and enforced as though it were
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included herein. If through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted,
then, upon the application of either party, the Contract Documents shall forthwith be altered to make such
insertion.
3.4 CODES: All building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, gas, energy, environmental, zoning,
accessibility and any other applicable code in effect in Queen Anne’s County at the time of Bid are applicable
to this project. Contractor is responsible for construction of this project in accordance to the applicable codes to
the satisfaction of the AHJ.
ARTICLE 4 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS, SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS, REFERENCE POINTS
4.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment. The CONTRACTOR will be provided
an on-site, or an approved off-site area, of approximately one thousand square feet (1,000 sq.ft.) for outdoor
storage, staging and parking. Additional protected off-site facilities for temporary storage can potentially be
arranged.
4.2 The CONTRACTOR shall not interfere with the scheduled and regular use of the facilities and properties
of the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, and the use of the adjacent properties by their owners during the
course of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any lands, other than those provided by the OWNER,
unless and until he shall place on file with the OWNER a written agreement, executed by the property owner and
the CONTRACTOR, which shall clearly state the terms and conditions under which the CONTRACTOR has
obtained permission or right to such use. Filing of such agreement with the OWNER shall not affect or imply
enforcement of agreement terms and conditions by the OWNER.
4.3 Subsurface Conditions: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to comply with all normal and legal
Miss Utility requirements. The CONTRACTOR shall verify all existing site conditions. Unfamiliarity with
existing site conditions shall not constitute a basis for a change order or claim. He shall comply with
OSHA/MOSH, Miss Utility requirements and all other authorities having jurisdiction as regards safety, fire
prevention and code enforcement. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for locating existing utilities and digging
test pits as necessary, to ensure avoidance of all underground utilities. Any and all damage caused by the
CONTRACTOR to the existing utilities shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER and all authorities
having jurisdiction at no additional cost to the OWNER.
4.4 Reference Points - General: As shown on the drawings.
4.5 Surveying & Layout: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all surveying and layout work.
4.6 Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA): The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all normal
requirements of the Maryland State Highway Administration and shall repair all roadways and street-scape
improvements to the satisfaction of the MSHA, OWNER and the Town of Centreville.
4.7 Work Hours: The building and site may be available to the CONTRACTOR during normal work and after
hours as dictated by the nature of the immediate work. Normal work hours are defined in this contract as 7:30
AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday when the County is open. If scheduling of work beyond non-normal
hours is required, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER in writing a minimum of 48 hours in advance
of this work. The CONTRACTOR’S work shall, within reason, not interfere with the operations of the facility. It
shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to schedule and coordinate their work with the ENGINEER so as
not to interfere with the operations of the Owner or tenants of the Fisher Manor facility within and surrounding
the facility or on any other adjoining property.
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ARTICLE 5 - BONDS AND INSURANCE
5.1 Performance and Payment Bonds: NOT Required for Contracts under $100,000.00
The CONTRACTOR will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds as security for the faithful performance and
payment of all his obligations under the Contract Documents. These Bonds shall be in the amount of 100 percent
of the Contract Price, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER will be required for the faithful
performance of the contract. The form of the Performance and Payment Bond shall be AIA Document A312 or
equivalent as approved by the OWNER. All bonds shall remain in effect until final payment has been made in
accordance with Article 14 and at all times thereafter during the warranty period specified in Article 13.
5.2 OWNER: The legal title and address of the OWNER is:
The Public Housing Authority of Queen Anne’s County
104 Powell Street
Centreville, Maryland 21617
5.3 CONTRACTOR'S Liability Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain insurance
during the life of this Contract such Comprehensive General Liability Insurance including product and completed
operations liability insurance as will provide protection from the CONTRACTOR'S performance of the Work and
the CONTRACTOR'S other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether such performance is by the
CONTRACTOR, or by a Subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable. This coverage shall include:
a. Bodily Injury $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate
b. Property Damage $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
c. Personal Injury $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
d. Products & Completed Operations $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
5.4 Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain during
the life of this Contract such Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance including Employer's Non-Owned
and Hired Car Liability.
5.4.1 Minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage shall be $1,000,000 per
occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate.
5.5 Worker's Compensation Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain during the life of
this Contract standard Worker's Compensation Insurance as statutorily required by Maryland including employers
liability coverage (Coverage B) with limits of at least $100,000 or as required by law, whichever is greater. A
Broad Form All States Endorsement shall be attached.
5.6 Builder's Risk Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall maintain at his own expense, and in the name of the
CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, Combination Builder’s Risk and Installation Floater Insurance in completed
value for 100% of the lump sum bid for each structure, including fire and extended coverage, vandalism and
malicious mischief on structures, equipment and contents of structures. Such insurance to be kept in force
throughout the entire construction period and until such time as the Project is accepted by the OWNER. The
proceeds of such insurance shall be payable to the CONTRACTOR and to the OWNER as their interests may
appear. The OWNER shall be listed as an Additional Named Insured.
Insurance Certificates and Policies:
5.7 The CONTRACTOR shall file with the OWNER and the ENGINEER, as hereinbefore required,
satisfactory proof of acceptable insurance coverage. Such proof shall, unless otherwise required by the OWNER,
consist of the following:
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5.7.1 Certificates of all insurance policies shall be furnished in a number of copies equal to the number
of counter parts of the Contract Documents executed. Which copies shall be clear, readable reproductions,
but must be the entire policy including endorsements, exceptions, riders, qualifications and restrictions,
exactly as maintained in the records of the insured.
5.7.2 Certificates of insurance on the insurance carrier's standard form indicating all policies required
by law and the Contract Documents. Each certificate shall carry the provision that the policy may not be
canceled or materially changed except upon thirty (30) days written notice to the OWNER and the
ENGINEER. All insurance shall be kept in force throughout the entire construction period and remain in
effect until finally complete in accordance with paragraph 14.12.
5.7.3 The OWNER shall be named as an Additional Insured and listed as the Certificate Holder for all
required insurance coverage. In the case of Builder’s Risk, the Owner shall be listed as an Additional
Named Insured.
ARTICLE 6 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision and Superintendence:
6.1 The CONTRACTOR will supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with their best skill and attention.
They will be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction.
The CONTRACTOR will be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract
Documents.
6.2 The CONTRACTOR will maintain on the Work at all times during its progress a competent resident
Superintendent, who shall not be replaced without written notice to the OWNER and the ENGINEER except
under extraordinary circumstances. The Superintendent will be the CONTRACTOR'S representative at the site
and shall have authority to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR. All communications given to the Superintendent
shall be as binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR. The Superintendent shall be fluent, verbally and in writing,
in the English language.
Labor, Materials and Equipment:
6.3 The CONTRACTOR will provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and lay out the Work
and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. He will at all times maintain good discipline
and order at the site.
6.4 The CONTRACTOR will furnish all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment
and machinery, tools, scaffolding, man-lifts, appliances, fuel, power, lights, heat, telephone, water and sanitary
facilities, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the execution, testing, initial operation, and
completion of the Work.
6.5 All materials and equipment will be new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. If
required by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR will furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of
materials and equipment.
6.6 All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned
in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator or processors, except as otherwise
provided in the Contract Documents.
6.7 Substitute Materials or Equipment: If it is indicated in the Specifications that the CONTRACTOR may
furnish or use a substitute that is equal to any material or equipment specified, and if the CONTRACTOR wishes
to furnish or use a proposed substitute, he will, promptly after the bid opening, time not to exceed three (3)
calendar days, and as a prerequisite to the award of the Contract, make written application to the ENGINEER for
approval of such a substitute certifying in writing that the proposed substitute will perform in all ways equal-to
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or exceeding the Technical Specifications, be of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use
and capable of performing the same function meeting or exceeding the Technical Specifications here-in, for the
same period of time, and be warranted identically to the named specified materials and/or equipment. The
substitution shall be at no additional cost to the OWNER. The ENGINEER may take up to 14 calendar days to
complete his review of the submitted documentation and render his written decision which is final and not subject
to appeal. The Award of the Contract shall not be made until and unless the ENGINEER approves the substitution.
If the ENGINEER does not approve the substitution the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive
bidder. No substitute shall be ordered or installed without the written approval of the ENGINEER who shall be
the sole judge of equality.
Concerning Subcontractors:
6.8 The CONTRACTOR will not employ any Subcontractor against whom the OWNER or the ENGINEER
may have reasonable objection, nor will the CONTRACTOR be required to employ any Subcontractor against
whom he has reasonable objection.
6.9 The CONTRACTOR will be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of his Subcontractors and of
persons directly or indirectly employed by them and of persons for whose acts any of them may be liable to the
same extent that he is responsible for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by him. Nothing in the
Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the OWNER or the
ENGINEER or any obligation on the part of the OWNER or the ENGINEER to pay or to see to the payment of
any moneys due any Subcontractor, except as may otherwise be required by law. The OWNER or the ENGINEER
may furnish to any Subcontractor, to the extent practicable, evidence of amounts paid to the CONTRACTOR on
account of specific Work done in accordance with the schedule of values.
6.10 The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall not control
the CONTRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or delineating the Work to be performed by any
specific trade.
6.11 The CONTRACTOR agrees to bind specifically every Subcontractor to the applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of the OWNER. Every Subcontractor by undertaking to
perform any of the Work, will thereby be deemed to be bound by such terms and conditions.
6.12 All Work performed for the CONTRACTOR by a Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an appropriate
agreement between the CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor.
6.13 Patent Fees and Royalties: The CONTRACTOR will pay all license fees and royalties and assume all
costs incident to the use of any invention, design, process or device which is the subject of patent rights or
copyrights held by others. He will indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER and the ENGINEER, and anyone
directly or indirectly employed by either of them from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses
(including attorneys fees) arising out of any infringement of such rights during or after completion of the Work
and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
6.14 Permits: The OWNER shall attain and pay for the Building Permit for this project (if required). Following
award of the contract, the CONTRACTOR shall with-in 5 days of the ENGINEER’S request, submit to the
ENGINEER all CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTOR information required by Queen Anne’s County for
submission of the necessary Permit(s). The CONTRACTOR shall attain, pay all fees associated with, and will
perform all Work, certifications, drawings and other requirements as may be necessitated to secure all other
permits and trade permits for this project. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate all inspections required by all of
the applicable AHJ and shall notify the ENGINEER of these inspections 24 hrs prior to the on-site inspection.
The CONTRACTOR shall pay for all re-inspection fees for their work. It is the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility
to fulfill all obligations and Work necessary to attain, as may be applicable, the Certificate of Occupancy from
Queen Anne’s County and deliver it to the ENGINEER.
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6.15 Laws and Regulations: The CONTRACTOR will give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances,
rules, codes and regulations applicable to the Work. If the CONTRACTOR observes that the Specifications or
Drawings are at variance therewith, they will give the ENGINEER prompt written notice thereof. If the
CONTRACTOR performs any Work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, codes and
regulations, they will bear all costs arising therefrom.
6.16 Taxes: The CONTRACTOR will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by the law
of the place where the Work is to be performed.
Use of Premises & Security:
6.17 The CONTRACTOR will confine their equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and the
operations of his workmen to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, and/or the requirements of the Contract
Documents; and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with materials or equipment. It is the
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to provide security for all materials equipment and personnel on and off the
jobsite as relates to this contract. The OWNER or ENGINEER is not responsible for any project security.
6.18 The CONTRACTOR will not load nor permit any part of the Work to be loaded with weights that will
endanger the Work, nor will he subject any part of the Work to stresses or pressures that will endanger it.
6.19 The CONTRACTOR shall take all measures necessary to protect the existing property and its
improvements from damage during their Work at no additional cost to the OWNER. Any damage caused by their
negligence, direct and indirect actions associated with the execution of this project shall be corrected at no
additional cost to the OWNER, to the ENGINEER’S satisfaction.
