1) Prepare any additional design documents required to acqmre permitting and construct the scope of work as outlined below.
2) Permits may be required for aspects of the proposed work. Apply, obtain and pay for all required local and regional building permits and fees to legally execute the Work of this Contract.
3) Perform construction during Summer 2019 (mid-June through July) and complete the work and related upgrades so they are ready for use by the end of July 2019. Work must be completed in time for the 2019-2020 school years. The Contractor will be able to start work after the 2018-2019 school year ends.

3.0 Summary This project at Garfield Elementary School consists of miscellaneous upgrades and the dismantling, removal, and replacement of two (2)
3.2 MBH steam boilers. Due to limited access, boilers will need to be cut into handling sections. The Contractor shall build two new cast iron boilers in the same locations as the existing, and use the existing concrete pads. In support of the replacement of the boilers, the Contractor shall:
1. Set up smoke evacuation need for negative pressure in boiler room.
2. Prepare all steam piping, water piping and condensate return piping for new boiler fit-up.
3. Build two new cast iron boilers in the same locations as the existing. Use existing concrete pads.
4. Install new gas train.
5. Install flue piping from the boiler to main breeching.
6. Install steam and water piping per code.
7. Connect condensate return to boiler Hartford loop.
8. Connect boiler controls and gas train wiring.
9. Install power wiring to boiler with new power disconnect and modified breakers.
10. Insulate steam, water and condensate returned piping installed.
11. Ta and ID piping and new valves.
12. Start Test operations.
13. Obtain Trade Inspections and Final Inspections.
14. Train owner designated personnel.
In addition to the boiler replacements, the Contractor shall conduct the following miscellaneous upgrades at Garfield Elementary School:
1. Remove and replace window A/C unit in Art room (Exhibit 1 ).
2. Furnish and Install Swings and New Surfacing as per (Image 4 of Exhibit 1 ).
3. Demolish Sliding Equipment and Make it Safe (Image 5 of Exhibit 1).
4. Replace existing marque sign.age (Image 6 and Basis of Design in Exhibit 1) with LED Digital Display Type.
5. Replace All Perimeter Lightings with DCPS Approved New LED Light Fixtures (RAB Lighting).
6. Replace intercom with Axis Door Intercom and cable back to network closet. Replace Existing Access Control System at main entrance with RS2 Type Mercury Based Hardware and Platform (Exhibit 1).
7. Replace and Install Grandstream GXP2170 Base Station in the Main Office and at Security Desk (Image 9 Exhibit 1 ).
8. Replace Existing Rolling Gate with new Automatic Hysecurity Slide Driver Hydraulic System. (Note; this new gate will need to be tied into new RS2 access control system and will need a new Axis door intercom) basis of design Image 10 of Exhibit 1.
9. Replace Current Security System Head end with DMP, basis of design Image 11 of Exhibit 1.
10. Remove and Re-pour Concrete Topping Pad in Alcove on Alley, Cover with Epoxy Coating and Tum Up Base onto Adjacent Surfaces. (Image 12 of Exhibit 1).
11. Remove and Replace two Sum pumps in Boiler Room (Image 13 of Exhibit 1 ).
12. Permanently Cover Window Well and Remove Sump Pump (Image 14 of Exhibit 1 ).
13. Replace 3 Bathroom Exhaust Fans and there Controllers basis of design Image 15& 16 of Exhibit 1.
14. Provide Dumpster Pad (Image 17 of Exhibit 1).
15. Survey and Replace the Junction Boxes in the Basement near Boiler Room (Image 18 of Exhibit 1 ).
16. Replace kitchen exhaust fan and controller (Image 19 of Exhibit 1 ).
17. Add hood extension to cover the HV AC unit from being flooded (Image 20 of Exhibit 1).
The selected Design-Build Contractor(s) shall be required to provide all design, construction administration, labor, tools, equipment, materials, and certified supervision necessary to perform the work in accordance with the Performance Criteria and Exhibits established herein, and per the approved design documents/shop drawings developed during the Pre-Construction Phase. The Contractor may decide to engage a design firm to serve as architect/engineer (the "Architect") and provide a full range of planning, design, architectural, and engineering services necessary to renovate and build the various scope items to meet the Department's programmatic requirements, as well as provide architectural, engineering, and construction administration services through the construction and close-out phases of the project. The Contractor shall provide all services, professional and otherwise, necessary to develop a complete design/shop drawings for and achieve the goals of the project. The Contractor shall complete all work in a workmanlike and professional manner. The Contractor agrees that the Owner is not responsible for fire, theft, loss and/or vandalism of any of the Contractor's tools, equipment, materials, supplies and/or work in progress. During the solicitation period and prior to submitting its proposal, Offerors will be responsible for a thorough review of the project scope to identify project-critical omissions that can reasonably be inferred by a qualified general contractor and submit those items as separated line item costs within the proposal. If future items are identified during the installation, that could have reasonably been identified by a qualified general contractor, those items will not be accepted as a change order and will be the responsibility of the Contractor with no cost impact to the Government. If this situation arises during the project, the Government will enlist the consultation of an independent 3rd party professional to weigh in on the reasonableness of the omission and advise the Contracting Officer if the change order request should be accepted.
