A. A qualified independent testing and inspection agency, selected and retained by the Owner and approved by Architect, will perform Special Inspection, material testing and other laboratory services specified herein. B. Testing and inspection agency shall make and perform all Special Inspections and structural tests in accordance with the rules and regulations of Building Code, local authorities, specifications of ASTM, and these Contract Documents. C. Materials and workmanship not meeting required standards or performance obligations are to be removed and replaced. Replacement and subsequent testing shall be at Contractor's expense. D. Where the term "Laboratory" is used, it means the approved testing and inspection agency engaged by the Owner. Where the term Special Inspector is used, it means the designated and accredited Special Inspector employed by or affiliated with the Laboratory. E. Where the term "Geotechnical Service" is used, it means an agency specializing in soil analysis and professional geotechnical engineering, which is under the direction of a licensed engineer or licensed geologist and which is retained by the Owner for construction phase testing and inspection of foundation construction and earthwork. It may be the same agency as the laboratory. F. Where the term "Geotechnical Engineer" is used, it means the licensed design professional in responsible charge of the subsurface investigation and report from which the building foundation system is derived. He may be a member of the geotechnical service engaged by the Owner to perform construction phase services. G. Testing, inspection, and certifications specified in other sections of these Specifications shall be paid by Contractor, unless otherwise indicated, and shall be by agencies approved by Architect. H. Laboratory inspection shall not relieve Contractor or fabricator of its responsibility to furnish materials and workmanship in accordance with Contract Docu Question Deadline 09/20/2023 Technical questions and all other questions related to this solicitation are to be referred to: Attention: Dallas ISD Procurement Services Email: ProcurementCS@dallasisd.org 1. New Construction for a Single-story 12 Classroom School Building Addition on the East End Of the Existing School Campus. A Portion of This Classroom School Building Will Be Constructed as a Tornado Storm Shelter As Indicated on Plans. 2. New Construction for a Single-story School Lobby & Administration Office Building Addition To the South Main Entry of the Existing School Campus. 3. Renovation Work of Limited Areas Existing School Office, School Nurse Area and Classroom Areas to New School District Standards Specifications Such as; Material Finishes, Millwork, Doors & Misc. As Indicated on Plans. 4. Renovation & Updated Work to Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing as Indicated on Plans. 5. New Site Work on School Campus as Related to New Building Addtion Areas, New Grading, New & Modified Accessisible Walkways & Ada Ramps Between Existing and New Buildings, New Main Entry Canopy Structure Complete. Site Work Also Includes Relocation of Existing Playground Equipment & 2 Canopy Frames Complete. Demolition & Site Removal of Existing Portable Classrooms Upon Completion of New Classroom Building. 21711, E202231.00