Record Drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O & M’s):
6.20 The CONTRACTOR will keep one record copy of all Specifications, Addenda, Modifications, and Shop
Drawings at the site in good order and annotated to show all changes made during the construction process. These
shall be available to the ENGINEER and shall be delivered to him for the OWNER upon completion of the
Project.
6.21 At the completion of the project, the set of marked-up prints shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR
to the ENGINEER for final inspection and comment. The CONTRACTOR shall correct, amplify and do all other
Work as may be required by the ENGINEER to complete the as-built information in a manner satisfactory to the
ENGINEER. Operation & Maintenance Manuals, as-builts and other record information as required by the
Contract Documents and Queen Anne’s County shall be delivered as detailed in the contract documents. A
minimum of two (2) sets of paper and one (1) set of .pdf format (electronic on flash drive) Operation and
Maintenance Manuals, bound in 2” to 3”, “D-ring” Binders, of all permanently supplied materials and equipment
shall be delivered to the ENGINEER prior to FINAL COMPLETION. These are a condition of final payment.
Safety:
6.22 The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions
and programs in connection with the Work. The CONTRACTOR is fully responsible for adhering to all Maryland
Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) safety compliance requirements and regulations. They will take all
necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or
loss to:
6.22.1 All employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected thereby.
6.22.2 All the Work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or
off the site; and
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6.22.3 Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements,
roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal, relocation or
replacement in the course of construction.
6.22.4 CONTRACTOR shall comply with Queen Anne’s County Noise Ordinance and any other local
laws governing this Work.
6.23 As between the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER the CONTRACTOR shall have exclusive
responsibility for the initiation and execution of measures necessary for the protection of persons and property.
As between the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER the CONTRACTOR shall have exclusive responsibility for
the means, methods, construction procedures, sequence of operations and every other aspect of the conduct of the
Work. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall be construed as imposing upon the ENGINEER or OWNER any
responsibility for project safety.
6.24 The CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, codes, regulations and orders
of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury
or loss. They will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the Work all necessary
safeguards for safety and protection. The CONTRACTOR shall notify owners of adjacent property and of
Underground Facilities and utility owners when prosecution of the Work may affect them. The CONTRACTOR'S
duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time as all Work is
completed and the ENGINEER has issued a notice to the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR in accordance with
Article 14 that the Work is acceptable (except as otherwise expressly provided in accordance with Substantial
Completion).
6.25 The CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible representative at the site whose duty shall be the
prevention of accidents. This person shall be the CONTRACTOR'S superintendent unless otherwise designated
in writing by the CONTRACTOR to the OWNER.
6.26 Emergencies: In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent
thereto, the CONTRACTOR without special instruction or authorization from the ENGINEER or the OWNER,
is obligated to act, at their discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. They will give the ENGINEER
prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused
thereby, and a Change Order shall thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved. If the
CONTRACTOR believes that additional Work done by them in an emergency which arose from causes beyond
their control entitles them to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, they may
make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
Shop Drawings, Certifications, and Samples:
6.27 After checking and verifying all field measurements, the CONTRACTOR, will submit to the REVIEWER
for approval, the number of Shop Drawings as required, which shall have been checked by and stamped with the
approval of the CONTRACTOR and identified as required by the Contract Documents. The data shown on the
Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials of construction and the
like to enable the REVIEWER to review the information as required.
6.27.1 The CONTRACTOR shall submit all shop drawings, catalog cuts and technical data to the
REVIEWER (party shall be designated at the Pre-Construction Meeting) via email as attachments in .pdf
format only, for all materials to be permanently incorporated into the Project. Transmission size limit per
email is 10 mB.
6.27.2 The CONTRACTOR shall submit all submittals to all applicable AHJ in a minimum format of up
to 4 hardcopies and/or as required by the applicable AHJ.
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6.28 At the time of each submission, the CONTRACTOR will in writing call the REVIEWER’S attention to
any deviation that the Shop Drawing, catalog-cut, certification, or sample may have from the requirements of the
Contract Documents. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to inform the REVIEWER in writing of a deviation from
the Contract Documents is at the CONTRACTOR’S risk. Approval of a modified submittal does not constitute a
change order.
6.29 The REVIEWER will review and approve with reasonable promptness Shop Drawings, certifications, and
samples, but his review and approval shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and
for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall allow a
minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days for the REVIEWER to review and return Shop Drawings from the date
of receipt of the Shop Drawings by the REVIEWER.
6.30 No Work requiring a Shop Drawing, certification, or sample submission shall be commenced until the
REVIEWER has approved the submission. A copy of each approved Shop Drawing, certification and each
approved sample shall be kept in good order by the CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to the
ENGINEER and ARCHITECT.
6.31 The REVIEWER’S approval of Shop Drawings, certifications, or samples shall not relieve the
CONTRACTOR from his responsibility for any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents
unless the CONTRACTOR has in writing called the REVIEWER’S attention to such deviation in writing at the
time of submission and the ENGINEER or ARCHITECT has given written approval to the specific deviation;
nor shall any approval by the REVIEWER relieve the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions
in the Shop Drawings.
6.32 The CONTRACTOR is directed to commence submittal & shop drawing preparation following the
issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
6.33 The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible to provide security for all materials, equipment and personnel
on the jobsite. The OWNER, ENGINEER or ARCHITECT is not responsible for any project Security.
6.34 (if applicable)The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with DELMARVA POWER for the installation of the
new electrical service for this project and shall install facilities as required by the attached DELMARVA POWER
Commercial Service Agreement and the contract documents.
6.35 Clean Up:
6.35.1 CONTRACTOR shall continuously keep rights-of-way, storage areas, streets, roads, highways,
and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and windblown debris caused
by their operations on a daily basis. CONTRACTOR is responsible to dispose of all waste materials,
demolished materials, trash and debris in a legal manner off-site. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT use the
OWNER’S dumpsters or trash service.
6.35.2 CONTRACTOR shall daily broom clean interior floor surfaces and exterior paved surfaces and
remove surplus materials, tools, construction equipment and machinery as each Work area is completed
and provide continuous maintenance of the project site.
6.35.3 CONTRACTOR shall rake clean other surfaces of the grounds. Restore areas disturbed by
construction.
6.35.4 CONTRACTOR shall clear the grounds of all metal debris and nails using a magnet and/or metal
detector to the satisfaction of the OWNER.
6.35.5 During the remediation process the area is to be cleaned of all removed paint at the end of each
working day.
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ARTICLE 7 - WORK BY OTHERS
7.1 The OWNER may perform additional Work related to the project by his own forces, or he may let other
direct contracts therefor, which shall contain general conditions similar to these. The CONTRACTOR will afford
the other contractors who are parties to such direct contracts (or the OWNER, if he is performing the additional
Work himself), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the
execution of Work, and shall properly connect and coordinate his Work with theirs.
7.2 If any part of the CONTRACTOR'S Work depends for proper execution or results upon the Work of any
such other contractor (or the OWNER), the CONTRACTOR will inspect and promptly report to the ENGINEER
in writing any defects or deficiencies in such Work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results.
His failure so to report shall constitute an acceptance of the other Work as fit and proper for the relationship of
his Work except as to defects and deficiencies that may appear in the other Work after the execution of his Work.
7.3 The CONTRACTOR will do all cutting, fitting and patching of his Work that may be required to make its
several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or be received by such other Work. The CONTRACTOR
will not endanger any Work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their Work and will only cut or
alter their Work with the written consent of the ENGINEER.
7.4 If the performance of additional Work by other contractors or the OWNER is not noted in the Contract
Documents prior to the execution of the Contract, written notice thereof shall be given to the CONTRACTOR
prior to starting any such additional Work. If the CONTRACTOR believes that the performance of such additional
Work by the OWNER or others involves him in additional expense or entitles him to an extension of the Contract
Time, he may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
ARTICLE 8 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1 The OWNER will issue all formal and official communications to the CONTRACTOR through the
ENGINEER or their Representative.
8.2 The OWNER will furnish the data required to the CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents
promptly and shall make payments to the CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as provided in paragraph
14.4.
8.3 The OWNER'S duties in respect of providing lands, etc. are set forth in Article 4.
8.4 In connection with the OWNER'S right to stop Work or suspend Work, see paragraphs 13.6 and 15.1.
Paragraph 15.2 deals with the OWNERS right to terminate services of the CONTRACTOR under certain
circumstances.
ARTICLE 9 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
9.1 OWNER'S Representative: The ENGINEER shall be the OWNER'S representative during the
construction period. The duties and responsibilities and the limitations of authority of the ENGINEER as the
OWNER'S representative during construction are set forth in Articles 1 through 19 of these General Conditions
and shall not be extended without written consent of the OWNER and the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER will
make periodic visits to the site to observe the progress and quality of the executed Work and to determine, in
general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. The ENGINEER may assign a
Construction Inspector to this Project who will have the authority to reject non-compliant Work and issue notices
on the behalf of the ENGINEER as they see necessary. This Inspector does not have authority of final approval
of the Work.
9.2 Clarifications and Interpretations: The ENGINEER will issue with reasonable promptness such written
clarifications or interpretations of the Contract Documents (in the form of drawings or otherwise) as they may
determine necessary, which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent of the Contract
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Documents. If the CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification and interpretation entitles them to an
increase in the Contract Price, they may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11.
9.3 Rejecting Defective Work: The ENGINEER will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which is
defective (which term is hereinafter used to describe Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective, or does not
conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test
or approval referred to in paragraph 13.2). They will also have authority to require special inspection or testing
of the Work as provided in paragraph 13.2, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.
Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments:
9.4 See paragraphs 6.27 through 6.32 inclusive regarding the ENGINEER'S responsibility as to Shop
Drawings, certifications, and samples.
9.5 See Articles 10, 11, and 12 regarding the ENGINEER'S responsibility for Change Orders.
9.6 See Article 14 regarding the ENGINEER'S responsibilities in respect to applications for payment, etc.
Decisions on Disagreements:
9.7 The ENGINEER will be the initial interpreter of the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and
the judge of the performance thereunder. In his capacity as interpreter and judge he will exercise his best efforts
to ensure faithful performance by both the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. He will not show partiality to either
and shall not be liable for the result of any interpretation or decision rendered in good faith. Claims, disputes and
other matters relating to the execution and progress of the Work or the interpretation of or performance under the
Contract Documents shall be referred initially to the ENGINEER for decision, which he shall render in writing
within a reasonable time.
9.8 Either the OWNER or the CONTRACTOR may demand arbitration with respect to any such claim,
dispute or other matter that has been referred to the ENGINEER, except any which have been waived by the
making or acceptance of final payment as provided in paragraph 14.16, such arbitration to be in accordance with
Article 16. However, no demand for arbitration of any such claim, dispute or other matter shall be made until the
earlier of (a) the tenth day after the ENGINEER has rendered his decision; or (b) the twentieth day after the
parties have presented their evidence to the ENGINEER if he has not rendered his written decision before that
date. No demand for arbitration shall be made later than thirty days after the date on which the ENGINEER
rendered his written decision in respect of the claim, dispute or other matter as to which arbitration is sought, and
the failure to demand arbitration within said thirty days' period shall result in the ENGINEER'S decision being
final and binding upon the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. If the ENGINEER renders a decision after
arbitration proceedings have been initiated, such decision may be entered as evidence but shall not supersede the
arbitration proceedings, except where the decision is acceptable to the parties concerned.
Limitations on ENGINEER'S Responsibilities:
9.9 Neither the ENGINEER'S authority to act under this Article 9 nor any decision made by them in good
faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or responsibility of the ENGINEER
to the CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any of their agents or employees or any other person performing any
of the Work.
9.10 The ENGINEER will not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, and they will not be responsible for the
CONTRACTOR'S failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.11 The ENGINEER will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the CONTRACTOR, or any
Subcontractors, or any agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.
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ARTICLE 10 - CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1 Without invalidating the Agreement, the OWNER may, at any time or from time to time, order additions,
deletions, or revisions in the Work. The OWNER may order these changes directly or through the ENGINEER.