3.1 Scope of Work Organization: While this project is at the request of District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), at no point shall the Contractor make any changes to the scope; schedule, or budget of the project without written direction from DGS. All project changes must be properly vetted and approved by DGS and must be incorporated as a contract change (see Article 4 of the Standard Contract Provisions).
3.2 DCPS Requirements and Code Compliance: The Contractor shall follow all District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Educational Specifications and requirements, as well as comply with all current applicable codes recently implemented and/or adopted by Washington, DC, including the 2013 District of Columbia Building Code, the 2013 District of Columbia Green Construction Code, the 2013 District of Columbia Energy Conservation Code, the 2013 District of Columbia Fire Code, and the 2013 District of Columbia Mechanical Code.
3.3 Quality Control Plan: The Contractor, as a general obligation, shall be responsible for all activities necessary to manage, control, and document work to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor's responsibility includes ensuring adequate quality control services are provided by the Contractor's employees and its subcontractors at all levels. The Work activities shall include safety, submittal management, document reviews, reporting, and all other functions related to quality construction. As such, the Offeror shall include with their proposal a Quality Control Plan for the project, tailored to the specific products and types of construction activities outlined in the Drawings and Specifications. In general, the Quality Control Plan shall include a table of contents, quality control team organization, duties/responsibilities of quality control personnel, submittal procedures, inspection procedures, deficiency correction procedures, documentation process, and a list of any other specific actions or procedures that will be required for key elements of the Work. The Department shall have the right to direct the Contractor to revise the Quality Control Plan in accordance with the Contract Documents.
3.4 Non-Conforming Items Recovery Plan: Offerors shall include with their proposal a recovery plan to address potential non-conforming products or services, such as damaged materials or errors in measurement. Such plan should provide timelines for recovery should the materials arrive damaged, mismeasured, or otherwise unacceptable for installation. The plan should also include sufficient details to describe how the Contractor will meet an on-time delivery and installation schedule if non-conforming materials must be re-ordered from the manufacturer or if staffing must be augmented, at no additional cost to the Owner, to meet the agreed upon milestone event.
3.5 Key Personnel: Offerors shall include with their proposal resumes of the Key Personnel proposed for this solicitation, including, at a minimum, (i) the Field Superintendent, and (ii) the Project Manager.
3.6 Site Observations: The Contractor will be required to visit the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the work is to be performed, and correlate personal observations with requirements of the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Drawings and Specifications with each other and with information furnished by the Department. Before commencing activities, the Contractor shall (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2) carefully compare this and other information known to the Contractor with the Drawings and Specifications; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered to the Department. Once work is started, the Contractor assumes the responsibility and costs for the work and the cost of correcting work previously installed.
3.7 Additional Alternates (Add Alt): Prior to providing its bid for the Project, the Contractor shall thoroughly review the existing field conditions, project and/or as-built drawings to ascertain what additional services, if any, are necessary for the delivery of a fully functioning project. Contractor lump sum pricing should be all-inclusive. Any additional services not included in the scope but needed to deliver a fully functioning project can be priced as Add Alternates separate from the Lump Sum Price. Furthermore, the Contractor shall be required to provide and pay for any services necessary to successfully implement the Project, including any design services or permit fees, at no additional cost to the Department.
3.8 Liquidated Damages: If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion by the Substantial Completion Date, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the actual damage to the Department for the delay will be impossible to determine, and in lieu thereof, the Contractor shall pay to the Department, as fixed, agreed and liquidated delay damages in the amount of $2,500 for failure to meet the Substantial Completion Date. The Contractor and the Department agree that the liquidated damages do not constitute, and shall not be deemed, a penalty but represent a reasonable approximation of the damages to the Department associated with a delay in the Project. In the event the Contractor fails to meet the Substantial Completion Date for more than 50 days, the Contractor may be terminated for default.

4.0 Pre-Construction Phase During this phase, the Contractor shall be required to complete at a minimum the following activities, all of which shall be completed prior to mobilizing to the project site and commencing construction.
