TENDER Window & Door Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades Northern S. S. Sturgeon Falls, ON

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1 TENDER Window & Door Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades Northern S. S. Sturgeon Falls, ON The invites qualified vendors to submit tenders for the above project. Documents may be downloaded from this site with the vendor having the sole responsibility to register their intention to bid as stated. Any difficulty downloading tender documents, or questions as to how to obtain tender documents, contact the Purchasing Department, Near North District School Board, 963 Airport Road, North Bay, Ontario. Phone: or Complete proposal signed under seal, executed, and dated together submitted in sealed, opaque envelopes, clearly marked, Tender Window & Door Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades, will be received until 2:00:00 p.m., local time, March 27, 2018 at the address below. PLEASE DELIVER DIRECTLY TO PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 963 Airport Road North Bay, ON P1C 1A5 Phone: / NOTE: The Board Office will be closed between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Do not deliver Tenders during that time. Tender forms submitted on or after 2:00:01 p.m. on the date noted above will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Please Note: All tender submissions will be opened publicly, shortly after the time of closing, on the day of closing and at the offices of the, North Bay. The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. The is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting us at accessibility@nearnorthschools.ca David Thompson, Chairperson Jackie Young, Director of Education Our mission is to educate learners to their fullest potential in preparation for life-long learning.

2 TENDER Window & Door Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades Northern S. S. Sturgeon Falls, ON A copy of this document may be downloaded. This document may be viewed only at the Purchasing Department at the, 963 Airport Road, North Bay, ON or by contacting Charlotte Land, Supervisor of Purchasing at or , extension It is the sole responsibility of the interested vendor to forward by fax their intention to bid including their contact information on the following Registration Form to the Purchasing Department, Office, North Bay. No addenda or additional information will be forwarded to vendors/sub-trades who are not registered. NOTE: You will find the Education Act and the Map with our schools on our website just above the Tenders. NOTE: The Board Office will be closed between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Do not deliver Tenders during that time. VENDORS BIDDING ON PROJECTS WITH THE NEAR NORTH SCHOOL BOARD AGREE TO BE PAID BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT/DIRECT DEPOSIT) SHOULD THEY BE THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Our mission is to educate learners to their fullest potential in preparation for life-long learning.

3 REGISTRATION FORM TENDER Window & Door Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades Northern S. S. Sturgeon Falls, ON If you intend to submit a proposal, it is in your best interest to submit this registration form by fax. No addenda or further information will be available to bidders who have not registered. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to register their intent in a timely fashion prior to last date for questions to be able to receive addenda. It is also the responsibility of the bidder to confirm receipt of this registration form by the Purchasing Department. NOTE: The Board Office will be closed between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Do not deliver Tenders during that time. Phone: , Ext or Ext Fax back to: Purchasing Department Name of Vendor Street Address City Postal Code Representative or Contact Person Telephone fax address I am a: General Contractor Sub-Contractor Our mission is to educate learners to their fullest potential in preparation for life-long learning.

4 PROJECT MANUAL VOLUME: 1 of 1 CONTENT: Specification DIVISIONS: 00 to 48 PROJECT NO: Window & Door/Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding & Washroom Upgrades 175 Ethel Street, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

5 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTIONS PAGES DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION CONSULTANTS 1 SECTION PROFESSIONAL SIGNATURES AND SEALS 1 SECTION LIST OF DRAWINGS 1 SECTION INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 8 SECTION ASBESTOS SURVEY 1 NNDSB ASBESTOS SURVEY NORTHERN SECONDARY SCHOOL 205 SECTION SAMPLE TENDER FORM 1 SECTION TENDER FORM 4 SECTION CONTRACT FORM 1 SECTION SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS 3 SECTION SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT 1 SECTION SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS 14 DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB 9 SAMPLE HOT WORK PERMIT 4 SECTION ALTERATION PROCEDURES 4 DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 04 - MASONRY NOT APPLICABLE

6 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 DIVISION 05 - METALS NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES SECTION WOOD BLOCKING AND CURBING 2 SECTION FINISH CARPENTRY 4 DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION SECTION AIR BARRIERS 4 SECTION PREFORMED METAL SIDING 3 SECTION SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 3 SECTION JOINT SEALANTS 4 DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS SECTION STANDARD METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 7 SECTION FLUSH WOOD DOORS 4 SECTION ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 5 SECTION ALUMINUM WINDOWS 8 SECTION DOOR HARDWARE 3 SECTION GLASS AND GLAZING 5 DIVISION 09 - FINISHES SECTION TERRAZZO RESTORATION 3 SECTION GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES 6 SECTION NON-STRUCTURAL METAL STUD FRAMING 8 SECTION TILING 5 SECTION ACOUSTIC PANEL CEILINGS 5 SECTION PORTLAND CEMENT TERRAZZO FLOORING 3 SECTION PAINTING 10

7 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES SECTION METAL TOILET COMPARTMENTS 3 SECTION WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION 2 SECTION TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES 4 DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL SECTION MECHANICAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 8 SECTION THERMOMETERS AND PRESSURE GAUGES 3 SECTION PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS 4 SECTION IDENTIFICATION 5 SECTION THERMAL INSULATION FOR PIPING 3 SECTION DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY PIPING: COPPER 3 SECTION DRAINAGE WASTE AND VENT PIPING - CAST IRON AND COPPER 2 SECTION DRAINAGE WASTE AND VENT PIPING: PLASTIC 1 SECTION PLUMBING SPECIALTIES AND ACCESSORIES 3 SECTION PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM 3 SECTION FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS, ANCHORS, JOINTS AND GUIDES 2 SECTION COMMERCIAL FANS 3 SECTION DUCTWORK, METALLIC, LOW PRESSURE - TO 500 PA 4 SECTION FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK 2

8 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 SECTION DUCT ACCESSORIES 4 SECTION DAMPERS - BALANCING 2 SECTION DAMPERS - FIRE AND SMOKE 3 SECTION GRILLES, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS 3 SECTION TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING (TAB) 5 DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL SECTION GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 9 SECTION CONDUITS, CONDUIT FASTENINGS AND CONDUIT FITTINGS 3 SECTION WIRES AND CABLES V 3 SECTION SPLITTERS, JUNCTION, PULL BOXES AND CABINETS 2 SECTION OUTLET BOXES, CONDUIT BOXES AND FITTINGS 2 SECTION WIRING DEVICES 3 SECTION WIRE AND BOX CONNECTIONS V 2 SECTION FASTENINGS AND SUPPORTS 2 SECTION DISCONNECT SWITCHES - FUSED AND NON-FUSED UP TO 1000 V 2 SECTION GROUNDING - SECONDARY 2 SECTION LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 4 SECTION UNIT EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING 3 SECTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 6 DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING(HVAC) NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION NOT APPLICABLE

9 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTEGRATION NOT APPLICABLE

10 TO C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 45 - INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT NOT APPLICABLE DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION NOT APPLICABLE

11 CONSULTANTS Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 CONSULTANTS.1 The following are the consultants who have prepared these Contract Documents:.1 Prime Consultant (Architect): Mitchell Jensen Architects Inc. 124a Main Street East North Bay, Ontario P1B 1A8 Phone: (705) FAX: (705) Structural Engineer: A2S Associates Limited 289 Cedar Street Suite 201 Sudbury, Ontario P3B 1M8 Phone: (705) Mechanical Engineer: Piotrowski Consultants Ltd 1820 Bond St North Bay, Ontario P1B 4V6 Phone: (705) FAX: (705) END OF SECTION

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13 LIST OF DRAWINGS Page 1 PART 1 - General 1.1 LIST OF DRAWINGS.1 The Bidder is responsible for reviewing the documents received and ensuring that all documents are complete..2 The following is a list of all drawings issued for Tender:.3 Drawings: Drawing No. Title ARCHITECTUR A1.0 Main Floor Key Plan, General Notes A2.0 2nd Floor Key Plan and Main Floor Ceiling / Piping Plan A3.0 Enlarged Washroom Plans A4.0 Enlarged Washroom Plans A5.0 Washroom Elevations, Door Elevations A6.0 Window Elevations A7.0 Window Elevations & Details A8.0 Details A9.0 Main Floor Door Schedule A10.0 Main Floor & 2nd Floor Door Schedule A11.0 Exterior Gym Wall Repair Plan STRUCTURAL S1.0 General Notes and Typical Details S1.1 Structural Plans and Details MECHANICAL M101 M102 M103 M104 Mechanical Plumbing Floor Plan Mechanical Plumbing Floor Plan Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC Washroom Floor Plans Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC Partial Floor Plans ELECTRICAL E101 Electrical Power and Lighting washroom Floor Plans END OF SECTION

14 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 INTENT OF TENDER.1 The intent of this invitation is to obtain offers from General Contractors for window and door/hardware replacement, installation of new exterior wall cladding and washroom renovations/upgrades at located at 175 Ethel Street, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.2 Throughout the contract documents, the "Owner" shall mean ". 1.2 PURPOSE OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.1 The Instructions to Bidders define the terms of agreement between the Owner and Bidders relative to the process of tendering, tender evaluation and potential acceptance of an offer received..2 Submitting a tender constitutes acceptance by the Bidder of the terms of agreement defined herein..3 The Owner accepts no obligations to Bidders unless explicitly stated herein..4 The Owner is interested in receiving an offer which is designed to provide a high quality of construction, an efficient and non-adversarial construction process, and a reasonable price, and it will consider criteria other than price in determining which if any tender to accept..5 The Owner encourages all bidders to consider the use of local resources and trades to perform the work when possible. 1.3 TENDER SUBMISSIONS.1 Tender Form - Submit in a sealed envelope, clearly marked Tender Form Window & Door/Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding and Washroom Upgrades - Northern S.S. will be received until 14:00:00 local time March 27th, 2018 by the Purchasing Department of the Near North District School Board located at 963 Airport Road, North Bay, ON, include:.1 Complete Tender Form, signed and sealed; and.2 Bid Bond; and.3 Consent of Surety; and.4 Proof of Insurance as noted in Article 1.22 of this Section; and.5 WSIB Certificate of good standing as noted in Article 1.23 of this Section..2 Tender Forms submitted at or after 14:00:01, on the date noted above, will be returned to the Bidder unopened..3 All Tender Forms will be opened publicly at the location of closing shortly after closing on the day of closing and at the offices of the..4 Tenders may not be submitted nor revised by telephone, or Facsimile Transmissions..5 Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Form issued with Tender Documents..6 All blanks on Tender Form must be filled in..7 Tenders shall not be qualified by any condition without express written consent of the Consultant prior to submission of Tender..8 All requirements of the Tender Form must be completed..9 Tender Form shall be submitted sealed in opaque envelopes clearly identified with Bidders Name, Project Name and Owners name on the outside..10 Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of Tender in the manner and time prescribed..11 Bidders shall be solely responsible for verifying they have received all of the Addenda issued.