These changes may be conveyed to the CONTRACTOR through an RFP (Request for Proposal) or through a
CCD (Construction Change Directive).
10.1.1 RFP: A Request for Proposal shall be in writing via email, fax or hardcopy and shall enumerate
the changes ordered by the OWNER. The RFP shall include a narrative and other information as may be
necessary for the CONTRACTOR to modify the Work, and if necessary, for the CONTRACTOR to
provide the ENGINEER with all required documentation in accordance with Article 11 & 12. If the
ENGINEER does not receive documentation in accordance with Article 11 & 12, a non-compensable
Change Order shall be issued for the changes to the WORK. If the CONTRACTOR provides
documentation in accordance with Articles 11 & 12, the ENGINEER shall review, and as necessary
communicate with the CONTRACTOR to resolve the compensation for the changes to the WORK and
then issue a Change Order for the revisions to the WORK.
10.1.2 CCD: A Construction Change Directive is a unilateral direction to the CONTRACTOR from the
OWNER, either directly or indirectly through the ENGINEER, to proceed with changes to the WORK.
This directive shall be signed by the OWNER and/or ENGINEER. The CCD shall include a narrative and
other information as may be necessary for the CONTRACTOR to modify the Work and may include
guidelines regarding the method to compute the cost and/or time compensation. The CONTRACTOR
shall proceed with the WORK immediately. The CONTRACTOR shall with-in seven (7) calendar days
notify the ENGINEER in writing if the CCD has cost and time impacts. If the ENGINEER does not
receive this documentation by the end of the seventh day following the issuance of the CCD, a non-
compensable Change Order shall be issued for the changes to the WORK. If the CONTRACTOR
acknowledges that there are impacts to their contract, they shall maintain cost records and submit the final
cost and time impacts associated with the CCD not later than seven (7) calendar days following completion
of all of the Work associated with the CCD. Cost and Time documentation shall be in accordance with
Articles 11 & 12, the ENGINEER shall review, and as necessary communicate with the CONTRACTOR
to resolve the compensation for the changes to the WORK and then issue a Change Order for the revisions
to the WORK.
10.1.3 CHANGE ORDER: Upon receipt of a Change Order, the CONTRACTOR shall execute it and
return two originals to the ENGINEER and shall proceed immediately with the Work involved. All such
Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents. The Change Order
shall detail the increase or decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract
Time, shall be valid only after execution by the OWNER, ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR, indicate the
scope of Work of the changes to the Contract, and shall follow the procedure in Article 11 and/or 12.
10.2 The ENGINEER may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving extra cost and not
inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order. If
the CONTRACTOR believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the ENGINEER entitles him to
an increase in the Contract Price or Time, he may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11 and/or 12 as
applicable. Added or deleted quantities of Work as defined by the various Bid Items, shall not be considered
grounds for addition time for the contract necessary to perform the Work and shall be paid for at the stipulated
Unit Price of the Bid Items.
10.3 Additional Work performed by the CONTRACTOR without authorization of a Change Order will not
entitle them to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, and is performed at the
CONTRACTOR’S risk, except in the case of an emergency as provided in paragraph 6.26.
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10.4 The OWNER authorizes the ENGINEER to execute appropriate Change Orders prepared by the
ENGINEER covering changes in Work performed in an emergency as provided in paragraph 6.26 and any other
claim of the CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Price which is approved by the
OWNER.
10.5 It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to notify their Surety of any changes affecting the general scope
of the Work or change in the Contract Price and the amount of the applicable Bonds shall be adjusted accordingly.
The CONTRACTOR will furnish proof of such adjustment to the OWNER.
ARTICLE 11 - CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1 The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation payable to the CONTRACTOR for performing the
Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by the CONTRACTOR shall be at
their expense without change in the Contract Price.
11.2 The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. Any claim for an increase in the Contract
Price, shall be in writing delivered to the ENGINEER within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence of the
event giving rise to the claim. The ENGINEER shall determine all claims for adjustments in the Contract Price,
which shall be incorporated in a Change Order.
11.2.1 The OWNER at any time make changes in the Work of the Contract by making alterations therein,
by making additions thereto, or by omitting Work therefrom, and no such action shall invalidate the
Contract, relieve or release the CONTRACTOR from any guarantee under the Contract, affect the terms
or validity of any bond, relieve or release any Surety, or constitute grounds for any claim by the
CONTRACTOR for damages or loss of anticipated profits. All Work required by such alterations,
additions, or omissions shall be executed under the terms of the Contract.
11.2.2 Other than in an emergency endangering life or property or pursuant to a Field Order, the
CONTRACTOR shall not make any changes in the Work nor furnish any labor, equipment, materials,
supplies, or other services in connection with any change except pursuant to, and after, receipt of a written
authorization from the ENGINEER in the form of a Change Order, Modification, or Proceed Order. The
CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any increase in the Contract price or extension of the Contract
time, and no claim therefor shall be valid, unless such written authorization has been so issued to the
CONTRACTOR.
11.2.3 The ENGINEER may also authorize minor changes in the Work which do not alter the character,
quantity, or cost of the Work as a whole. A Field Order may accomplish these changes. The
CONTRACTOR shall carry out such Field Orders Promptly and without any adjustment of the Contract
price or Contract time.
11.3 Except for a Change Order based on unit prices, all requests by the CONTRACTOR for an increase or
decrease in the Contract Price shall be detailed to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER by complete breakdown of
the cost by labor, equipment, material, and subcontract amounts. The subcontractors shall break down the
subcontracted amounts in the same fashion. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim
for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be determined in one of the following ways:
11.3.1 Where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents, by
application of unit prices to the quantities of the items involved.
11.3.2 By mutual acceptance of a lump sum.
11.3.3 By cost and a mutually acceptable fixed amount for overhead and profit (see subparagraph 11.3.4
through 11.3.4.3 below).
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11.3.4 If none of the above methods is agreed upon, the value shall be determined by the ENGINEER on
the basis of costs and a percentage for overhead and profit. Costs shall only include labor (payroll, payroll
taxes, fringe benefits, workmen's compensation, etc.), materials, equipment, and other incidentals directly
related to the Work involved as documented by invoices. The maximum percentage that shall be allowed
for the CONTRACTOR'S combined overhead and profit shall be as follows:
11.3.4.1 For all such Work done by his own organization, the CONTRACTOR may add up
to ten percent (10%) of his actual net increase in cost for combined overhead and profit.
11.3.4.2 For all such Work done by Subcontractors, each Subcontractor may add up to ten
percent (10%) of his actual net increase in costs for combined overhead and profit and the
CONTRACTOR may add up to five percent (5%) of the Subcontractor's total for his combined
overhead and profit, provided that no overhead or profit shall be allowed on costs incurred in
connection with premiums for public liability insurance or other special insurance directly related
to such Work.
11.3.4.3 In such case and also under paragraph 11.3.3 the CONTRACTOR will submit in
form acceptable to the ENGINEER an itemized cost breakdown together with supporting data
including original invoices, delivery tickets, and any other documentation requested to substantiate
the costs.
11.4 The amount of credit to be allowed by the CONTRACTOR to the OWNER for any such change that
results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease as determined by the ENGINEER.
When both additions and credits are involved in any one change, the combined overhead and profit shall be
figured on the basis of the net increase, if any.
11.5 The amount bid for the Unit Price Bid items shall be the total compensation due the CONTRACTOR for
all costs and mark-ups associated with performing that WORK. The Unit Price Bid shall not be subject to change
during the course of this contract. The Quantity used on the Bid Form is an estimated quantity necessary to
provide equitable comparison of competitive bids.
ARTICLE 12 - CHANGE OF THE CONTRACT TIME
12.1 The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order. Any claim for an extension in the Contract
Time, shall be in writing delivered by the CONTRACTOR to the ENGINEER within seven (7) calendar days of
the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take all steps reasonably
possible to lessen the adverse impact of such delay on the OWNER. All claims for time shall be fully documented
to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall determine all claims for adjustment in the Contract
Time, which shall be incorporated in a Change Order.
12.2 The Contract Time will be extended in an amount equal to time lost due to delays beyond the control of
the CONTRACTOR if a claim is made and it is approved by the ENGINEER therefore as provided in paragraph
12.1. Such delays shall include, but not be restricted to acts or neglect by any separate CONTRACTOR employed
by the OWNER, fires, floods, labor disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions which impact the schedule,
or acts of God. Time extensions granted due to adverse weather conditions shall only be for calendar days beyond
normally anticipated adverse weather conditions as defined here-in and any time extension due to adverse weather
conditions shall be in the form of non-compensable calendar days only. CONTRACTOR shall allow 5 calendar
days per month for normally anticipated adverse weather conditions.
12.3 All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Agreement. The provisions of
this Article 12 shall not include recovery for damages for delay by the Owner. In addition, any direct or indirect
impacts due to adverse weather conditions shall be non-compensable.
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12.4 If the CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in the progress of the Work by an act or neglect of the
OWNER, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT or an employee thereof, or of a separate contractor employed by the
OWNER, or by changes ordered in the Work as reflected in Change Orders approved by the OWNER, or by
which provide for Contract time to be extended, or by economic industry-wide strikes, fire, unusual delay in
deliveries, unavoidable casualties, governmental approval, delays in property acquisition, or other causes beyond
the CONTRACTOR’s control and which could not have been anticipated by it, then the Contract Time shall be
extended by Change Order for such time as the ENGINEER may determine. No such Change Order Extending
the Contract Time shall result in any increased payment to the CONTRACTOR for overhead, extended overhead,
or for any other amounts of any nature except as provided for in Article 12.5.
12.5 Extension of time shall be the sole remedy of the CONTRACTOR for delay unless such delay shall have
been caused by acts constituting intentional interference by the OWNER with the CONTRACTOR’s performance
of the Work and where and to the extent that such acts continue after Written Notice by the CONTRACTOR to
the OWNER of such interference. The exercise by the OWNER of any of its rights to make changes in the Work,
regardless of the extent and number of such changes, or exercise by the OWNER of any of its remedies of
suspension of the Work, or requirement to correct or re-execute any defective Work, shall not, under any
circumstances, be construed as intentional interference with the CONTRACTOR’s performance of the Work.
ARTICLE 13 - WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE, TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, CORRECTION,
REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
13.1 Warranty and Guarantee: The CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to the OWNER and the
ENGINEER that all materials and equipment will be new unless otherwise specified and that all Work will be of
good quality and free from faults or defects and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents
and of any inspection, tests or approvals referred to in paragraph 13.2. All unsatisfactory Work, all faulty or
defective Work and all Work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents or of such
inspections, tests or approvals shall be considered defective. Prompt notice of all defects shall be given to the
CONTRACTOR. All defective Work, whether or not in place, may be rejected, corrected or accepted as provided
in this Article 13.
13.1.1 The Work under the Contract, except as expressly excluded, and all of its subcontracts, severally
and collectively, whether herein stipulated in each case or not, shall be guaranteed against faulty
workmanship and/or material as specified below from date of acceptance of the Work. The provisions of
the guarantee and/or guarantees shall be incumbent on all parties of the Work, including the
CONTRACTOR, each subcontractor, all material supply houses and all manufacturers whose products
and/or equipment are incorporated into the facilities.
13.1.2 No action by the OWNER shall constitute an acceptance of Work, materials or equipment not
performed or installed in accordance with the Contract Documents or relieve the CONTRACTOR or his
Sureties of liability in respect to any warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship.
13.1.3 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and Work performed
for a period of one (1) year from the date of Substantial Completion, or longer as may be required in the
Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees for a period of one (1) year from the
date of Substantial Completion, or longer as may be required in the Contract Documents, of the system
that the completed system is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and the
CONTRACTOR shall promptly make such repairs of any damage to other parts of the system resulting
from such defects with reasonable promptness. In the event that the CONTRACTOR should fail to make
such repairs, adjustments, or other Work that may be necessary by such defects, the OWNER may do so
and charge the CONTRACTOR the cost thereby incurred.
