Specifications

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G. If in the course of the work, the Contractor damages, marks, or misplaces any ceiling tiles,
the Contractor shall repair, and/or replace the ceiling tile to the original condition.
1. The Engineer shall decide if ceiling tiles have been damaged. Based on the
Contractors proposed fixes, the Engineer shall decide the best course of action to
repair any damage done by the Contractor to the ceiling tiles.
H. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair any damage done to the structure or
finishes in the building by the Contractor. The building shall be returned to its original
condition prior to final sign off of the project.
3.02 DOCUMENTS
A. The Contractor shall fully read the contract documents including the detailed specifications,
and the detailed drawings.
B. No additional compensation shall be made for any portion of the project which the Contractor
did not know of or understand prior to providing the bid response.
C. In the case of any discrepancies between the detailed drawings and the detailed
specifications, the Contractor shall provide the higher quality or more stringent requirement.
3.03 WORK PLAN-POST BID (CHOSEN CONTRACTOR ONLY)
A. Along with the submittals the Contractor shall provide a work plan for the implementation of
the telephone switch and data/wireless network. The plan shall include scheduled dates for
major milestones, and all phases required for completion prior to final cutover.
B. The work plan shall list all items that must be completed by the Contractor or Owner to
provide a smooth install of the telephone system and data network. The Contractor shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the planning and cutover. The Owners only
responsibility is to act as a liaison between the Contractor and the users.
C. The work plans shall include a time line and a cutover date for the systems within each
building. Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of scheduling the work, including
notification of the users, the administration, and the telephone service provider.
D. The work shall commence within 10 days of award of the contract. The Contractor shall be
responsible for attending weekly project meetings at the Owner’s site to report on progress
and keep the project team informed of the work being done
E. The work plan will be reviewed at each weekly meeting for compliance and updates.
F. Work shall immediately begin on site surveys to determine the existing infrastructure and
determining placement of new system electronics. The Contractor shall be responsible for
moving, relocating, and reconnecting any and all existing equipment required for the
installation of the new systems.
G. After work plan and system approval by the Engineer the Contractor can begin work on
infrastructure work that does not impede users.
H. The Contractor shall be responsible for working with the Owner’s Information Technology
staff and administrators.
END OF SECTION