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ARCH 330 Contract Documents to Specifications. Contract Documents:. Are defined as the legally enforceable requirements that become part of the contract when the Agreement is signed. Construction/Contract Documents. Contract Documents (after award) Main Contract
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Contract Documents: Are defined as the legally enforceable requirements that become part of the contract when the Agreement is signed.
Construction/Contract Documents • Contract Documents (after award) • Main Contract • General Conditions of the Contract • Supplementary Conditions to the Contract • Attachments/Exhibits to the Contract Documents (such as soil reports, work rules, proposal clarifications, etc.) • General Requirements (Division One) • Technical Specifications • Construction Drawings
Procurement Process It is the schedule of activities required to from vendor/subcontractor selection to delivery of all material and services to the jobsite.
Procurement Issue contracts Submittal review Lead time Delivery • Buy-out • Evaluation/Negotiation • Legal Document • Subcontract or Purchase Order • Contract Format • Terms • Jobsite Specifics • Details • Inclusions and Exclusions • Submittal Process • Schedule • Expedite • Delivery Jobsite
The Bid Process • Advertisement or Invitation to Bid • Instruction to Bidders • Bid Forms • Selection Process
From: CSI Manual of Practice FF/030.1Specifications: • The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services. From: AIA A201
CSI MasterFormat • Established in early 1960s by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) • Standard organizational format for specifications, used by manufacturers, architects, engineers, interior designers, contractors, and building officials across the United States. • Types of work are broadly grouped within 49 CSI Divisions, which are divided into Sections. The Sections are identified by six-digit numbers. The first two digits indicate Division (01 49) Last four digits indicate more and more precise units of work (i.e., broad scope, medium-scope, and narrow scope).
CSI Section Format • Each Section contains three Parts: • PART 1 General- Describes administrative, procedural, and temporary requirements unique to the section. Extension and amplification of Division 1 sections. • PART 2 Products- Describes materials, products, equipment, fabrication, mixes, systems and assemblies that are required for incorporation into the Work. • PART 3 Execution- Describes installation of application, preparation, cleaning and protection. CSI has established a standardized system of Articles and Paragraphs under each Part.
Specification Fundamentals • Remember the audience • Contract Documents are prepared for the contractor, write the specification to the contractor. • Say it once and in the right place • Avoid repeating things. Specify things once and in the appropriate place. • The Specifications form a part of the Contract Documents. Remember that the Specifications are part of a legal document that carries with it legal ramifications.
Let the 4 Cs be your guide;Specifications must be: • Clear • Complete • Concise • Correct
What Makes a Good Spec Writer • Thorough understanding of construction • materials, systems, and methods • Research ability • Understanding of basic construction law • Ability to read and understand graphical information • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
MasterFormat™2004 EditionDivision Numbers and Titles • Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group: Div. 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements • Specifications Group: • General Requirements Subgroup: • Div. 01- General Requirements • Facility Construction Subgroup: • Div. 02- Existing Conditions • Div. 03- Concrete • Div. 04- Masonry • Div. 05- Metals • Div. 06- Woods, Plastics, and Composites • Div. 07- Thermal and Moisture Protection • Div. 08- Openings • Div. 09- Finishes • Div. 10- Specialties • Div. 11- Equipment • Div. 12- Furnishings • Div. 13- Special Construction • Div. 14- Conveying Equipment
MasterFormat™2004 EditionDivision Numbers and Titles • Facility Services Subgroup: • Div. 21Fire Suppression • Div. 22Plumbing • Div. 23Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning • Div. 25Integrated Automation • Div. 26Electrical • Div. 27Communications • Div. 28Electronic Safety and Security • Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: • Div. 31Earthwork • Div. 32Exterior Improvements • Div. 33Utilities • Div. 34Transportation • Div. 35Waterway and Marine • Process Equipment Subgroup: • Div. 40Process Integration • Div. 41Material Processing and Handling Equipment • Div. 42Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment • Div. 43Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification, and Storage Equipment • Div. 44Pollution Control Equipment • Div. 45Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment • Div. 48Electrical Power Generation