15 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page 2.12 Submit proof of insurance coverage (refer to 1.22 this Section) and WSIB Certificate of Good Standing (refer to 1.23 this Section) with the Tender Form. 1.4 TENDERING COSTS.1 All costs associated with the preparation and delivery of a tender shall be paid by the Bidder..2 The Owner is not responsible for compensation of tendering costs under any circumstances. 1.5 DEFINITIONS.1 Owner:..2 Tender Documents: Documents listed in Table of Contents, and addenda issued by the Consultant during the tender period..3 Addendum/Addenda: Supplementary information, clarification or amendments to the tender documents, issued by the Consultant during the tender period to all those who have received tender documents. Addenda will be in written and/or drawn format and each issue will be numbered and dated..4 Tender: An offer received by the Owner in response to this invitation, and the act of submitting an.5 Bidder: A person, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other entity which has submitted a Tender before the aforementioned deadline. The word "Tenderer" is synonymous..6 Tender Form: A form supplied with the Tender Documents to be completed as an offer to undertake work described by contract documents. This form identifies primarily Base Bid, and is signed and sealed by Tenderer..7 Base Bid: A stipulated sum (price) for the supply and installation of all materials and equipment specified and shown and the execution of the Work described by the tender documents..8 Acceptable Alternate: An alternate product, material, manufacturer, method or procedure to that specified which has been pre-approved by the Consultant and identified within the specification, and no further submission or request is required. Prices for the use of Acceptable Alternates are included in the Base Bid..9 Approved Alternate: An alternate product, material, manufacturer, method or procedure to that specified which has been approved by the Consultant during the tender period, and confirmation of its acceptability has been issued as an addendum. Prices for the use of approved alternates are to be included in the Base Bid..10 Prescribed Alternate: The specification and the Tender Form identify specific alternative products, materials, manufacturers, methods or procedures which must be priced as additions to, or deletions from, the Base Bid. Prices for the use of Prescribed Alternates are not included in Base Bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject Prescribed Alternates..11 Bidder Proposed Alternates: The Bidder may propose alternate materials, methods or sub-contractors for consideration of the Consultant and the Owner without prior approval, and include a brief description of the proposed alternate and the price to be added or deleted from the Base Bid if the Owner accepts the alternate proposed. Prices for the use of Bidder Proposed Alternates are not included in Base Bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject Bidder Proposed Alternates.

16 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page 3.12 Acceptable Alternate Manufacturer: A manufacturer specifically named as such in the specification, which is acceptable, provided that the specific product manufactured by the alternate manufacturer is equivalent in quality, performance and operating characteristics to the specified material or product by the specified manufacturer. Products manufactured by Acceptable Alternate Manufacturers may be included in the Base, but if the product is determined to not be equivalent upon review by the Consultant, the specified product by the specified manufacturer must be provided with no change in the contract price..13 Take Out Price: The stipulated price of a specific area of the Work identified on the Contract Documents and included in the Base Bid, which, at the Owners discretion, may be deleted from the scope of work prior to execution of the construction contract, and the quoted price deducted from the Base Bid in determining the Contract Price..14 Separate Price: The stipulated price of specific areas of the Work identified on the Contract Documents, which is not included in the Base Bid, which may, at the Owner's discretion be added to the scope of work prior to the execution of the construction contract, and the quoted price added to the Base Bid Price in determining the Contract Price..15 Unit Price: The stipulated price of specific units of the Work identified on the Contract Documents, for which prescribed quantities are included in the Base Bid, and which, pricing shall remain in force for the duration of the Contract. Unit prices include all additional overhead and profit. No additional mark-ups are permitted for valuations submitted under this method. Unit Prices do not include the H.S.T. Valuations are based on the actual unit quantity used, and will be added or subtracted from, any prescribed quantities outlined the construction contract, at the quoted price after the total quantity has been determined and is subject to review by the Consultant and Owner. 1.6 EXAMINATION/REGISTRATION.1 Tender Documents are available for download on the (NNDSB) website for downloading and printing. Verify documents are complete; notify Consultant should documents be incomplete..3 Examine Tender Documents for discrepancies or omissions, and notify the Consultant of discrepancies or omissions, no fewer than five (5) calendar days prior to the date specified for closing..4 All tender documents are complimentary and must be read together to ascertain a complete description of the Work. 1.7 QUERIES/ADDENDA.1 Direct questions to the, TEL. (705) or , Ext. #5025, FAX (705) , attention Charlotte Land or via to purchasing@nearnorthschools.ca. It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure any ed or faxed questions have been received by the Board..2 Addenda may be issued during the Tender period. All addenda become part of the Tender Documents. Include costs arising from addenda in the Base Bid..3 Verbal answers to inquiries and clarifications are only binding when confirmed by addenda..4 Clarification requests by bidders must be received not less than five (5) calendar days before date set for receipt of bids..5 Confirm the completeness of all addenda..6 Insert on the Tender Form in the space provided the number and date of all addenda received.

17 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page PRODUCT/SYSTEM OPTIONS.1 The specification requires the use of specific products, materials, manufacturers, methods and procedures, and may also identify Acceptable Alternates to those requirements, within the specification..2 Alternatives to products, materials, manufacturers, methods and procedures which are specified or Acceptable Alternates, will be considered by the Consultant upon detailed submissions received no less than ten (10) calendar days before the date specified for receipt of Tenders, and if accepted will be identified as an Approved Alternate by addendum..3 The Base Bid includes the use of products, materials, manufacturers, methods and procedures which are specified, or an Acceptable Alternate, or an Approved Alternate, and the Bidder may chose which to use..4 If an Acceptable Alternate Manufacturers is identified in the specification without specific Acceptable Alternate products, the products manufactured by the alternate manufacturer must be equivalent in quality, performance and operating characteristics to that which is specified to be acceptable for use, and such acceptability is not guaranteed by the identification of the alternate manufacturer or supplier in the specification. If the product manufactured by the alternate manufacturer is determined by the Consultant to not be equivalent, provide the specified product at no change in contract price. Bidders may submit specific product data by an Acceptable Alternate Manufacturer during the tendering period for review and if acceptable, the product will be identified as an Approved Alternate by addendum..5 Base Bid includes the cost of changes in the Work required to accommodate Acceptable Alternates, Approved Alternates and equivalent products by acceptable alternate suppliers..6 Bidder Proposed Alternates may be included in the space provided on the Tender Form without prior approval, but the price for using Bidder Proposed Alternates is not included in the Base Bid Price..7 Additions to, or deletions from, the Base Bid for the incorporation of Prescribed Alternates must be provided on the Tender Form..8 The price adjustments offered for Prescribed Alternates and Bidder Proposed Alternates include all changes to the Work required for their incorporation into the Work..9 The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject Bidder Proposed Alternates and Prescribed Alternates..10 If a Bidder Proposed Alternate or a Prescribed Alternate is accepted by the Owner, the Base Bid will be adjusted as offered in determining the Contract Price. 1.9 IDENTIFICATION.1 List on the Tender Form all subcontractors and suppliers, to be employed in the execution of this contract for the categories of work identified, together with telephone numbers for each Sub-Contractor or supplier listed..2 It is suggested that the Contractor give careful consideration to the suitability of the sub-contractors listed on the Tender Form..3 In listing a sub-contractor on the Tender Form, it is understood that if the Owner accepts the Contractor's tender, a contract is deemed to exist between the Contractor and the named Sub-Contractor for the value of the Sub-Contractor's Tender..4 The Consultant may, upon acceptance by the Owner of the Contractor's tender, notify the sub-contractor's named on the Tender Form that they have been so named.

18 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page 5.5 The Contractor shall employ only the subcontractors and suppliers listed in these categories. Deviation from this list must be approved in writing by the Consultant in response to a written proposal which must include an explanation and a written release of liability signed by the rejected sub-contractor, acceptable to the Consultant. In reviewing such a request, the Consultant shall be authorized to enter into discussions with both sub-contractors, to verify the reason for the requested change EXAMINATION OF SITE.1 Carefully examine and study all of the Contract Documents and inspect the Site of the work in order to determine all conditions affecting the work and associated costs..2 The act of submitting a tender is confirmation that the Bidder has visited the project site and surrounding properties and become familiar with the place of work..3 Visits to the site must be arranged in advance with the owner s designee, Mr. Steve Sutton maintenance services supervisor, cell number No formal site visit will be held TIMING OF WORK.1 Time is of the essence in this contract..2 Commence preparations for the Work immediately following contract award..3 Work will be required to be undertaken and completed during the summer break which commences on July 3rd, Attain Substantial Completion of the Work no later than August 24th, Undertaking of the Work while classes are in session will not be permitted..4 Once the Work has commenced, work continuously towards completion. Periods of inactivity on site will not be permitted without prior consent of the Owner BID BOND.1 Each tender shall be submitted with a Bid Bond in the name of an approved surety, made payable to owner in an amount not less than 10% (ten percent) of the Tender Price, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, if the tender is accepted, execute a general construction contract as specified herein and provide the specified Performance and Labour and Materials Bonds within ten (10) days of acceptance 1.13 CONSENT OF SURETY.1 Submit with the Tender Form and Bid Bond, a "Consent of Surety" stating that the named Surety will supply the specified Performance Bond and Labour and Material Payment Bonds for this project PERFORMANCE BOND.1 Upon acceptance by the Owner, the successful Tenderer shall execute with an established Surety, a Performance Bond, in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Contract Price and submit the Bond to the Owner within ten (10) days of acceptance of the tender, and prior to commencing activity on the site.