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13.1.4 The CONTRACTOR shall provide a written warranty in compliance with all of the terms of the
contract for the stipulated period of time of the guarantee stated in Article 13.1.3 above commencing on
the date of Substantial Completion. Receipt of this written warranty by the ENGINEER is a condition of
Final Payment.
13.2 Tests and Inspections: If the Contract Documents, laws ordinances, rules, codes, regulations or orders of
any public authority having jurisdiction require any Work to specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by
someone other than the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR will give the ENGINEER and all authorities
having jurisdiction timely notice of readiness therefor, and the CONTRACTOR shall coordinate all testing and
inspection. The CONTRACTOR shall include all costs for testing in his lump sum price for the Work. The
CONTRACTOR will furnish the ENGINEER the required certificates of inspections, testing or approval. All
such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the American Society for Testing and Materials,
or such other applicable organization as may be required by law or the Contract Documents. If any such Work
required so to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written approval of the ENGINEER, it must, if
requested by the ENGINEER, be uncovered for observation at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. The cost of all
such inspections, tests and approvals shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR unless otherwise provided. Neither
observations by the ENGINEER nor inspections, tests or approvals by persons other than the CONTRACTOR
shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from his obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the requirements
of the Contract Documents.
13.3 Access to the Work: The ENGINEER and his representatives and other representatives of the OWNER
will at all times have access to the Work. The CONTRACTOR will provide proper facilities for such access and
observation of the Work and also for any inspection or testing thereof by others. Representatives of any federal,
state, or other governmental agency having interest in, or jurisdiction over any of the Work shall at all times have
access to the Work.
13.4 Uncovering Work: If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of the ENGINEER, it must, if
requested by the ENGINEER, be uncovered for his observation and replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.
If any Work has been covered which the ENGINEER has not specifically requested to observe prior to its being
covered, or if the ENGINEER considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be inspected or tested, the
CONTRACTOR, at the ENGINEER'S request, will uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation
inspection or testing as the ENGINEER may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary
labor, material and equipment. If it is found that such Work is defective, the CONTRACTOR will bear all the
expenses of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction,
including compensation for additional professional services, and an appropriate deductive Change Order shall be
issued. If, however, such Work is not found to be defective the CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in
the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering,
exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction if he makes a claim therefore as provided in Articles
11 and 12.
13.5 If required by the ENGINEER prior to approval of final payment, the CONTRACTOR will promptly,
without cost to the OWNER and as specified by the ENGINEER, either correct any defective Work, whether or
not fabricated, installed or completed, or if the Work has been rejected by the ENGINEER, remove it from the
site and replace it with non-defective Work. If the CONTRACTOR does not correct such defective Work or
remove and replace such rejected Work within a reasonable time, all as specified in a written notice from the
ENGINEER, the OWNER may have the deficiency corrected or the rejected Work removed and replaced. The
CONTRACTOR shall pay all direct or indirect costs of such correction or removal and replacement, including
compensation for additional professional services, and an appropriate deductive Change Order shall be issued.
The CONTRACTOR will also bear the expenses of making good all Work of others destroyed or damaged by his
correction, removal or replacement of his defective Work.
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13.6 OWNER May Stop the Work: If the Work is defective, or the CONTRACTOR fails to supply sufficient
skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment, or if the CONTRACTOR fails to make prompt payments to
Subcontractors or for labor, materials or equipment, the OWNER may order the CONTRACTOR to stop the
Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated. However, this right of the
OWNER to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of the OWNER to exercise this right for the
benefit of the CONTRACTOR or any other party.
13.7 Guaranty Period: If, after the approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one (1) year after
the date of Substantial Completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of
any applicable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents, any Work is found to be defective the
CONTRACTOR will, promptly without cost to the OWNER and in accordance with the OWNER'S written
instructions, either correct such defective Work, or, if it has been rejected by the OWNER, remove it from the
site and replace it with non-defective Work. If the CONTRACTOR does not promptly comply with the terms of
such instructions, the OWNER may have the defective Work corrected or the rejected work removed and
replaced, and all direct and indirect costs of such rejected Work removed and replaced, and all direct and indirect
costs of such removal and replacement, including compensation for additional professional services, will be paid
by the CONTRACTOR.
13.8 Acceptance of Defective Work: If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective
work, the OWNER (and, prior to approval of final payment, also the ENGINEER) prefers to accept it, he may
do so. In such case, if acceptance occurs prior to approval of final payment, a Change Order shall be issued
incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents, including appropriate reduction in the Contract
Price, or, if the acceptance occurs after approval of final payment, the CONTRACTOR shall pay an appropriate
amount to the OWNER.
13.9 Neglected Work by CONTRACTOR: If the CONTRACTOR should neglect to prosecute the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents, including any requirements of the progress schedule, the OWNER,
after three days written notice to the CONTRACTOR may, without prejudice to any other remedy he may have,
make good such deficiencies and the cost thereof (including compensation for additional professional services)
shall be charged against the CONTRACTOR if the ENGINEER approves such action, in which case a Change
Order shall be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents including an appropriate
reduction in the Contract Price. If the payments then or thereafter due the CONTRACTOR are not sufficient to
cover such amount, the CONTRACTOR will pay the difference to the OWNER.
ARTICLE 14 - PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION
14.1 Schedule of Values: Within ten days of the execution of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall submit
a schedule of values of that Work including quantities and unit prices, aggregating the Contract Price. This
provision applies to lump sum contracts and to lump sum items in unit price contracts. This schedule shall be
satisfactory in form and substance to the ENGINEER and shall subdivide the Work into component parts in
sufficient detail to serve as the basis for progress payments during construction. Upon approval of the schedule
of values by the ENGINEER, it shall be incorporated into the form of application for payment furnished by the
ENGINEER. The schedule of values shall not change for the original contract Work after payment of the first
progress payment.
14.2 Progress Payments: The date for presentation of monthly applications for progress payments to the
OWNER shall be established at the pre-construction conference and will govern all such applications unless
modified by the OWNER, which modification shall be made known by written notification to the ENGINEER
and the CONTRACTOR at least ten days prior thereto. At least five days prior to the time of monthly presentation
to the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR will submit to the ENGINEER, or his Representative if applicable, the
completed application for payment covering Work completed as of the date of the application and supported by
such data as the ENGINEER may reasonably require. The Work for which application for payment is made must
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be complete, in place, and in accordance with the Contract Documents. No payment shall be made for submittals
and/or engineering, materials and equipment stored on or off the site and not actually incorporated in the Work.
Failure of the CONTRACTOR to submit Executed Release of Liens by CONTRACTOR and all Subcontractors
with each progress payment shall be grounds for non-payment by the OWNER.
14.3 CONTRACTOR'S Warranty of Title: The CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work,
materials and equipment covered by an application for payment, will have passed to the OWNER prior to the
making of the application for payment, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests and encumbrances
(hereafter in these General Conditions referred to as liens), and that no Work, materials or equipment covered by
an application for payment will have been acquired by the CONTRACTOR or by any other person performing
the Work at the site or furnishing materials and equipment for the Project, subject to an agreement under which
an interest therein or encumbrance thereon is retained by the seller or otherwise imposed by the CONTRACTOR
or such other person.
14.4 Approval of Payments: The ENGINEER will, within five days after receipt of each partial payment
estimate, either indicate in writing his approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the
OWNER or return the partial estimate to the CONTRACTOR indicating in writing his reasons for refusing to
approve payment. In the latter case, the CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
partial payment estimate. The OWNER will, within 30 days of presentation to him of an approved partial payment
estimate, pay the CONTRACTOR a progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment estimate less
the retainage.
14.4.1 Retainage: The OWNER will pay ninety (-five) percent (90% - or 95% for bonded contracts) of
the amount due the CONTRACTOR on account of the partial estimate. The retained amount (10% or 5%)
will be paid to the Contractor in the amounts of 5% (½ of the Retention) at the time of Substantial
Completion for a non-bonded contract and the remainder of the retention at the time of Final Completion.
14.5 The ENGINEER may refuse to approve the whole or any part of any payment, if, in his opinion, he
subsequently discovers evidence or the results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such payment
previously approved, to such extent as may be necessary in his opinion to protect the OWNER from loss because:
14.5.1 the Work is defective;
14.5.2 claims have been filed by Subcontractor, vendors or material suppliers, or there is reasonable
evidence indicating the probable filing thereof;
14.5.3 the Contract Price has been reduced because of Modifications,
14.5.4 the OWNER has been required to correct defective Work or complete the Work in accordance with
paragraph 13.11; and
14.5.5 unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work, including failure to cleanup as required by paragraph 6.35.
14.6 Substantial Completion: When the CONTRACTOR has attained a Certificate of Occupancy (if
applicable), all final inspections required by the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), and considers the entire
Work complete and ready for its intended use, the CONTRACTOR shall, in writing to the ENGINEER, certify
that the entire Work is Substantially Complete and request that the ENGINEER issue a Certificate of Substantial
Completion. The Work must be ready for use for its intended purpose in order for the Work to be considered
Substantially Complete. Within seven (7) days thereafter the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER
shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. A completion list or punchlist shall
be issued to the CONTRACTOR from the ENGINEER as a result of this inspection if the ENGINEER considers
the Work Substantially Complete. If the ENGINEER does not consider the Work Substantially Complete, the
ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR in writing giving his reasons therefor.
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14.7 The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Substantial Completion partial payment request that shall exclude
request for payment on twice the amount of uncompleted Work. All other conditions for partial payment in this
contract apply.
14.8 The OWNER shall have the right to exclude the CONTRACTOR from the Work after the date of
Substantial Completion, but the OWNER shall allow the CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or
correct items on the punchlist.
14.9 Final Inspection: Upon written notice from the CONTRACTOR that the project is complete-all punchlist
items have been completed, the ENGINEER will make a final inspection with the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR and will notify the CONTRACTOR in writing of any particulars in which this inspection reveals
that the Work is defective. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately make such corrections as are necessary to
remedy such defects. The ENGINEER will conduct a second inspection to determine whether all corrections
identified during the initial final inspections have been completed.
14.10 Final Application for Payment: After the CONTRACTOR has completed any such corrections to the
satisfaction of the ENGINEER and delivered all extra materials, two (2) sets of paper and one (1) set of searchable
.pdf format (electronic on flash drive) Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Instructions, schedules, written
warranties & guarantees by the CONTRACTOR and all Manufacturers and Subcontractors pursuant to the
requirements in the contract documents, bonds (if required), certificates of inspection and other documents, all
as required by the Contract Documents, he may make application for final payment following the procedure for
progress payments. The final application for payment shall be accompanied by such supporting data as the
ENGINEER may require, together with complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to the
OWNER) of all liens arising out of the Contract Documents and the labor and services performed and the material
and equipment furnished thereunder. If any Subcontractor or supplier fails to furnish a release or receipt in full,
the CONTRACTOR may furnish a bond satisfactory to the OWNER to indemnify him against any lien.
14.11 Approval of Final Payment: If, on the basis of his observation and review of the Work during construction,
his final inspection and his review of the final application for payment, all as required by the Contract Documents,
the ENGINEER is satisfied that the Work has been completed and the CONTRACTOR has fulfilled all of his
obligations under the Contract Documents, he will, within ten (10) days after receipt of the final application for
payment, indicate in writing his approval of payment and present the application to the OWNER for payment.
Otherwise, he will return the application to the CONTRACTOR, indicating in writing his reasons for refusing to
approve final payment, in which case the CONTRACTOR will make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
application. The OWNER will, within thirty (30) days of presentation to him of an approved final application for
payment, pay the CONTRACTOR the amount approved by the ENGINEER.
14.12 CONTRACTOR’S Continuing Obligation: The CONTRACTOR’S obligation to perform the Work and
complete the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be absolute. Neither approval of any
progress or final payment by the ENGINEER nor the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion, nor any
payment by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, nor any use or occupancy of
the Project or any part thereof by the OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by the OWNER nor any failure to do
so, nor any correction of defective Work by the OWNER shall constitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance
with the Contract Documents.
