PROJECT MANUAL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 FRANK WARD STRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERATOR REPLACEMENT 191 MAIN STREET DURHAM, CT 06422 S/P+A Project No. 17.093 CD Submission: June 30, 2017 Issued for Bid: July 18, 2017 Architects/Engineers/Interior Designers Silver/Petrucelli + Associates, Inc. 3190 Whitney Avenue, Building 2 Hamden, Connecticut 06518 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERATOR REPLACEMENT FRANK WARD STRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 191 MAIN STREET DURHAM, CT 06422 S/P+A PROJECT NO. 17.093 DIVISION 0 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS PAGES Invitation to Bid 1 General Instructions to Bidders (which includes below) 7 Bid Bond Form Statement of Bidders Compliance with Executive Order #3 Affirmative Action Statement Bid Form 3 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor for a Project of Limited Scope (AIA A107) 20 Project Application and Project Certificate for Payment (AIA G702) 1 Project Application Continuation Sheet (AIA G703) 1 2017-18 School Calendar 1 Drawing List 2 DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 011000 Summary of Work 4 Section 012300 Alternates 2 Section 012500 Substitution Procedures 4 Section 012600 Contract Modification Procedures 2 Section 012900 Payment Procedures 4 Section 013100 Project Management and Coordination 7 Section 013200 Construction Progress Documentation 6 Section 013233 Photographic Documentation 2 Section 013300 Submittal Procedures 10 Section 014000 Quality Requirements 9 Section 014200 References 10 Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 4 Section 016000 Product Requirements 5 Section 017300 Execution 8 Section 017700 Closeout Procedures 5 Section 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 8 Section 017839 Project Record Documents 4 Section 017900 Demonstration and Training 4 DIVISION 5 – METALS Section 055000 Metal Fabrications 3 DIVISION 9 – FINISHES Section 099113 Exterior Painting 4 Frank Ward Middle School Generator Replacement – Regional School District 13 TOC-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Section 230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 3 Section 230519 Gages for LPG Piping 2 Section 231126 Facility Liquified-Petroleum Gas Piping 10 DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL Section 260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 4 Section 230509 Electrical Demolition Requirements 2 Section 260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 6 Section 260523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 11 Section 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 7 Section 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 6 Section 260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 14 Section 260543 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 13 Section 260548 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems 7 Section 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems 10 Section 263213 Engine Generators 16 Section 263600 Transfer Switches 9 DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK Section 312000 Earth Moving 7 DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 329200 Turf and Grasses 7 END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS Frank Ward Middle School Generator Replacement – Regional School District 13 TOC-2 Invitation to Bid Regional School District 13 In accordance with the requirements set forth in C.G.S. Section 10-287(b), Regional School District 13 (the District) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the provision of general contracting services in connection with the generator replacement at Frank Ward Strong Middle School. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be viewed on the District’s website, www.rsd13ct.org as well as examined/picked up at the District beginning on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at no cost. In the event of a conflict between the Bidding Documents and this Notice, the terms of the Bidding Documents shall govern. Regional School District 13 135A Pickett Lane Durham, CT 06422 Contact: Robert Francis Phone: 860-349-7200 A mandatory pre-bid walk-through will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Frank Ward Strong Middle School, 191 Main Street, Durham, CT. Addenda will be issued to only those bidders who register at the pre-bid walk-through. In accordance with C.G.S. Section 10-287(b), the project will be awarded to the lowest bidder determined by the District to be responsible and qualified; however, the District reserves the right to waive errors in any proposals, to reject any and/or all submissions, and to accept other than the low bidder. All bidders are required to submit a ten percent (10%) bid bond and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement on AIA Document A305 along with their bid. Bids should be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the respondent’s name. All bids must be received by 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the District’s address listed above, at which time they will be publicly read. REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #13 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT FRANK WARD STRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 191 MAIN STREET, DURHAM, CT 06422 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS DUE: July 27, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Regional School District #13 (hereinafter referred to as OWNER) will accept sealed bids for the above referenced project, in accordance with the specifications, requirements, and scope of work contained in this request. 1. PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS a) Bidders shall submit bids by using thew enclosed BID FORM that accompanies this request. Bidders shall submit one (1) ORIGINAL and one (1) EXACT COPY. All bids shall be submitted in a clear, concise and legible manner to permit proper evaluation of responsive bids. Any corrections, erasures or other changes to a bid shall be initialed by the bidder. b) Bidders may also submit under separate cover with their proposal, any samples of reports and documents that are necessary to meet the requirements (deliverables) of this request should a purchase order be awarded. c) No oral, telephonic, or faxed proposals shall be considered. Corrections, deletions, or additions to bids may be made by sealed correspondence provided that correspondence is received prior to the designated bid opening day and time noted above. No telephone corrections, deletions, or additions will be accepted. d) The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any or all formalities in connection therewith. 2. BID SUBMISSION a) Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed as follows: Due: July 27, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Regional School District #13 Robert Francis, Facilities Director 135A Pickett Lane Durham, CT 06422 b) Please be advised that the person(s) signing the formal proposal must be authorized by your organization to contractually bind your firm with regard to prices and related contractual obligations for the delivery period requested. c) No bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. d) In order to have a bid qualify for consideration by the OWNER, bidders shall submit the following fully executed documents with each copy of their proposal: i. Bid Form. ii. Listing of Proposed subcontractors (if any). iii. Bid Guarantee. iv. Qualification statement of bidder, listing at least three (3) references. v. Certification of conformance of materials furnished. vi. Acknowledgment of any addenda received. vii. Affirmative Action Statement. viii. Certificate of contractor’s insurance company. ix. Contractors wage certification form. x. Construction schedule. 3. BID TIME Bids shall be received at the Business Manager’s office prior to the advertised hour of opening, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bidder may withdraw a proposal at any time prior to the above scheduled date and time. Any bid received after the above scheduled date and time shall not be considered or opened. 4. OWNER OPTIONS a) The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids and does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or any proposal for this work or any part thereof, and shall have the right to ask for new bids for the whole or parts, should it desire to do so. b) If your proposal does not meet or better the required specifications on all points that must be outlined in a letter otherwise it will be presumed that a proposal is in accordance with the required specifications. 5. BID GUARANTEE Each bid shall be accompanied by certified check, bid bond, treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. 6. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS The Owner may make such investigations as necessary and it deems appropriate to determine the qualifications of the bidder to perform the work required. Each bidder shall submit a Contractor’s Qualification Statement. If the Owner is not satisfied that the bidder is properly qualified, the Owner reserves the right to reject the bid of said bidder. 7. TAXES All purchases made by the Owner, and associated with the award of this requirement shall be tax exempt. Any taxes must not be included in bid prices. A Tax Exemption Certificate shall be furnished upon request. 8. INQUIRIES All inquiries regarding this request will be received up to the close of business (6:00 PM) on July 24, 2017 after which time no additional questions will be accepted. To ensure consistent interpretation of inquires, answers to questions the Owner deems to be in the interest of all bidders will be made available via email as appropriate to all bidders. All inquiries of an administrative nature may be directed to Rob Francis ([email protected]) as well as to arrange any site visits to the school. Technical questions shall be directed to Robert Banning, Silver/Petrucelli + Associates ([email protected]). 2 Additionally, after proposals are received, the Owner reserves the right to communicate with any or all of the bidders to clarify the provisions of Proposals. The Owner further reserves the right to request additional information from any bidder at any time after proposals are opened. 9. PRICING Bidders are requested to quote as a complete “Turn Key” project.