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PROJECT MANUAL &
SPECIFICATIONS
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
CHARLOTTE CENTRAL SCHOOL – 2021
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, Vermont
January 29, 2021Colin P. Lindberg, Architect
208 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
PROJECT MANUAL &
SPECIFICATIONS
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
CHARLOTTE CENTRAL SCHOOL – 2021
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, Vermont
Architect:
Colin P. Lindberg, Architect
208 Flynn Avenue Suite 2B
Burlington, VT 05401Site Improvements Bid Set
Charlotte Central School January 29, 2021
DOCUMENT 00 0200
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 REQUEST
A. Owner request proposals on Work as follows:
1. Project: Charlotte Central School – Site Improvements
2. Project Addresses: Charlotte Central School
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
3. Owner: Champlain Valley School District
5420 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
4. Architect: Colin P. Lindberg, A.I.A.
Attn: Randy Burnett
208 Flynn Ave. Suite 2B
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-864-4950
5. Pre – Bid Meeting: None scheduled. To schedule a visit, see #9: Site Access Prior to Bid.
6. Bid Due Date: Monday, February 15th, 2021 1:00 PM
7. Place Due: Electronic mailed bids only. Submit electronic bids to the following
email addresses:
Chris Giard: cgiard@cvsdvt.org
Cc: randy@colinlindberg.com, brenda@colinlindberg.com
Subject Line: Charlotte Central School Site Improvements
8. Type of Bidding and Classes of Work:
Lump sum base bid with selective alternates, unit prices & cost break out information.
Demolition and General Construction
9. Site Access Prior to Bid: Contact: Chris Giard, Maintenance Supervisor
(802) 383-1203
10. Final Questions & Addenda:
a. Final date to submit questions and requests for clarifications: Thursday, February 11th,
2021.
To assist with responses and turn around do not accumulate long list at deadline period, submit as early as possible.
th
b. Final Scheduled Addenda Release Date: Friday, February 12 , 2021.
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1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Site Improvements:
1. Work includes paving and stripping an existing gravel lot on the western side of the Charlotte
Central School property
1.03 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS – NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
A. The use of asbestos or asbestos products will not be permitted in any form in the construction project
for any new work. Discover of any such material is cause for rejection.
1.04 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
A. All contractors acquiring bid documents shall register as a plan holder with Blueprints Etc. at 20 Farrell
Street South Burlington, VT (802) 865-4503.
B. ‘Pre-Qualified’ General Contractors & Approved Trades may request electronic bid documents by
contacting the Architects office at 864-4950 or via email to randy@colinlindberg.com.
C. Sub-Contractors and trades bidding portions of work under a listed pre-qualified bidder may access
plans as follows:
1. Purchase full set of documents, at cost plus shipping and applicable taxes (see 1.04 D).
2. View/Obtain documents directly from a listed “Pre-Qualified” General Contractor.
3. View plans at Works in Progress: 20 Farrell Street South Burlington, VT (802) 286-3633.
D. Bid documents (non-returnable) in print format (hard copy) are available for purchase at cost plus
shipping and applicable taxes by contacting the following:
1. Blueprints, Etc.: (802) 865-4503
20 Farrell Street
South Burlington
2. Bid documents may be examined at the office of Colin P. Lindberg, Architect 208 Flynn Avenue
Suite 2B Burlington, VT 05401.
3. All bidding contractors shall register email address with Blueprints Etc. for purposes of addenda
and other bid communication distribution. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain all bid
documents, including issued addenda and other referenced documents.
a. Forward email address to: orders@blueprintsetc.com
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 0210
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PART I – GENERAL
1.01 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS
A. Champlain School District, Shelburne, VT (herein called the "Owner") invites Bids for the
following project: Charlotte Central School – Site Improvements
B. Bids will be received at place and time indicated in Notice to Bidders.
C. Electronic mailed bids only. Submit electronic bids to the following email addresses:
Chris Giard: cgiard@cvsdvt.org
Cc: randy@colinlindberg.com, brenda@colinlindberg.com
Subject Line: Charlotte Central School Site Improvements
1.02 METHOD OF BIDDING
A. Owner invites Bids on Work described in notice to Bidders.
B. Base Bid prices on lump sum. See Bid forms for specific requirements regarding bids, alternate
& unit pricing and other cost breakdown information.
