Renovation of a mixed-use development in Camillus, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and theater / auditorium.

2023 Capital Improvement Project- Phase 2 - Electrical Contractors should refer to the 2008 Wicks Reform for additional bid submission procedures not otherwise outlined in the contract documents. BID SECURITY Each Bidder must deposit with its Bid, security in an amount and form subject to the conditions provided in the Contract Documents. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS Withdrawal of Bids will be subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. COMPLETION TIME The work of this project shall be completed by the dates set forth in Section 013216 entitled "Construction Progress Schedule and Submittals." REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Requests for interpretation, information, or clarification (RFI) of the Contract Documents must be made in writing to King + King Architects and Watchdog Building Partners. Responses to RFIs will not be made over the telephone. Responses to RFIs will be advisory only and will not modify the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents stand as published except as modified by written Addenda before bid and Modifications after execution of the Agreement. RFIs may be emailed to the following: King + King Architects: Erika Civitella ecivitella@kingarch.com Watchdog Building Partners: Lester Roberts lroberts@watchdogbp.com Watchdog Building Partners: Faye Lynn flynn@watchdogbp.com RIGHT TO WAIVE OR REJECT The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids. The project value listed reflects the total project estimate. A. The extent of site preparation is shown on the drawings. B. Site preparation work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Site investigation and underground utility identification 2. Protection of existing trees, shrubs, ground covers and lawns to remain 3. Topsoil stripping and stockpiling on site (See Section 329201) 4. Site clearing and removals 5. Asphalt milling 6. Saw cutting 7. Relocations/salvaged materials 8. Clean up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of site earthwork and site grading is shown on the drawings. B. Site earthwork includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Fill Materials 2. Source Quality Control 3. Shoring, Bracing and Supporting 4. Horizontal and Vertical Layout 5. Grading and Excavation 6. Compacted Backfill and Fill 7. Field Quality Control Testing and Inspection Services 8. Guarantee 9. Clean Up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. Provide erosion, sediment and pollution controls as shown on the drawings and as directed by the Architect to significantly reduce runoff on downstream and neighboring properties. This includes temporary control measures to mitigate land disruption by other Contractors during construction of this project. B. Erosion, sediment, and pollution control includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Storm structure protection 2. Silt fence 3. Off site sediment tracking controls 4. Temporary seeding 5. Permanent seeding and sodding 6. Temporary sediment filter bag for pumped water 7. Construction site dust control 8. Spill prevention, reporting and documentation 9. Clean up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of asphalt paving is shown on the drawings. B. Asphalt Paving work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Soil Stabilization Fabric 2. Granular Base Course 3. Asphaltic Concrete 4. Bituminous Tack Coat 6. Painted Lines and Traffic Markings 8. Self-Adhering Waterproof Membrane 9. Hot Pour Crack Sealing and Filling 10. Field Quality Control 11. Asphalt Price Adjustment 12. Clean up C. Provide all materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of site concrete work is shown on the drawings and includes formwork, reinforcement, accessories, cast in place concrete, installation of embedded items, finishing, curing, mix designs, testing and acceptance requirements for concrete. B. Site Concrete work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Concrete walks and pads 2. Concrete footings, bases, and foundations 3. Exterior anchoring cement non-shrink grout 4. Concrete scheduling April 1 to October 15 5. Clean up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of granite curb is shown on the drawings. B. Provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of traffic signs is shown on the drawings. B. Provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of metal bollards is shown on the drawings and as specified in the contract documents. B. Metal bollards work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Providing and installing metal bollards and furnishings as noted in the specifications and as detailed. 2. Cleanup C. Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services required to install metal bollards and furnishings as indicated on the plans and as specified. D. The installation of all new materials shall be performed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's installation instruction and in accordance with all approved shop drawings and submittals. A. The extent of porous natural stone surfacing work is shown on the drawings. B. Porous natural stone surfacing work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Natural stone 2. Moisture curing liquid 3. Clean up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of wood elements is shown on the drawings. B. Provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of planting is shown on the drawings. B. Planting work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Soil preparation 2. Planting commercially grown trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers. 3. Transplanting trees and shrubs 4. Planting accessories 5. Maintenance: See watering, weed control and other specific requirements 6. Guarantee 7. Clean up C. The Contractor shall provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of the lawn work is shown on the drawings. The lawn work limits equal the Contract Limit Line except as noted on the drawings. Non-paved, non-roofed areas within the Contract Limit Line shall receive four (4") or six (6") inches settled depth of topsoil and lawn seed or sod. Existing lawn areas that are not disturbed require no additional work. Lawn types as shown on the drawings are defined as follows: 1. Lawn Type 1: Strip and stockpile 4" topsoil, remove debris, replace 4" topsoil, seed, and mulch. 3. Lawn Type 2: Strip and stockpile 4" topsoil, replace 4" topsoil, and sod. B. Lawn work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Placing and spreading stockpiled topsoil 2. Importing, placing and spreading topsoil 3. Sod bed preparation and placing 4. Seed bed preparation 5. Seeding and sodding lawns 6. Mulching and fertilizing 7. Maintenance: See watering, mowing, fertilizing, core aerating, weed control, grow in and other specific requirements. 9. Clean Up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment, and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. The extent of the storm drainage is shown on the drawings. B. Storm drainage work includes, but is not limited to: 1. Trenching, backfilling and compaction 2. Storm structures, castings, and appurtenances 3. Piping, jointing and fittings 4. Connection(s) to other storm system(s) 5. Adjusting existing storm structures and other utilities 6. Storm Water Management Trench (SMT) 7. Sleeves and seals 8. Storm Line Cleaning and Scoping 9. Quality Control Testing and Submittals 10. Clean Up C. Provide materials, labor, equipment and services required to accomplish related work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. A. General Construction Contract #23-201 1. The General Construction Contractor (GC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. All work for project as shown on drawings: i. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letters (G) ii. High School Phasing Drawings prefixed with the letter (PH) iii. Hazardous Materials Drawings prefixed with the letters (X) iv. Structural Drawings prefixed with the letters (S) v. Architectural Drawings prefixed with the letters (A) vi. Masonry Restoration Drawings prefixed with the letters (MR) b. Watchdog Building Partner's Project Manager shall assign MEP sheets, location and drawing notes that specifically pertain to the General Construction Contract. c. Provide the complete work for all sections of Divisions 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 (as applicable), 12, 14 2. The GC shall provide cleaning equipment and tools necessary to keep the job site clean during construction operations. Cleaning equipment and tools shall include brooms, flat scoop shovels, dust pans, trash carts, trash receptacles, garbage bags, sweeping compound and equipment to move large amounts of debris from the building to the dumpster. Refer to Temporary Facilities Specification Section for additional cleaning requirements. 3. Furnish and install all labor, material, supervision, equipment, scaffolding, layout, engineering, deliveries, trucking, hoisting, rigging, shop drawings, submittals, and all other items related and required to complete all General Trades Work in accordance with the contract documents and all applicable codes having jurisdiction. 4. The contractor represents they have expertise in the performance of work for this trade and assures all items to be complete, functional, and installed in accordance with the best practices consistent with premium quality material and workmanship. 5. The GC shall provide a laborer for Six hundred (600) hours to work under the direction of the Construction Manager. Only work authorized by the Construction Manager shall be performed in conjunction with these labor hours. The GC shall calculate the 600 hours at a rate of $85/hr. and shall include this cost as part of the base bid. Hours shall be tracked by submission of weekly time tickets provided by the GC and signed by the Construction Manager. 6. The GC shall provide temporary protection for doors, hardware, and finishes (i.e., millwork, counters, flooring, etc.) installed under their contract until the time of final cleaning. 7. The GC shall be responsible for protecting flooring scheduled to remain in areas of major construction. In addition to protecting floors, the GC shall provide two (2) one-hundred-foot (100') rolls of Ram board, or equivalent and 2 rolls of duct tape to the CM. Items shall remain in the CM trailer and be made available to all contractors in situations where protection is needed immediately and the contractor does not have materials available. 