19 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page LABOUR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND.1 Upon acceptance by the Owner, the successful Tenderer shall execute with an established Surety, a Labour and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Contract Price, and submit the Bond to the Consultant within ten (10) days of acceptance of the tender, and prior to commencing activity on the site BONDING COSTS.1 Include the cost of all Bonds in the Base Bid Price TENDER SIGNING.1 The Tender shall be signed under seal by the Bidder..2 Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Insert the words "Sole proprietor" under signature. Affix seal..3 Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Insert the word "Partner" against each signature. Affix seal against each signature..4 Corporation or Limited Company: Signature of duly authorized signing officers in their normal signatures. Insert the officer's capacity in which the signing officer acts against each signature. Affix the Corporate seal. If the tender is signed by an official other than the President and Secretary of the company or the President-Secretary-Treasurer of the company, a copy of the by-law resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing them to do so must also be submitted with the tender in the tender envelope..5 If the bidder is a joint venture, each party to the joint venture shall execute the Tender under seal in the manner appropriate to such party DURATION OF OFFER.1 Tenders shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days after the Tender closing date TAXES.1 The Base Bid (Tender Price) excludes the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)..2 Base Bid (Tender Price) includes all other applicable taxes, duties levies, etc CASH ALLOWANCES.1 Cash Allowances shall be included in the Base Bid in accordance with Part 4 of the General Conditions of the Contract. Cash Allowances are identified in Section General Requirements COST BREAKDOWN.1 The Contractor shall provide a breakdown of Tender Price by building components within three (3) days of request from Consultant INSURANCE.1 Submit proof with the Tender Form, that the Contractor has in place the insurance coverage required by CCDC 2 contract.

20 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page WORKER S SAFETY INSURANCE BOARD.1 Submit a copy of the most current certificate of good standing from the Worker s Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) with the Tender Form..2 Exemption from enrollment in the WSIB applicable to Sole Proprietorship will not be accepted. Sole Proprietors are required to obtain the voluntary insurance coverage WSIB provides and provide proof of same "FORMALITY" OF TENDER.1 The Owner reserves the sole discretionary right to declare any irregular Tender to be "informal"..2 Tender Forms or enclosures that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, obscure, contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may be declared "informal", at the Owner's sole discretion..3 Failure to provide a security deposit, bonding or insurance requirements may result in the tender being declared "informal"..4 Failure to fill in all the blanks on the Tender Form, or the insertion of multiple, or otherwise non-committal or confusing entries on the Tender Form may render the Tender "informal" at the Owner's sole discretion..5 Any tender which the Owner deems to be "informal" may be rejected at the Owners sole discretion EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE.1 The Owner reserves the sole discretionary right to accept or reject any or all bids received..2 The Owner will evaluate the bids received and identify the offer which represents "best value, as interpreted, in its own best interest, by the Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion; this may not be the lowest priced tender..3 In making a determination, the Owner reserves the right to objectively and reasonably consider any criterion which it considers to be relevant in its own best interest; which may include, among other criteria, consideration of past performance of the Bidder, based on the Owner s experience and/or experience reported by individuals which have knowledge of the Bidder s past performance..4 If requested by the Owner, Bidders will meet with the Owner to discuss their offer..5 Acceptance by the Owner will be communicated by the issuance of a letter of acceptance to the successful bidder, by the Owner or by the Consultant on behalf of the Owner..6 All Bidders will be notified of the acceptance or not of their tender..7 The Owner is not obligated to provide Bidders with details of its determination of best value CONTRACTOR S HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY.1 Bidders are required to have in place a company health and safety policy. The Contractor s health and safety policy shall be in the form of a type written manual and shall in general, identify specific roles and responsibilities of the Contractor s supervisors, employees and sub-trades, provide protocols for injury and accident prevention and protocols for dealing with workplace injuries..2 Prior to contract award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit a copy of their health and safety manual to the Owner for review and acceptance within 3 days, if requested to do so by the Consultant. Failure to provide an acceptable health and safety manual within a reasonable time period may result in the Bidder s tender being declared informal.

21 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Page CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.1 If required by the Board, the successful Bidder covenants and agrees to assist the Board in complying with same by providing the Board or such other entity as the Board may designate with a criminal background check covering offences under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and any other offences with would be revealed by a search of the automated Criminal Records Retrieval System maintained by the RCMP ( Criminal Background Check ), together with an Offence Declaration in a Board-approved form for every individual or employee of the successful Bidder who may come into direct contact with pupils on a regular basis at a school site of the Board, prior to the occurrence of such possible direct contact and on or before September 1st each year thereafter with respect to the Offence Declarations. For the purpose of this Request for Proposal/Tender/Quotation, the Board shall determine in its sole and unfettered discretion whether an individual or employee of the successful Bidder may come into direct contact with pupils on a regular basis..2 The successful Bidder further acknowledges and agrees that the contract between the Board and the successful Bidder to be entered into pursuant to the terms hereof shall contain provisions of indemnification and provisions allowing the Board to terminate same in the event the successful Bidder fails to provide the Board with a Criminal Background Check and an Offence Declaration for every individual or employee who may come into direct contact with pupils on a regular basis at a school site of the Board, prior to the occurrence of such possible direct contact and on or before September 1st each year thereafter with respect to the Offence Declaration..3 In addition, the contract will contain provisions that will allow the Board, or such other entity as the Board may designate, upon review of the Criminal Background Check provided to determine that an individual or employee will not be permitted on a school site in circumstances where direct contact with students is probable. END OF SECTION

22 ASBESTOS SURVEY Page 1 PART 1 - General 1.1 ASBESTOS SURVEY.1 The following is the Owner s asbestos survey report..2 This Survey Report was prepared by its author for the Owner and is hereby offered to the bidder in good faith for general information and guidance. The Consultant assumes no responsibility or liability for the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this report..3 Include in the Base Bid Price, abatement of only those existing asbestos containing materials indicated on the drawings to be removed. If abatement of other building materials not currently indicated on the drawings is deemed necessary once the Work proceeds, it will be addressed as a change in the scope of Work..4 The Asbestos Survey is provided for the Contractor s information The Contractor shall review the report and advise the Consultant in advance of any areas where they expect existing asbestos containing building materials to be disturbed as part of the Work, where abatement is not currently specified to be included in the Work..5 Should there be a discrepancy between recommendations contained in the report and the requirements of the Contract Documents, the latter shall govern. Advise the Consultant in writing prior to proceeding with the Work. END OF SECTION

23 SAMPLE TENDER FORM Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 TENDER FORM.1 The following is a blank copy of the "Tender Form" which is to be used for the purposes of submitting a Tender, in accordance with Section Instructions to Bidders. END OF SECTION

24 TENDER FORM Page 1 TENDER FORM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Contractor s Name:.1 Pursuant to, and in compliance with, Section Instructions to Bidders, and the Contract Documents relating to the construction of Window & Door/Hardware Replacement, Exterior Cladding and Washroom Upgrades -, as per documents issued by Mitchell Jensen Architects inc. including the Addenda numbered and dated as follows: The undersigned, having become thoroughly familiar with the Terms and Conditions of the Contract Documents, with local conditions affecting the performance, and the costs of the work at the place proposed, and having fully inspected the site, hereby offers and agrees to fully perform the work in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, including the furnishing of all labour, materials, equipment, permits, fees, duties, and all taxes except the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), for the stipulated price, in lawful Canadian Funds as indicated in Article 1.2 Base Bid Price. 1.2 Base Bid Price.1 dollars. ($ ) in lawful Canadian funds, (excluding HST) In addition to the above price, applicable Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be charged..2 The undersigned hereby accepts the terms of the Instructions to Bidders as related to the tendering process and acknowledges that the Owner has the right to reject this Tender, but that this Tender shall remain open and irrevocable for a period of 60 days from the date of closing..3 If notified in writing by the Owner, or a representative on behalf of the Owner, of the acceptance of this tender, within 60 days of the tender closing date, the undersigned agrees to within 10 days thereafter:.1 Commence the Work, and attain Substantial Performance of the Work described in the Contract Documents, barring delays as prescribed in the Contract Documents, within the duration prescribed by the Contract Documents..2 Execute a Canadian Standard Construction Document CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract, including amendments contained in the Specification..3 Provide a Performance Bond, and a Labour and Materials Payment Bond satisfactory to the Owner, as specified in the Contract Documents..4 The undersigned declares that no person, firm or corporation other than the undersigned has any interest in this tender or in the proposed contract for which this tender is submitted.

25 TENDER FORM Page 2.5 The undersigned acknowledges that the Tender Price includes the Cash Allowances specified in the Section General Requirements. 1.3 Take-Out Prices The following Take-Out are for specific areas of work which, at the Owner's discretion, may be DELETED from the Work and the Base Bid Price in establishing Contract Value. Take-Out Prices do not include the H.S.T. 1.4 Separate Prices The following Separate Prices are for specific areas of work which, at the Owner's discretion, may ADD to the Work and the Base Bid Price in establishing Contract Value. Separate Prices do not include the H.S.T. 1.5 Sub-Contractors The following Sub-Contractors and Suppliers will be engaged by the undersigned to complete the work described in the Contract Documents. See Section Instructions To Bidders for details regarding this list, its use and implications. SUBTRADE NAME.2 Asbestos Abatement.3 Finish Carpentry.4 Masonry.5 Prefinished Steel Cladding Installation.6 Steel Door and Frame Supply.7 Aluminum Entrance Framing & Window Supplier.8 Finish Hardware Supplier.9 Gypsum Wallboard Installation.10 Ceramic Tile Installation.11 Acoustic Tile Ceiling Installation.12 Resilient Flooring Installation.13 Painting.14 Mechanical.15 Electrical

26 TENDER FORM Page Alternate Prices - Bidder Proposed As per Section Instructions to Bidders, the following prices are offered as additions or deletions to the Tender Price for the use of alternative methods or materials to those specified or identified as "Base Bid". These alternates are proposed by the Bidder, and shall only be incorporated into the Contract if expressly accepted by the Owner. Alternate Prices do not include the H.S.T. Description ADD DELETE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

27 TENDER FORM Page 4 Signed, sealed and submitted for and on behalf of: Company Name Address Name and Title Witness Name and Title Signature Witness Signature Date Affix Corporate Seal over signature

28 CONTRACT FORM Page 1 PART 1 - General 1.1 CONTRACT FORM.1 The following is a copy of CCDC Document 2, Stipulated Price Contract, 2008, provided for reference only..2 Article A-5 Payment including percentage holdback, and interest is completed and will form part the completed contract..3 The balance of the Contract Form will be completed upon acceptance of a tender. END OF DOCUMENT

