Saint Louis Park Phase 2, addenda 1 issued

PROJECT MANUAL
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PROJECT: ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK
PHASE 2: CLASSROOM AREA
Lowell, Massachusetts
OWNER: CITY OF LOWELL
Department of Planning and Development
50 Arcand Drive Floor 2
Lowell, MA 01852
Tel (978) 674 4252
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
(Landscape Architect): AGENCY LANDSCAPE + PLANNING
1430 Massachusetts Ave, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel. 720-776-4675

OWNER AND OWNER'S CONSULTANTS
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OWNER: CITY OF LOWELL
Department of Planning and Development
50 Arcand Drive Floor 2
Lowell, MA 01852
Tel (978) 674 4252
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
(Landscape Architect): AGENCY LANDSCAPE + PLANNING
1430 Massachusetts Ave, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel. 720-776-4675

ARCHITECT AND ARCHITECT'S CONSULTANTS
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ARCHITECT OF RECORD
(Landscape Architect): AGENCY LANDSCAPE + PLANNING
1430 Massachusetts Ave, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel. 720-776-4675
ARCHITECT: HISEL FLYNN ARCHITECTS
17 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Tel. 617-588-9764
PUBLIC ART: BRYONY ROBERTS STUDIO
947 Stonehill Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049
bryony@bryonyroberts.com
LIGHTING CONSULTANT: HLB LIGHTING DESIGN
200 State Street, Suite 325
Boston, MA 02109
Tel. 617-229-5190
SIGNAGE CONSULTANT: STUDIO UMNO
57 Chapel St. #200
Newton, MA 02458
Tel (817) 763 8354
ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT: CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 101
Norwood, MA 02062
Tel (617) 261 7161
PLUMBING CONSULTANT: CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 101
Norwood, MA 02062
Tel (617) 261 7161
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT: RSE ASSOCIATES
63 Pleasant Street, Suite 300
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel (617) 926 9300

SURVEY CONSULTANT: NITSCH ENGINEERING
12 Center Plz, Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108
Tel (617) 338 0063
STORMWATER CONSULTANT: NITSCH ENGINEERING
12 Center Plz, Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108
Tel (617) 338 0063

ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK PHASE 2 Agency
Classroom Landscape + Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts June 29, 2026
SECTION 000110
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
Additional Sections by Owner.
Document 000110 Table of Contents
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional Sections by Owner.
Section 012300 Alternates
Section 014339 Site Mockups
Section 015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection
Section 018900 Site Construction Performance Requirements
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
Section 024113 Selective Site Demolition and Removals
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
Section 031000 Concrete Forming and Accessories
Section 032000 Concrete Reinforcing
Section 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete
Section 033001 Cast-In-Place Concrete - Sitework
Section 034501 Architectural Precast Concrete - Sitework
DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
Section 044302 Granite
DIVISION 05 - METALS
Section 051200 Structural Steel Framing
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
Section 061800 Glued-Laminated Construction
Section 062014 Exterior Wood Seating
Green = Landscape
Purple = Civil
Orange = Electrical
Blue = Architecture
Red = Structural
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ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK PHASE 2 Agency
Classroom Landscape + Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts June 29, 2026
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
Section 071400 Fluid Applied Membrane Waterproofing
Section 079201 Exterior Joint Sealants - Sitework
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
Not used.
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
Not used.
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
Not used.
DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT
Not Used.
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
Section 123661 Solid Surfacing Countertops Polygood 100% Recycled
Surfacing Material
Section 129300 Site Furnishings
DIVISION 13-25
Not used.
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
Section 260400 General Conditions for Electrical Trades
Section 260519 Electrical Power Conductors and Cables
Section 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
Section 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems
Section 260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
Section 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems
Section 262726 Wiring Devices
DIVISION 17-30
Not used.
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
Section 312300 Site Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting
Section 312500 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls
Section 311300 Selective Tree Removal and Trimming
Section 313700 Reclaimed Boulders
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ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK PHASE 2 Agency
Classroom Landscape + Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts June 29, 2026
Green = Landscape
Purple = Civil
Orange = Electrical
Blue = Architecture
Red = Structural
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
Section 321100 Base Courses
Section 321216 Asphalt Paving
Section 321313 Concrete Paving
Section 321542 River Stone Surfacing
Section 321543 Stabilized Stonedust Paving
Section 328400 Planting Irrigation
Section 329119 Landscape Grading
Section 329200 Lawns and Grasses
Section 329222 Native Meadow Seeding
Section 329223 Native Perennial Plug Planting
Section 329300 Planting
Section 329400 Bioretention
Section 329414 Landscape Edging
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
Section 331000 Water Utilities
Section 334000 Storm Drainage Utilities
DIVISION 34
Not used.
DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION
Not Used.
APPENDICES
Not included.
END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK PHASE 2 Agency
Classroom Landscape + Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts June 29, 2026
SECTION 012300
ALTERNATES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The requirements of the Contract, General Conditions and Special Conditions apply to the
Technical Specifications.
B. The intent of the Contract Documents is that the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, light, power, transportation, superintendence,
temporary construction of every nature, and all other services and all other services and
facilities of every nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the work
within the specified time.
C. The Contractor is required to examine all other sections of the Specifications and the
Drawings for requirements that may affect the Work. The Contractor is also required to
coordinate the Work with that of all trades affecting or affected by the Work, and to cooperate
with such trades to assure the continued progress of the Work.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
A. BASE BID
a. The Base Bid Work shall be bid on Lump Sum, including the following: Site preparation,
earthwork, remediation cap, drainage, electric & water service, paving, salvaged granite
seat walls & stair, custom shade structure, signage, rain gardens, planting and the
installation of Not-In-Contract items furnished by the Owner.
B. ALTERNATES
a. Each Bidder shall be held fully responsible for examining the scope of the Alternates
generally defined herein and for recognizing any modifications to the Work caused by
any Alternate whether or not the particular trade Section is mentioned therein.
b. Each Bidder shall submit Alternate prices stating the difference in price, addition or
deduction, from the lump sum Base Bid for changing the following materials or
construction from that specified or shown on the Drawings. The difference in prices shall
include all additions, substitutions, omissions and adjustments of all trades as may be
necessary because of each change
c. The Owner may accept the following alternates at time of bid for inclusion in the general
contract. Alternates not accepted at time of bid shall remain in full force and effect for
Owner's acceptance during the full term of the Contract, or until construction operations
have progressed to the point where the addition of the alternate will result in changes
to the work completed or materials ordered by the Contractor.
d. The Deduct-Alternate Work shall be bid on by stating the amount to be DEDUCTED
from the Base Bid for each of the following:
DEDUCT-ALTERNATE NO. 1: (5) BENCHES AND CONCRETE PADS
DEDUCT-ALTERNATE NO. 2: (6) CANOPY TREES
(5) EVERGREEN TREES
(2) UNDERSTORY TREES
DEDUCT-ALTERNATE NO. 3: SUN DIAL
DEDCUT-ALTERNATE NO. 4: REPLACE SOD WITH SEEDED LAWN
ALTERNATES
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ST. LOUIS SPONGE PARK PHASE 2 Agency
Classroom Landscape + Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts June 29, 2026
DEDUCT-ALTERNATE NO. 5: 40% PLUGS (SPACING FROM 18" O.C. TO 24" O.C.)
C. FURNISH NOT-IN-CONTRACT (FURNISH N-I-C)
a. The following will be furnished by the OWNER.
i. Trash Receptacles
ii. Reclaimed Granite and Boulders
b. With the exception of the Reclaimed Granite and Boulders, the Owner will deliver
furnished N-I-C items to the site for the Contractor's use. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to inspect the delivery and notify the Owner immediately of any defects or
missing parts.
c. The Contractor is responsible for all aspects of installation of furnished N-I-C items
including but not limited to: assembly, sub-base preparation, bases, beddings, footings,
planting soil, mulch etc.
d. The Contractor shall coordinate pick-up and delivery of the Reclaimed Granite with the
Owner's Representative. The Reclaimed Granite is located at three Parks Department's
storage yards, each within 3 miles of the project site.
END OF SECTION
ALTERNATES
021300 - 2 BID DOCUMENTS