8. The GC shall be responsible for providing temporary protection on any exterior openings (i.e., window, door, etc.). All openings need to be secured at the end of each workday. With the exception of roof openings being performed by the Mechanical Contractor. 9. Painting of exposed piping, HVAC ductwork and conduit in "Occupiable" spaces shall be by the General Contractor unless noted otherwise on the documents. "Occupiable spaces" means areas where staff and students would normally be permitted on any given day. Painting of exposed piping, HVAC ductwork and conduit in mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, electrical rooms and the building exterior shall be by the installing contractor as noted on the Contract Documents. 10. The General Contractor shall provide opening in masonry construction, install lintel, louvers and caulk for outdoor air-intake openings. Louvers to be provided by the Mechanical Contractor. 11. The General Contractor shall provide all rough carpentry blocking required for work of the General Construction Contract. 12. The General Contractor shall be responsible for construction of temporary emergency exit ways and temporary partition walls. Including but not limited to installation, maintenance, and removal of entire system. Provide an additional 200 LF of temporary fire partitions from floor to deck in existing corridors at location as determined by the Construction Manager as part of the base bid. a. Include the following with temporary partition: i. Pair of hollow metal 36-inch fire-rated doors with panic egress. ii. Restore existing finishes at time of removal of temporary partitions. 13. General Contractor shall provide all hardware cores, cylinders and labels for all new doors and frames that are in the General Contractor Contract. General Contractor shall install electric strikes and provide transformers for power actuated hardware. The Electrical Contractor shall provide power and connections for transformers back to nearest available power panel. 14. The General Contractor shall provide 500 LF of 6' high stanchion construction fence and stanchion weights at location to be determined by the Construction Manager. 15. The GC is responsible for the following: a. Facilitate pre-submittal conference and keying conference. Verify accuracy of submittals and timely release of material. Verify electrical interfaces with hardware components. b. Coordinate hardware and keying requirements with the Owner and in conjunction with existing condition. c. Develop a written plan for implementation of hardware. The plan shall include approach, quality assurance plan and a detailed schedule with committed manpower, duration and floor plans that correlate to tasks on the schedule. d. Verify installations are accurate and done in a qualified manner. e. Organize extra keys, labeling and O&M information for turnover to the Owner. f. Assist owner with ordering and roll out of cores for hardware sets. g. Hardware supplier to assign a project manager to attend a minimum of 4 onsite meetings per building. 16. The GC shall provide preparation work for new finishes to new or existing construction. Preparation work shall include, but is not limited to, scraping existing paint/wallpaper, patching, filling, sanding, and cleaning. 17. The GC shall prioritize and expedite submittals for materials with typical long lead times such as hollow metal doors and frames installed in masonry walls. 18. The GC shall be responsible for the layout and coordination of chalkboards, marker boards, tack boards, white boards, smart boards and alike for placement of electrical devices. 19. The GC shall designate an employee dedicated to lock/secure the building/construction site at the end of each work shift at each location. The designated GC employee shall close and lock all doors, gates and windows. If other contractor(s) remain in the building or at the construction site after established hours, GC representative to notify Construction Manager via phone call or text. Provide contractor name and location in building where work is occurring after hours. Failure to fulfill this obligation is subject to back charges 20. The GC is responsible for all openings shown on the architectural and structural drawings that pertain to MEP work. B. Mechanical Construction Contract #23-202 1. The Mechanical Contractor (MC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letter (G). b. High School Phasing Drawings prefixed with the letter (PH) c. MEP Schedule drawings prefixed with the letters (MEP) d. HVAC Drawings prefixed with the letter H). e. Provide the complete work for all sections of 00, 01, 03 (as applicable), 07 (as applicable), and 23. f. Specifications Sections Division 028313 (related to lead), 260500 Basic Electrical Requirements, 260519 Low Voltage Cables (related to control work) as it relates to Mechanical work. 2. Furnish and install all labor, material, supervision, equipment, scaffolding, layout, engineering, deliveries, trucking, hoisting, rigging, shop drawings, submittals, and all other items related and required to complete all Mechanical Trades Work in accordance with the contract documents and all applicable codes having jurisdiction. 3. The Contractor represents they have expertise in the performance of Work for his trade and assures all items to be complete, fully functional and installed in accordance with the best practices consistent with premium quality material and workmanship. 