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Addendum#1

PROJECT: SOMEMellonStreetApartmentsAddendumDate: July18,2012Owner:

SOME

Inc.

Architect: Wiencek+AssociatesArchitects+Planners

Contractor: N/A

BidDocumentsDated: 7/6/12

Makethefollowingrevisionstothecontractdocumentsfortheabovereferencedprojectpreparedby

Wiencek+AssociatesArchitects+Planners.

Specifications:1. Section002113InstructiontoBidders(revisedsectionattached):

a.Paragraph

1.1

Delete

b. Paragraph2.1ABidswillbereturnedtoWiencek+Associates.c. Paragraph3.5DDateshavechangedd. Paragraph7.4.AParagraphhasbeenrevised.

2. Section004100BidForm(revisedsectionattached):a. ContractTimeparagraphshavebeenrevised.b. Listofitemstobeattachedtothebidhavebeenadded.

3. Section004322UnitPricesForm(revisedsectionattached):a. Formhasbeenrevisedtoincludelistofunitprices.

4. Section004323AlternatesForm(revisedsectionattached):a. Formhasbeenrevisedtoincludelistofalternatives.

5. Section005000ContractingForm(revisedsectionattached):a. Paragraph1.4ASentencehasbeenrevised.

6. Section007346WageDecision(revisedsectionattached):a. Paragraph1.1AParagraphhasbeenrevised.b. RevisedDavisBaconpagesattached.

7. Section011000Summary(revisedsectionattached):a. Paragraph1.6.B.2a Sentencehasbeenrevised.

8. RegardingTelecommunicationsspecification PleaseseeupdatedDwg.E1,ingeneralnotes,whichreferstonotes16under Communications(Telephone/cableetc)

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 002113- 1Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 002113 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SUMMARY

1.1 See AIA Document A701 (1997 Edition), Instructions to Bidders following this document.

1.2 DOCUMENT INCLUDES

A. Invitation

1. Bid Submission

2. Intent

3. Work Identified in the Contract Documents

4. Contract Time

B. Bid Documents and Contract Documents1. Definitions

2. Contract Documents Identification

3. Availability

4. Examination

5. Inquiries/Addenda

6. Product/Assembly/System Substitutions

C. Site Assessment

1. Site Examination2. Prebid Conference

D. Qualifications

1. Qualifications

2. Prequalification

3. Subcontractors/Suppliers/Others

E. Bid Submission

1. Bid Depository

2. Submission Procedure

3. Bid Ineligibility

F. Bid Enclosures/Requirements

1. Security Deposit2. Consent of Surety

3. Performance Assurance

4. Insurance

5. Bid Form Requirements

6. Fees for Changes in the Work7. Bid Form Signature

8. Additional Bid Information

9. Selection and Award of Alternatives

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 002113- Page 2of 8Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

G. Offer Acceptance/Rejection

1. Duration of Offer

2. Acceptance of Offer

INVITATION

2. 1 BID SUBMISSION

A. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of Wiencek +

Associates Architects + Planners 3 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD

20877 before 11:00 a.m. local standard time on the 13thday of August, 2012.

B. Offers submitted after the above time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

C. Submit required Supplements to Bid Forms within 24 hours after closing time for receivingbids.

D. Amendments to the submitted offer will be permitted if received in writing prior to bid closing

and if endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the offer.

2.2 INTENT

A. The intent of this Bid request is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete an entire

building renovation located at 523-525 Mellon Street, Washington, DC 20032 for a Stipulated

Sum contract, in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2.3 WORK IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this proposed Contract comprises building construction, including general construction

Work.

B. Location: 523-525 Mellon Street, SE, Washington, DC 20032.

2.4 CONTRACT TIME

A. Identify Contract Time in the Bid Form. The completion date in the Agreement shall be the

Contract Time added to the commencement date.

BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

3.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Bid Documents: Contract Documents supplemented with Invitation to Bid, Instructions to

Bidders, Information Available to Bidders, Bid Form Supplements to Bid Forms and

Appendices identified.

