Renovation of an educational facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The City of New Bedford, Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the New Bedford Public Schools, is soliciting bids for the New Bedford High School, to convert two existing classrooms into offices. Question Acceptance Deadline 08/05/2025 04:00 PM EDT A. The Work of this Section applies to all Work performed under the Contract. B. Any discrepancies found in the Contract Documents after signing of the Owner-Contractor agreement must be brought to the attention of the Architect for resolution. The Architect will determine which document entry governs and his decision will be final. The Contractor will not be entitled to a change in the Contract Time or Contract Sum on the basis of discrepancies found after signing of the Owner-Contractor agreement. C. Should conflict be evident between Contract Documents or within any Contract Document, the Contractor is deemed to have estimated the more expensive method of doing the Work unless he shall have asked for, and obtained, a written decision prior to submittal of bid or price quote, as to which method or materials will be required. Should the Work proceed after the discovery of errors, conflict, or omission by the Contractor and clarification has not been received from the Architect, the Contractor will be held fully responsible for replacement or correction, as directed by the Architect, at the Contractor's expense. A. Project Identification: The name of the Project is West Beach Bathhouse & Lifeguard Renovation, New Bedford, Massachusetts. B. Abbreviated Written Summary: The Work of the Contract can be summarized by reference to the Contract Documents. Work of this Contract includes the coordination of the entire Work indicated by the Contract Documents. All items shown, indicated, or inferable from the Contract Documents are to be included such that there are no omissions which would prevent full use in all respects. Materials shown or indicated in any one Contract Document are to be inferred as if required by all. Work of the Contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by governing regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions, and other forces outside the Contract Documents. Briefly, without limitation the Work can be summarized as follows: 1. Work of the Project includes selective demolition of existing interior building components as required for construction of new Work as indicated on the Drawings, including new office partitions, doors, ceiling finishes, and, HVAC and Electrical systems. C. Examination of Site and Documents: 1. All Bidders are required to visit the school site and examine all Contract Documents before submitting a bid. Inspect and be thoroughly familiar with the same and conditions under which the Work will be carried out. Neither the Owner nor the Architect will be responsible for errors, omissions and/or charges for extra Work arising from Contractor's failure to familiarize themselves with the Contract Documents or existing site and school conditions. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder agrees and warrants that he had the opportunity to examine the building site and the Contract Documents, that he is familiar with the conditions and requirements of both and where they require, in any part of the Work, a given result to be produced, that the Contract Documents are adequate and that he will produce the required result. A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for Project coordination 2. Request for Information (RFI's) 3. Coordination of the work and coordination among separate contractors 4. Administrative and Supervisory personnel 5. Project meetings 6. Field measurements A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control. 2. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with requirements of the Contract Document. a. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products. b. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents. c. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality assurance and control services required by the Owner,, Architect, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section. d. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section. A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. All cutting, fitting and patching as required to complete the Work of this Contract. 2. Making all parts of the Work fit together properly 3. Uncovering portions of the Work to provide for installation of ill-timed Work 4. Removal and replacement of defective Work 5. Removal and replacement of Work not conforming to requirements of Contract Documents 6. Providing routine penetrations of non-structural surfaces for installation of ductwork, piping and electrical conduit A. Products, which include materials, equipment, and systems of assemblies of materials and equipment, shall conform to the requirements listed in each of Section of the Specifications or on the Drawings. Provide connections, fasteners, accessory materials, trim, finish and other accessories needed for proper use, function and appearance. 1. Where available, provide standard products of types which have been produced and used previously and successfully on other projects and in similar applications. B. Nameplates: Except as other wise indicated for required approval labels, and operating data, do not permanently attach or imprint manufacturer's or producer's nameplates or trademarks on exposed surfaces of products which will be exposed in occupied spaces or on exterior of the Work. 1. Labels: Locate required labels and stamps on a concealed surface, or where required for observation after installation, on an accessible surface which, in occupied spaces, is not conspicuous. 2. Equipment Nameplates: Provide permanent nameplate on each item of service-connected or power operated equipment. Indicate manufacturer, product name, model number, serial number, capacity, speed, ratings, and similar essential operating data. Locate nameplates on an easily accessed surface which in occupied spaces, is not conspicuous. C. Products are specified by: 1. The descriptive method: Listing qualities that they must posses 2. The reference standard method: Listing published product standards 3. The proprietary method: Listing one or more source names, which may include such information as name of manufacturer or fabricator, trade name, or catalog number 4. A combination of the above three. D. Where a reference standard is specified, the edition of the standard in the current governing building code shall be followed. Where the standard is not listed in the building code, follow the edition current with the issue date of these Specifications. A. The Work of this Section shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining at the site for the Building Superintendent one record copy of the following: 1. Drawings 2. Specifications 3. Addenda 4. Change Orders and other Modifications to the Contract 5. Architect's Field Orders or written instructions 6. Approved Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 7. Field Test Records 8. ACM Documentation A. The work includes the complete removal and disposal of all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) as indicated in Part 3 of this Section. Interior walls and floors ,building penetration that may contain ACM mastic on the exterior walls and roof B. The General Contractor shall retain the services of a Massachusetts licensed asbestos abatement contractor to perform the required work subject to addition/deduction based on the unit prices. A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, Labor and Materials as required to complete the following: 1. Demolition and removal of the following building systems and components, including but not limited to, existing floor, wall and ceiling finishes systems and related accessory systems, plumbing fixtures and related piping, electrical fixtures, equipment and related wiring, as required for installation of new Work. Refer to the Drawings for additional requirements. Protect all existing adjacent surfaces and materials to remain from damage resulting from conduct of the Work. 2. Removal and legal disposal of demolished materials off site. Except those items specifically designated to be relocated, reused, or returned to the Owner; all existing removed materials, items, trash and debris shall become property of the Contractor and shall be completely removed from the site and legally disposed at Contractor expense. Salvage value belongs to the Contractor. On-site sale of materials is not permitted. 3. Demolition and removal work shall properly prepare existing adjacent surfaces to remain for installation of new Work provided under the Contract. 4. Scheduling and sequencing operations without interrupt utilities serving occupied areas. If interruption is required, obtain written permission from the utility company and the Owner. Provide temporary services as necessary to serve occupied and usable facilities when permanent utilities must be interrupted, or schedule interruption when the least amount of inconvenience will result. A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installation of the following: 1. Joint fillers and sealers, including preparation, filling, sealing, and curing of joints at all locations as described in Part 3 - Execution of this Section 2. Protection of completed Work 3. Staging, scaffolding, hoists, and related equipment A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installation of the following: 1. Solid core, flush wood doors 2. Fire rated, solid core, flush wood doors 4. Solid core, flush wood doors with glass vision panels, including rated frames, as required 5. Prefitting and premachining of wood doors 6. Factory priming/finishing of wood door and wood accessories supplied herein. 7. Glass and Glazing in all wood doors A. Work Included: Provide labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary to complete work of this Section, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The furnishing of all labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary for, and reasonably incidental to, the complete furnishing of all Finish Hardware and Keying specified herein. 2. Coordinate with other Divisions for supervisory requirements of templates and installation. Final adjustment and servicing of all units of hardware shall be required before final acceptance and payment. A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, preparation, painting and finishing of all exposed interior surfaces within the scope of Work, except the following: 1. Factory finished items 2. Finished metal surfaces of stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, and aluminum 3. Finished metal surfaces that are plated such as finished hardware 4. Surfaces in concealed areas such as crawl spaces, above ceilings, and the like 5. Moving parts, code required labels, and equipment data plates 6. Mechanical and electrical items not in public spaces 7. Acoustical ceiling systems