Renovation of an educational facility in Islip Terrace, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Contract P - Plumbing Work Requests for information (RFI) will only be received in writing or electronically. Deadline for RFI's will be 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020. Any question or comment received after this time will not be answered Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the EAST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid: See Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing finishes as identified within part 4.01 Removal Schedule at the of this section and on the drawings. Existing materials have been tested and are noted in the bulk sampling and analysis report in Appendix A, attached at the end of this project manual. The work shall include, but not be limited to removal and disposal of the existing items listed on the drawings, including but not limited to: 1. Ceramic Floor tile, mastic, mudset, and vapor barrier 2. Fire Door Insulation & Doors 3. Wall and Ceiling Plaster - assumed - where affected by electrical work 4. Braided wire - assumed - where affected by electrical work 5. Piping insulation - assumed The above materials must be removed only by a New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) licensed asbestos abatement contractor (herein referred to as the "Contractor"). The Contractor shall be aware of all conditions of the Project and is responsible for field verifying quantities and locations of all ACM to be removed from the building prior to submission of any bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to perform the Work. The quantities presented in this Specification are approximate and should not be used solely as the basis for any bid. In the event that suspect materials not included in this Specification are encountered while the work is in progress, such material shall be tested for asbestos content or assumed positive for asbestos content and removed in accordance with the procedures herein. Any discovery of new ACM shall not delay the progress of the Work. Payment for any additional work shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Engineer. All Work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. Where conflicts occur between the Contract Documents and applicable codes, rules, and regulations, the more stringent shall apply. The Contractor's industrial hygiene practices during asbestos abatement will be monitored by the Owner's representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring his own construction safety work practices for compliance with the OSHA regulations.