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B. Contract Documents: Specifications and drawings including issued Addenda.

C. Bid, Offer, or Bidding: Act of submitting an offer under seal.

D. Bid Amount: Monetary sum identified by the Bidder in the Bid Form.

3.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION

A. The Contract Documents are identified as Project Number 2011-059.00, as prepared by

Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners, 1814 N Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036, and

with contents as identified in the Table of Contents.

3.3 AVAILABILITY

A. Three sets of drawings and one set of specifications will be sent to invited bidders at no cost.

B. Also, because of the location of interested contractors, we have made the Bid Documents

available at the Marylandoffice of Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners which is

located at 3 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

C. Bidders may obtain additional copies at their own expense and through our ftp site at:

ftp://ftp.wiencek-associates.com

Log in: wa/mellonst

Password: wf93


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SITE ASSESSMENT

4.1 SITE EXAMINATION

A. Examine the project site before submitting a bid is required.

B. The bidder is required to contact Owner at the following address and phone number in order toarrange a date and time to visit the project site: 202-797-8806 x1122,[email protected]

4.2 PREBID CONFERENCE

A. Owner will make the site available at GC request for pre-bid for subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS

A. To demonstrate qualification for performing the Work of this Contract, bidders may berequested to submit written evidence of financial position , license to perform work in the

District of Columbia.

5.2 SUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS/OTHERS

A. Owner reserves the right to reject a proposed subcontractor for reasonable cause.

B. Refer to General Conditions.

BID SUBMISSION

6.1 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

A. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their bids in the manner and time

prescribed.

B. Submit one copy of the executed offer on the Bid Forms provided, signed and sealed with therequired security in a closed opaque envelope, clearly identified with bidder's name, project

name and Owner's name on the outside.

C. Improperly completed information, irregularities in security deposit, may be cause not to open

the Bid Form envelope and declare the bid invalid or informal.


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6.3 BID INELIGIBILITY

A. Bids that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, obscure, contain

arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may at the discretion ofthe Owner, be declared unacceptable.

B. Bid Forms, Appendices, and enclosures that are improperly prepared may, at the discretion of

Owner, be declared unacceptable.

C. Failure to provide security deposit, bonding or insurance requirements may, at the discretion of

Owner, be waived.

D. Bids are by invitation, only from selected bidders. Bids from unsolicited bidders may be

returned.

BID ENCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS

7.1 SECURITY DEPOSIT

A. Bids shall be accompanied by a security deposit as follows:1. Bid Bond in the amount of 5% on AIA A310 Bid Bond Form.

B. Endorse the Bid Bond in the name of the Owner as obligee, signed and sealed by the principal (

Contractor) and surety.

C. The security deposit will be returned after delivery to the Owner of the required Performance

and Payment Bond(s) by the accepted bidder.

D. Include the cost of bid security in the Bid Amount.

E. After a bid has been accepted, all securities will be returned to the respective bidders and other

requested enclosures.

F. If no contract is awarded, all security deposits will be returned.

7.2 CONSENT OF SURETY

A. Submit with the Bid: Bond number, name of bonding company, and jurisdiction of

incorporation per the Citi PP Bond Requirements.

7.3 PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE

A. Accepted Bidder: Provide a Performance and Payment bond as described in Document 007300

- Supplementary Conditions.

B. Include the cost of performance assurance bonds in the Bid Amount and identify the cost on the

Bid Form.


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7.4 INSURANCE

A. Provide an executed "Undertaking of Insurance" per the provided DCHFA Insurance and

Bonding Requirement, stating their intention to provide insurance to the bidder in accordancewith the insurance requirements of the Contract Documents.

A. The Contractor will be expected to meet the insurance requirements listed in the attached pages

to this section.