4.1 Services: The Contractor shall be required to undertake the following tasks during the Pre-Construction Phase:
a. Provide a full and detailed construction project schedule to the Project Manager after the contract award of the project. The schedule shall include, but is not limited to, all relevant milestone events, including submittals, staffing, and field measurements, ordering confirmation from the manufacturer, material delivery, and material installation.
b. Conduct meetings with DGS and DCPS representatives to confirm scope.
c. Field verification of the proposed work; contractor to inspect the existing conditions; contractor to evaluate all pre-existing conditions; contractor to verify and add to bid response any and all replacements necessary to provide 100%integrated and fully functional equipment.
d. Survey, verify and document (through both photos and detailed notes) existing conditions and equipment/fixture models of all areas included in this scope of work, particularly areas/equipment that will be tied into, demolished, or replaced as part of this solicitation.
e. Verify compliance of design with all DCPS Educational Specifications and requirements.
f. Submit safety plan and detailed schedule delivery to owner for their review and preparation
g. Collect and provide a response to all comments from various stakeholders during the design review phase and track these in a tabulated form.
h. Field measure all in scope opening and locations to ensure a proper fit (height, width, and depth) of the materials and equipment to be ordered and installed by the Contractor.
1. Re-confirm all measurements taken by the Contractor and/or manufacturer for any errors in measurements. Errors must be reconciled by the Contractor in advance of submitting the order to the manufacturer for fabrication. Defects, damages, and/or mismeasurements are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
J. Document production as required for submittal preparation and transmittal to DGS, and for permitting by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
k. Provide submittals in the form of product data, specifications, drawings, etc., for approval by the Department prior to obtaining the materials and equipment for installation. I. Once the Department has approved all such submittals, obtain the materials and equipment.
m. Provide proof of order and delivery receipt from manufacturer to the DGS PM
n. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of the various sections of the project to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later.
o. Verify compliance of design with all DCPS Educational Specifications and requirements.
p. Participate in Value Engineering workshops, as required, with the DGS representatives.
q. Prepare, apply, obtain and pay for all required local and regional building permits and fees to legally execute the Work of this Contract. Permits may also be required for any utilities disturbances, disconnection/reconnection or supplementation, especially of electrical work.
r. Collect and provide a response to all comments from various stakeholders, and track these in a tabulated form.
s. Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination.
4.2 Pre-Construction Deliverables: The Contractor shall be required to provide the following deliverables during the Pre-Construction Phase: • Detailed Project Schedule (including submittal schedules and milestones) and Subcontractor and Supplier List, submitted within seven (7) days of NTP for DGS review and approval.
• Kickoff Meeting agenda and minutes within one week of kickoff meeting.
• Early Procurement Shop Drawings within three (3) weeks ofNTP.
• Suppliers' "Proof of Order" confirmation and delivery dates, within 5 days of submittal approval.
• Materials Delivery Dates Confirmation
• Any submittals after Conformed Construction Set approval
• List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Site Logistics Plan
• Permits
• Contractors' Site Safety plan to be submitted to Owner for their review and coordination.
• Detailed Phasing/Site Utilization Plan- indicating the Contractor's planned schedule and logistics of work involved; staging area requirement should be noted and shown on this plan Construction Phase During this phase, the Contractor shall be required to complete at a minimum the following activities. Services: The Contractor shall be required to undertake the following tasks during the

5.0 Construction Phase: During this phase, the Contractor shall be required to complete at a minimum the following activities.
5.1 Services: The Contractor shall be required to undertake the following tasks during the Construction Phase:
a. Mobilize for Construction following DGS approval of their Detailed Schedule.
b. Construct the work described in the developed Drawings and Specifications, including any work that is not specifically shown therein but is reasonably inferable or necessary for a fully functioning Project. The Work shall be carried out in a good and workmanlike, first-class manner, and in accordance with the contract schedule. All materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Project shall be new and previously unused unless otherwise specified in writing, and shall be free of manufacturing or other defects.
c. Carry out such activities as are necessary to complete the construction and installation described in the approved documents and submittals. It is understood that all of this work shall be performed during the summer of 2019, while the school is unoccupied. Because of the short schedule allotted for this project, weekend and afterhours work should be considered when providing cost estimates in response to this RFTOP.
d. Some areas of the building may be made available in whole or in part as coordinated with each school's administrative staff. Contractor acknowledges that it may not have exclusive access to the work site and shall coordinate its work with others. Contractor shall not be entitled to time extension resulting from its failure to comply with requirements for coordinating work with others.
e. Remove and dispose of the existing materials being replaced, security, and other construction debris. The selected Contractor shall also provide temporary coverings for any openings after such removal as necessary to protect the building and its contents from weather and vandalism.
f. Coordinate existing utilities to new utilities, as required.
g. Restore the existing frame, brick molding, and trim work, etc. to its original condition, and paint, caulk, and seal openings, etc.
h. Properly supervise and coordinate all work.
1. Implement the Quality Control Plan and perform regular quality control inspections. The Contractor shall incorporate a quality control section in the progress meetings to discuss outstanding deficiencies, testing/inspections, the plan for returning to the baseline schedule, and upcoming work for the next two (2) weeks.