1.03 BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A. The bidding documents include the Invitation to Bid, Information for Bidders, the form of
proposal, bid bond, non-collusive bidding certificate, A.I.A. document A101, Division I -
general requirements, the project manual and specifications, the drawings, and all Addenda
issued prior to opening of Bids.
1.04 BID SECURITY
A. Submit bid deposit in the form of a certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check (issued by a
responsible bank or trust company) payable to the Owner or Bid Bond on form furnished herein,
duly executed by Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon, Company authorized to issue
Bond, in amount of 5 percent of Bid.
B. Agent who signs Bid Bond must file with Bond certified and effectively dated copy or his power
of attorney showing any limitation in regard to total amount for which any single Bond can be
issued.
C. The bid deposit will be retained from all bidders until a contract is executed. Upon contract
award, bid deposits will be returned within ten (10) days.
D. Bid deposit is considered forfeited to the owner, as liquidated damages, in the event that a
successful bidder fails or refuses to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within
ten (10) days after issuance by the Owner.
1.05 PREPARATION OF BID/TENDER
A. Submit on forms furnished herein.
B. Fill out in ink or typewritten, without erasure, interlineations or changes.
C. Make Bid in name of Principal; if co-partnership, give names of all parties. Give complete
address. If Bids are submitted by an agent, provide satisfactory evidence of agency
authority.
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D. Indicate on bid form the date work is to commence and number of consecutive calendar days
or specified date, in accordance with indicated format on bid form, in which construction
will be completed.
E. Fill in all blank spaces for bid prices in both words and figures.
F. Failure to submit the following documents may cause the bid to be considered irregular:
1. Bid Form
2. Bid Deposit
3. Certificate of Corporation, if bidder is incorporated
4. Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate
1.06 NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE
A. Each Bidder submitting a bid for any portion of the work contemplated by the bidding
documents shall execute a non-collusive certificate as required, in the form herein provided,
to the effect that he has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in regard to
any bid submitted. Such certificate shall be attached to the bid. Failure of any bidder to
abide by this provision shall be cause for rejection of submitted bid
1.07 SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
A. The successful bidder for each Contract shall submit to the Architect after receipt of
notification of award of contract, a list of subcontractors, material suppliers and
manufacturers proposed for the various portions of the work.
1.08 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT AREAS
A. Each bidder must inform himself fully of the conditions relating to the scope of work,
project conditions, and employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a
successful bidder of their obligations to furnish all material, labor and equipment necessary
to carry out the provisions of the contracted scope of work. The Contractor, in the carrying
out the work, must employ such methods or means in a manner not to cause interruption or
interference with the work of other contractors or the operations of the Owner.
1.09 OBLIGATION OF BIDDERS & CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT AREAS
A. At the time of the opening of bids, each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site,
to have familiarized himself with local conditions, and to have read and to be thoroughly
familiar with the bidding documents, including all Addenda. The failure or omission of any
bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any
bidder from any obligation in respect to their bid.
1.10 SCHEDULE
A. The project schedule is intended to occur as follows:
1. Commencement of work upon notice to proceed (plus/minus June 15th or earlier with
district permission). Completion by August 15th 2021.
B. The Contractor, in full cooperation of School Officials, shall coordinate the development of a
construction schedule with complete coordination with the School District Calendar; final
schedule must be approved by the School District.
C. The School Department reserves the right to authorize and begin work earlier then indicated
above at no extra cost to the school district. Early scope activity that does not impact school
occupancy or existing contract work may be approved for commencement of construction in
specific approved areas as early as June 15th 2021 with written approval & notice to proceed
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from owner. These activities may include site preparations, excavation, demo and exterior utility
work all for which has no impact on school operation and function.
