Design Build Sewer System Repairs - Central High School Gymnasium

The work is to repair and replace portions of the plumbing system components. Pueblo School District 60 is seeking competitive proposals for the design, engineering, purchase, delivery, and installation of/for the plumbing repairs and select plumbing systems replacements as describe below. All work is to be performed during non-school hours: Girls Locker Room 1. Install temporary floor protection. 2. Remove ceiling to access sanitary sewer and vent piping. Asbestos removal is the district’s scope. 3. Conduct a 5 PSI smoke test and do a visual inspection of the girl’s locker room area (school district to shut down smoke alarms). 4. Cut and replace block wall behind the water closets. 5. Remove and dispose of sanitary sewer piping that is serving the girls locker room. 6. Sewer and vent piping to be cut 4” below the concrete floor to be able to reconnect new piping. 7. New piping and fittings to be Sch. 40 PVC. 8. There are some locations where its looks like the sanitary sewer piping is running flat. Contractor will plan on readjusting the grade with hangers to get a 2% fall on the piping. 9. Testing of new piping. 10. State Inspection of new piping. 11. Replace ceiling in basement with new grid type and drop in tiles. Gymnasium Building Sanitary Waste Pipe 1. Cut and remove the existing cast iron pipe and fittings and replace with PVC solid core piping and fittings. Only remove the amount of piping that can be replaced in a shift. The Owner assumes that approximately 200’ of exposed piping to be replaced. 2. The existing piping is running flat with little to no flow, so preplanning will be needed to get the correct fall. 3. Reuse existing hangers 4. Add hangers per code 5. All existing cast iron piping to be disposed of offsite. 6. Three penetrations in concrete wall will need to be modified to get the correct fall on the new waste piping. 7. All connections between new PVC and existing cast iron will be made with CP No Hub Bands. 8. Conduct flow test with Regional Building Department. 9. Coordination of work with the school schedule is required as the waste line is for fixtures above the basement. Broken Sanitary Sewer Repair under Gym Floor 1. Install plastic on walls and flooring to protect all finishes. 2. Sawcut concrete. 3. Remove and dispose concrete from the site. 4. Excavate starting at four (4)-foot near doorway to six (6)-foot-deep at tie into 6”. 5. Core drill through old existing foundation. 6. Install new 4” PVC schedule 40 piping to include 2 cleanouts in the corridor. 7. Complete State plumbing inspection. 8. Backfill of trench. 9. Patching concrete. 10. Replace VCT tile on the trench line (Match color as close as possible). Replace Damaged Sanitary Sewer in Weightlifting Room 1. Cut and remove the existing exposed waste pipe and fittings and replace with new PVC solid core piping and fittings. This includes all exposed branch piping to 4” below the existing slab, (this allows room to install a no-hub band). Only remove the amount of piping that can be replaced in a shift. The District assumes approximately 380’ of exposed piping to be replaced. 2. The existing piping is running flat with little to no flow, so preplanning will be needed to get the correct fall. 3. Reuse existing hangers. 4. Add hangers per code. 5. All existing waste piping to be disposed of offsite. 6. Three Penetrations in the concrete walls will have to be modified (Core drilled) to get the correct fall on the new waste piping. 7. All connections between new PVC and existing cast iron will be made with CP No Hub Bands. 8. Complete State Plumbing permit and inspections. 9. Contractor will need to work with the schools schedule since the waste line is for fixtures above the basement. General Project Scope Requirements 1. Provide roll away dumpster. The Contractor will be responsible for the removal and proper disposal of all waste generated by their work. 2. Hazardous materials observed and/or encountered must be immediately reported to the Owner’s Field Representative. Hazardous materials remediation/abatement and disposal, as required, will be the responsibility of the Owner. The contractors schedule and pricing must allow for the Owner to have this work performed without cost impacts to this contract. 3. Contractors will conduct a pre-bid site visit and gather information for the development of a Work Plan. As part of the Work Plan and construction activities the Contractor will identify and comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes. The Contractor will also comply with applicable terms and conditions of the contract. 4. The finalized Work Plan and interval construction schedule will be submitted to the District’s Project Manager for review and approval prior to the start of construction. The Project Manager will provide to the Contractor any existing drawings/specifications relating to the project. 5. All work must be performed during regular non-school hours and days. 6. The Contractor will mobilize construction forces necessary to begin the project in accordance with the Contractor‘s Work Plan and Construction Schedule approved by the District. 7. The Contractor will arrange for the following as needed: a. A secure staging area for storing equipment, materials, tools, and supplies, as the Contractor shall have sole liability for said items, and b. Access to and provision of utilities as needed for design and construction. c. The following documents, plans, and reports will be provided to the Project Manager: d. Work Schedule and short interval schedule to include daily and weekly activities e. As-built drawings at the end of the project f. Hazardous Waste Disposal Certificates as requested or required, including all hazardous materials abatement/disposal plans needed for the project, and g. Inspection Reports as completed. 8. The Contractor will immediately notify the Project Manager of any and all issues that may result in a project delay and/or impact work quality or safety. 9. The Project Manager must be informed of and approve all work done by subcontractors; however, the District will deal only with the Contractor regarding work done and costs incurred by subcontractors. 10. The Contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, accessories, etc., required for the design, purchase, delivery, and installation of new sewer system repair and replacement components. All materials and equipment furnished for this job shall be in current production and shall be of quality material. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, reconditioned, or discontinued equipment or materials are not acceptable. 11. All work will be performed in accordance with current applicable building, plumbing and mechanical code. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. 12. The Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of the existing sewer system components in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, and the Contractor will provide all the necessary equipment, labor, and materials to safely accomplish said removal and disposal. 13. All goods and/or services shall comply with applicable OSHA regulations in effect at the time goods are shipped and/or the service is performed. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required in accordance with applicable regulations. SDS must be left on site immediately after goods and/or services have been provided. 14. All installations will be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. 15. The Contractor is responsible for removing all construction and packing debris from the work site and keeping a clean, safe work area at all times. Clean up of the work area shall be at no additional cost to the District. 16. Safety signs, barricades, and/or other materials will be erected by the Contractor to warn patrons and staff away from work areas. Safety of public, district staff and contractor’s employees shall be a priority and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 17. The Contractor must notify the Project Manager in advance of work that may be disruptive to the normal school operations and parking lot traffic flow. Any shutdown of service and/or utilities must be approved and scheduled with the Project Manager. 18. The Contractor is responsible for providing written documentation to the Project Manager for any work that may affect the District’s warranties or existing equipment (for example: roof penetrations). The written documentation must be provided and approved prior to the commencement of work. 19. The Contractor will be held liable for the cost of repair or replacement of structures, utility systems and any other parts of the facility damaged by the Contractor’s acts of negligence or lack of full adherence to the requirements of the Scope contained herein. The Contractor will be held liable for the cost of repair or replacement of building components and/or vehicle(s) damaged by falling/flying equipment and/or debris. 20. Warranties for materials, labor, and equipment will be issued in accordance with industry practice. Extended warranties may be requested by the Project Manager as cost and budget allow. 21. The Contractor will respond to inquiries within twenty-four (24) hours and will service any non-working units on the day of the call during the warranty period. The District will not be responsible for any additional costs to repair or replace new equipment or parts that are still under warranty; the Contractor is responsible for all liability. 22. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall unconditionally guarantee the labor and the materials used in performance of this contract within the specified guidelines and recommendations of the manufacturer’s warranty. If any defects or signs of deterioration are noted which in the District’s opinion are due to faulty workmanship or materials, the Contractor shall be notified and shall make the necessary repairs to correct any deficiency in the system at the Contractor’s expense.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Structures.