29 SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS Page 1 PART 1 - General 1.1 DEFINITIONS.1 CCDC Edition, Stipulated Price Contract as may be amended, forms the basis of Definitions between the Owner and Contractor..2 These Definitions are bound to the CCDC 2 Definitions and CCDC 2 General Conditions. 1.2 SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS TO CCDC Add the following words and terms to the CCDC 2 Definitions..1 Addendum A document that amends the Bid Documents during the Bidding Period and becomes part of the Contract Documents when a Contract is executed. (Plural: Addenda):.2 Agreement The signed and sealed legal instrument binding parties in a Contract, describing in strict terms their mutual arrangement, roles and responsibilities, commencement, and completion responsibilities..3 Alternative Price The amount stipulated by a Bidder for an Alternative and stated as an addition, a deduction, or no change to the Bid Price..4 Bid To offer as a Bid stating for what price a Contractor will assume a Contract..5 Bid Documents A set of documents consisting of the Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract Documents, and other information issued for the benefit of Bidders to prepare and submit a Bid..6 Bid Form The specific and detailed form used to collect information about a Bid..7 Bidding The process of preparing and submitting a Bid..8 Construction Documents The Drawings and Project Manual. When combined with a Contract and Contract conditions, these documents form the Contract Documents..9 Contingency Allowance An additional monetary amount added to a Project cost estimate and designated to cover unpredictable or unforeseen items of Work. The amount is usually based on some percentage of the estimated cost and expended and adjusted by Change Order. It is not intended to cover additions to the scope of Work.

30 SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS Page 2.10 Cost Plus Contract A Contract under which a Contractor is reimbursed for the direct and indirect costs for the performance of a Contract and, in addition, is paid a Fee for services. The Fee is usually stated as a stipulated price or as a percentage of cost..11 General Conditions That part of the Contract Documents which sets forth many of the rights, responsibilities and relationships of the parties involved in a Contract..12 Install To remove from site storage, move or transport to intended location, install in position, connect to utilities, repair site caused damage, and make ready for use..13 Instructions To Bidders Instructions contained in the Bid Documents to convey an Owner's expectations and criteria associated with submitting a Bid..14 Section A portion of a Project Specification covering one or more segments of the total Work or requirements. Sections are included in a Project manual as required to meet Project requirements..15 Standard A document describing a grade or a level of quality, which has been established by a recognized agency or organization, utilizing an internal voting process..16 Separate Price A separate price for work to be added to the base price if selected by the Owner. not a part of the base bid price. This price type is.17 Stipulated Price An amount set forth in a Stipulated Price Contract as the total payment for the performance of the Work. Sometimes referred to as a stipulated sum or a lump sum stipulated price..18 Submittals Submittals are documents or items required by the Contract Documents to be provided by the Contractor, such as: - Shop Drawings, samples, models, mock-ups to indicate details or characteristics, before the portion of the Work that they represent can be incorporated into the Work; and - Record drawings and manuals to provide instructions to the operation and maintenance of the Work..19 Supply

31 SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS Page 3 To acquire or purchase, ship or transport to the site, unload, remove packaging to permit inspection for damage, re-package, replace damaged items, and safely store on-site..20 Tender A term that was formally abandoned by CCDC and the Canadian Construction industry in the early 1980's in favour of the preferred term Bid..21 Unit Price The amount payable for a single unit of Work as stated in a Schedule of Prices. Unit prices include all additional overhead and profit. No additional mark-ups are permitted for valuations submitted under this method. END OF SECTION

32 SUPPLEMENTARY ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 The Articles of Agreement of the Stipulated Price Contract CCDC 2, 2008 are amended as follows:.1 ARTICLE A-6 RECEIPT AND ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES IN WRITING.1 Delete Article A-6.1 and substitute new article 6.1: Notices in Writing between the parties or between them and the Consultant shall be considered to have been received by the addressee on the date of receipt if delivered by hand or by commercial courier or if sent during normal business hours by fax and addressed as set out below. Such Notices in Writing will be deemed to be received by the addressee on the next business day if sent by fax after normal business hours or if sent by overnight commercial courier. Such Notices in Writing will be deemed to be received by the addressee on the fifth Working Day following the date of mailing, if sent by pre-paid registered post, when addressed as set out below. An address for a party may be changed by Notice in Writing to the other party setting out the new address in accordance with this Article. END OF SECTION

33 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL Where a General Condition or paragraph of the General Conditions of the Stipulated Price Contract is deleted by these Supplementary Conditions, the numbering of the remaining General Conditions or paragraphs shall remain unchanged, and the numbering of the deleted item will be retained, unused. The General Conditions of the Stipulated Price Contract CCDC 2, 2008 are amended as follows: 1.1 GC 1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.1 Add to the end of subparagraph Except where the Consultant shall be indemnified as a third party beneficiary as provided in subparagraphs , , and and in Add new subparagraph : In case of discrepancies, noted materials and annotations shall take precedence over graphic indications in the Contract Documents..3 Delete and substitute new paragraph :.1 the order of priority of documents, from highest to lowest, shall be.1 Supplementary Articles of Agreement,.2 the Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor,.3 Supplementary Definitions,.4 the Definitions,.5 Supplementary Conditions,.6 the General Conditions,.7 Division 1 of the Specifications,.8 technical Specifications,.9 material and finishing schedules,.10 the Drawings..4 Delete and substitute new paragraph ".8 The Owner shall provide the Contractor, without charge, a digital copy of the Contract Documents, in Adobe PDF format, to perform the Work. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all hard / paper copies of Contract Documents required for their own use, for building permit application and for 3 (three) Contract sets." 1.2 GC 2.2 ROLE OF THE CONSULTANT.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety..2 Add the word schedules after the word techniques in paragraph Add to the end of the second sentence of paragraph or to adhere to the construction schedule.

34 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 2.4 Add at the end of paragraph The Owner and the Contractor shall waive any claims against the Consultant arising out of the making of such interpretations and findings in accordance with paragraphs , and Delete the comma after the word submittals and add the words which are provided before the words in accordance in paragraph Add new sentence to end of paragraph The Consultant s obligation to make findings on a large claim or large number of claims is subject to the terms and conditions of the Owner/Consultant agreement..7 Delete from paragraph the words Change Directives and "and GC CHANGE DIRECTIVE" 1.3 GC 2.3 REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF THE WORK.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety..2 Delete paragraph in its entirety. 1.4 GC 2.4 DEFECTIVE WORK.1 Add new subparagraphs and : The Contractor shall rectify, in a manner acceptable to the Owner and the Consultant, all defective work and deficiencies throughout the Work, whether or not they are specifically identified by the Consultant The Contractor shall prioritize the correction of any defective work which, in the sole discretion of the Owner, adversely affects the day to day operation of the Owner. 1.5 GC 3.1 CONTROL OF THE WORK.1 Add the word schedules after the word techniques in paragraph Add new paragraph 3.1.3: Prior to commencing individual procurement, fabrication and construction activities, the Contractor shall verify, at the Place of the Work, all relevant measurements and levels necessary for proper and complete fabrication, assembly and installation of the Work and shall further carefully compare such field measurements and conditions with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Where dimensions are not included or exact locations are not apparent, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Consultant in writing and obtain written instructions from the Consultant before proceeding with any part of the affected work. 1.6 GC 3.2. CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER AND OTHER CONTRACTORS.1 Delete from paragraph the words "and GC CHANGE DIRECTIVE".2 Delete and Add new clauses and as follows: provide for the co-ordination of the activities and work of other contractors and Owner s own forces with the Work of the Contract; assume overall responsibility for compliance with the applicable health and construction safety legislation at the Place of the Work.

35 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page GC 3.4 DOCUMENT REVIEW.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph 3.4.1: The Contractor shall review the Contract Documents and shall report promptly to the Consultant any error, inconsistency or omission the Contractor may discover. Such review by the Contractor shall comply with the standard of care described in paragraph of the Contract. Except for its obligation to make such review and report the result, the Contractor does not assume any responsibility to the Owner or to the Consultant for the accuracy of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall not be liable for damage or costs resulting from such errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the Contract Documents, which the Contractor could not reasonably have discovered. If the Contractor does discover any error, inconsistency or omission in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall not proceed with the work affected until the Contractor has received corrected or missing information from the Consultant. 1.8 GC 3.6 SUPERVISION.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph 3.6.1: Employ a competent superintendent to provide supervision and necessary assistants who shall be in attendance at the Work site at all times while work is being performed..1 The superintendent shall be satisfactory to the Consultant and shall not be changed except for good reasons and only then after consultation with, and agreement by, the Consultant..2 The superintendent shall represent the Contractor at the Work site and directions given to him by the Consultant shall beheld to have been given to the Contractor..3 Superintendent shall be deemed not satisfactory and changes or additions to superintendent may be demanded when:.1 Control, organization and co-ordination of the Work is not satisfactory, or.2 The quality of the Work does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, or.3 The directions given in accordance with the Contract Documents are not followed, or.4 The progress of the Work is behind the agreed schedule..4 Superintendent to co-ordinate work of all trades and ensure prompt and continuous prosecution of work. 1.9 GC 3.7 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS.1 Delete the words through the Consultant in paragraph GC 3.8 LABOUR AND PRODUCTS.1 Add new paragraph 3.8.4:

36 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page The Contractor is responsible for the safe on-site storage of Products and their protection (including Products supplied by the Owner and other contractors to be installed under the Contract) in such ways as to avoid dangerous conditions or contamination to the Products or other persons or property and in locations at the Place of the Work to the satisfaction of the Owner and the Consultant. The Owner shall provide all relevant information on the Products to be supplied by the Owner GC 3.10 SHOP DRAWINGS.1 Add the words AND OTHER SUBMITTALS to the Title after SHOP DRAWINGS..2 Add and Submittals after the words Shop Drawings in paragraphs , , , , , , , , , and Delete in its entirety and substitute new paragraph The Contractor shall prepare a schedule of the dates for provision, review and return of Shop Drawings and Submittals and submit it to the Consultant for review..4 Delete the last sentence in paragraph Delete the words so as to cause no delay in the performance of the Work in paragraph Add new General Condition 3.14 as follows:.1 GC 3.14 PERFORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR In performing its services and obligations under the Contract, the Contractor shall exercise a standard of care, skill and diligence that would normally be provided by an experienced and prudent contractor supplying similar services for similar projects. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that throughout the Contract, the Contractor s obligations, duties and responsibilities shall be interpreted in accordance with this standard. The Contractor shall exercise the same standard of due care and diligence in respect of any Products, personnel, or procedures which it may recommend to the Owner The Contractor further represents, covenants and warrants to the Owner that:.1 The personnel it assigns to the Project are appropriately experienced;.2 It has a sufficient staff of qualified and competent personnel to replace its designated supervisor and project manager, subject to the Owner s approval, in the event of death, incapacity, removal or resignation GC 4.1 CASH ALLOWANCES.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph 4.1.4: Where the actual cost of the Work under any cash allowance exceeds the amount of the allowance, any unexpended amounts from other cash allowances shall be reallocated, at the Consultant s direction, to cover the shortfall, and, in that case, there shall be no additional amount added to the Contract Price for overhead and profit. Only where the actual cost of the Work under all cash allowances exceeds the total amount of all cash allowances shall the Contractor be compensated for the excess incurred and substantiated, plus an amount for overhead and profit on the excess only, as set out in the Contract Documents.

