2013 4 29 ROSEMARY BEACH PROJECT MANUAL.pdf

DAG Architects Inc
12041 ROSEMARY BEACH OWNERS CENTER
ROSEMARY BEACH, FL.
SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. The Drawings and Project Manual cover new construction for the Rosemary Beach Owners
Center, Rosemary Beach, Florida.
1.2 PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A. Invited General Contractors will be provided electronic files in pdf format. These files will be
emailed by way of a download service.
1.3 EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND SITE
A. Prior to submitting a Bid, each bidder shall carefully examine the Bidding Documents. Each
bidder shall fully inform him/herself prior to bidding as to all limitations under which the work is
to be performed and shall include in his/her bid a sum to cover the costs of all items necessary
to perform that work as set forth in the Contract Documents.
B. Bidders are encouraged to visit the construction site at Rosemary Beach, Florida.
C. No allowance will be made to any Bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge.
The submission of a Bid will be construed as conclusive evidence that the Bidder has made such
an examination.
1.4 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
A. The Bidder shall carefully examine and compare the Bidding Documents, site and local
conditions with each other and no later than ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids,
make a written request to the Architect for interpretation or correction of any errors,
ambiguities or inconsistencies found during his examination.
B. Interpretations, corrections and change to the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum.
Addendums will be mailed, faxed or emailed to each Bidder of record. The Architect and the
Owner will not be responsible for interpretations, corrections or changes made in any other
manner, and the Bidder shall not rely on them
C. Any item, material, condition, service, etc. that may be alluded to in the drawings or
specifications, and that is not clearly understood by the bidder as to the Architects intent, shall
be clarified by the bidder prior to the Bid. Failure to clarify any ambiguity shall not relieve the
bidder from supplying the intent of the Architect as part of the base contract.
1.5 SUBSTITUTIONS (Prior to bidding)
A. Substitutions will be considered prior to receipt of Bids only if a written request for approval is
submitted to the Architect no later than ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Each
request shall include a complete description of the proposed substitution, along with drawings,
performance and test data, any other information required for a complete evaluation. The
Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval will be final. If the Architect approves the
proposed substitution, such approval will be set forth in addenda. Bidders shall not rely on
approvals made in any other manner.
B. Substitutions will be considered after the Contract award only if they are in compliance with the
conditions set in Division 1 Section “Product Requirements.”
C. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A.
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