Contractors and Consultants

A guide outlining a sustainable approach to planning, building, and maintenance of Yale’s campus.

A document that complements the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) form of agreement (CM-10) when releasing the construction GMP. It includes a list of schedules to be shared by construction managers with the Office of Facilities.

A form that is required to be submitted by all employees from suppliers, contractors, and consultants requesting a Yale ID. 

A supplement to Yale’s basis of design and complement of the 01 35 63 Sustainable Design Requirements, which help track sustainability efforts in alignment with the University’s priorities.

A study that identifies, documents, and assesses the landscapes that Beatrix Farrand (1872–1959) contributed to as a landscape architect. This research project provides an understanding of Farrand’s 25-year tenure at Yale University and what remains of her legacy.

A form to clarify preconstruction service changes for guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts.

For use in memorializing consensual modifications to lump-sum contracts.

Guidelines for non-owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) projects.

Contract forms for architects that help define deliverables.

Requirements for designing and building new structures and remodeling existing structures at Yale. These guidelines are also used for maintaining consistency on projects and continuity with existing University systems and equipment. Additionally, these standards are intended for use by architectural and engineering firms as well as Yale staff as the basis for developing all facility design and construction documents.

A template to be filled out by the project team for new and removed building assets. The project team will periodic submit drafts to Yale’s Facilities Operations for review and progress check-in. Learn more about these requirements via the equipment nameplate data matrix overview.

Final waiver of a mechanic’s lien and general release for an architect’s consultant.

Final waiver of a mechanic’s lien and general release for subcontractors.

This template provides a summary of sustainability features and highlights of the project that can be completed by consultants for review and approval by Yale.

Yale-specific health and safety requirements for the owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) phase IV that, in many instances, exceed federal, state, or local safety and environmental standards.

Yale-specific health and safety requirements for the owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) phase V that, in many instances, exceed federal, state, or local safety and environmental standards.

Payment bond for construction managers (CM).

Payment bond for trade contractors (TC)—dual obligees.

Performance bond for general contractors (GC).

Calculator for plant and vine support at Yale.

This template should be completed by the project team and reviewed with Facilities Operations prior to the project handover.  It outlines the procedures for addressing and prioritizing warranty-related work requests.  Additionally, it includes the project’s contact information for warranty services.

This document recommends vegetation selection by area types for use on campus. The listing is a guideline rather than a restricted framework, upholding Yale’s expectations for landscape character, quality, and sustainability objectives.

Progress payment waiver of a mechanic’s lien and general release for architects’ consultants.

Progress payment waiver of a mechanic’s lien and general release for subcontractors.

Form for use in memorializing consensual modifications to guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and lump sum contracts.

A form that needs to be submitted by project and construction managers who require a system shutdown and/or tie-in on a job site. Please allow a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the requested shutdown date to allow Yale Facilities operations managers to help coordinate a successful shutdown. Failure to provide this amount of processing time will delay the approval of any shutdown request.

An update to the Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan (2013–16), which includes strategies for managing stormwater on campus.

The University’s ecosystem analysis, which complements the tree management plan spanning properties on campus and beyond.

An update to Yale’s Water Management Plan (2013–16), which includes an outline of how the University incorporates water management progress and planning into the Campus Resilience Plan, High-Performance Design Standards, Sustainability Progress Reports, and supporting documents.