7.5 BID FORM REQUIREMENTS

A. Complete all requested information in the Bid Form and Appendices.

B. Taxes: Refer to Document 007300 - Supplementary Conditions for inclusion of taxes,

procedures for tax rebate claims, and products that are tax exempt.

7.6 FEES FOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Include the fees for overhead and profit on own Work and Work by subcontractors, identified

in Document 00 73 00 - Supplementary Conditions.

B. Include in the Bid Form, the overhead and profit fees on own Work and Work by

subcontractors, applicable for Changes in the Work, whether additions to or deductions from

the Work on which the Bid Amount is based.

C. Include in the Bid Form, the fees proposed for subcontract work for changes (both additions

and deductions) in the Work. Contractor shall apply fees as noted, including General

Conditions, to the subcontractor's gross (net plus fee) costs on additional work.

7.7 BID FORM SIGNATURE

A. The Bid Form shall be signed by the bidder, as follows:

1. Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will

also sign. Insert the words "Sole Proprietor" under the signature. Affix seal.

2. Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign.

Insert the word "Partner" under each signature. Affix seal to each signature.

3. Corporation: Signature of a duly authorized signing officer(s) in their normal signatures.

Insert the officer's capacity in which the signing officer acts, under each signature. Affixthe corporate seal. If the bid is signed by officials other than the president and secretary of

the company, or the president/secretary/treasurer of the company, a copy of the by-lawresolution of their board of directors authorizing them to do so, must also be submitted

with the Bid Form in the bid envelope.

4. Joint Venture: Each party of the joint venture shall execute the Bid Form under theirrespective seals in a manner appropriate to such party as described above, similar to the

requirements of a Partnership.

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7.8 ADDITIONAL BID INFORMATION

A. Submit the following Supplements concurrent with bid submission:

1. Document 004336 Proposed Subcontractors: Include the names of all Subcontractorsand the portions of the Work they will perform.

2. Unit Prices: Include a listing of unit prices specifically requested by the Contract

Documents.

3. Alternates: Include the cost variation to the Bid Amount applicable to the Work.

4. Proposed Schedule of Values identifies the Bid Amount segmented into portions as

requested.

5. Proposed Mechanical Products.

6. Proposed Electrical Products.

7. Proposed Products.

8. Project schedule.

7.9 SELECTION AND AWARD OF ALTERNATIVES

A. Indicate variation of bid price for alternatives listed on the Bid Form. Unless otherwise

indicated, indicate alternatives as a difference in bid price by adding to or deducting from the

base bid price.

OFFER ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION

8.1 DURATION OF OFFER

A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of thirty (30) days

after the bid closing date.

8.2 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

A. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

B. After acceptance by Owner, Architect on behalf of Owner, will issue to the successful bidder, a

written Bid Acceptance.

END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS


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BID FORM 014100 - Page 1 of 4Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 004100 - BID FORM

THE PROJECT AND THE PARTIES

TO: SOME, Inc.Troy Swanda, Housing Development Director71 O Street, NWWashington, DC 20001

FOR: Mellon Street

DATE: ______________ (Bidder to enter date)

SUBMITTED BY: (Bidder to enter name and address)

A. Bidder's Full Name _________________________1. Address _________________________2. City, State, Zip_________________________

OFFER

A. Having examined the Place of The Work and all matters referred to in the Instructions toBidders and the Contract Documents prepared by Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

DC, LLP for the above mentioned project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into aContract to perform the Work for the GMP listed in this bid form of:

B. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ dollars($______________________), in lawful money of the United States of America.

C. We have included the required security deposit as required by the Instruction to Bidders.

D. All applicable federal taxes are included and District of Columbia taxes are included in the BidSum.

E. All Cash and Contingency Allowances described in Section 012100 are included in the Bid

Sum.

ACCEPTANCE

A. This offer shall be open to acceptance and is irrevocable for 60 calendar days from the bidclosing date.

B. If this bid is accepted by Owner within the time period stated above, we will:


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1. Enter into and execute a Construction Agreement between Owner and Contractor in fullconformance with the provisions of General Requirements, the General Conditions andSupplementary Conditions.