14.13 Waiver of Claims: The making and acceptance of final payment shall constitute:
14.13.1 A waiver of all claims by the CONTRACTOR against the OWNER other than those
previously made in writing and still unsettled; and
14.13.2 A Waiver of all claims by the OWNER against the CONTRACTOR other than those arising
from unsettled liens, from defective Work appearing after final payment or from failure to comply with
the requirements of the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein.
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ARTICLE 15 - SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
15.1 OWNER May Suspend Work: The OWNER may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any
portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety days by notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR and to the
ENGINEER which shall fix the date on which Work shall be resumed. The CONTRACTOR will resume the Work
on the date so fixed. The CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension if he makes a claim therefor as provided in Articles
11 and 12.
15.2 OWNER May Terminate: If the CONTRACTOR is adjudged as bankrupt or insolvent, or if he makes a
general assignment for the benefit of his creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the CONTRACTOR
or for any of his property, or if he files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or to reorganize under the
bankruptcy or similar laws, or if he repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or
equipment, or repeatedly fails to effect the installation within the prescribed period of time, or repeatedly fails to
make prompt payments to Subcontractors or for labor, materials or equipment or if he disregards laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations or order of any public body having jurisdiction, or if he disregards the Authority of the
ENGINEER, or if he otherwise violates any provision of the Contract Documents, then the OWNER may, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR and his Surety seven days written
notice, terminate the services of the CONTRACTOR and take possession of the Project and of all materials,
equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the CONTRACTOR, and finish the
Work by whatever method he may deem expedient. In such case the CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to
receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the
direct and indirect costs of completing the Project, including compensation for additional professional services,
such excess shall be paid to the CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR
will pay the difference to the OWNER. Such costs incurred by the OWNER will be determined by the
ENGINEER and incorporated in a Change Order.
15.3 Where the CONTRACTOR'S services have been so terminated by the OWNER, said terminations shall
not affect any rights of the OWNER against the CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter accrue.
Any retention or payment of moneys by the OWNER due the CONTRACTOR will not release the
CONTRACTOR from liability.
15.4 Upon seven days written notice to the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER, the OWNER may, without
cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to abandon the Project and terminate the
Agreement. In such case, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all Work executed and any expense sustained plus
a reasonable profit for Work performed up to the time of termination.
15.5 CONTRACTOR May Stop Work or Terminate: If, through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR, the
Work is suspended for a period of more than ninety days by the OWNER or under an order of court or other
public authority, or the ENGINEER fails to act on any application for payment within thirty days after it is
submitted, or the OWNER fails to pay the CONTRACTOR any sum approved by the ENGINEER or awarded
by arbitrators within thirty days of its approval and presentation, then the CONTRACTOR may, upon seven days
written notice to the OWNER and the ENGINEER, terminate the Agreement and recover from the OWNER
payment for all Work performed up to the time of termination and any expense sustained plus a reasonable profit
on Work performed up to the time of the termination. In addition and in lieu of terminating the Agreement, if the
ENGINEER has failed to act on an application for payment or the OWNER has failed to make any payment as
aforesaid, the CONTRACTOR may upon seven days notice to the OWNER and the ENGINEER stop the Work
until he has been paid for all Work performed up to the time of termination.
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ARTICLE 16 – ARBITRATION
16.1 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR arising out of,
or relating to, the Contract Documents or the breach thereof (except for claims which have been waived by the
making or acceptance of final payment as provided by paragraph 14.13) will be decided by mutual agreement by
arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association then obtaining, subject to the limitations of this Article 16. This agreement so to arbitrate and any
other agreement or consent to arbitrate entered into accordance herewith as provided in this Article 16 will be
specifically enforceable under the prevailing law of any court having jurisdiction. Arbitration hearings shall be
held in the county in which the Project is located.
16.2 Notice of the demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to the Agreement and
with the American Arbitration Association, and a copy shall be filed with the ENGINEER. The demand for
arbitration shall be made within the 30-day period specified in paragraph 9.08 where applicable, and in all other
cases within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen, and in no event shall
it be made after institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in
question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
16.3 The CONTRACTOR will carry on the Work and maintain the progress schedule during any arbitration
proceedings, unless otherwise agreed by him and the OWNER in writing.
ARTICLE 17 - ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign the Contract or sublet it as a whole without the written permission of the
OWNER, nor shall the CONTRACTOR assign any moneys due to him under the Contract, except to a bank or
financial institution acceptable to the OWNER, and then only upon the granting by the OWNER of written
permission so to do.
ARTICLE 18 - REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT
In the case of termination of this Contract, before completion, from any cause whatever, the CONTRACTOR, if
notified to do so by the OWNER, shall promptly remove any part or all of his equipment and supplies from the
property of the OWNER, failing which the OWNER shall have the right to remove such equipment and supplies
at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE 19 - MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it shall be
deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an
officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the last business address known to him who gives the notice.
19.2 All Specifications, Drawings and copies thereof furnished by the ENGINEER shall remain his property.
They shall not be used on another project, and with the exception of those sets that have been signed in connection
with the execution of the Agreement, shall be returned to him on request upon completion of the Project.
19.3 The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies available
hereunder, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon the
CONTRACTOR by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available to the OWNER and
ENGINEER thereunder, shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any otherwise imposed or available by law,
by special guarantee or other provisions of the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents shall be governed
by the law of the place of the Project.
19.4 Should the OWNER or the CONTRACTOR suffer injury or damage to its person or property because of
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liable, claim shall be made in writing to the other party within a reasonable time of the first observance of such
injury or damage.
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SECTION 009000 - SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Project Description
2. Work by Others
3. Work Sequence
4. Owner Occupancy
5. Future Work
6. [Contractor’s] [Construction Manager’s] Use of Site and Premises
7. Owner Furnished Products
1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Work of this Project is described as the removal and replacement of decks attached to the front and
back of rental housing units, as well as the wrap-around deck attached to the main office building,
located at 1 Fisher Manor, Grasonville, MD 21638.
B. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, general construction, carpentry, and site preparation.
C. The Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.
1.3 WORK BY OTHERS
A. Work by OWNER: The OWNER will provide no work on this project.
B. Owner’s Products: The CONTRACTOR shall remove, and the OWNER will take possession of the
following items upon the start of work under this Contract:
1.4 WORK SEQUENCE
A. The CONTRACTOR shall complete the Project in the following order:
1. Building 5 – Main Office & Front of Unit D2
a. Demolish and remove the existing deck surrounding the office door and the walkway and
accessibility ramp by front door for unit D2.
b. Reconstruct the deck, walkway, and ramp according to design specifications.
2. Remainder of Building 5
a. Demolish, remove, and reconstruct all rear decks, excluding the ramp at the back door of
unit D2.
b. Demolish, remove, and reconstruct all remaining front decks.
3. Buildings 4, 3, 2, and 1 (in descending numerical order)
a. For each building, complete the demolition, removal, and reconstruction of all rear decks,
followed by the demolition, removal, and reconstruction of all front decks.
b. All work for a building must be completed before moving on to the next building.
1.5 OWNER OCCUPANCY
A. The OWNER & tenants of the rental units will occupy the site and premises during the entire period of
construction for conduct of normal operations.
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1. During such times that it is deemed necessary by verbal or written agreement between the
OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, the OWNER and tenants of the rental units will not use or
enter areas where the CONTRACTOR has, is or will be preforming work.
B. Cooperate with the OWNER to minimize conflict and allow for tenants of rental units to remain as
unhindered by the CONTRACTOR as possible.
C. Schedule the Work to accommodate this requirement.
1.6 FUTURE WORK
A. There will be no future work outside of the scope of what is laid out in this Bid.
1.7 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES
A. Limit use of site and premises to allow for:
1. Work by separate contractors.
2. Work by Owner.
3. Owner Occupancy.
4. Tenant Occupancy.
5. Use of site for normal means.
B. Move any stored products under CONTRACTOR’s control that interfere with the operations of the
OWNER or tenant occupancy.
C. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products under this CONTRACTOR
stored on site.
D. Obtain and pay for use of any additional storage or work areas needed for operations.
E. Coordinate use of site and premises with the OWNER
1. Employee parking: In designated areas.
2. Access to site and premises: In designated areas.
3. Storage and staging areas: In designated areas.
4. Transport materials and equipment to and from construction area along routs approved by
OWNER.
F. Conform to Building Rules and Regulations.
G. Confine operations to construction area unless otherwise approved by OWNER.
H. If access to adjacent common or occupied space is required:
1. Schedule operations with OWNER in at least two (2) days in advance.
2. Perform work after normal business hours or on weekends when directed by OWNER.
I. Do not interrupt building fire or life safety systems.
J. Coordinate work to ensure tenants always have access to at least one exit/entrance for each unit.
K. Do not block roads or parking lot with materials or work vehicles.
L. Do not use or store hazardous or flammable materials on premises without OWNER’s approval;
following requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction over the work.
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M. Follow OWNER’S instructions relating to smoking, vaping, or using any other form of tobacco while
on the property.
1.8 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. Products that will be furnished and paid for by OWNER are as follows:
1. None.
B. OWNER’s Responsibilities:
1. Arrange for and deliver necessary Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples to Contractor.
2. Arrange and pay for product delivery to site, in accordance with Progress Schedule.
3. Deliver supplier’s bill of materials to CONTRACTOR.
4. Inspect deliveries jointly with CONTRACTOR.
5. Submit claims for transportation damage.
6. Arrange for replacement of damaged, defective, and missing items.
7. Arrange for manufactures’ warranties, service, and inspections, as required.
C. CONTRACTOR’s Responsibilities:
1. Designate delivery date for each product in Progress Schedule.
2. Review Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples. Submit to OWNER with notification of any
discrepancies or problems anticipated in use of products.
3. Receive and unload products at site.
4. Promptly inspect products jointly with OWNER; record shortages, damage, and defective items.
5. Handle products at site, including uncrating and storage.
6. Protect products from exposure to elements and from damage.
7. Assemble, install, connect, adjust, and finish products, as stipulated in respective specification
section.
8. Repair or replace any items damaged by CONTRACTOR.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)
PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)
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SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 NOT USED
A. Not used.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit to the Engineer not less than 14 days prior to start of work in one batch.
1. Site utilization plan and sequence of work.
2. Construction schedule and schedule of values for each building.
3. Steel reinforcement bars data sheet with material properties.
4. Welded-wire reinforcement data sheet with material properties.
5. Concrete Mix Design.
6. LVL Material Certificates.
7. Wood Material Certificates.
8. Wood-preservative treatment certificates.
9. Aluminum wheelchair ramp data sheet with dimensions.
10. Technical data sheets for the following:
a. All fasteners including nails, wood screws, lag screws, bolts, threaded rods, and
concrete anchors.
1) Include area of intended use in submittal.
2) Include corrosion protection information.
b. All wood framing connectors.
1) Include corrosion protection information and associated fasteners.
11. Shop drawings for custom wood connectors at beams, columns, and railing posts.
a. Include corrosion protection information.
b. Include mechanical properties and dimensions of plates.
B. Submit to the Engineer no more than 7 days after results/reports are received by the Contractor.
1. Concrete cylinder strength test results.
2. Concrete post-installed anchor pull test results.
C. Prior to issuing the Notice of Award, the Owner will require the Contractor to, submit a Resume
for the proposed Superintendent/Foreman (must be fluent in English) who will be on site every
day. Include overall work experience and list two similar projects completed within the last three
years. For each project, indicate the Project Name, Address, and Description of Work. In
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addition, provide a contact number for both the Owner/Property Manager and the Consultant
who oversaw the project.
D. With the Bid, submit the required Bid Bond.
E. Submit the following items to the Engineer near the conclusion of the Contract:
1. Letter stating the date the Contractor believes they have achieved Substantial Completion.
a. Substantial Completion shall be achieved when both the front and rear replacement
decks (including the deck, ramp, and walkway at Building 5) have been completed
to the extent that they are safe for their intended use, all required structural
components, guardrails, handrails, stairs, walking surfaces, and means of egress are
fully installed and functional, and the decks may be occupied and used by residents.