D. Contractor, prior to site mobilization, shall anticipate adequate time and effort for preliminary
exploratory demolition, field survey verification, and other miscellaneous project and prep work
as required to anticipate and align the project schedule as required to meet the district schedule
requirements and expectations.
1.11 ASSESSMENTS AND TAXES
A. Exemption from Sales Tax: The Sales and Compensating Use Taxes of the State of Vermont
and of cities and counties do not apply to purchases and sales of material and supplies pursuant
to the provisions of this contract. These taxes are not to be included in bids. This exemption
does not, however, apply to tools, machinery, equipment, or other property leased by or to the
Contractor or a Subcontractor or to materials and supplies of a kind which will not be
incorporated into the completed project.
B. Other Assessments and Taxes: Each bidder shall include in his base bid proposal all other costs
and liabilities other than that excluded in paragraph A above for the amounts assessed under any
sales, consumer use, or other similar tax, any assessment or taxes upon the wages and salaries
paid to employees of the Contractor and his Subcontractors under the Contractor, or any other
taxes assessed by the Federal, State, or Local Governments.
C. Bidder is responsible to ensure tendered bid is in conformance with all federal, state and local
tax rules and regulations for work performed under contract with the Champlain Valley School
District.
1.12 INTERPRETATIONS
A. If bidder for proposed work is in doubt as to true meaning of any part of Contract Documents,
submit written meaning of any part of Contract Documents, submit written request to
Architect/Engineer for interpretation. Bidder submitting request is responsible for its prompt
and actual delivery. Interpretations will not be made orally. Architect is not responsible for any
other explanations or interpretations which anyone presumes to make.
B. Submit written request for interpretation to Colin P. Lindberg, 208 Flynn Avenue Suite 2B,
Burlington, VT 05401, or by electronic mail to randy@colinlindberg.com. Request must be
received by date as indicated on document 00 0200 Notice to bidders.
C. All interpretations or supplemental instructions will be in form of written addenda prior to date
fixed for opening of bids. Copy of such addendum will be posted as indicated in notice to
bidders (section 00 0200) under availability of documents. Contractor shall ensure retrieval of
all issued addenda. Failure to receive or obtain such addendum does not relieve bidder from any
obligation under the bid as submitted. Addenda are a part of the Contract Documents.
1.13 WITHDRAWAL OR REVISION OF BID
A. Bids may be withdrawn or revised prior to scheduled time for bid opening, under following
terms:
1. Bidder may, without prejudice to himself, withdraw Bid after it has been deposited,
provided request for such withdrawal is received in writing or by telegram, before time set
for opening. Telephonic communications are not acceptable for such request.
2. After bid opening, no bid may be withdrawn for period of 90 days.
1.14 IRREGULAR BID
A. Bids are considered irregular and may be rejected for the following reasons unless otherwise
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1. If form furnished is not used or is altered.
2. If there are unauthorized additions, conditional bids, or irregularities of any kind which
may tend to make Bid incomplete, indefinite, or ambiguous as to its meaning.
3. If bidder adds any provisions reserving the right to accept or reject any award, or to enter
into Contract pursuant to an award.
4. If unit or lump sum prices contained in bid schedule are obviously unbalanced either in
excess of, or below, reasonable cost analysis values.
5. If bidder fails to insert alternate and unit prices for every item indicated.
6. If bidder fails to complete bid in any other particulars where information is requested so,
Bid may be properly evaluated.
7. If form furnished is faxed.
8. If Bond or Non-collusive bidding certificate is not used.
B. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive irregularities or informalities as
may be deemed in Owner's interest.
1.15 PRIORITY OF ALTERNATE BIDS
A. Post bid submission; alternate bids are to be selected by owner with considerations to both
budget and other district priorities as determined by owner.
B. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any alternates in any order or combination,
unless other wise specifically provided in the bidding documents.
