LCI Preconstruction & Estimating Training Manual

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

1. It has investigated the proposed product and has determined it is equivalent to or superior in all respects to the product specified.

5. Bid Proposals shall not be based on assumed acceptance of any item which has not been approved by addendum.

2. It will provide same warranties or bonds for the proposed substitution as required for the product specified.

C. Bidders are required to submit a separate Substitution Request Form for each proposed substitution. Each substitution request should be accompanied by the following supporting documentation:

3. It will coordinate installation of the accepted substitution into the Work, and will make such changes as may be required for the Work to be complete in all respects.

1. A full explanation of the proposed substitution.

2. Complete data substantiating compliance of the proposed substitution with the requirements stated in the Contract Documents. a. Product identification, including the manufacturer's name and address. b. Manufacturer's literature; identifying: 1) Product description and technical information. 2) Reference standards. 3) Performance and test data. 4) Installation instructions, operating procedures and other like information. c. Samples, as applicable. d. Names and addresses of similar projects on which product has been used, and date of each installation.

4. It waives all claims for additional costs caused by or arising from the substitution which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under its Agreement, but not: a. Costs under separate contracts. b. Architect’s costs for redesign or revision of Contract Documents.

6. Cost data need not be submitted, if request is for inclusion in an addendum. Requests after the Agreement is awarded shall contain a complete cost comparison.

B. Any modifications necessary as a result of the use of an approved substitute shall be paid by the Subcontractor proposing the substitution.

3. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with the product specified, listing all significant variations.

C. Any additional engineering costs required to be performed by the Architect to approve, implement or coordinate the substitution above reasonable review services, shall be paid by the Subcontractor proposing the substitution.

4. Data relating to changes in delivery or construction schedule.

5. A list of all effects of the proposed substitution on separate contracts.

D. Under no circumstances will the Architect be required to prove that a product proposed for substitution is or is not equal to the quality of the product specified.

6. Accurate cost data comparing the proposed substitution with the product specified. a. Amount of any net change to Contract Sum.

2.03

ARCHITECT'S DUTIES

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

A. Review requests for substitutions with reasonable promptness.

8. Designation of availability of maintenance services and sources of replacement materials.

B. Coordinate review/approval of "Architect Approved" substitutions with the Owner prior to notifying the Leopardo Companies Inc..

D. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when:

C. Issue a written instruction of decision to accept the substitution.

1. They are indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without a formal request from Bidder.

D. Substitution requests that are not approved will be returned to the party submitting the request with an explanation for the rejection.

2. Acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents.

2.04

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

3. In judgment of Architect, do not include adequate information necessary for a complete evaluation.

A. The form is attached to this Section.

4. If requested after Contract Award directly by a subcontractor or supplier, except for special or unusual circumstances reviewed by the Subcontractor with Leopardo Companies Inc..

B. SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY WHEN THE ATTACHED FORM IS COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL WITH ALL BACKUP DATA.

E. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of Architect.

F. Architect will determine acceptability of proposed substitution.

2.02

BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION

A. In making formal request for substitution the Bidder represents that:

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Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

[WORDING TO BE COORDINATED WITH A/E, IN ABSENCE OF A/E LANGUAGE THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE USED]

For use by Architect :

For Use by Owner:

____ Accepted

____ Accepted as Noted

____ Accepted

____ Accepted as Noted

TO:

[LEOPARDO COMPANIES INC./ARCHITECT] [INSERT REGIONAL OFFICE OR FIELD OFFICE ADDRESS, PHONE AND FACSIMILE NUMBERS]

____ Not Accepted

____ Received Too Late

____ Not Accepted ____ Received Too Late

____ Insufficient Data Received

____ Insufficient Data Received

We hereby submit for your consideration the following product instead of the specified item for the above Project:

By:

By:

DRAWING NAME :

DRAWING NO.:

Date:

Date:

SPEC. SECT.

SPEC. NAME

PARAGRAPH

SPECIFIED ITEM

Fill in Blanks Below: (Attach additional sheets as required)

A.

Does the Substitution affect dimensions shown on Drawings? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, clearly indicate changes:

Proposed Substitution :

Attached complete information on changes to Drawings and/or Specifications which proposed substitution will require for its proper installation. Submit with request all necessary samples and substantiating data to prove equal quality and performance to that which is specified. Clearly mark manufacturer's literature to indicate equality in performance. CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL PERFORMANCE AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY FOR EQUAL PERFORMANCE

B. Will the undersigned pay for changes to the building design, including engineering and detailing costs caused by the requested substitution? Yes _____ No _____ If no, fully explain:

C.

What affect does substitution have on other contracts or other trades?

The undersigned states that the function, appearance and quality are equivalent or superior to the specified item.

Submitted by:

D.

What affect does substitution have on the delivery and construction schedule?

Signature

Title

E. Manufacturer's warranties of the proposed and specified items are: ______ Same_____ Different If Different, explain on an Attachment

Firm

F.

Reason for Request:

Address

G. Itemized comparison of specified item(s) with the proposed substitution; list significant variations:

Telephone

Date

H.

Accurate

cost

data

comparing

proposed

substitution

with

product

specified:

_____________________________________________________________________________

Signature shall be by person having authority to legally bind his/her firm to the above terms. Failure to provide legally binding signature will result in retraction of approval.

I.

This substitution will amount to a credit or an extra cost to the Owner of:

dollars

($____________________)

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