Minor corrective or punch-list items that do not impair the safety, functionality, of
intended use of the decks shall not preclude Substantial Completion.
2. Warranty letters.
F. Submit the following items to the Engineer no more than 28 days after Final Completion of the
Contract.
1. As-Built Drawings.
2. Add-Alternate 1: Maintenance data for composite decking.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The Contractor shall keep a full-sized set of Drawings on site at all times. The Drawings shall
be laminated.
B. Prior to ordering or fabricating materials, the Contractor must verify all dimensions and quantity
requirements at the site.
C. REI will provide Observation Reports for all site visits. Reports will include information
concerning observed deficiencies, on-going work, or detail changes discussed while on site.
1. Please note that Observation Reports will NOT include items from previous reports.
Consequently, the Contractor must submit documentation acknowledging that the
Contractor has reviewed the Engineer’s reports and addressed the referenced items
accordingly. Previous Observation Reports will be reviewed at progress meetings to clarify
Contractor requirements.
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SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.
B. Related Requirements:
1. §024119 “Selective Demolition”.
2. §032000 “Concrete Reinforcing”.
3. §033000 “Cast-In-Place Concrete”.
4. §061000 “Rough Carpentry”.
5. §312000 “Earth Moving”.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Unit price is an amount, incorporated into the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the
Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the
Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of
Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or
decreased.
1. At each location where unit price repairs are performed, record the location and type of
each repair to be performed on a plan and spreadsheet. Submit unit price documentation
with each invoice and provide both the Owner and Engineer with a copy. Engineer will
review the submitted quantities and the approved quantities shall be used for Contractor
payment.
1.4 PROCEDURES
A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable
taxes, overhead, and profit.
B. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires
establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified
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C. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use
of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner's expense, by an independent
surveyor acceptable to Contractor.
D. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections
referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
A. Unit Price No. 1: Workcode G1MR – General Maintenance & Repair.
1. Provide a unit price to complete general maintenance and repair work (G1MR) in addition
to the work described in Specifications. Provide a price per man hour for additional general
maintenance and repairs to be completed in accordance with these specifications or good
construction practice, if not specified. These hours will be used to correct minor defects
occurring after or overlooked during the survey and preparation of this contract. Provide
the Engineer and Owner with plan sketches showing the location, description, and time
(man-hours) required for additional work -- before work is done. Do not proceed without
written approval. (Note: If this work is not needed, reported, or completed; a deduction of
the rate per manhour times the number of unused manhours will be made from final
payment.)
a. The Contractor must maintain accurate records and shop drawings of where general
maintenance and repair work is performed and submit updated documentation with
each payment application.
2. Unit of Measurement: per manhour.
3. Quantity Allowance: 80.
3.2 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR FASTENING OF EXISTING WOOD LEDGER
A. Unit Price No. 2: Workcode R1W – Fastening of wooden ledger board.
1. Description: At locations where the existing wooden leger board is not already fastened to
the existing building joists, install Simpson Strong-Tie ML24Z with appropriate 1-1/2”
long Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screws according to §061000 "Rough Carpentry". Provide
Engineer and Owner with plan sketches showing the location, description, and quantity
required for work – before work is done. Do not process without written approval. (Note:
If this work is not needed, reported, or completed; a deduction of the rate per the number
of unused quantities will be made from final payment.)
a. Unit of Measurement: per bracket.
b. Quantity Allowance: 50.
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3.3 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR INSTALLING WOOD EPOXY AT
EXISTING DETERIORATED WOOD BEAMS
A. Unit Price No. 3: Workcode R2W – Installation of wood epoxy and consolidate.
1. Description: At locations where less than 10% of the depth of an existing wooden beam is
deteriorated, install Abatron WoodEpox and LiquidWood according to §061000 "Rough
Carpentry". Provide the Engineer and Owner with plan sketches showing the location,
description, and quantity required for work – before work is done. Do not proceed without
written approval. (Note: If this work is not needed, reported, or completed; a deduction to
the number of unused cubic inches will be made from final payment.)
a. The Contractor must maintain accurate records and shop drawings of where wood
beam repair work is performed and submit updated documentation with each
payment application.
b. Unit of measurement: cubic inch.
c. Quantity allowed: 100.
3.4 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR MOVING EXISTING WOOD BEAM
INTERMITENT BLOCKING
A. Unit Price No 4: Wordcode R3W – Removal and relocation of existing wood beam intermittent
blocking.
1. Description: At locations where the existing intermittent wood blocking at the existing
wood beams must be relocated to install new mounting hardware, reinstall blocking 8
inches away from original installation location. Install new, identical blocking 8 inches
away from the location of the original blocking. Install Abatron LiquidWood and
WoodEpox into existing 2 bolt holes. Conduct installation according to §061000 "Rough
Carpentry". Provide the Engineer and Owner with plan sketches showing the location,
description, and quantity required for work -- before work is done. Do not proceed without
written approval. (Note: If this work is not needed, reported, or completed; a deduction of
the number of unused quantities will be made from final payment.)
a. Unit of measurement: each piece of blocking.
b. Quantity allowed: 30.
3.5 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES FOR WOOD LEDGER REPLACEMENT
A. Unit Price No. 5: Workcode X1W – Replace wooden ledger board.
1. Description: At locations directed by engineer, provide a price to remove existing wooden
ledger board and install a new wooden ledger according to §061000 "Rough Carpentry".
Provide the Engineer and Owner with plan sketches showing the location, description, and
quantity required for work -- before work is done. Do not proceed without written
approval. (Note: If this work is not needed, reported, or completed; a deduction of the
number of unused lineal feet will be made from final payment.)
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a. The Contractor must maintain accurate records and shop drawings of where general
maintenance and repair work is performed and submit updated documentation with
each payment application.
2. Unit of Measurement: lineal foot.
3. Quantity Allowance: 50.
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SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Demolition and removal of selected decks.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and dispose of them off-site unless indicated to
be salvaged or reinstalled.
B. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage,
prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.
C. Existing to Remain: Leave existing items that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise
indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.
1.3 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP
A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.
1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Predemolition Photographs or Video: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction,
including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by salvage and demolition
operations.
B. Warranties: Documentation indicating that existing warranties are still in effect after completion
of selective demolition.
1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area.
Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.
B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Owner as far
as practical.
C. Notify Engineer of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding
with selective demolition.
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D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.
E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against
damage during selective demolition operations.
1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.
1.6 WARRANTY
A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged
during selective demolition, by methods and with materials and using approved contractors so as
not to void existing warranties.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning
selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having
jurisdiction.
B. Standards: Comply with ANSI/ASSP A10.6 and NFPA 241.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition
operations.
B. Review Project Record Documents of existing construction or other existing condition and
hazardous material information provided by Owner. Owner does not guarantee that existing
conditions are same as those indicated in Project Record Documents.
3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
A. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and
protect them against damage.
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3.3 PROTECTION
A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent
injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.
1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and
to and from occupied portions of building.
2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between selective demolition of
existing construction on exterior surfaces and new construction, to prevent water leakage
and damage to structure and interior areas.
3. Scaffolding/Temporary Protection: Engage a qualified scaffolding subcontractor to
construct temporary scaffolding/stairs in accordance with OSHA 3150. Scaffolding must
provide residents ingresses/egresses to residences while stoop/stair is under construction.
4. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.
3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL
A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new
construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of
governing regulations and as follows:
1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting
methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand
tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping.
Temporarily cover openings to remain.
2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring
existing finished surfaces.
3. Do not use cutting torches.
4. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose
excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.
5. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly.
B. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations
to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied
and used facilities.
C. Removed and Reinstalled Items:
1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.
3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new
materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials
necessary to make item functional for use indicated.
D. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling
during selective demolition. When permitted by Engineer, items may be removed to a suitable,
protected storage location during selective demolition and reinstalled in their original locations
after selective demolition operations are complete.
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3.5 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS
A. Remove demolition waste materials from Project site and dispose of them in an EPA-approved
construction and demolition waste landfill acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.
2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces
and areas.
B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.
3.6 CLEANING
A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective
demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition
operations began.
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SECTION 032000 - CONCRETE REINFORCING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Steel reinforcement bars.
2. Welded-wire reinforcement.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 010000 “General Requirements” for submittals and additional quality assurance.
2. Section 033000 "Cast-In-Place Concrete" for concrete.
1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Steel Reinforcement: Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending and
damage.
1. Store reinforcement to avoid contact with earth.
B. Welded-wire reinforcement:
1. Store reinforcement to avoid contact with earth.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A615/A615M, Grade 60, deformed.
B. Deformed-Steel Welded-Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A1064/A1064M, flat sheet.
2.2 REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES
A. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening
reinforcing bars and welded-wire reinforcement in place.
1. Manufacture bar supports from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete in accordance with
CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice," of greater compressive strength than concrete and
as follows:
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a. For concrete surfaces exposed to view, where legs of wire bar supports contact forms,
use CRSI Class 1 plastic-protected steel wire, all-plastic bar supports, or CRSI Class
2 stainless steel bar supports.
B. Steel Tie Wire: ASTM A1064/A1064M, annealed steel, not less than 0.0508 inch in diameter.
2.3 FABRICATING REINFORCEMENT
A. Fabricate steel reinforcement according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice."
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, and other foreign materials that
reduce bond to concrete.
3.2 INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. Comply with CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice" for placing and supporting reinforcement.
B. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement.
1. Locate and support reinforcement with bar supports to maintain minimum concrete cover.
2. Do not tack weld crossing reinforcing bars.
C. Preserve clearance between bars of not less than 1 inch, not less than one bar diameter, or not
less than 1-1/3 times size of large aggregate, whichever is greater.
D. Provide concrete coverage in accordance with ACI 318.
E. Set wire ties with ends directed into concrete, not toward exposed concrete surfaces.
F. Splices: Lap splices as indicated on Drawings.
1. Bars indicated to be continuous, and all vertical bars to be lapped not less than 36 bar
diameters at splices, or 24 inches whichever is greater.
2. Stagger splices in accordance with ACI 318.
3. Mechanical Splice Couplers: Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
4. Weld reinforcing bars in accordance with AWS D1.4/D 1.4M, where indicated on
Drawings.
G. Install welded-wire reinforcement in longest practicable lengths.
1. Support welded-wire reinforcement in accordance with CRSI "Manual of Standard
Practice."
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a. For reinforcement less than W4.0 or D4.0, continuous support spacing to not
exceed 12 inches.
2. Lap edges and ends of adjoining sheets at least one wire spacing plus 2 inches for plain
wire and 8 inches for deformed wire.
3. Offset laps of adjoining sheet widths to prevent continuous laps in either direction.
4. Lace overlaps with wire.
3.3 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES
A. Comply with ACI 117.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspections:
1. Steel-reinforcement placement.
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SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Cast-in-place concrete, including concrete materials, mixture design, placement
procedures, and finishes.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 010000 “General Requirements” for submittals and additional quality assurance.
2. Section 032000 “Concrete Reinforcing” for reinforcing steel.
3. Section 061000 “Rough Carpentry” for post bases and concrete anchors.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the
following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash, slag cement, other pozzolans, and silica fume;
materials subject to compliance with requirements.
B. Water/Cement Ratio (w/cm): The ratio by weight of water to cementitious materials.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-
mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C94/C94M requirements for production
facilities and equipment.
1. Manufacturer certified in accordance with NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed
Concrete Production Facilities."
B. Laboratory Testing Agency Qualifications: A testing agency qualified in accordance with ASTM
C1077 and ASTM E329 for testing indicated and employing an ACI-certified Concrete Quality
Control Technical Manager.