1.16 METHOD OF AWARD
A. Contract award shall be to the lowest responsible bid conforming to the specifications.
B. The lowest responsible bid shall be determined by the sum of the base bid and accepted
alternates.
C. The owner reserves the right to select a contractor when the two lowest responsible bids are
within one percent of each other.
D. The owner reserves the right to reject any bid found not to be responsible or conforming to
specifications or to reject all bids.
1.17 LETTER OF INTENT TO AWARD
A. Upon issuance of letter, by owner, of intent to award contract, bidder may not withdraw bid for
period of 90 days from dated letter of intent to award.
1.18 EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS & SUBSTITUTIONS DURING THE BID
B. Refer to document 00 8100, Special Conditions and substitutions, part 1.04.
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 3100
BID FORM
Date __________________
This Bid is for all work associated with Contract Documents for the following project:
Charlotte Central School – Site Improvements
408 Hinesburg Road – Charlotte, Vermont 05445
Bid of _______________________________________________________ (hereinafter called "Bidder") a *
______________________ organized and existing under the laws of the State of ______________________,
and doing business as ** __________________________________________________________________.
* Insert corporation, partnership, or individual, as applicable.
** Insert trade or business name.
To: Champlain Valley School District
5420 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Attn: Chris Giard
Maintenance Supervisor
Gentlemen:
The Bidder, in compliance with the notice to bidders document and having thoroughly examined all
documents, being familiar with location, site and area of proposed work and with all conditions surrounding
construction of proposed project including availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all
labor, materials, tools, equipment, machinery, equipment rental, services, and to construct all work stated in
accordance with contract documents at prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred
in performing all obligations and required work as is intended in the contract documents, of which this bid
form and all its supplementary components is a part.
Bidder, if awarded a contract, hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before
_________________, 2021 in written "Notice to Proceed" of Owner and to fully complete project within
___________________ consecutive calendar days thereafter. (Bidder fill in)
Bidder, if awarded a Contract, agrees to commence and complete all work in accordance with established
schedules approved by Owner.
Successful bidder agrees to provide performance and payment bonds written by surety acceptable to Owner.
Made in favor of Owner as oblige.
BASE BID - FOR CONTRACT:
Bidder agrees to perform all renovation work as described in the Contract Documents; for the Lump Sum of
(Show amounts in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, amount shown in words will govern.)
_________________________________________________________dollars.
($____________________________________________)
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Bidder understands that Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bid/Tenders and to waive any informalities or
irregularities therein.
Upon notice of acceptance of this Bid/Tender, bidder will execute Contract Agreement and deliver properly executed
Performance and Payment Bonds to Owner within 10 days.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Bidder acknowledges receipt of all issued addenda:
Submission of Bid Security (document 00 0210 part 1.04):
Submission of Non-Collusive Bid Form (document 00 0210 part 1.06):
If awarded a contract, bidder's surety will be:
_______________________________________________________________________.
Respectfully submitted,
Signature if an Individual: _____________________________
Doing Business as: _____________________________
Business Address: _____________________________
If a Partnership: _____________________________
By: __________________________ Member of Firm
__________________________ Member of Firm
Business Address _____________________________
If a Corporation: _____________________________
By: _________________________ Title: ______________________
Business Address: _____________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 4100
BID BOND
A.I.A. DOCUMENT A310
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Use of American Institute of Architects Document: A310 Bid Bond, February 1970 Edition, is
hereby made a part of the bidding requirements and by this reference thereto is made part hereof.
B. Provide properly executed Bid Bond with Bid.
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 4200
NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE
PART I - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Use of the following document: NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE, is hereby
made a part of the Bidding Requirements.