2. Furnish the required bonds within 30 days of receipt of Notice of Award.3. Commence work within seven days after written Notice to Proceed of this bid.

C. If this bid is accepted within the time stated, and we fail to commence the Work or we fail toprovide the required Bond(s), the security deposit shall be forfeited as damages to Owner byreason of our failure, limited in amount to the lesser of the face value of the security deposit orthe difference between this bid and the bid upon which a Contract is signed.

D. In the event our bid is not accepted within the time stated above, the required security depositshall be returned to the undersigned, in accordance with the provisions of the Instructions toBidders; unless a mutually satisfactory arrangement is made for its retention and validity for anextended period of time.

CONTRACT TIME

A. If this Bid is accepted, we will:

1. Complete the Work in _______ consecutive calendar days to from Notice to Proceed tosubstantial completion.

2. Complete the Work in_______ consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed to finalcompletion.

B. A critical path schedule shall be included in the bid. If awarded, an updated construction

schedule will be required within 30 days and will become the contract schedule.

CHANGES TO THE WORK

A. When Architect establishes that the method of valuation for Changes in the Work will be netcost plus a percentage fee in accordance with General Conditions, our percentage fee will be:1. ______ percent overhead and profit on the net cost of our own Work;2. ______ percent on the cost of work done by any Subcontractor.

B. On work deleted from the Contract, our credit to Owner shall be Architect-approved net costplus _________ of the overhead and profit percentage noted above.

ADDENDA

A. The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents notedbelow have been considered and all costs are included in the Bid Sum.1. Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.2. Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

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BID FORM SIGNATURE(S)

The Corporate Seal of ____________________________________________(Bidder - print the full name of your firm)

was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

____________________________________________(Authorized signing officer, Title)

(Seal)

____________________________________________(Authorized signing officer, Title)

If the Bid is a joint venture or partnership, add additional forms of execution for each member of the joint

venture in the appropriate form or forms as above.

The following are included with this bid form:Proposed Subcontractors FormUnit Price FormAlternates FormProposed Schedule of Values

END OF BID FORM

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UNIT PRICES FORM 004322 - Page 1 of 2Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 004322 - UNIT PRICES FORM

1.1 PARTICULARS

The following is the list of Unit Prices referenced in the bid submitted by:

(Bidder) ________________________________

To: SOME, Inc.

Troy Swanda, Housing Development Director

71 O Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

dated _________________ and which is an integral part of the Bid Form.

The following are Unit Prices for specific portions of the Work as listed, and are applicable to

authorized variations from the Contract Documents.

1.2 UNIT PRICE LIST

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT VALUE

Moisture damage repair at floor and subfloors Sq. Ft.

Roof rafter & floor joist repair Sq. Ft.

Roof sheathing repair and replacement Sq. Ft.

Patch and repair existing concrete floor slab to match

adj. exist.

Sq. Ft.

Remove and replace existing brick units (per wythe

of thickness

Units

Remove & repoint cracked or damaged mortar in

addition to work shown on dwgs

Ln. Ft.

Lintel repair paint and replace Ln. Ft.

Glass block remove and replace Sq. Ft.

Roof/floor joist replacement/sister Ln. Ft.

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ALTERNATES FORM 004323 - Page 1 of 2Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 004323 - ALTERNATES FORM

1.1 PARTICULARS

The following is the list of Alternatives referenced in the bid submitted by:

(Bidder) _______________________________

To: SOME, Inc.Troy Swanda, Housing Development Director71 O Street, NWWashington, DC 20001

Dated ________________ and which is an integral part of the Bid Form.

1.2 ALTERNATES LIST

The following amounts shall be added to or deducted from the Bid Amount. Refer to Section012300 - Alternatives: Schedule of Alternatives.

