ASSIGNMENT # 5

It is the contractors responsibility to field check all dimensions of shop drawings. Any
failure to do so makes the contractor liable for all necessary corrections to rectify
errors.
2) a) Description of materials and methods in words, phrases and abbreviations,
which when so applied will have well known technical meaning and will be the
idiom, or

e)In conflict between the Drawings, or !pecifications and the "eneral #onditions of
$eference standards are specifications prepared and published by a recogni%ed
technical society, or other speciali%ed or competent group for the purpose of setting
the minimum level of performance, &uality, safety, or other attributes of materials
or items.
') #ommon practice is the summation of the e(perience of all persons from all phases
)) *he sample si%e to be submitted is '++mm ( '++mm
,.-) *he metal toilet partitions sheet steel is to be commercial &uality to
A!*. A,-2/. with 01++- designation %inc coating.

,.2) *he 2inges are to be3
-) 2eavy duty, self 4ubrication, nylon bushings
2) .aterial51inish3 #hrome plated non ferrous casting
') !wing inward
)) $eturn .ovement3 "ravity movement
,) Ad6ustable door7 open angle

,.') Door and panels 3 2, mm thick, two sheet faces pressure bonded to
honeycomb core, to si%es indicated

,.)) *he paint is to be 3
-) !pray apply finish enamel to #"!8 -79"7:-.
2) !pray apply finish enamel to #"!8 -7"7-+).a, *ype 2, semi7gloss, 2 coats
and bake to smooth hard finish +.+2,mm.
,.,) 8rackets are to be anchored to masonry surfaces.
/) /.-) A '++ mm long sample is to be submitted of profiles and colors for corner
and wall guards.
/.2) .etal corner guards are -./mm thick, ;+mm ( ;+mm si%e, -2++mm long
with 'mm corner radius.

/.') 1asteners are to be self tapping stainless steel, flush mounting.
/.)) *he finish is to be , type '+2 satin finished stainless steel, with
removable protective paper cover, surface, mechanically mounted.
<) <.-) *he si( fi(tures specified are 3
-) *oilet tissue dispenser
2) $ecessed paper towel
') =aste receptacle
)) 4avatory mounted 4i&uid soap dispenser
,) "rab 8ar
/) $ecessed *ouch button hand dryer
<.2) -) #hrome and nickel plating3 to A!*. 8),/7<; polish finish
2) 8aked >namel3 #ondition metal by applying one coat of metal
#onditioner to #"!8 '-7"97::. of type 2 and bake. Apply 2
#oats type 2 enamel durable finish. !and between final coats.
#olor selected form standard range by Architect.
') !tainless !teel to AI!I ?o ) satin luster finish.

:) $oof hatch to be 8ilco type ! or e&ual roof hatch
;) *he bid depository is a system to improve tendering practice in the construction
industry. It provides for the receipt of sealed tenders for sub trade contractors
whereby the sanctity of bidding is protected and contractors receiving
subcontractors tenders obtain firm &uotations in writing and in ade&uate time to
compile their bids completely and accurately.
THE BID DEPOSITORY WORKS AS FOLLOWS
.
PROCEDURE FOR TRADE CONTRACTORS
a) !eparate prices shall be provided for each complete trade section specifically
re&uested in the tendering documents.
b) A lump sum bid may be &uoted for two or more complete trade sections, but
only if a separate price has been &uoted on each trade section concerned, as
determined by the specifications.
c) *rade #ontractor@s tenders shall be place in official envelopes as follows37