4. The MC shall provide a laborer for two hundred (200) hours to work under the direction of the Construction Manager. Only work authorized by the Construction Manager shall be performed in conjunction with these labor hours. The MC shall calculate the 200 hours at a rate of $85/hr. and shall include this cost as part of the base bid. Hours shall be tracked by submission of weekly time tickets provided by the MC and signed by the Construction Manager. 5. The MC shall provide access panels where necessary to access plumbing valves/equipment. Access panels/doors shall match wall and ceiling fire ratings. 6. The MC shall provide housekeeping pads for equipment provided unless noted otherwise in the documents. At minimum, pads shall be 4000 psi concrete, 4" thick and have 6" reveal at all sides. 7. The MC shall provide isolation valves for new and existing piping to facilitate the phasing schedule of work. MC shall provide in writing to the CM, required locations of isolation valve, installation time and description of area affected by installation. 8. Louvers shall be furnished by the MC for installation by GC. Sheet metal sleeves and other accessories associated with louver installation shall be provided by the MC. 9. MC shall cut roof decking for penetrations and structural infill of openings as per drawing prefixed with the letter H. The MC shall install all curbs and venting. The MC is responsible for all blocking and flashing as related to curbing and other roof structures. The MC is to make sure all openings are properly protected and weather tight at the end of each workday. 10. The MC shall provide mechanical equipment submittals within four (4) weeks after award of contract. 11. Balancing of systems shall coincide with phasing plan and occupancy requirements. Contractor shall schedule individual unit balancing as directed by Construction Manager. There will be no additional compensation for multiple trips required due to phasing or occupancy requirements. 12. The MC shall provide as many pressure tests on work as needed to maintain the Construction Schedule. C. Plumbing Construction Contract #23-203 1. The Plumbing Contractor (PC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letter (G). b. High School Phasing Drawings (PH) c. MEP Schedule Drawings prefixed with the letters (MEP) d. Plumbing Drawings prefixed with the letter (P). e. Provide the complete work for all sections of Divisions 00, 01, 07 (as applicable), and 22. f. Specifications Sections Division 028313 (related to lead), 260500 Basic Electrical Requirements as it relates to plumbing. 2. Furnish and install all labor, material, supervision, equipment, scaffolding, layout, engineering, deliveries, trucking, hoisting, rigging, shop drawings, submittals, and all other items related and required to complete all Plumbing Trades Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable codes having jurisdiction. 3. The Plumbing Contractor shall note the plumbing equipment is intended to be provided in accordance with the completion dates indicated on the phasing schedule. 4. Contractor represents they have expertise in the performance of Work for this trade and assures all items to be complete, fully functional and installed in accordance with the best practices consistent with premium quality material and workmanship. 5. PC shall provide a laborer for one hundred (100) hours to work under the direction of the Construction Manager. Only work authorized by the Construction Manager shall be performed in conjunction with these labor hours. The PC shall calculate the 100 hours at a rate of $85/hr. and shall include this cost as part of the base bid. Hours shall be tracked by submission of weekly time tickets provided by the PC and signed by the Construction Manager. 6. PC shall be responsible for offsite disposal of unsuitable spoil resulting from their excavation work. 7. PC shall be responsible for saw cutting, trenching, and concrete placement as related to the Work, including excavation, bedding, backfill, and compaction with appropriate specified materials to subgrade elevation. The PC shall provide vapor barrier, wire mesh and doweling every 6" at concrete patching. 8. PC shall provide access panels where necessary to access plumbing valves/equipment at inaccessible locations. Access panels/doors shall match wall and ceiling fire ratings. 9. PC shall provide temporary protection for work of plumbing contract. 10. PC shall provide housekeeping pads for equipment provided. At minimum pads shall be 4000 psi concrete, 4" thick and have 6" reveal at all sides. 11. PC shall provide isolation valves for new and existing piping to facilitate phasing of work. PC shall provide in writing to the CM, required locations of isolation valve, installation time and description of area affected by installation. 12. PC shall provide as many pressure tests on his work as needed to maintain the Construction Schedule. 