1. Personnel performing laboratory tests to be an ACI-certified Concrete Strength Testing
Technician and Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician, Grade I.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Comply with ASTM C94/C94M and ACI 301 (ACI 301M).
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1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 306.1 and as follows.
1. Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by
frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.
2. When average high and low temperature is expected to fall below 40 deg F (4.4 deg C) for
three successive days, maintain delivered concrete mixture temperature within the
temperature range required by ACI 301 (ACI 301M).
3. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow.
4. Do not place concrete in contact with surfaces less than 35 deg F (1.7 deg C), other than
reinforcing steel.
5. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or
chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in mixture designs.
B. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 305.1 (ACI 305.1M), and
as follows:
1. Maintain concrete temperature at time of discharge to not exceed 95 deg F (35 deg C).
2. Fog-spray forms, steel reinforcement, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep
subgrade uniformly moist without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL
A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) unless modified by requirements in the
Contract Documents.
1. Compressive Strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi
2. Slump: 4 inches
2.2 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cementitious Materials:
1. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type II, gray.
B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M, Class 3S coarse aggregate or better, graded.
Provide aggregates from a single source.
1. Alkali-Silica Reaction: Comply with one of the following:
a. Expansion Result of Aggregate: Not more than 0.04 percent at one-year when tested
in accordance with ASTM C1293.
b. Expansion Results of Aggregate and Cementitious Materials in Combination: Not
more than 0.10 percent at an age of 16 days when tested in accordance with ASTM
C1567.
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c. Alkali Content in Concrete: Not more than 4 lb./cu. yd. (2.37 kg/cu. m) for moderately
reactive aggregate or 3 lb./cu. yd. (1.78 kg/cu. m) for highly reactive aggregate,
when tested in accordance with ASTM C1293 and categorized in accordance with
ASTM C1778, based on alkali content being calculated in accordance with ACI 301
(ACI 301M).
2. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1-1/2 nominal.
3. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.
C. Water: ASTM C94/C94M, potable.
2.3 CURING MATERIALS
A. For application to fresh concrete.
B. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing
approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. (305 g/sq. m) when dry.
C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C171, polyethylene film burlap-polyethylene sheet.
2.4 CONCRETE MIXING
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete in accordance with
ASTM C94/C94M and ASTM C1116/C1116M, and furnish batch ticket information.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions:
1. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of concrete forms, accessories, and
reinforcement, and embedded items is complete and that required inspections have been
performed.
2. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Provide reasonable auxiliary services to accommodate field testing and inspections, acceptable
to testing agency, including the following:
1. Daily access to the Work.
2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.
3. Secure space for storage, initial curing, and field curing of test samples, including source
of water and continuous electrical power at Project site during site curing period for test
samples.
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4. Security and protection for test samples and for testing and inspection equipment at
Project site.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF EMBEDDED ITEMS
A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items required for adjoining Work that
is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete.
1. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with
items to be embedded.
2. Install anchor rods, accurately located, to elevations required and complying with
tolerances in Section 7.5 of ANSI/AISC 303.
3.4 CONCRETE PLACEMENT
A. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement, embedded items,
and vapor retarder is complete and that required inspections are completed.
1. Immediately prior to concrete placement, inspect vapor retarder for damage and deficient
installation, and repair defective areas.
B. Notify Engineer and testing and inspection agencies 24 hours prior to commencement of concrete
placement.
C. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or during placement unless approved
by Engineer in writing, but not to exceed the amount indicated on the concrete delivery ticket.
1. Do not add water to concrete after adding high-range water-reducing admixtures to
mixture.
D. Deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new
concrete is placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness.
1. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated.
2. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.
3. Deposit concrete in horizontal layers of depth not to exceed formwork design pressures
and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints.
4. Consolidate placed concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment in accordance with
ACI 301 (ACI 301M).
a. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms.
b. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations to rapidly
penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inches (150 mm) into preceding layer.
c. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to lose plasticity.
d. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate
concrete, and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items
without causing mixture constituents to segregate.
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E. Indicate concrete washout areas.
1. Washout areas shall be approved by Owner prior to use.
3.5 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES
A. As-Cast Surface Finishes:
1. ACI 301 (ACI 301M) Surface Finish SF-2.0: As-cast concrete texture imparted by form-
facing material, arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner with a minimum of seams.
a. Patch voids larger than 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide or 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep.
b. Remove projections larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
c. Patch tie holes.
d. Surface Tolerance: ACI 117 (ACI 117M) Class B.
e. Locations: Apply to concrete surfaces exposed to public view.
B. Related Unformed Surfaces:
1. At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces adjacent to formed
surfaces, strike off smooth and finish with a color and texture matching adjacent formed
surfaces.
2. Continue final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across adjacent unformed
surfaces unless otherwise indicated.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS
A. Filling In:
1. Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures after Work of other trades is in place
unless otherwise indicated.
2. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction.
3. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete the Work.
3.7 CONCRETE ANCHOR TESTING
A. Conduct concrete anchor pull testing on 5% of post-installed anchors at each building at load
requested by Engineer, in accordance with ASTM E488, to insure adequate adhesion. Conduct
torque testing all anchors to ensure proper adhesion.
3.8 CONCRETE CURING
A. Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures.
1. Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 306.1 for cold weather protection during
curing.
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2. Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 305.1 (ACI 305.1M) for hot-weather
protection during curing.
B. Curing Formed Surfaces: Comply with ACI 308.1 (ACI 308.1M) as follows:
1. Cure formed concrete surfaces, including underside of beams, supported slabs, and other
similar surfaces.
2. Cure concrete containing color pigments in accordance with color pigment
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If forms remain during curing period, moist cure after loosening forms.
4. If removing forms before end of curing period, continue curing for remainder of curing
period, as follows:
a. Continuous Fogging: Maintain standing water on concrete surface until final setting
of concrete.
b. Continuous Sprinkling: Maintain concrete surface continuously wet.
C. Curing Unformed Surfaces: Comply with ACI 308.1 (ACI 308.1M) as follows:
1. Begin curing immediately after finishing concrete.
3.9 TOLERANCES
A. Conform to ACI 117 (ACI 117M).
3.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing and inspecting agency to perform tests and
inspections and to submit reports.
1. Testing agency to be responsible for providing curing container for composite samples on
Site and verifying that field-cured composite samples are cured in accordance with ASTM
C31/C31M.
2. Testing agency to immediately report to Architect, Contractor, and concrete manufacturer
any failure of Work to comply with Contract Documents.
3. Testing agency to report results of tests and inspections, in writing, to Owner, Architect,
Contractor, and concrete manufacturer within 48 hours of inspections and tests.
a. Test reports to include reporting requirements of ASTM C31/C31M, ASTM
C39/C39M, and ACI 301, including the following as applicable to each test and
inspection:
1) Project name.
2) Name of testing agency.
3) Names and certification numbers of field and laboratory technicians
performing inspections and testing.
4) Name of concrete manufacturer.
5) Date and time of inspection, sampling, and field testing.
6) Date and time of concrete placement.
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7) Location in Work of concrete represented by samples.
8) Date and time sample was obtained.
9) Truck and batch ticket numbers.
10) Design compressive strength at 28 days.
11) Concrete mixture designation, proportions, and materials.
12) Field test results.
13) Information on storage and curing of samples before testing, including curing
method and maximum and minimum temperatures during initial curing
period.
14) Type of fracture and compressive break strengths at seven days and 28 days.
B. Batch Tickets: For each load delivered, submit three copies of batch delivery ticket to testing
agency, indicating quantity, mix identification, admixtures, design strength, aggregate size, design
air content, design slump at time of batching, and amount of water that can be added at Project
site.
C. Concrete Tests: Testing of composite samples of fresh concrete obtained in accordance with
ASTM C 172/C 172M to be performed in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Testing Frequency: Obtain one composite sample for each day's pour of each concrete
mixture.
2. Slump: ASTM C143/C143M:
a. One test for each day’s pour.
b. Perform additional tests when concrete consistency appears to change.
3. Concrete Temperature: ASTM C1064/C1064M:
a. One test hourly when air temperature is 40 deg F (4.4 deg C) and below or 80
deg F (27 deg C) and above, and one test for each composite sample.
4. Compressive-Strength Tests: ASTM C39/C39M.
a. Test one set of two laboratory-cured specimens at seven days and one set of two
specimens at 28 days.
b. A compressive-strength test to be the average compressive strength from a set of
two specimens obtained from same composite sample and tested at age indicated.
5. When strength of field-cured cylinders is less than 85 percent of companion laboratory-
cured cylinders, Contractor to evaluate operations and provide corrective procedures for
protecting and curing in-place concrete.
6. Strength of each concrete mixture will be satisfactory if every average of any three
consecutive compressive-strength tests equals or exceeds specified compressive strength,
and no compressive-strength test value falls below specified compressive strength by more
than 500 psi (3.4 MPa) if specified compressive strength is 5000 psi (34.5 MPa), or no
compressive strength test value is less than 10 percent of specified compressive strength if
specified compressive strength is greater than 5000 psi (34.5 MPa).
7. Nondestructive Testing: Impact hammer, sonoscope, or other nondestructive device may
be permitted by Engineer but will not be used as sole basis for approval or rejection of
concrete.
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8. Additional Tests:
a. Testing and inspecting agency to make additional tests of concrete when test results
indicate that slump, air entrainment, compressive strengths, or other requirements
have not been met, as directed by Architect.
b. Testing and inspecting agency may conduct tests to determine adequacy of concrete
by cored cylinders complying with ASTM C42/C42M or by other methods as
directed by Architect.
1) Acceptance criteria for concrete strength to be in accordance with ACI 301
(ACI 301M), Section 1.6.6.3.
9. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine
compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.
10. Correct deficiencies in the Work that test reports and inspections indicate do not comply
with the Contract Documents.
3.11 PROTECTION
A. Protect concrete surfaces as follows:
1. Protect from petroleum stains.
2. Diaper hydraulic equipment used over concrete surfaces.
3. Prohibit vehicles from interior concrete slabs.
4. Prohibit use of pipe-cutting machinery over concrete surfaces.
5. Prohibit placement of steel items on concrete surfaces.
6. Prohibit use of acids or acidic detergents over concrete surfaces.
7. Protect liquid floor treatment from damage and wear during the remainder of construction
period. Use protective methods and materials, including temporary covering,
recommended in writing by liquid floor treatments installer.
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SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY PART
1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Wood products.
2. Wood-preservative-treated lumber.
3. Dimension lumber framing.
4. Miscellaneous lumber.
5. Plywood backing panels.
6. Laminated Veneer Lumber.
7. Wood Epoxy.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 010000 “General Requirements” for submittals and additional quality assurance.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Boards or Strips: Lumber of less than 2 inches nominal size in least dimension.
B. Dimension Lumber: Lumber of 2 inches nominal size or greater but less than 5 inches nominal
(114 mm actual) size in least dimension.
C. Exposed Framing: Framing not concealed by other construction.
D. Lumber grading agencies, and abbreviations used to reference them, include the following:
1. NeLMA: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association.
2. NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority.
3. SPIB: The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau.
4. WCLIB: West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.
5. WWPA: Western Wood Products Association.
1.3 HANDLING
A. Stack wood products flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle to provide air circulation.
Protect wood products from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored.
Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 WOOD PRODUCTS
A. Lumber: Comply with DOC PS 20 and applicable rules of grading agencies indicated. If no
grading agency is indicated, comply with the applicable rules of any rules-writing agency certified
by the ALSC Board of Review. Grade lumber by an agency certified by the ALSC Board of
Review to inspect and grade lumber under the rules indicated.
1. Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of grading agency.
2. For exposed lumber indicated to receive a stained or natural finish, mark grade stamp on
end or back of each piece.
3. Dress lumber, S4S, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Maximum Moisture Content:
1. Boards: 15 percent.
2. Dimension Lumber: 19 percent.
2.2 Laminated Veneer Lumber
A. Laminated-Veneer Lumber (LVL): Pressure-Treated structural composite lumber made from
wood veneers with grain primarily parallel to member lengths, evaluated and monitored in
accordance with ASTM D5456, and manufactured with exterior-type adhesive complying with
ASTM D2559.
