Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Perry, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Question Deadline 09/23/2024 Offerors may submit questions to Lake Metroparks in order to allow a timely response. Questions related to the detailed specifications or the nature of the required work, or to schedule a site inspection, contact: Tom Koritansky Director of Park Operations Office (440) 639-7275 ext. 1868 Fax (440) 639-9126 tkoritansky@lakemetroparks.com It is the intent of Lake Metroparks to select a contractor that demonstrates knowledge of the construction methods required for the specific project. The contractor shall provide all construction services required to complete the project. The contractor shall prepare submissions and acquire necessary permits for the project as required by local codes and government agencies. Contractor shall provide for temporary extension of utility systems from existing sources to work areas as necessary for construction. Contractor shall pay all costs for temporary electric or water extensions. On sites without utility systems, the contractor shall include all cost to provide temporary services necessary for its construction operation. The contractor shall provide, erect, maintain and remove necessary barriers, ladders, scaffolding and warning as required by Local and State codes and OSHA regulations. DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK & SPECIFICATIONS Lake Metroparks is requesting quotes from experienced firms to complete the replacement of wooden decking and underlying boards which mount the decking to the steel framework on the uppermost level of the observation tower at Lake Erie Bluffs in Perry Township, Lake County, Ohio. Lake Erie Bluffs is a nearly 600-acre park located in Perry Township. The observation tower was built in 2016. It is primarily a steel structure standing 45-feet tall. A handicap accessible ramp, staircase, and uppermost observation deck are constructed of wooden materials. This project involves the replacement of the uppermost level of wooden decking and associated boards used to mount the decking to the underlying steel framework of the observation tower. The uppermost level (level 5) of the observation tower is approximately 1,052 sq.ft. in size. Original construction plans accompany this RFQ. Refer to page S-8 for the drawing of the uppermost level (level 5) of the tower and page S-11 for specific construction detail drawings of the uppermost level. Contractor shall use lumber to replace the decking as specified: Species: Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine. Grade: #2 or better. S4S (Surfaced Four Sides). Treated to AWPA standards use category: UC4B. KDAT (Kiln Dry After Treatment) or ADAT (Air Dry After Treatment) approximately 25% MC. Contractor must provide certification of treatment. Note criteria of other materials needed for this project are found under the section "Rough Carpentry" in the General Structural Notes page S-1 of the construction plans. Contractor shall also end-treat all boards using copper naphthenate 17%. Specifications: These specifications are of the abbreviated, simplified or streamlined type and include incomplete sentences. Omission of words or phrases such as the "Contractor shall", "in conformity therewith", "the" and "all" are intentional. Omitted words or phrase shall be supplied by inference in the same manner as they are when a note occurs on the Drawings. Wherever the word "approved", "satisfactory", "directed", "submitted", "inspected", or similar words or phrases are used, it shall be assumed that the words "Architect or his representative" follow the verb as the object of the clause such as "Approved by the project manager". Most abbreviations used in the text are considered standard with the trades involved and are not defined. Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "provide" means furnish and install complete and ready for the intended use, as applicable in each instance. It shall also include, without limitation, "all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and other items required to complete the referenced tasks". Prime Contracts: The work shall be performed under a Prime Contract. Each Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and incidentals to fabricate, deliver, install and complete all the work under their respective contract as specified herein. Manufacturer's Directions: All manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed in manufacturer's latest printed instructions. No manufactured articles, materials or equipment shall be used for a purpose not recommended by the manufacturer. Any discrepancies between specified use or procedure and manufacturer's recommendations shall be brought to the Architect's attention before the work is incorporated into the project. Contractor's Employees: Skilled Labor: All labor shall be performed by skilled workmen in a thorough, workmanlike manner, in conformity with the Drawings and Specifications and established practices of the trade. Contractors shall remove any persons, including subcontractors, from the work to whom the Architect may object, and not allow to return without the Architect's consent, and not employ any person not skilled in the work assigned to him. Contractor(s) shall enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and subcontractors. Construction Deadlines & Substantial Completion: Since Contractor(s) agree mutually to the completion of construction guidelines and the construction schedules are authorized