37 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 5.2 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph 4.1.5: The net amount of any unexpended cash allowances, after providing for any reallocations as contemplated in paragraph 4.1.4, shall be deducted from the Contract Price by Change Order without any adjustment for the Contractor's overhead and profit on such amount..3 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph The Contractor shall prepare a schedule that shows when the Owner must authorize ordering of items called for under cash allowances to avoid delaying the progress of the work..4 Add new paragraph 4.1.8: The Owner reserves the right to call, or to have the Contractor call, for competitive bids for portions of the Work, to be paid for from cash allowances GC 5.2 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT.1 Revise Paragraph as follows:.1 "... not yet incorporated into the Work, provided such Products are Project specific and cannot readily be used elsewhere, may be considered for payment on an individual basis, and shall be supported by such evidence...".2 Add the following new paragraphs: The Contractor shall submit to the Consultant with every application for payment, the following documentation in accordance with the Construction Lien Act.1 A Statutory Declaration certifying that all accounts of all Subcontractors and suppliers relative to the project have been paid in full, less only the part of holdback monies due to them. The form of Statutory Declaration CCDC Document 9A shall be used. The required document shall be a printed electronic version bearing the required CCDC copyright seal. Digital copies and/or photocopies of the CCDC document, whether bearing the copyright seal or not, will be rejected..2 A Clearance Certificate from the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) stating that the Contractor has complied with the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act and is in good standing as of the date of the Certificate Application for release of holdback as permitted under the Construction Lien Act (Ont.) 1990 shall be accompanied by Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance and a statutory declaration in the form CCDC Document 9A, printed electronic version with CCDC copyright seal, and such additional supporting documents as the Consultant may reasonably require.

38 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page GC 5.3 PROGRESS PAYMENT.1 Delete subparagraph in its entirety GC 5.6 PROGRESSIVE RELEASE OF HOLDBACK.1 Delete paragraphs , and entirely GC 6.2 CHANGES IN THE WORK.1 Add to the end of 6.2.1:.1 "..., and if no adjustment in Contract Time is proposed by the Contractor, then it shall be deemed that the change in the Work will have no impact on the Contract Time.".2 Add the following new paragraphs through 6.2.9: In presenting a method of cost adjustment or amount of adjustment for the Contract Price proposed or required for a change in the Work, the Contractor shall include a detailed estimate of the Contractor's and Subcontractor's costs, including Products and labour, shown in hours per category of worker, and allowance for overhead costs and profit. The following maximum percentages shall be applied to the net actual increased cost required to be borne by the Contractor or Subcontractor, as complete compensation for overhead costs and profit:.1 Contractor on work of Subcontractors 10%..2 Contractor on his own work 10%..3 Subcontractors on their own work 10%..2 These percentage allowances for overhead costs and profit are deemed to include:.1 the Contractor's head office and administration expenses, associated travelling/accommodation/meal costs, financing costs including holdback, bonding and insurance costs;.2 all supervision, coordination, administration, margin and risk of undertaking within stipulated amount;.3 the salaries of superintendents, engineers, timekeepers, accountants, clerks, watch persons and all other Site supervision staff above foreperson level employed directly on the Work;.4 the Contractor s mark-up and profit;.5 use of temporary offices, sheds and other general temporary Site support facilities and all utilities used therein;.3 These percentage allowances also include for miscellaneous additional costs related to:.1 licences and permits, except when these are special for a particular item of Work;.2 purchase of rental material, plant and equipment;.3 purchase of small tools and supplies;.4 safety and protection measures; and.5 engineering, as-built drawings and commissioning..4 For a given change in the Work, these percentage allowances apply to the net cost of the change after consideration of both increases and decreases in the cost of the Work.

39 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page In presenting a method of adjustment of the Contract Time for a proposed or required change in the Work, the Contractor will include detailed scheduling information to substantiate the impact of the change on the critical path of the project, being the linear sequence of dependent activities to complete the project in the least possible time. If the work resulting from the change can be completed concurrent with originally planned activities so as not to delay the overall project, no change in contract time will apply The preparation of proposed adjustments to Contract Price and Contract Time for proposed or required changes in the Work is a requirement of the Contract and fees for preparing such quotations will not constitute a change in Contract Price, whether or not the change proceeds If the Consultant determines it necessary for the proper performance of the Work or to avoid delays, that the work of change should proceed before an adjustment in Contract Price and/or Contract Time can be determined or agreed upon, the Consultant may issue instructions to proceed with the work of the change prior to the issuance of a Change Order. The Contractor shall act immediately according to such instructions; it being understood that doing so will not jeopardize any claim the Contractor may have related to the change in the Work. The Contractor and the Consultant will expedite valuation and agreement between the parties on the corresponding change in Contract Price and change in Contract Time If, after reasonable efforts by the Parties and the Consultant, the method of adjustment or the amount of adjustment for the Contract Price or Contract Time cannot be agreed upon, then the Consultant in the first instance will determine the method of valuation, measurement, the change in Contract Price and Contract Time subject to final determination in the manner set out in Part 8 DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In this case the Consultant will, with consent of the Owner, issue a Change Order establishing the method of valuation and if by stipulated sum his valuation of the change in Contract Price and Contract Time, and such Change Order constitutes the finding of the Consultant in accordance with GC 2.2, sentence and the Contractor will proceed with the change in the Work in accordance with GC 8.1, sentence Parties wishing to further dispute the Change Order must submit a notice in writing of dispute in accordance Part 8 DISPUTE RESOLUTION, within the time limitations contained therein. Failure to provide notice in writing of dispute within the required time limitations with regard to a Change Order constitutes acceptance of the terms of the Change Order, whether the Change Order is signed by the party or not, and the Contract is deemed to have been changed in accordance with the Change Order The Contractor will keep accurate records of quantities, labour time and cost of work of any disputed Change Order In the case of a disputed Change Order, pending final determination of associated adjustment in Contract Price and Contract Time, the Contractor will include the value of the disputed Change Order on applications for payment without prejudice to the dispute, and the Consultant will certify the value of the work performed in accordance with the Change Order, and include the amount with regular certificates for payment.

40 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page GC 6.3 CHANGE DIRECTIVE.1 Delete GC 6.3 Change Directive in its entirety GC 6.4 CONCEALED OR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS.1 Add new subparagraph 6.4.5: The Contractor confirms that, prior to bidding the Project, it carefully investigated the Place of the Work and applied to that investigation the degree of care and skill described in paragraph , given the amount of time provided between the issue of the bid documents and the actual closing of bids, the degree of access provided to the Contractor prior to submission of bid, and the sufficiency and completeness of the information provided by the Owner. The Contractor is not entitled to compensation or to an extension of the Contract Time for conditions which could reasonably have been ascertained by the Contractor by such careful investigation undertaken prior to the submission of the bid..2 Delete from paragraph the words "or GC CHANGE DIRECTIVE" 1.20 GC 6.5 DELAYS.1 Delete the period at the end of paragraph 6.5.1, and substitute the following words:.1, but excluding any consequential, indirect or special damages..2 Delete the period at the end of paragraph 6.5.2, and substitute the following words:.1, but excluding any consequential, indirect or special damages..3 Add new subparagraph If the Contractor is delayed in the performance of the Work by an act or omission of the Contractor or anyone employed or engaged by the Contractor directly or indirectly, or by any cause within the Contractor s control, then the Contract Time shall be extended for such reasonable time as the Consultant may decide in consultation with the Contractor. The Owner shall be reimbursed by the Contractor for all reasonable costs incurred by the Owner as the result of such delay, including all services required by the Owner from the Consultant as a result of such delay by the Contractor and, in particular, the cost of the Consultant s services during the period between the date of Substantial Performance of the Work stated in Article A-1 herein as the same may be extended through the provisions of these General Conditions and any later, actual date of Substantial Performance of the Work achieved by the Contractor.