END OF DOCUMENT
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NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATION
BY SUBMISSION OF THIS BID, BIDDER AND EACH PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF
OF BIDDER CERTIFIES, AND IN THE CASE OF JOINT BID, EACH PARTY THERETO
CERTIFIES AS TO ITS OWN ORGANIZATION, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT TO
THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF:
[l] The prices of this bid have been arrived at independently, without collusion, consultation,
communication, or agreement, for the purposes of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such
prices with any other Bidder or with any competitor,
[2] Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been
knowingly disclosed by the Bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Bidder prior to opening,
directly or indirectly, to any other Bidder or to any competitor, and
[3] No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person, partnership
or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.
(Signed)
Title
RESOLUTION – for corporate bidders only
RESOLVED that be authorized to sign and submit the bid or
proposal of this corporation for the following project
(describe project)
and to include in such bid or proposal the certificate as to non-collusion required as the act and deed of such
corporation, and for any inaccuracies or misstatements in such certificate this corporate bidder shall be liable
under the penalties of perjury.
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by
corporation at a meeting of its board of directors held on the day of
, 20 , and is still in full force and affect on this day of
, 20 .
(SEAL OF THE CORPORATION)
Secretary
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DOCUMENT 00 5100
AGREEMENT
A.I.A. A101
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Use of the following American Institute of Architects document: A105, Standard Short
Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, 2017 edition, is hereby made a
requirement of the Contract Documents and by this reference thereto is made part thereof.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Properly executed Performance Bond, prior to start of work, but not later than date set for
Preconstruction Conference nor later than 10 days after Notice to Proceed.
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 6100
PERFORMANCE BOND
A.I.A. A312-1984
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Use of the American Institute of Architects document: A312 Performance and Payment
Bond, 1984 edition, is hereby made a requirement of the Contract Documents and by this
reference thereto is made part thereof.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A Properly executed Performance Bond, prior to start of work, but not later than date set for
Preconstruction Conference nor later than 10 days after Notice to Proceed.
END OF DOCUMENT
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DOCUMENT 00 6500
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Use of the following American Institute of Architects document: AIA G715 – 1991 edition,
ACORD Certificate of Insurance 25-S, is hereby made a requirement of the Contract
Documents.
B. Use of the ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE document, ACORD 25-
S, is hereby made a requirement of the Contract Documents.
1.02 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The General Contractor shall carry adequate insurance, meeting or exceeding the
requirements as established on the following Insurance document noted as Attachment “A”
and is hereby made a requirement of the Contract Documents.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Properly executed AIA G715 – 1991 edition and ACORD Certificate of Insurance 25-S,
prior to start of work, but not later than date set for Preconstruction Conference nor later than
15 days after Notice to Proceed.
END OF DOCUMENT
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ATTACHMENT "A"
INSURANCE
The General Contractor shall carry adequate insurance, meeting or exceeding the requirements
as established herein. The Owner shall carry Builder's Risk Insurance.
Type of Limits of Liability
Coverage Minimum
Worker's Compensation Statutory
Employer's Liability $100,000 Each Person
Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Each Person
Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Property Damage $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Liability $1,000,000 Agg. Limit
Type of Limits of Liability
Coverage Minimum
Contractual Bodily $1,000,000 Each Person
Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Contractual Property $1,000,000 Each Person
Damage Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Automobile Liability and Property Damage Insurance:
A policy covering the use in connection with work covered by the Contract Documents of all
owned, non-owned and hired vehicles bearing, or under the circumstances under which they are
used, required by the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Vermont to bear license plates.
Include extraterritorial coverage for all vehicles. Coverage to be not less than:
Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 Each Person;
$1,000,000 Each Accident;
Property Damage: $1,000,000 Each Accident.
The Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability insurance above shall be written on
a comprehensive form and shall include, but not limited to, coverage for Premises and
Operations, Products and Completed Operations, removal of "XCU" exclusions, and Broad
Form Property Damage. The Contractual Insurance shall specifically cover and insure the
indemnity set forth above. All of the above-described insurance policies shall contain provisions
that the insurance companies will have no right of recovery or subrogation against the Owner.