a complete &uotation, as described above, in a pink envelope
addressed to each "eneral #ontractor by name Aone tender per pink
envelope).
a copy of each &uotation to be retained by the 8id Depository Aone
copy per green envelope).
the above pink and green envelopes shall all be enclosed in a
designated white envelope delivered to the 8id Depository, bearing
the names of the *rade #ontractor, and the pro6ect being bid,
together with the total number of the green and pink envelopes
enclosed. A>nvelope procedure varies from place to place).
d) =ritten advice Aincluding delivered telegrams) concerning amendments to
the *rade #ontractor@s tenders may be submitted to the 8id Depository
provided that each amendment and the white envelopes are received prior to
the 8id Depository closing time. A copy of each amendment should be
addressed to each "eneral #ontractor concerned and duplicates filed with
the 8id Depository.
e) *enders shall not be altered or amended in any way after the 8id Depository
closing time.
f) *enders may only be withdrawn up to B.. hours prior to the tenders closing
time for 9rime #ontractors and must be confirmed prior to the "eneral
#ontractors@ closing time. *he responsibility of proof of time of effective
withdrawal rests with bidder. It is the *rade #ontractors@ responsibility to
notify the 8id Depository and All "eneral #ontractors affected of decisions
to withdraw.
*he time for withdrawal will be as decided by a 8id Depository. *his withdrawal
time may vary from three A') hours before the tender closing time to a minimum of
): hours when there are ;/ or more hours between closing times for *rade and
"eneral #ontractors. It may be stipulated by a 8id Depository that upon withdrawal
no bid may be altered or resubmitted. Also the 8id Depository may allow
withdrawals of bids by telephone provided such withdrawal has been confirmed to
all parties by registered mail.
PROCEDURE FOR CONTRACTORS - RECEIVING BIDS
*he procedure to be followed by the "eneral #ontractors receiving tenders from a
8id Depository is as follows37
a) It is the "eneral #ontractors@ responsibility to advise *rade #ontractors that
they are bidding and re&uire prices submitted through the Depository.
b) *he "eneral #ontractor@ shall advise the 8id Depository if they wish the
tenders mailed to them, in which case the 8id Depository assumes no
responsibility for delivery. Ctherwise, it is assumed that the "eneral
#ontractors will arrange to pick up their envelopes.
c) A "eneral #ontractor need not accept an unsolicited tender and may return it
unopened to the 8id Depository. 2e is bound to place a subcontract with one
of the bidders who uses the 8id Depository, but not necessarily the lowest. A
"eneral #ontractor intending to use his own forces or a subsidiary company
for one or more of the complete trade sections shall deposit his bid in
accordance with the $egulations of the 8id Depository even if he bids only
to himself.
DISPOSITION OF ENVELOPES
a) Immediately after the 8id Depository closing time, the tender bo( shall be
opened by an official of the 8id Depository and the white envelopes opened.
*he information shown on the "reen envelopes shall be checked against the
information shown on the pink envelopes and the pink envelopes made
available to each addressee contractor. *he green envelopes will be retained
in the 8id Depository safe until the general contract has been awarded.
b) At this stage, the 8id Depository shall select all of the green envelopes
addressed to the successful "eneral #ontractor and tabulate them by trade
sections. All other green envelopes shall be destroyed unopened. Cnly those
trade contractors whose tenders were accepted by the bid depository may then
e(amine the tabulated list prices for there trades . ?o one else is entitled to see the
tenders e(cept the members of the committee investigating a complaint.
-+) Additional documents that could be posted in article 'A are
-) !upplementary #onditions
2) !pecifications
--) *he start and finish time is recorded in Article ) 7 !chedule
-2) *he sub contractor will submit to the general contractor for payment on a monthly
basis.

-') Drawings D Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the sub
contract documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing
the design., location, and dimensions of the subcontract work, generally
including plans, elevations, sections, details and diagrams.
!hop Diagrams D !hop drawings are drawings , diagrams, illustrations, schedules,
performance charts, brochures, product data, and other data,
which the subcontractor provides to illustrate details of portions
of the subcontract work.
-)) A !ub7!ubcontractor is a person or entity having a direct contract with the
subcontractor to perform a part or parts of the subcontract work.
-,) -,.-) *he general conditions will overrule the specifications
-,.2) *he definitions would overrule division / of the specifications.
-/) *he sub contractor shall provide all necessary supervision and appoint a competent
representative who shall be in attendance at the place of work while work is being
performed. *he appointed representative shall not be changed e(cept for valid
reasons.
-<) *he general contractor can take over the work of a subcontractor when3
-) *he subcontractor is ad6udged bankrupt, or makes a general assignment for
benefit of creditors because of the subcontractors insolvency, or if a receiver
is appointed because of the subcontractors insolvency.
2) If the sub contractor fails to correct a default in the time specified or in such
a time period as may be subse&uently agreed upon in writing by the parties.
-:) *he subcontractor is responsible for cleanup and maintaining the subcontract work
in a safe and tidy condition .
-; ) Ees, at any time during the term of the subcontract, when re&uested by the
contractor, the subcontractor shall provide such evidence of compliance by the
sub contractor and sub7sub contractor with workers compensation legislation
including payments due there under.
2+) *he warranty period under the subcontract is one year from the date of substantial
performance of the work.