Alternative # 1: Provide new freestanding archway with canopy and lighting as described inplans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plan

(Add) (Deduct) $ ________________________

Alternative # 2: Galvanized rail in stairwells(Add) (Deduct) $ ________________________

Alternative # 3: Tile backsplash in community room kitchen and in efficiency units(Add) (Deduct) $ ________________________

Alternative # 4: Poly-metal doors at public space rather than paint.(Add) (Deduct) $ ________________________

Alternative # 5: Spray-on cellulose insulation at exterior walls instead of fiberglass batts(Add) (Deduct) $ ________________________

END OF ALTERNATES FORM

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PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTOR FORM 012100 - Page 1 of 2Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 004336 - PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

PARTICULARS

Herewith is the list of Subcontractors referenced in the bid submitted by:

(Bidder) ____________________________________

To SOME, Inc.


71 O Street, NW


Dated ___________________ and which is an integral part of the Bid Form.

The following work will be performed (or provided) by Subcontractors and coordinated by us:

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

WORK SUBJECT SUCONTRACTOR NAME

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PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM 012100 - Page 1 of 2Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 004373 - PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM

The Schedule of Values shall follow the CSI format, listing the work in line items that mimic the individual Sections

contained in the Table of Contents of these Specifications, along with any additional line items required to express

the total Contract Sum.

PARTICULARS

The following is a Cost Breakdown referenced in the bid submitted by:

(Bidder) ________________________________

(Contractor)_______________________________

To: SOME, Inc.


71 O Street, NW


Dated ____________ and which is an integral part of the Bid Form.

A sample of the form is attached.


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CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS 005000 - Page 1 of 2Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 005000 - CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Contractor is responsible for obtaining a valid license to use all copyrighted documents specified

but not included in the Project Manual.

1.2 AGREEMENT AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

A. See Section 007200 for the General Conditions.

B. The contract will be the AIA A101.

1. 3 FORMS

A. Use the following forms for the specified purposes unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the

Contract Documents.

B. Bond Forms:

1. Performance and Payment Bond Form: AIA A312.

C. Post-Award Certificates and Other Forms:

1. Schedule of Values Form: AIA G703.

2. Application for Payment Form: AIA G702 and G703.

D. Clarification and Modification Forms:

1. Supplemental Instruction Form: AIA G710.

2. Construction Change Directive Form: AIA G714.

3. Change Order Form: AIA G701, or approved CO Form.

E. Closeout Forms:

1. Certificate of Substantial Completion Form: AIA G704.

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AIA A101 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of

Payment is a Stipulated Sum; 2007.

B. AIA A201 - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction; 2007.

C. AIA A312 - Performance Bond and Payment Bond ; 1984.

D. AIA G701 - Change Order ; 2001.

E. AIA G702 - Application and Certificate for Payment ; 1992.

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F. AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet ; 1992.

G. AIA G704 - Certificate of Substantial Completion ; 2000.

H. AIA G710 - Architect's Supplemental Instructions ; 1992.

I. AIA G714 - Construction Change Directive; 2007.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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WAGE DECISION INFORMATION 007346- 1Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 007346 - WAGE DECISION INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Wage Decision will be issued at NTP, but a sample current wage decision is included for

your reference. Any significant changes from the attached to the issued will be addressed via

Change Order.

END OF WAGE DECISION INFORMATION

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SUMMARY 011000 1 of 8Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTSA. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to all sections of the project

manual.

1.2 SUMMARYA. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.2. Type of the Contract.3. Work phases.4. Work under other contracts.5. Use of premises.6. Owner's occupancy requirements.7. Work restrictions.8. Specification formats and conventions.

B. Related Sections include the following:1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures

governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA. Project Identification: The Renovation of Mellon Street ApartmentsB. Project Location: 523-525 Mellon Street, Washington, DC 20032C. Owner: SOME, Inc.