41 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page GC 6.6 CLAIMS FOR A CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE.1 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute new paragraph The Consultant s findings, with respect to a claim made by either party will be given by Notice in Writing by the Consultant to both parties within reasonable time after receipt of the claim information noted in paragraph Add new paragraph The Owner may make claims arising out of the costs incurred for additional services provided by the Consultant resulting from the Contractor s failure to reasonably perform the Work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, including the Contractor s issuance of unnecessary Requests for Information. The Consultant will notify the Owner and Contractor where it has been determined that additional services will be required or have been provided in order not to cause a delay. The Owner shall make claims based on the Consultant s invoices GC 8.2 NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION.1 Revise the heading, GC 8.2 NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION to read, GC 8.2 NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION..2 Delete paragraphs 8.2.6, 8.2.7, and in their entirety GC 9.1 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY.1 Delete subparagraph in its entirety and substitute new subparagraph : errors in the Contract Documents which the Contractor could not have discovered applying the standard of care described in paragraph ;.2 Delete paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following new paragraph 9.1.2: Before commencing any Work, the Contractor shall determine the locations of all underground utilities and structures indicated in or reasonably determinable from the Contract Documents, or that are reasonably determinable from an inspection of the Place of the Work exercising the degree of care and skill described in paragraph GC 9.2 TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.1 Add to paragraph after the word "responsible, the following new words:.1 "or whether any toxic or hazardous substances or materials already at the Place of the Work (and which were then harmless or stored, contained or otherwise dealt with in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements) were dealt with by the Contractor or anyone for whom the Contractor is responsible in a manner which does not comply with legal and regulatory requirements, or which threatens human health and safety or the environment, or material damage to the property of the Owner or others,"

42 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 10.2 Add and the Consultant after the word Contractor in subparagraph Add to paragraph after the word "responsible, the following new words:.1 "or that any toxic or hazardous substances or materials already at the Place of the Work (and which were then harmless or stored, contained or otherwise dealt with in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements) were dealt with by the Contractor or anyone for whom the Contractor is responsible in a manner which does not comply with legal and regulatory requirements, or which threatens human health and safety or the environment, or material damage to the property of the Owner or others, ".4 Add and the Consultant after the word Owner in subparagraph GC 9.4 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY.1 Delete from paragraph the words Subject to paragraph of and replace with In accordance with paragraph of GC 9.5 MOULD.1 Add and the Consultant after Owner in subparagraph Add and the Consultant after Contractor in subparagraph GC 10.2 LAWS, NOTICES, PERMITS, AND FEES.1 Replace GC with:.1 "The Contractor shall obtain and pay for the building permit. The Owner shall provide and pay for all development approvals, permanent easements and rights of servitude and all other necessary approvals and permits except for the permits and fees referred to in paragraph or for which the Contract Documents specify as the responsibility of the Contractor.".2 Delete from the first line of paragraph the word, "The" and substitute the words:.1 "Subject to paragraph , the".

43 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page GC11.1 INSURANCE.1 Delete entirety of general condition and CCDC 41 and replace with the following: 11.1 Without restricting the generality of GC 12 - INDEMNIFICATION, the Contractor shall provide, maintain, and pay for the insurance coverages specified in GC INSURANCE. Unless otherwise stipulated, the duration of each insurance policy shall be from the date of commencement of the Work until the expiration of the warranty periods set out in the Contract Documents. Prior to commencement of the Work and upon the placement, renewal, amendment, or extension of all or any part of the insurance, the Contractor shall promptly provide the Owner with confirmation of coverage and, if required, a certified true copy of the policies certified by an authorized representative of the insurer together with copies of any amending endorsements. General Liability Insurance General liability insurance shall be in the name of the Contractor, with the Owner and the Consultant named as additional insureds, with limits of not less than $5,000, inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property, including loss of use thereof, for itself and each of its employees, Subcontractors and/or agents. The insurance coverage shall not be less than the insurance required by IBC Form 2100, or its equivalent replacement, provided that IBC Form 2100 shall contain the latest edition of the relevant CCDC endorsement form. To achieve the desired limit, umbrella, or excess liability insurance may be used. All liability coverage shall be maintained for completed operations hazards from the date of Substantial Performance of the Work, as set out in the certificate of Substantial Performance of the Work, on an ongoing basis for a period of 6 years following Substantial Performance of the Work. Where the Contractor maintains a single, blanket policy, the addition of the Owner and the Consultant is limited to liability arising out of the Project and all operations necessary or incidental thereto. The policy shall be endorsed to provide the Owner with not less than 30 days notice, in writing, in advance of any cancellation and of change or amendment restricting coverage. Automobile Liability Insurance Automobile liability insurance in respect of licensed vehicles shall limits of not less than $2,000, inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property, covering all licensed vehicles owned or leased by the Contractor, and endorsed to provide the Owner with not less than 30 days notice, in writing, in advance of any cancellation, change or amendment restricting coverage. Where the policy has been issued pursuant to a government-operated automobile insurance system, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with confirmation of automobile insurance coverage for all automobiles registered in the name of the Contractor.

44 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 12 Aircraft and Watercraft Liability Insurance Where determined necessary by the Contractor, acting reasonably, aircraft and watercraft liability insurance will be obtained in accordance with the provisions of paragraph Aircraft and watercraft liability insurance with respect to owned or non-owed aircraft and watercraft if used directly or indirectly in the performance of the Work, including use of additional premises, shall be subject to limits of not less than $2,000, inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property, including loss of use thereof and limits of not less than $2,000, for aircraft passenger hazard. Such insurance shall be in a form acceptable to the Owner. The policies shall be endorsed to provide the Owner with not less than 30 days notice, in writing, in advance of cancellation, change or amendment restricting coverage. Builders Risk and Boiler and Machinery Insurance (1) Builder's Risk property insurance shall be in the name of the Contractor with the Owner and the Consultant named as additional insureds. The policy shall insure against all risks of direct physical loss or damage to the property insured which shall include all property included in the Work, whether owned by the Contractor or the owner or owned by others, so long as the property forms part of the Work. The property insured also includes all materials and supplies necessary to complete the work, whether installed in the work temporarily or permanently, in storage on the project site, or in transit to the project site, as well as temporary buildings, scaffolding, falsework forms, hoardings, excavation, site preparation and similar work. Builders Risk insurance shall have limits of not less than the sum of 1.5 times Contract Price and the full value, as stated in the Contract, of Products and design services that are specified to be provided by the Owner for incorporation into the Work, with a deductible not exceeding $5,000. The insurance coverage shall not be less than the insurance provided by IBC Forms 4042 and 4047 (excluding flood and earthquake) or their equivalent replacement. The insurance shall include the foregoing and, otherwise, shall not be less than the insurance required by IBC Form 4042 or its equivalent replacement provided that the IBC Form 4042 shall include the latest addition of the relevant CCDC endorsement form. The coverage shall be based on a completed value form and shall be maintained continuously from the date of commencement of the Work until the earliest of: (a) 10 calendar days after the date of Substantial Performance of the Work; (b) on the commencement of use or occupancy of any part or section of the Work unless such use or occupancy is for construction purposes, habitational, office, banking, convenience store under 465 square metres in area, or parking purposes, or for the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment forming part of the Work; (c) when left unattended for more than 30 consecutive calendar days or when construction activity has ceased for more than 30 consecutive calendar days.

45 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 13 (2) Boiler and machinery insurance shall be in the name of the Contractor, with the Owner and the Consultant named as additional insureds, for not less than the replacement value of the boilers, pressure vessels and other insurable objects forming part of the Work. The insurance provided shall not be less than the insurance provided by the Comprehensive Boiler and Machinery Form and shall be maintained continuously from commencement of use or operation of the property insured and until 10 days after the date of the final certificate for payment. (3) The policies shall allow for partial or total use or occupancy of the Work. (4) The policies shall provide that, in the case of a loss or damage, payment shall be made to the Owner and the Contractor as their respective interests may appear. The Contractor shall act on behalf of the Owner for the purpose of adjusting the amount of such loss or damage payment with the insurers. When the extent of the loss or damage is determined, the Contractor shall proceed to restore the Work. Loss or damage shall not affect the rights and obligations of either party under the Contract except that the Contractor shall be entitled to such reasonable extension of the Contract Time, relative to the extent of the loss or damage, as determined by the Owner, in its sole discretion. (5) The Contractor shall be entitled to receive from the Owner, in addition to the amount due under the Contract, the amount at which the Owner's interest in restoration of the Work has been appraised, such amount to be paid as the restoration of the Work proceeds and as provided in GC APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT and GC PROGRESS PAYMENT. In addition, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive from the payments made by the insurer the amount of the Contractor's interest in the restoration of the Work. (6) In the case of loss or damage to the Work arising from the work of other contractors, or the Owner's own forces, the Owner, in accordance with the Owner's obligations under paragraph of GC CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR OTHER CONTRACTORS, shall pay the Contractor the cost of restoring the Work as the restoration of the Work proceeds and as provided in GC APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT and GC PROGRESS PAYMENT. Contractors' Equipment Insurance "All risks " contractors' equipment insurance covering construction machinery and equipment used by the Contractor for the performance of the Work, excluding boiler insurance, shall be in a form acceptable to the Owner and shall not allow subrogation claims by the insurer against the Owner. The policies shall be endorsed to provide the Owner with not less than 30 days notice, in writing, in advance of cancellation, change or amendment restricting coverage. Subject to satisfactory proof of financial capability by the Contractor for self-insurance of his equipment, the Owner agrees to waive the equipment insurance requirement The Contractor shall be responsible for deductible amounts under the policies except where such amounts may be excluded from the Contractor's responsibility by the terms of GC PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY and GC DAMAGES AND MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

46 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Page Where the full insurable value of the Work is substantially less than the Contract Price, the Owner may reduce the amount of insurance required to waive the course of construction insurance requirement If the Contractor fails to provide or maintain insurance as required by the Contract Documents, then the Owner shall have the right to provide and maintain such insurance and provide evidence of same to the Contractor. The Contractor shall pay the costs thereof to the Owner on demand, or the Owner may deduct the amount that is due or may become due to the Contractor All required insurance policies shall be with insurers licensed to underwrite insurance in the jurisdiction of the Place of the Work GC CONTRACT SECURITY.1 Add new Paragraph as follows: The Contractor shall provide a Performance Bond in the name of the Owner for Fifty Percent (50%) of the Contract Price, to assure the faithful performance of the Contract, including corrections to the Work required under GC Warranty; on Performance Bond Form, CCDC Add new Paragraph as follows: The Contractor shall also provide a Labour and Material Payment Bond in the name of the Owner for Fifty Percent (50%) of the Contract Price, to assume faithful payment of monies to parties in contract with the Contract; on Labour and Material Payment Bond Form, CCDC GC 12.1 INDEMNIFICATION.1 Add and the Consultant after the words hold harmless the other in paragraph GC 12.3 WARRANTY.1 Delete from the first line of paragraph the word, "The" and substitute the words:.1 "Subject to paragraph , the...". END OF SECTION

47 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 1 PART 1 - General 1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS.1 Instructions to Bidders, Division 00, Section Tender Form, Division 00, Section Canadian Construction Document (CCDC 2) 2008, Stipulated Price Contract, Division 00, Section Supplementary Definitions, Division 00, Section Supplementary Articles of Agreement, Division 00, Section Supplementary General Conditions, Division 00, Section CONTRACT SECURITY.1 Contractor shall acquire at their expense the following bonds:.1 50% Performance Bond.2 50% Labour and Materials Bond.2 Submit required Bonds prior to commencing work on site..3 Bonds shall be issued by a surety company acceptable to the Consultant and kept in force until expiration of the Contract. 1.3 CASH ALLOWANCES.1 Refer to GC All of the following allowances are intended to cover the cost of the items listed, including provincial sales taxes, delivery, duty, levies, etc. but do not include the Harmonized Sales Tax..3 Include the sum of $25,000 as an architectural general contingency allowance to be expended as later directed by the Consultant. Refer to GC Include the sum of $25,000 as a mechanical general contingency allowance to be expended as later directed by the Consultant. Refer to GC Include the sum of $10,000 as an electrical general contingency allowance to be expended as later directed by the Consultant. Refer to GC Include the sum of $25,000 for the supply and installation of new window coverings as later directed by the Consultant..7 Include the sum of $5,000 for re-keying of existing interior locks as later directed by the Consultant.8 Include the sum of $10,000 for third party testing and inspection services related to asbestos abatement to be provided by the Owner's environmental consultant. 1.4 APPROVALS AND PERMITS.1 The Work is subject to the approval, inspection, by-laws and regulations of all municipal, provincial, federal and other authorities having jurisdiction..2 The Contractor shall obtain and pay the fees for all approvals and permits required for the Work. Refer to Supplementary General Conditions - Section , GC Where the Ontario Building Code is referenced, it shall mean the consolidated version of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Act containing the Building Code Act and Ontario Regulation 332/12 (O.Reg. 332/12).