13. PC shall scope existing sanitary lines to which they are tying into. Provide video recording and written report to Watchdog Building Partners (WBP), prior to construction activities. The PC shall notify WBP of the date(s) and time(s) they will be performing the scope. The report provided to WBP shall minimally identify: a. Date(s) of scope b. Time(s) of scope c. Who performed the scope d. Detailed information outlining the condition of the lines e. Location of lines on a marked-up drawing (discuss allowance or liquidated damage) , 14. The PC shall connect loose accessories such as gas hoses, etc., for Food Service equipment pertaining to plumbing contract. D. Electrical Construction Contract #23-204 1. The Electrical Contractor (EC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letter (G). b. High School Phasing Drawings (PH). c. MEP Schedule Drawings prefixed with the letters (MEP). d. Electrical Drawings prefixed with the letter (E). e. Provide the complete work for all sections of Divisions 00, 01, 03 (as applicable), 07 (as applicable) 26, 27 and 28. f. Specifications Sections Division 028313 (related to lead) g. Division 32 as pertaining to sitework electric. 2. Furnish and install all labor, material, supervision, equipment, scaffolding, layout, engineering, deliveries, trucking, hoisting, rigging, shop drawings, submittals, and all other items related and required to complete all Electrical Trades Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable codes having jurisdiction. 3. The Contractor represents they have expertise in the performance of Work for this trade and assures all items to be complete, functional and installed in accordance with the best practices consistent with premium quality material and workmanship. 4. All temporary lighting is the responsibility of the electrical contractor. These responsibilities include providing, installing, maintaining, and removing lighting. 5. EC shall connect all loose electrical accessories for Food Service equipment. All loose electrical cords and accessories shall be provided by the Food Service contractor. 6. EC shall provide a laborer for two hundred (200) hours to work under the direction of the Construction Manager. Only work authorized by the Construction Manager shall be performed in conjunction with these labor hours. The EC shall calculate the 200 hours at a rate of $85/hr. and shall include this cost as part of the base bid. Hours shall be tracked by submission of weekly time tickets provided by the EC and signed by the Construction Manager. 7. EC shall be responsible for offsite disposal of unsuitable spoils resulting from their excavation work. 8. EC shall be responsible for saw cutting, trenching, and concrete placement as related to the work, including excavation, bedding, backfill, and compaction with appropriate specified materials to subgrade elevation. The EC shall provide vapor barrier, wire mesh and dowels at concrete patching. 9. EC provide electrical connections for new and relocated equipment. 10. EC shall provide access panels where necessary to access electrical equipment. Access panels/doors shall match wall and ceiling fire ratings. 11. EC shall provide housekeeping pads for equipment provided. At minimum, pads shall be 4000 psi concrete, 4" thick and have 6" reveal. 12. EC shall be responsible for coordination of all electrical systems changeovers and interruptions. All shutdowns and changeovers shall occur off hours. Coordinate electrical work installations with the Construction Manager. Submit work plan for Owner approval. The EC shall remove all temporary electrical systems at the end of construction. 13. EC shall provide power to all new security devices. 14. EC shall permanently secure (as high as possible) existing loose wiring, cabling and conduit including but not limited to communication cabling, fiber optic, data cabling, control wiring, etc., in areas where complete ceiling removal and replacement is scheduled. 15. EC shall provide adequate support and protection of electrical systems until such time as new systems are in place and ready for use. EC shall maintain existing systems including Owner requirements for power, lighting, safety and communication systems throughout the construction project. 16. EC shall provide control and power wiring to electrical door hardware, and security devices. Power connections shall be made to the nearest circuit available or as indicated. E. Site Trades Contract #23-205 1. Site Trades Contractor (SC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letter (G). b. Site/Civil Drawings prefixed with the letter (L). c. Provide the complete work for all sections of Divisions 00, 01, 31, 32 and 33. 2. SC shall provide offsite disposal of unsuitable soil and rock resulting from their work. 3. SC shall layout exterior light pole bases locations and grades for EC. 4. The Contractor represents they have expertise in the performance of Work for this trade and assures all items to be complete, fully functional and installed in accordance with the best practices consistent with premium quality material and workmanship. F. Food Service Contract #23-206 1. The Food Service Contractor (FSC) shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, supervision, management, and administration required for the total performance of the work of this contract as listed in the following specification sections and shown on the following drawings including, but not limited to: a. Code Compliance Drawings prefixed with the letter (G). b. High School Phasing Drawings prefixed with the letter (PH). c. Food Service Drawings prefixed with the letter (FS). d. Provide the complete work for all sections of Divisions 00, 01. e. Division 11 as related to Food Service Equipment. 2. The FSC shall provide accessories including but not limited to hoses, cords, and gas appliance lines for kitchen equipment connections.