A. The Contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction machinery, transportation, and all services necessary for the proper execution and completion of this project as described in the contract documents and shall complete the project within the stipulated contract period. B. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall include projects designed by City Schools. The Contractor must demonstrate the capacity to perform the work indicated in the contract documents. C. Work under this contract should interfere with the operation of City Schools as little as possible. Buildings will remain occupied during construction; therefore, all work must be coordinated with school authorities to eliminate any interruption to activities, including building heating and ventilation. Work during normal school activities shall be performed during non-school hours, including evenings and weekends. Noise, dust, and safety barriers in the form of temporary walls will be required to complete this work and should be included in the scope of Contractor’s work. D. City Schools does not anticipate the addition of any alternative work items which may be listed in the contract specifications and/or drawings. Any additional and/or alternative work required during the life of the project will be performed at the sole discretion of City Schools via change order. If requested by the City Schools Project Manager, the Contractor shall submit a cost proposal for the additional/alternative work which will need written approval prior to the issuance of a change order. E. All work under this solicitation shall be performed during the following working hours: • Summer (Last day of school in June to August 15); Normal Working Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday • School Year (August 15 to the last day of school); 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, Monday through Friday. A portion of these hours may require the Contractor to reimburse City Schools for custodial coverage. • No work that is audible and/or visible to community members within 300 feet of the school will be permitted between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:00 am (including weekends) per City Code. • Subject to the prior approval of the City Schools Project Manager, the Contractor may elect to perform work during other hours, weekends, or legal holidays, however, City Schools will not be responsible for any additional cost in excess of the bid price(s). F. The Contractor shall be required to post State of Maryland construction signs per the sample included in the solicitation at no additional cost to City Schools. G. The successful Contractor shall use the MD State Prevailing Wage requirements. H. Removal and relocation of City Schools furniture, equipment, and other materials from a project site shall be completed by the Contractor and coordinated with the City Schools Project Manager. Upon completion of work, the Contractor will also be responsible for returning any furniture, equipment, or other materials back to the renovated area(s) or other areas within the facility as directed by the City Schools Project Manager. I. All salvaged items shall be stored onsite in a location designated by the City Schools Project Manager, or their designated representative. The intent is to identify the best components of existing materials for reuse, and non-suitable material will be disposed of upon review the City Schools Project Manager. J. If roof penetrations are required, they shall be coordinated with the City Schools’ Project Manager. The Contractor shall not do any roof penetrations without prior written permission of the City Schools Project Manager.