1. Pacific Wood-Tech Treated LVL or approved equal.
2. Allowable Stresses:
a. Extreme Fiber Stress in Bending (Fb): 2800 psi
b. Modulus of Elasticity (E): 2,000,000 psi
c. Minimum Modulus of Elasticity (Em): 985,000 psi
3. Moisture Protection: Factory seal face, edge, and ends with manufacturer’s standard
water-resistant coating.
2.3 WOOD-PRESERVATIVE-TREATED LUMBER
A. Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process: AWPA U1, Use categories as follows:
1. UC3B (Commodity Specification A): Uncoated sawn products in exterior construction not
in contact with ground, exposed to all weather cycles including intermittent wetting but
with sufficient air circulation for wood to dry. Excludes sawn products not in contact with
ground but with ground contact-type hazards. Include all rough carpentry.
a. Wood framing members that are less than 96 inches above the ground in
crawlspaces or unexcavated areas.
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b. Wood decking, railings, and joists and beams for decks that are not critical to the
performance and safety of the entire system/construction and that are in locations
easily accessible for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
2. UC4A (Commodity Specification A): Non-critical sawn products in contact with ground
and exposed to all weather cycles including continuous or prolonged wetting, and sawn
products not in contact with ground but with ground contact-type hazards or that are critical
or hard to replace. Include the following items:
a. Beams, Columns, stair stringers, and Railing Posts
2.4 DIMENSION LUMBER FRAMING
A. Load-Bearing Partitions by Grade: No. 2 Construction.
a. Southern pine; SPIB.
B. Stair Stringers and Steps: No. 1.
1. Species:
a. Southern pine; SPIB.
C. Add-Alternate 1: Composite Decking
1. Provide composite decking capable of withstanding a 60 lbf/sqft distributed load with an
allowable span of 16 inches on-center.
2. Tread of stairs must be capable of withstanding a 40 lbf/sqft distributed load and a 300
lbf concentrated load with an allowable span of 9 inches on-center.
3. Provide from list of manufacturers or approved equal:
a. Trex.
b. Timber Tech.
2.5 WOOD EPOXY
A. Epoxy Consolidate: Two-part modified epoxy resin system specifically for wood consolidation
1. LiquidWood by Abatron, Inc.
B. Epoxy Filler: Two-part modified epoxy resin specifically for filling wood.
1. WoodEpox by Abatron, Inc.
2.6 FASTENERS
A. General: Fasteners are to be of size and type indicated and comply with requirements specified in
this article for material and manufacture. Provide nails or screws, in sufficient length, to penetrate
not less than 1-1/2 inches into wood substrate.
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1. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, pressure-preservative
treated, or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating
complying with ASTM A153/A153M of ASTM F2329.
a. Strong-Tie SD Screw.
b. Simpson Strong-Tie SDS Screw.
c. Simpson Strong-Tie DSV Screw.
d. Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS2231DBB Screws.
1) Install with Simpson Strong-Tie STN22 Hex-Head Washers.
B. Post-Installed Anchors: Fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A153/A153M
or ASTM F2329.
1. Simpon Strong-Tie Titen HD.
C. Bolts: Fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A153/A153M or ASTM F2329.
1. ASTM A325 High-Strength Bolt.
D. Threaded Rod: Fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A153/A153M or
ASTM F2329.
1. ASTM A193 B7.
E. Lag Screws: Fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A153/A153M or ASTM
F2329.
1. ASTM A449.
2.7 METAL FRAMING BRACKETS
A. Post Bases: Adjustable-socket type for bolting in place with standoff plate to raise post 1 inch
above base and with 4-inch- minimum side cover, and standoff and adjustment plates.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie MPB44Z.
B. Joist Tie-Downs: Plate tie for fastening joists to beams below, 3 inches wide.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie H10A-2.
2. Simpson Strong-Tie LGT4.
C. Hold-Downs: Brackets for bolting to wall studs and securing to foundation walls with anchor
bolts or to other hold-downs with threaded rods and designed with first of two bolts placed seven
bolt diameters from reinforced base.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie DTT2Z.
2. Simpson Strong-Tie SP2.
D. Joist Hangers: Joist Hangers or other brackets which connect joists to the face of beams.
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1. Simpson Strong-Tie LUS26.
2. Simpson Strong-Tie LUS26-2.
3. Simpson Strong-Tie LUS46
4. Simpson Strong-Tie HGUS26-4
5. Simpson Strong-Tie ML24Z.
6. Simpson Strong-Tie LSCZ.
E. Column-to-Beam Connector: Brackets which connect columns to beams.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie APA4
F. Tie-down nuts and washers: Nuts and washers to connect new joists to existing ledger boards.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie BPS 1/2-3.
2. Comply with ASTM F593 and ASTMF594, Alloy Group 1 or 2.
G. Railing Post Connector: Moment Connection Plate to connect railing posts to joists.
1. Grade 50 steel with minimum thickness of 0.1046 inches.
H. Railing Connector: Brackets which connect railings to columns and railing posts.
1. Simpson Strong-Tie A34 Framing Angle.
I. Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate connectors and fasteners using the following
materials:
1. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: Hot-dip, zinc-coated steel sheet complying with ASTM
A653/A653M, G185 coating designation.
a. Use for exterior locations and where indicated.
2. Heavy-Galvanized-Steel Sheet: Hot-dip, zinc-coated steel sheet complying with ASTM
A653/A653M; structural steel (SS), high-strength low-alloy steel Type A (HSLAS Type
A), or high-strength low-alloy steel Type B (HSLAS Type B); G185 coating designation;
and not less than 0.036 inch thick.
a. Use for exterior locations and where indicated.
J. Wheelchair Ramp
1. Wheelchair ramps shall comply with U.S. Access Board Chapter 4: Ramps and Curb
Ramps
a. Ramp shall be 36 inches wide and 20 feet long and shall not include any
landings/platforms.
b. Slope shall match existing.
c. Top elevation shall match existing elevation of wood walkway/deck.
d. Ramp shall be manufactured with exterior-grade Aluminum.
2. Provide wheelchair ramp from list of manufacturers or approved equal:
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a. Stage Drop
b. Med Mart
K. Railings at Wood Deck
1. Provide 1-3/8-inch diameter exterior-grade aluminum railings
a. Color and installation height to match wheelchair ramp railing.
b. Railing shall be able to withstand 50 lb per linear foot distributed load and 200 lb
concentrated load.
c. Mounting bracket and fasteners shall be exterior grade able to withstand 50 lb per
linear foot distributed load and 200 lb concentrated load.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Store all wood in a dry location for thirty days prior to use on site to minimize shrinking after
installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Framing Standard: Comply with AF&PA's WCD 1, "Details for Conventional Wood Frame
Construction," unless otherwise indicated.
B. Set work to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit rough
carpentry accurately to other construction.
C. Install metal framing anchors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Install fasteners
through each fastener hole.
D. Do not splice structural members between supports unless otherwise indicated.
E. Provide blocking and framing as indicated and as required to support facing materials, fixtures,
specialty items, and trim.
F. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics do not interfere with installation or with
fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with function
of member or pieces that are too small to use with minimum number of joints or optimum joint
arrangement.
G. Apply copper naphthenate field treatment to comply with AWPA M4 for applying field treatment
to cut surfaces of preservative-treated lumber.
H. Where wood-preservative-treated lumber is installed adjacent to metal decking, install continuous
flexible flashing separator between wood and metal decking.
I. Securely attach rough carpentry work to substrate by anchoring and fastening as indicated,
complying with the following:
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1. Table 2304.10.1, "Fastening Schedule," in ICC's International Building Code (IBC).
2. Table R602.3(1), "Fastener Schedule for Structural Members," and Table R602.3(2),
"Alternate Attachments," in ICC's International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings.
3. ICC-ES evaluation report for fastener.
J. Use steel common nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that will not fully
penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials.
Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood. Drive nails
snug but do not countersink nail heads unless otherwise indicated.
K. Fill all voids or cracks in wood substrates with epoxy filler in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF FLOOR JOIST FRAMING
A. General: Install floor joists with crown edge up and support ends of each member with not less
than 1-1/2 inches of bearing on wood or metal, or 3 inches on masonry. Attach floor joists as
follows:
1. Where supported on wood members, by toe nailing or by using metal framing anchors.
2. Where framed into wood supporting members, by using wood ledgers as indicated or, if
not indicated, by using metal joist hangers.
B. Do not notch in middle third of joists; limit notches to one-sixth depth of joist, one-third at ends.
Do not bore holes larger than one-third depth of joist; do not locate closer than 2 inches from top
or bottom.
C. Provide bridging of type indicated below, at intervals of 96 inches o.c., (or as indicated on design
drawings) between joists.
1. Diagonal wood bridging formed from bevel-cut, 1-by-3-inch nominal size lumber,
double-crossed and nailed at both ends to joists.
2. Steel bridging installed to comply with bridging manufacturer's written instructions.
3. 2-by-6 inch nominal blocking
3.4 INSTALLATION OF WOOD EPOXY
A. Consolidate all joints and other locations requiring the application of wood epoxy filler. Applying
sufficient epoxy consolidate in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations to
consolidate deteriorated wood. After epoxy has cured, fill surface area and missing wood with
epoxy filler. Sand and tool the epoxy filler to the desired configuration (matching existing).
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SECTION 312000 – EARTH MOVING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Excavating and filling for footer installation.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Backfill: Soil material or controlled low-strength material used to fill an excavation.
1. Initial Backfill: Backfill placed beside and over pipe in a trench, including haunches to
support sides of pipe.
2. Final Backfill: Backfill placed over initial backfill to fill a trench.
B. Borrow Soil: Satisfactory soil imported from off-site for use as fill or backfill.
C. Drainage Course: Aggregate layer supporting the slab-on-grade that also minimizes upward
capillary flow of pore water.
D. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to lines and
dimensions indicated.
1. Authorized Additional Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond
indicated lines and dimensions as directed by Architect. Authorized additional excavation
and replacement material will be paid for according to Contract provisions for changes in
the Work.
2. Unauthorized Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond indicated lines
and dimensions without direction by Architect. Unauthorized excavation, as well as
remedial work directed by Architect, will be without additional compensation.
E. Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.
F. Structures: Buildings, footings, foundations, retaining walls, slabs, tanks, curbs, mechanical and
electrical appurtenances, or other fabricated stationary features constructed above or below the
ground surface.
G. Subgrade: Uppermost surface of an excavation or the top surface of a fill or backfill immediately
below subbase, drainage fill, drainage course, or topsoil materials.
H. Utilities: On-site underground pipes, conduits, ducts, and cables as well as underground services
within buildings.
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1.3 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied
or used facilities during earth-moving operations.
1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without
permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by Owner or
authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Utility Locator Service: Notify utility locator service for area where Project is located before
beginning earth-moving operation.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by
settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earth-moving
operations.
B. Protect subgrades and foundation soils from freezing temperatures and frost. Remove temporary
protection before placing subsequent materials.
3.2 EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES
A. Excavate to indicated elevations and dimensions within a tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch. If
applicable, extend excavations a sufficient distance from structures for placing and removing
concrete formwork, for installing services and other construction, and for inspections.
1. Excavations for Footings and Foundations: Do not disturb bottom of excavation. Excavate
by hand to final grade just before placing concrete reinforcement. Trim bottoms to required
lines and grades to leave solid base to receive other work.
3.3 EXCAVATION FOR WALKS AND PAVEMENTS
A. Excavate surfaces under walks and pavements to indicated lines, cross sections, elevations, and
subgrades.
3.4 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
A. Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and
debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
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B. Transport surplus satisfactory soil to designated storage areas on Owner's property. Stockpile or spread
soil as directed by Architect.
1. Remove waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose
of them off Owner's property.
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