J. Prior to Substantial Completion, conduct a punch list walk through – together with a representative of DGS, DCPS, and Garfield Elementary School - to address all outstanding project items
k. Provide Special Project Warranty - Contractors' five (5) year workmanship warranty.
5.2 Additional Project Considerations:
a. Document the existing conditions around proposed in-scope locations so that Contractor is not held responsible for damage that may have been there previously.
b. Conform with all EPA and pertinent regulatory requirements specific to any hazardous material remediation. See Exhibit 2 for the latest Hazardous Materials Reports on record for the school.
c. If demolishing or removing existing electrical conduits, wiring, position switches, and security alarm contacts is required per scope, existing contact wiring may be re-used wherever it remains fully functional. The Contractor shall be responsible for testing existing security wiring and hardware per schedule if required to meet the project goals. The Contractor shall coordinate all such work with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and DCPS representatives.
5.3 Construction Deliverables: The Contractor shall be required to provide the following deliverables during the Construction Phase: • Detailed record of and immediate notification to the Department of any Hazardous Materials discovered on site
• Detailed records documenting Hazardous Materials Abatement work performed on site (note: no abatement work shall be performed unless the Department is fully aware and has granted authorization to proceed)
• Quality Control Reports - based on such quality inspections pursuant to the Quality Control Plan. These quality control reports shall include a detailed summary of the steps being employed to provide quality construction and workmanship and all corrective actions, and should specifically address issues raised since the last report and outline the steps that are being used to address such issues. These reports shall be provided to the Department electronically as per the approved Construction schedule. Punch List - to be created jointly by the Contractor and a representative of DOS, DCPS, and Garfield Elementary School.

6.0 Proposed Project Delivery Schedule Estimated Notice to Proceed ................................................. TBD (No later than April 1, 2019) Detailed Schedule, and Subcontractor & Supplier List Due ............ 1 week from NTP - 4/8/19 Kickoff Meeting ................................................................................ 1 week from NTP - 4/8/19 Concept Design/Shop Drawings Submission ............................... 2 weeks from NTP - 4/15/19 DOS Review of Concept Design/Shop Drawings ............... 1 week from submission - 4/22/19 Early Procurement Shop Drawings Due ....................................... 3 weeks from NTP - 4/22/19 Proof of Order and Delivery* ...................................... 5 days from approval of Shop Drawings Design Development Submission .................. 2 weeks from Concept Design approval - 5/6/19 Permit/Bid Set Submission .............. 2 weeks from Design Development submission - 5/20/19 DOS Review of Concept Design/Shop Drawings ............... 1 week from submission - 5/27 /19 Conformed Construction Set Submission ...... 2 weeks from Permit/Bid Set approval - 6/10/19 Onsite Construction Start Date ........................................................... June 17, 2019 Onsite Construction Completion Date ................................................................... July 31, 2019 Substantial Completion Date .............................................................................. August 9, 2019 Final Completion Date ...................................................................................... August 31, 2019 Administrative Completion ............................................................................ October 31, 2019 *Schedule above assumes 5-week delivery after time of material order Unless a delay in completing activities is the result of a postponement by the Department or the Program Manager beyond the timeframes set forth herein or an event of force majeure, delays in completing the Pre-Construction and Construction activities shall not be considered excusable and shall not justify an extension of the Substantial Completion Date. At no additional cost to the Owner, the Contractor shall provide additional labor, for overtime and weekend work, as required from time to time to comply with the project schedule.
6.1. Delays: Unless a delay in completing activities is the result of a postponement by the Department or the Program Manager beyond the timeframes set forth herein or an event of force majeure, delays in completing the Pre-Construction and Construction activities shall not be considered excusable and shall not justify an extension of the Substantial Completion Date. At no additional cost to the Owner, the Contractor shall provide additional labor, for overtime and weekend work, as required from time to time to comply with the project schedule
6.2. Substantial Completion shall mean that all of the following have occurred:
(1) The work has been completed with only minor punch list items** remaining to be completed (see Section 5.2 for parties involved in punch list creation and execution);
(2) Any and all required permits or approvals related to the work have been obtained;
(3) All operating and maintenance manuals, training videotapes and warranties required by the Contract have been delivered to the Department;
( 4) Any supplemental training session required by the Contract for operating or maintenance personnel have been completed;
(5) All clean-up required by the Contract has been completed; and
(6) The Project is ready for the Department to use it for its intended purpose **Minor punch list items are defined for this purpose as items that (a) in the aggregate, can be completed prior to the established final completion date within this contract, (b) make up less than 5% of the total project price, and ( c) do not conform to the contract specifications, requirements, and/or design documents. Final Completion shall mean the point at which Substantial Completion has been achieved, all punch list items noted at Substantial Completion have been completed, and all documents the Contractor is required to deliver to the Department as a condition to receiving final payment have been received. Work is defined as the construction and services required by the Contract, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.