END OF ATTACHMENT A
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DOCUMENT 00 8100
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work of this project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, appliances, tools,
equipment, and the performing of all work in accordance with these specifications and the
drawings, except for work which is expressly noted herein or indicated on the drawings as not
included in the project.
B. The site of the work is located at:
Charlotte Central School
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
C. The Project consists of one contract as follows:
1. GENERAL - The work includes the following general construction components
a. See description of work in section 1.02 Notice to Bidders document 00 0200.
b. Site access, security and damage prevention measures (refer to Part 1.09, Building
Security & Damage Prevention).
c. Contractors shall visit the job site before the Bid and familiarize themselves with the
existing conditions pertaining to the Work.
1.02 LAYOUT OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall lay out the work according to all plans, shop drawings, details, and
instructions of latest issue.
1. Maintain one complete set of up-to-date drawings, specifications, shop drawings, details and
instructions on the job.
B. Work shall be laid out plumb, square and true, to exact and correct dimensions. Work incorrectly
laid out shall be removed and properly built at no extra expense to the Owner.
C. Work shall be laid out with regard to the work of others so that all work shall fit and form good
joints.
1.03 CORRELATION OF WORK
A. Each Contractor, and any Subcontractor requested by the General Contractor shall be required to
attend regularly scheduled job meetings and special job meetings when called by the Architect.
Decisions and schedules agreed upon at such meetings shall be binding upon all Contractors and
Subcontractors present and absent.
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B. Decisions required from the Architect shall be anticipated by the Contractor to provide ample
time for inspection, investigation, or detail drawings.
1.04 EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS & SUBSTITUTIONS DURING THE BID
A. Wherever a material, article, or piece of equipment is identified on the Drawings or in the
Specifications by reference to the name, trade name, make or catalogue number of any
manufacturer or supplier, it is intended to establish a standard of quality and/or performance, as
determined by the Architect, and not to limit competition. Wherever in the Contract Documents
one or more products are specified, the words "similar and equal to" shall be deemed inserted.
B. Written requests concerning the use of the proposed substitute must be received by the Architect
at least 10 days before the time of the bid opening. Written requests shall be accompanied by
complete specifications and performance characteristics covering the product, together with test
data and experience records.
C. When the Architect approves a product proposed by the Contractor and such proposal product
requires a revision or redesign of any part of the work of this Contract or any other separate
Contract, all excess costs occasioned by redesign, revisions, or extra work which is required by
this or other Contracts shall be at the cost and expense of the Contractor proposing the
equivalent.
1.05 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. All documents and publications such as codes, standards, and specifications which are cited in
the project specification are hereby made a part of the project specification to the same extent as
if printed and bound herein.
B. Wherever reference is made to any such document, the Contractor shall comply with the
requirements of the issue or edition including revisions, amendments and supplements hereto in
effect on the date of the Notice to Bidders of the Project, except as modified by the Project
Specification.
1.06 DISCRIMINATION
A With the acceptance of this Contract, the Contractor assures compliance with all applicable State
and Federal rules, regulations, executive orders, and legislation relative to equal opportunity
and/or affirmative action in employment practices.
1. National_VII_of_the_Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.
2. Equal_Pay_Act_of_1963 prohibits salary discrimination on the basis of sex.
3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation_Act_of_1973 prohibits discrimination against any
employee or application because of physical or mental handicap in regard to a job for which
the individual is qualified.
4. Executive_Order_11246, as amended, prohibits discrimination against minorities and
women and requires employers to take affirmative action with respect to these protected
groups.
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5. Vermont_Fair_Employment_Practices_Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, place of birth, or physical handicap.
B. In a determination of non-compliance, this Contract may be cancelled in whole or in part and the
Contractor declared ineligible for further contracts with the Owner.
1.07 LABOR LAWS AND MINIMUM WAGE RATES
A. Each Contractor and Subcontractor performing work on this project shall take notice that all
occupations employed under contract shall be paid an hourly wage rate not less than the
minimum rates required by law and/or applicable ordinance.