71 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

D. Architect: Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners DC, LLP1814 N Street, NW


E. Contractor: TBD


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F. The work consists of the rehabilitation of an existing (30) unit apartment building which will beconverted to house (28) affordable units with added program for a community room, computer

room, and management offices, located in NW, Washington, DC. The work includes but is not

limited to the following:

1. Site improvements:including excavation for new basement level plaza and entrance;minor excavation and backfill for utility upgrades, including new water service, new fire

service, replacement of existing gas service, new site electrical service, including a new

pad-mounted transformer and ductbank, and improvements to site sanitary and storm

systems; improvements to site concrete curbs, gutters, aprons, dumpster pad, walks,

landings, and stairs; metal site fencing upgrades, metal site railing upgrades, landscape

upgrades including sodding and tree protection and replacement; new signage; and site

lighting improvements, including new building-mounted fixtures.

2. Exterior work: including all-new exterior doors, all-new energy-efficient single-hungvinyl windows at units, glass block windows and metal framed doors at common areas;new framed canopy and pilasters around new main basement building entry; new

freestanding entrance archway (Bid/Alt); new louvers for new unit and common area

exhaust systems; stabilization, restoration, replacement, and cleaning of existing

masonry, limestone, mortar, steel lintels, and related elements of existing masonry, and

air sealing upgrades.

3. Roof work:including new TPO roofing; new aluminum coping, trim, gutters, anddownspouts; new rooftop mechanical equipment, screens; and elevator penthouse.

4. Unit work: including reconfiguration of all units with new entry and interior doors andhardware; new kitchens with new cabinets, new Energy Star refrigerators, new electric

ranges, new disposals, and new hoods with exhausts ducted to building exteriors; newbathrooms including new bathtubs, plumbing, tile tub surrounds, vanities with cultured

marble countertops, and water-saving fixtures, including toilets, faucets, and shower

heads; new ventilated wire shelving at all closets; new vertical blinds at all windows, and

air-sealing throughout.

5. Unit Finishes: including covering existing concrete or hardwood plank flooring with newnon-vinyl resilient flooring at bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms; replacement of wood

base; new drywall ceilings, walls, and bulkheads; no-VOC paint throughout.

6. Common Area Upgrades:including approximately a new 435 s.f. community room, akitchenette, separate mens and womens toilet rooms, management offices; Common

area upgrades also include new relocated laundry room, upgraded water/sprinkler, gas,

and electrical rooms. The work also includes new corridors, new elevator, and new

finishes throughout.

7. Mechanical work: Including downsize replacement of gas service; replacement ofexisting gas-fired central hot water and heating systems with new solar hot water heating

system, and new VRF electric air-source mini-split-ductless HVAC system with roof-mounted condensers for units; Common areas upgrades include new high efficiency

SEER-15 condensing units with all-new ductwork systems at offices and community


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room, and new RTU for lounges and corridors; ventilation upgrades include Energy Star

fans at all bathrooms and ducted kitchen exhausts.

8. Plumbing work: Including removal of all central hot water and central replacement ofall domestic and sanitary systems; new solar central gas hot water heaters; new bathroomfixtures including tubs, toilets and lavatories; new kitchen fixtures; new common area

fixtures; new laundry room systems; and including new water-saving fixtures throughout.

9. Electrical upgrades: Including all-new electrical service; new branch wiring; newdevices and coverplates throughout; GFCI outlets in all kitchens and bathrooms; new arc

fault breakers at all bedroom circuits; new Energy Star light fixtures throughout.

10. Wireless Internet Upgrades: Including exterior mounted repeaters at each building toprovide wireless service to all units.

11.

Life safety upgrades:including new NFPA-13R sprinkler system; new centrallymonitored Fire Alarm system throughout; and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

throughout.

12. Accessibility upgrades: Including renovations to provide 15% fully-compliantaccessible and VHI units plus additional VHI unit; including roll-in shower at one

accessible units, and site accessibility upgrades to provide accessible routes from

sidewalks to accessible building entrance and common areas.

13. Access Control upgrades:including door controls at building entrances, communitycenter, and management office areas. Work by Owner-selected Access Consultant to be

included in contract.