and agreed upon by the Contractors, the Owner will not pay for any increased costs because of any Contractor's failure to meet the established construction deadlines. Sequence of Operating: Construction operations for the project must be carried on while the park remains in operation. Every effort must and shall be made by the various contractors to cause minimum interference to the Owner's continued operation and occupancy of the areas adjacent to the contract limits line. Access to an egress from the surrounding areas must be maintained and no obstructions to such will be permitted except as approved by the Owner and Architect. Fire Protection: The contractor shall provide reasonable safeguards against a break out of fire at the construction site, and shall have adequate means for fire in an emergency. Local fire department requirements shall be observed. F.O.B.: Destination. Unloading included. REQUIREMENTS Sales Tax Exemption Lake Metroparks is a governmental agency exempt from all local, state and federal taxes. Tax Exempt Forms STEC_CO and STEC_CC will be provided at time of Contract. Board Rights to Accept Lake Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners reserves the right to accept separate quotes on various items of work, or to accept any combination of items, or to reject any or all quotes, and to waive any technical deficiencies or irregularities in the quote. The Board intends to award this project to the lowest and best quote that is submitted in accordance with the requirements of these quote documents and does not exceed the funds available for the project. Every item line of the quote document must be filled in with a quoted price or acknowledgement of no quote. Worker's Compensation Insurance The offeror shall be responsible for workplace safety and insurance contributions and other incidental expenses, and no extras will be allowed for such items. The Occupational Health and Safety Act The Offeror shall comply with all conditions and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1978 and amendments thereto, any other federal or provincial statute or local by-law concerning safety or any other phase of his work on this contract. Permits, Fees and Certificates Unless otherwise noted, the Offeror shall apply for, obtain and pay for all permits and inspection fees required for the work hereinafter specified. The Offeror shall provide to Lake Metroparks copies of all permits or certificates as may be required to comply with regulations governing this type of work. Compliance with Codes, Regulations and By-Laws The Offeror agrees to obey all government, municipal and underwriters codes and regulations, et cetera and perform all work in accordance with the requirements of by-laws in force in the area where the work is to be carried out. Indemnification The Offeror shall indemnify Lake Metroparks, its agents and employees, against all actions, suits, claims and demands, which may be brought for any loss, costs, damages, changes or expenses whatsoever which may be sustained, incurred or paid by Lake Metroparks, its agents or employees, by reason of the errors or omissions of the Offeror, in regard to this Quote or any contract which results, including any charges arising as a result of any health and safety violation on the part of the Offeror. The Offeror hereby grants Lake Metroparks full power and authority to settle any action, suit, claim or demand on such terms as Lake Metroparks may deem advisable, and hereby covenants and agrees to pay Lake Metroparks on demand all monies paid by Lake Metroparks pursuant to any such settlement, together with the reasonable costs of Lake Metroparks or its solicitor in defending or settling any such action, suit, claim or demand. Changes in the Work The Project Manager may, without invalidating the Contract, order changes in the Work, consisting of additions, deletions or modifications, the Contract Sum and the Contract Time being adjusted accordingly. All such changes in Work shall be authorized by written Change Order and signed by the Project Manager BEFORE any work begins. The Contractor agrees that he shall have no compensation or claim/proposal for extra work that will increase the Contract Sum unless and until the procedures set forth above are followed and approved, and the Contractor hereby agrees that any claim/proposal for an increase in the Contract Sum will not be made and is waived and invalid hereunder, unless and until the procedures set forth above are followed and a duly approved written Change Order is issued prior to proceeding with any alleged extra work. Preservation of Property and Responsibility for Damage Care shall be exercised to avoid injury to personnel, the general public, property or equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from any cause whatsoever during performance of the work. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Liability Insurance shall cover all operations by or on behalf of Contractor, providing insurance for bodily injury liability and property damage liability for the limits of liability indicated below and including coverage for: (1) Products and completed operations; (2) Contractual liability insuring the obligations assumed by CONTRACTOR in this Agreement; and (3) Broad form property damage (including completed operations) except with respect to bodily injury and property damage included within the products and completed operations hazards, the aggregate limits, where applicable, shall apply separately to CONTRACTOR'S work under the Contract.