Wayfinding Signs, Phase 4 The City reserves the right, after bid opening and prior to award of the contract, to modify the amount of the work in the event that bids exceed budgeted amounts. The City of Portsmouth further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, to rebid, and to accept any bid that it may deem to be in the best interest of the City. Also, the City reserves the right to approve or deny subcontractors for this project. Questions about this bid should be directed in writing to purchasing@cityofportsmouth.com. The deadline for questions and requests for additional information is September 16, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. 1. INTENT OF CONTRACT The intent of the Contract is to provide for the construction and completion in every detail of the work described. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies required to complete the work in accordance with the terms of the Contract. The Contractor shall be required to conform to the intent of the plans and specifications. No extra claims shall be allowed for portions of the work not specifically addressed in the plans and specifications but required to produce a whole and complete project, such work will be considered subsidiary to the bid items. 2. SAMPLE SUBMITTALS The following samples MUST be submitted and approved PRIOR to the fabrication of the signs. Shop drawings available upon request. a) b) c) d) e) 3 sets of all color samples, including paint and vinyl samples on thin aluminum plates (approx. 3" x 6"). 2 sets of material samples. Sample fasteners, hardware and mounting hardware sufficient to obtain clear ideas of how signs are fabricated, made changeable and installed. One (1) full size PED.1 sign panel including mounting hardware. One (1) full size PED.2 sign panel including Map Artwork (Artwork to be provided). 3. INCIDENTAL WORK The sign installation is inclusive, but not limited to, the following tasks associated with the complete installation of the sign program: All mobilization, sequencing and project management associated with the installation of the sign program; Field survey and verification of sign locations; Underground and surface identification of all utilities (One-Call); Utilization of spread footers if utilities are present; Arrangement of all traffic control necessary to install signs; Submittal, approval and payment for all permits that may be required and shall be the contractors responsibility to determine all required permits and the payment of fees associated with the installation of the wayfinding signs; Excavation of each site; Concrete footers and reinforcement materials and all sidewalk repair to be complete in 5'x5' sections from expansion joint to expansion joint after repair. Replace entire sidewalk block if existing is under 5'-x5' in size Pole sleeve details; Installation of sign to Transpo or equal footer assembly and existing poles; Protection and securing of excavated site and prepped site; Restoration of site and surfaces after sign installation (replace like with like materials); Maintenance and cleaning of site and surrounding areas; Coordination, meetings and teleconferences with staff of the City of Portsmouth Planning Department and Public Works Department; Verification, Coordination, Engineering Documentation of existing conditions; Contractor to provide Engineered Shop Drawings Signed and Sealed by a NH registered Structural Engineer and for review by the City and Designer; Contractor to provide Electrical Drawings for review by the City and Designer.