14. Sustainable Design Requirements: Work to conform to Enterprise Green Communities2011 requirements for renovation projects including coordination with Contractor for

field-testing by energy consultant and incorporation of field-test results into the work as

required for EGC certification.

1.4 TYPE OF CONTRACTA. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.B. Project will include low-income housing tax credit funding and tax except bond financing.

1.5 WORK PHASESA. The Work shall be conducted in a two phases, in the following order, with phase 1 complete

before beginning the prime phase.

1. Phase 1: Work in this phase Demolition gutting the interior to the Building. Owner toprovide vacant building to Contractor at start of phase. This work shall be performed by


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Others ahead of the prime Work of this phase shall be substantially complete and ready

for the prime Contractor before the Notice to Proceed.

2. Phase 2:Work in this phase Demolition of bearing walls and building renovations.Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of SubstantialCompletion.

B. Before commencing Work of Phase 2, submit a schedule showing the sequence, commencementand completion dates, and move-in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

1.6 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTSA. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried

out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the

Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner will award separate contract(s) for the following constructionoperations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under

this Contract.

1. Laundry Equipment Contract: A separate contract will be awarded to a LaundryEquipment Vendor to provide commercial laundry equipment at common area laundry

rooms.

a. Contractor shall provide connections required for work by Vendor, as indicated inthe drawings and specifications.

b. Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and coordination of respective work withLaundry Vendor to allow completion of Vendors work prior to Owner Occupancy

of each building.

2. Private Telecommunication and Security Contract: A separate contract will be awarded toa Telephone and Security Equipment Vendor to provide equipment at Communication

Room and as specified throughout the building.a. Vendor will provide wiring for door entry, cameras, and paging system only. GC

to provide CATV, data, phone cabling throughout the building, including 2 coaxial

cables from the communications room to be provided by GC.

b. Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and coordination of all wiring andrespective work with Telecommunications Vendor to allow completion of

Vendors work prior to Owner Occupancy of the building.

1.7 USE OF PREMISESA. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of

Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's

right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

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B. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions ofProject site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

C. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing buildings in a weathertight condition throughoutconstruction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and itsoccupants during construction period.

D. Site Access Requirements: Provide access to and from site as required by law and by Owner:1. Emergency Building Exits During Construction: Keep all exits required by code open

during construction period; provide temporary exit signs if exit routes are temporarily

altered.

2. Public spaces: Do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or other public ways without permit.3.

Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances servingpremises clear and available to emergency vehicles at all times.

1.8 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTSA. Owner Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy

and to place and install equipment in completed areas of each building, before Substantial

Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such

placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Architect will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion ofthe Work to be occupied before Owner occupancy.

2. Contractor shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdictionbefore Owner occupancy.

3. Before partial Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fullyoperational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On

occupancy, Owner will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving

occupied portions of building.

4. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial servicefor occupied portions of building.

B. Owner Occupancy: Owner intents to occupy the building at the time of substantial completionof the phase of work within the building.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONSA. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during

normal business working hours, Monday through Friday, except otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours:a. Not allowed unless approved in writing by the Owner.


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b. If approved by Owner, and in accordance with regulations of authorities havingjurisdiction.

2. Hours for Utility Shutdowns:a. Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.b. Saturday & Sunday: Not allowed, unless approved in writing by the Owner, and in

accordance with regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Hours for Core Drilling, Jack-Hammering, Hammer-Drilling, or other noisy activity:Comply with the regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, but not earlier than normal

business hours established above, unless approved in writing by Owner.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner orothers, including buildings on property in other phases of work, unless permitted under the

following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services

according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than three days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner's written permission.

1.10 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONSA. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the

33-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric

sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are

not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to

determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections inthe Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language andthe intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other ContractDocuments is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words

shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where

applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for

clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by

others when so noted.


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a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context,are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000


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