B. It is the contractor’s obligation to inform themselves of all wage requirements and regulations,
wage reporting procedures and posting requirements of all employee wage awareness signs.
C. The Contractor shall provide statutory benefits for disability benefits, workmen's compensation,
unemployment insurance, and social security.
1.08 WORK SITE RESTRICTIONS
A. Use of intoxicants or the use of other than officially provided and designated facilities, or
improper conduct, to include foul language, will be grounds for dismissal of any employee.
B. The use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited on the Owners property, violation of this
requirement will be grounds for dismissal of any employee without warning or notice.
C. With exception of law enforcement officers in the performance of his/her duties, the use and/or
possession of any weapon is strictly prohibited on or within defined proximity limits of the
Owners property, as governed by law. Violation of the regulation will be grounds for dismissal
of any employee without warning or notice. This includes sporting and hunting rifles, bows,
knives and other weapons stored (securely locked or not) in personnel or company pick up trucks
and automobiles.
D. Contractors and their employees are required to follow all federal, state and local laws, codes and
School District Rules all of which are incumbent on the contractor and it’s employees to become
fully aware.
E. Contact with students is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply will be grounds for dismissal of
any employee.
1.09 BUILDING SECURITY & DAMAGE PREVENTION
A. The General Contractor is responsible to secure and control access to the work site at all times
throughout the duration of the project. After hour security measures are necessary to prevent
building access. Additionally, measures are to be taken to prevent damage to existing building
and property from the elements (Precipitation, Wind etc.)
B. The General Contractor will be responsible to replace damaged or missing property as a result of
improper security and environmental prevention measures. The General Contractor will be
responsible for all job site safety both during and after normal working hours. The job site
consists of the entire continuous property limits.
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C. The Contractor shall install approved barriers erected to prevent building and site damage due to
inclement weather during times the work site is not attended to (ie. After hours and weekends).
All erected fences and barriers may not impede life safety egress from buildings or other
enclosed spaces (provide gates and doors as required to prevent access, but allow safe egress as
required for building occupants).
D. The Contractor shall submit to owner, for review only, within 10 days of award of contract a
detailed Security Plan indicating location of fencing, access points, material storage locations,
security, gates and protection prevention & egress procedures that are to be followed. Owner
may reject submitted plans and request revised security plan at no additional cost to owner. The
contractor is obligated to safeguard the site, property and personal safety for the duration of the
project.
1.10 PRE-CONSTRUCTION, SITE INSPECTION & EXPLORATORY DEMOLITION
A. The intent of the pre-construction, site inspection (prior to project mobilization) is to expedite the
submittal process and material delivery to the site.
B. The General Contractor is responsible to inspect and field verify all existing conditions and
dimensions as required for coordination of shop drawings and other necessary submittals.
C. General Contractor shall coordinate with owner an approved schedule for access to site prior to
mobilization. Contractor shall expect to have access during school vacation periods (and other
available dates and times as directed by owner) in order to conduct necessary site inspections
and exploratory demolition.
D. General Contractor shall patch and repair all affected areas and finishes upon completion of
exploratory demolition.
1.11 WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
A. Where applicable, each contractor and subcontractor performing work in confined spaces shall
meet all local, state & federal rules, regulations, executive orders, and legislation relative to work
conducted in confined spaces including all necessary employee training and certification where
applicable.
1.12 BUILDING PERMITS
A. School department to cover cost of building permit fee.
B. All other trades are to carry cost for respective permit fees.
1.13 TESTING
A. Fee’s and cost associated with testing, but required to be coordinated by contractor, to be paid for
by owner. See specifications where applicable.
1.14 POWER
A. Utility cost for general power tools and construction equipment at site provided by owner.
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B. Modifications of existing power service to meet construction needs (if required) to be provided
by contractor.
C. Temporary and/or excess project power requirements and cost (if required) to be provided by
contractor.
1.15 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
A. Contractor shall provide construction documents and drawings to all trades and subcontractors as
required without additional cost to owner.
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