48 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT.1 Payments on this Contract to be made by the Owner in accordance with Supplementary General GC Application for Progress Payment..2 Submit breakdown of the contract price in detail as directed by Consultant and aggregating the total contract amount..3 Submit progress claim showing breakdown of cost of work done to date in accordance with approved cost breakdown format..4 The breakdown shall include a separate line item with a value of $1, as a deposit for borrowed keys. This line item will not be paid until Total Completion of the project has been achieved and the Owner s Designee (Steve Sutton) has confirmed that all borrowed keys have been returned. If keys are not returned within 30 days after Total Completion, the Contractor forfeits the deposit to the Owner who will utilize these funds for re-keying of the building..5 Holdback procedure shall be in accordance with Construction Lien Act R.S.O Payment will be made by the Owner to the Contractor by electronic fund transfer (EFT/direct deposit) method only. 1.6 SCHEDULES.1 Submit Construction Progress Schedule within 10 days after award of Contract..2 Submit 4 copies, 3 copies to be retained by Consultant..3 Consultant will review schedule and return reviewed copy within 10 days after receipt..4 Interim reviews of work progress based on work schedule will be conducted as decided by Consultant and schedule updated by Contractor in conjunction with and to approval of Consultant. 1.7 SUBMITTALS.1 Administrative:.1 Submit to Consultant submittals listed for review. Submit with reasonable promptness and in an orderly sequence so as to not cause delay in the Work. Allow two weeks for Consultant's review..2 Work affected by submittal shall not proceed until review is complete..3 Review submittals prior to submission to Consultant. This review represents that necessary requirements have been determined and verified, or will be, and that each submittal has been checked and co-ordinated with requirements of the Work and Contract Documents..4 Verify that field measurements and affected adjacent Work are co-ordinated..2 Shop Drawings and Product Data:.1 Refer to GC 'Shop Drawings' means drawings, diagrams, performance charts, brochures and other data which are to be provided by Contractor to illustrate details of a portion of the Work..3 Indicate materials, methods of construction and attachment or anchorage, erection diagrams, connections, explanatory notes and other information necessary for completion of Work..4 Adjustments made on shop drawings by Consultant are not intended to change Contract Price..5 Make changes in shop drawings as Consultant may require..6 Submit four (4) sets of shop drawings prints for each requirement requested in specification Sections and as Consultant may reasonably request..7 Submit 4 copies of product data sheets or brochures for requirements requested in specification Sections and as Consultant may reasonably request where shop drawings will not be prepared due to standardized manufacture of product.

49 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 3.3 Samples:.1 Submit for review, samples in duplicate as requested in respective specification Sections..2 Deliver samples prepaid to Consultant's business address, clearly and permanently marked with Contractor's name, project, and specification section. 1.8 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION START.1 Prior to construction start, submit the following:.1 An executed construction contract..2 Proof of liability and fire insurance, with provisions preventing unilateral cancellation..3 Specified bonds..4 Proof that all building permits have been issued..5 Breakdown of contract price..6 Schedules required..7 Certificate of good standing from the Worker's Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)..8 Notice of Project " Application to the Ministry of Labour. 1.9 QUALITY CONTROL.1 Refer to GC Provide a system of quality control to ensure that the minimum standards specified herein are attained..3 Bring to the attention of the Consultant any defects in work or departures from the Contract Documents which may occur during construction. The Consultant will decide upon corrective actions and state his recommendations in writing..4 The Consultant's general review during construction and inspection and testing by dependent inspection and testing agencies reporting to the Architect are both undertaken to inform the Owner of the Contractor's performance and shall in no way augment the Contractor's quality control or relieve him of contractual responsibility PROTECTION AND SAFETY.1 Comply with requirements of all Acts and Regulations with respect to health and safety including Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O Chapter 321 (as amended) and Regulations for Construction Projects (as amended) made thereunder; and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulation, Ontario Regulation 644/88 including the following:.1 Before commencement of Work, and throughout Contract, maintain on Site, and readily accessible to all those who may be exposed to hazardous materials, a list of all hazardous materials proposed for use on Site or Workplace together with current Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)..2 Ensure hazardous materials used and/or supplied on Site are labelled in accordance with WHMIS requirements..3 Provide detailed written procedures for safe handling, storage and use of such hazardous materials including special precautions, safe clean-up and disposal procedures. Conform to Environmental Protection Act for disposal requirements..4 Ensure that those who handle, and/or are exposed to, hazardous materials are fully instructed and trained in accordance with WHMIS requirements..2 Work required to be undertaken near occupied spaces must be coordinated with the Consultant and, the Owner.

50 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 4.3 Contractor must provide for safe use of the facilities by the staff throughout the duration of the contract, including the provision of protective barriers and hoarding to separate the work area from occupied areas and to protect public access and egress from the building and on exterior walkways around building..4 Contractor s Health and Safety Policy.1 Contractor shall provide written confirmation that all workers employed by the Contractor have obtained health and safety training including WHMIS training specified under Contractor shall retain on site a copy of its health and safety manual identified in Section Instructions to Bidders. Make readily available to all employees, sub-trades and Owner/Consultant..3 Comply with the Owner s Hot Work " protocols and obtain "Hot Work Permits" per the attached Owner s guidelines and sample permit CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS.1 Installation/Removal.1 Provide construction facilities and temporary controls in order to execute the work expeditiously..2 Remove from site all such work after use..2 Guard Rails and Barricades.1 Provide secure, rigid guard railings and barricades around openings as required by governing authorities..3 Weather Enclosures.1 Provide weathertight closures to unfinished openings in a manner to maintain building security..4 Site Storage/Loading.1 Refer to GC Confine the Work and the operations of employees so as to not unreasonably encumber the premises with products..3 Do not load or permit to be loaded any part of the Work with a weight or force that will endanger the Work..4 Restore damaged site finishes (e.g. paving, sodding, landscaping) caused by Work of this contract..5 Project Cleanliness.1 Maintain the Work in tidy condition, free from accumulation of waste products and debris..2 Remove waste material and debris from site and deposit in waste container at end of each working day. Remove waste from container as required..3 Clean interior areas prior to start of finish work. Maintain areas free of dust and other contaminants during finishing operations..6 Power, Water, Light and Heat.1 The Owner will provide and pay for a potable water supply for use by the Contractor..2 The Owner will provide and pay for electrical power supply for normal hand tools, temporary lighting and similar equipment for use by the Contractor..3 The Contractor shall provide and pay for temporary lighting required to complete the Work..4 The Contractor shall provide and pay temporary heating equipment required in addition to the building s primary heat source as required to complete the Work.

51 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 5.7 Toilet Facilities.1 The Contractor may use the existing toilet facilities, provided they are maintained in a clean condition during their use SUPERINTENDENT.1 Employ a competent superintendent and necessary assistants who shall be in attendance at the Work site at all times while work is being performed..2 The superintendent shall be satisfactory to the Consultant and shall not be changed except for good reasons and only then after consultation with, and agreement by, the Consultant..3 The superintendent shall represent the Contractor at the Work site and directions given to him by the Consultant shall beheld to have been given to the Contractor..4 Superintendent shall be deemed not satisfactory and changes or additions to superintendent may be demanded when:.1 Control, organization and co-ordination of the Work is not satisfactory, or.2 The quality of the Work does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, or.3 The directions given in accordance with the Contract Documents are not followed, or.4 The progress of the Work is behind the agreed schedule..5 Superintendent to co-ordinate work of all trades and ensure prompt and continuous prosecution of work PROJECT COORDINATION.1 Coordinate progress of the Work, progress schedules, submittals, use of site, temporary utilities, and construction facilities..2 Coordinate work, including work of subtrades. Where conflicts between requirements of different Sections occur, notify Consultant for direction..3 Check and verify dimensions, construction and equipment locations before setting out the work and report any discrepancies to the Consultant. The Contractor shall be held responsible for errors resulting from his failure to comply with this requirement DOCUMENTS REQUIRED.1 Maintain at job site, one copy each of following:.1 Contract drawings..2 Specifications..3 Addenda..4 Reviewed shop drawings..5 Site Instructions..6 Notices of Change..7 Change orders..8 Other modifications to Contract..9 Field test reports..10 Copy of approved work schedule..11 Manufacturer's installation and application instructions.

52 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page PROJECT MEETINGS.1 Prior to work commencing, the Consultant will schedule and administer a pre-construction meeting to be attended by the Contractor, major sub-contractors, site supervisor, and Owner s Designee(s). Agenda to include the following:.1 Appointment of official representative of participants in the Work..2 Schedule of Work, progress scheduling..3 Schedule of submission of shop drawings, samples, colour chips..4 Requirements for temporary facilities, site sign, offices, storage sheds, utilities, fences..5 Site security..6 Contemplated change notices, change orders, procedures, approvals required, mark-up percentages permitted, time extensions, overtime, administrative requirements..7 Review of pre-construction documentation..2 The Consultant may schedule additional meetings if project conditions warrant..3 Consultant will record minutes, including significant proceedings and decisions..4 Consultant will reproduce and distribute copies of minutes to meeting participants and affected parties not in attendance SETTING OUT OF WORK.1 Assume full responsibility for and execute complete layout of work to locations, lines and elevations indicated..2 Provide devices needed to lay out and construct work..3 Supply such devices as straight edges and templates required to facilitate Consultant's review of work..4 Supply stakes and other survey markers required for laying out work..5 Protect existing survey markers ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS.1 Consultant may furnish additional drawings to assist proper execution of work. These drawings will be issued for clarification only. Such drawings shall have same meaning and intent as if they were included with plans referred to in Contract documents SITE REVIEW.1 Refer to GC2.2 and No review by the Consultant shall relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the Contract or shall be interpreted as being an acceptance of defective or improper work or material, which must in every case be removed and replaced properly or otherwise rectified in a satisfactory manner whenever discovered at any time CUTTING AND PATCHING.1 Approvals..1 Submit written request in advance of cutting or alteration which affects:.1 Structural integrity of any element of Project..2 Integrity of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant elements..3 Efficiency, maintenance, or safety of any operational element..4 Visual qualities of sight-exposed elements..5 Work of Owner or separate Contractor.

53 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 7.2 Inspection.1 Inspect existing conditions, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching..2 After uncovering, inspect conditions affecting performance of work..3 Beginning of cutting or patching means acceptance of existing conditions..3 Execution.1 Perform cutting, fitting, and patching including excavation and fill, to complete the Work..2 Remove and replace defective and non-conforming work..3 Perform work to avoid damage to other work..4 Prepare proper surfaces to receive patching and finishing..5 Employ original installer to perform cutting and patching for weather-exposed and moisture-resistant elements, and sight-exposed surfaces..6 Cut rigid materials using power saw or core drill. Pneumatic or impact tools not allowed..7 Restore work with new products in accordance with Contract Documents..8 Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finishes; for continuous surfaces refinish to nearest intersection; for an assembly, refinish entire unit COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION SCHEDULE.1 Time is of the essence in this contract..2 Commence preparations for the Work immediately..3 Work will be required to be undertaken and completed during the summer break which commences on July 3rd, Attain Substantial Completion of the Work no later than August 24th, Undertaking of the work while classes are in session will not be permitted..4 Once the Work has commenced, work continuously towards completion. Periods of inactivity on site will not be permitted without prior consent of the Owner OPERATING / MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND RECORD DRAWINGS.1 Submit to the Consultant, 3 (three) copies of operating and maintenance manuals..2 Manuals to contain operational information on equipment, cleaning and lubrication schedules, filters, overhaul and adjustment schedules and similar maintenance information. Instructions in this manual shall be in simple language so as to guide the Owner in the proper operation maintenance of building components..3 Bind contents in a three-ring, hard covered, plastic jacketed binder. Organize contents into applicable categories of work, parallel to specification Sections..4 In addition to information specified, include the following:.1 Title sheet, labeled "Operating & Maintenance instructions", containing project name and date..2 List of names, addresses and phone number of subcontractors and suppliers who can effect repair of maintenance on equipment..3 List of contents..4 Final shop drawings and product data of equipment..5 Full description of building systems and operation..6 Warranties

54 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 8.5 Project Record Drawings:.1 After award of Contract the Consultant will provide a set of drawings for the purpose of maintaining record drawings. Accurately and neatly record deviations from Contract Documents caused by site conditions and changes ordered by the Consultant. Provide 1 (one) paper copy of final project record drawings..2 Record information concurrently with construction progress. Do not conceal work until required information is recorded..3 Legibly mark each item to record actual construction, including:.1 Measure depths of elements of foundation in relation to finish first floor datum..2 Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements..3 Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances, referenced to visible and accessible features of construction..4 Field changes of dimension and detail..5 Changes made by Change Orders and Site Instructions..6 Details not on original Contract Drawings PROJECT CLOSEOUT.1 Final Cleaning.1 Refer to GC Prior to final acceptance, review final cleaning with Owner representative and Architect..3 When the Work is Substantially Performed, remove surplus products, tools, temporary facilities, construction machinery and equipment not required for performance of remaining Work..4 Remove waste materials and debris from site at regularly scheduled times or dispose of as directed by Consultant. Do not burn waste materials on site, unless approved by Consultant..5 Remove dirt and other disfigurations from exterior surfaces..2 Documents.1 Collect reviewed submittals and assemble documents executed by Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers..2 Submit material two weeks minimum prior to Application for Substantial Performance..3 Submit a final statement of accounting giving total adjusted Contract Price, previous payments, and monies remaining due..4 Consultant will issue a final change order reflecting approved adjustments to Contract Price not previously made..3 Inspection/Takeover Procedures.1 Prior to application for certificate of Substantial Performance, carefully inspect the Work and ensure it is complete, that major and minor construction deficiencies are complete, defects are corrected and building is clean and in condition for occupancy. Notify Consultant in writing, of satisfactory completion of the Work and request an inspection..2 During Consultant inspection, a list of deficiencies and defects will be tabulated. Correct same..3 When Consultant considers deficiencies and defects have been corrected and it appears requirements of Contract have been performed, make application for Certificate of Substantial Performance.

55 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - NNDSB Page 9.4 A list of deficiencies still outstanding will be established. If the contract has been Substantially Performed in accordance with the legal requirements of the Construction Lien Act, all required submittals and occupancy certificates have been received, and the provisions of the required completion schedule have been met, a Certificate of Substantial Performance will be issued..5 After Certificate of Substantial Performance is issued, arrange and pay for publication of Substantial Performance in acceptable trade publication. Forward proof of publication to Consultant..6 Within two weeks after Certificate of Substantial Performance is issued, submit schedule for completion of deficiencies and warranties, and guarantees fully executed and notarized..4 Required Documentation for Project Takeover: The following are required at project takeover (or prior thereto as specified elsewhere):.1 Consultant's certificates..2 Warranties.3 List of subtrades who will handle warranty work under the terms of the guarantee..4 Maintenance materials specified..5 Maintenance manuals and project record drawings. END OF SECTION

56 A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace Hot Work Permit INTRODUCTION: The must protect against fire created by construction or open flame work. The use of welding, grinding, and abrasive cutting equipment is a cause of many fires and explosions in workplaces across Ontario. Where such work is not the part of day to day operations of the Board, a HOT WORK PERMIT system must be used. OBJECTIVES: The objective of the HOT WORK PERMIT is to ensure that: Work is authorized by a competent person Potential hazards are identified, isolated, removed, protected or disconnected as appropriate The operator is trained to perform the work safely Appropriate protective clothing and equipment is used Appropriate warning and fire fighting equipment is on hand DEFINITIONS: Hot work Fire Watch Any activity that could produce flames, sparks, slag or other hot fragments that might act as an ignition source to flammable materials in the area. HOT WORK also includes any activity that could generate sufficient smoke or heat to activate a fire alarm detection system. It includes, but is not limited to: brazing, cutting, grinding, torch soldering, pipe thawing, torch applied roofing and welding. A visual inspection of the surrounding work area for smoldering or flaming ignitions during and after HOT WORK. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facility and Maintenance Supervisors 1. To ensure that all HOT WORK performed by Contractors, maintenance or custodial staff within their area of responsibility is conducted in a safe manner. Hot Work Permit Page 1

57 2. To ensure that contractors, custodial or maintenance staff who are conducting HOT WORK are competent in doing so and use a permit system. 3. To ensure that the above-mentioned Board employees are trained in HOT WORK procedures and have adequate quantities of permits. 4. Pre-screen contractors prior to work. Ensure they have a HOT WORK permit system and carry suitable and sufficient liability insurance coverage. 5. To ensure that all HOT WORK performed by contractors within their area of responsibility is conducted in a safe manner. 6. To ensure that a HOT WORK permit system is being utilized by the contractor. 7. To ensure that contractors who are conducting the HOT WORK is competent in doing so. 8. To maintain a copy of the completed permit on site within the custodian s office. Used permits shall be filed and maintained for at least one year after the completion of the work. 9. Persons not involved in the hot work should be removed from the area or otherwise protected from the activities. Plant Manager 1. Pre-screen contractors prior to work. Ensure they have a HOT WORK permit system and carry suitable and sufficient liability insurance coverage. Custodial and Maintenance Staff 1. To follow all safety and HOT WORK procedures. 2. When performing HOT WORK, complete the HOT WORK permit. 3. To maintain and file HOT WORK permits in the custodian office at the site where the work was performed and a copy with the lead custodian at the secondary schools. Contractor: 1. The contractor will verify that all hot work equipment is in proper working order and in a fire safe condition. 2. Any contractor equipment or material that is to be stored in the facility overnight must be properly secured in an area designated by the Facility or Maintenance Supervisor. 3. Contractors must provide a copy of and follow all necessary precautions in their hot work program. Hot Work Permit Page 2

58 Health and Safety Officer: 1. Will maintain additional hot work permits and provide additional copies upon request. PROCEDURE: 1. Before conducting any HOT WORK, the operator shall determine if there is a safer way of doing the work without the use of any heat or flame-producing device. 2. Prior to conducting HOT WORK, the operator must contact their direct supervisor indicating the scope of work and the location where the work is to be performed. 3. The operator must check to see that all aspects of the proposed work meets all safety measures as indicated on the HOT WORK PERMIT. 4. The operator must complete, sign and post the HOT WORK PERMIT in plain view. These permits should be posted in designated Hot Work Permit pockets. 5. The operator or designate must conduct a fire watch during the work (lunch and breaks) and for thirty (30) minutes after the work is completed. The individual who is conducting the fire watch shall have a fire extinguisher readily available and trained in its use. Fire watch is required when: a) combustible material in construction or contents is closer than 35 feet to the point of operation b) combustibles are more than 35 feet away but are easily ignited by sparks c) wall or floor openings within 35 feet expose combustible materials in adjacent areas including concealed spaces in walls or floors d) combustible materials are adjacent to the opposite side of metal partitions, walls, ceilings, or roofs and are likely to be ignited by heat conduction or radiation. 6. The operator must file the HOT WORK PERMIT(S) within the custodian s office at the location where the work was performed and a copy with the lead custodian at the secondary school. 7. CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF AND FOLLOW ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS IN THEIR HOT WORK PROGRAM. Hot Work Permit Page 3

59 HOT WORK PERMIT