Locate documents and information for consultants and vendors contracted through the Office of Facilities, including design standards, contract documents, insurance information, and more. Please direct any contract-related questions to contract.administration@yale.edu.
| Document Name | Last Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A Framework for Campus Planning (2000) | 2000 |
Guidelines for design and suggestions for implementing and improving campus systems including signage, landscaping, lighting, and traffic flow. |
| Application Instructions | 2018 |
Minimum requirements for new contractors, including a contractor questionnaire, background check form, insurance requirements, and SBA self-certification form. |
| Background Check Policy & Compliance | 2018 |
A form that is required to be submitted of all employees of supplier, contractor, or consultant firms requesting a Yale ID. |
| Basis of Design (BOD) |
An editable document to be filled out by consultants at various stages of a project. |
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| Beatrix Farrand Cultural Landscape Study 2019 Executive Summary | 2020 | |
| Beatrix Farrand Cultural Landscape Study Presentation 2019 | 2020 | |
| Change in Preconstruction Services (YGMP-16.1) | 2014 |
Change Form |
| Change Order (YGC-17) | 2017 |
Change Form |
| Construction Change Directive (YGMP-18) | 2006 |
Change Form |
| Construction Change Order (YGMP-17) | 2017 |
Change Form |
| Contractor Health & Safety Guidelines | 2012 |
Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines for Non-OCIP projects. |
| Contractor Questionnaire | 2018 |
A questionnaire that needs to be completed as part of the application package. |
| Design Phase Deliverables Checklist (Exhibit E) |
Contract Forms for Architects—Deliverables |
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| Facilities Accessibility Guidelines |
Guidelines for accessible facilities at Yale, including information on pathways, parking, ramps, stairs, elevators, lifts, and more. |
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| Facilities Planning & Construction Invoices |
Instructions for submitting invoices and AIA Applications for Payment (G702) for Facilities Planning & Construction projects. |
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| For Architects (Y-173) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Mechanics Liens: Progress Payment Waiver & Release. |
| For Architects (Y-183) | 2006 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Final Waiver: For Architects |
| For Architect’s Consultant (Y-174) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Mechanic’s Liens: For Architects Consultant |
| For Architect’s Consultant (Y-184) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Final Waiver: For Architect’s Consultant |
| For Construction Managers (Y-151CM) | 2006 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Performance Bonds |
| For Construction Managers (Y-152CM) | 2006 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Payment Bonds |
| For Construction Managers/General Contractors (Y-171) | 2011 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Mechanics Liens: Progress Payment Waiver & Release |
| For Construction Managers/General Contractors (Y-181) | 2011 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Mechanic’s Liens: Final Waiver |
| For General Contractors (Y-151GC) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Performance Bonds |
| For General Contractors (Y-152GC) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Payment Bonds |
| For Owner’s Consultant (Y-175) | 2006 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Mechanic’s Liens: For Owner’s Consultant |
| For Owner’s Consultant (Y-185) | 2006 |
Contract Forms for Architects—Final Waiver: For Owner’s Consultant |
| For Subcontractors (Y-172) | 2011 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Mechanics Liens: Progress Payment Waiver & Release |
| For Subcontractors (Y-182) | 2011 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Mechanic’s Liens: Final Waiver |
| For Subcontractors/Dual Obligees (Y-151) | 2007 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Performance Bonds |
| For Subcontractors/Dual Obligees (Y-152) | 2010 |
Contract Forms for Construction Managers—Bonds: Payment Bonds |
| Framework Supplement (2009) | 2009 |
Updates to the University’s planning principles, and planning and design considerations for the future. |
| Framework Sustainability Supplement (2013) | 2013 |
A guide outlining a sustainable approach to planning, building, and maintenance of Yale’s campus. |
| GMP and List of Exhibits (Amendment No. 1 to YGMP-10) | 2016 |
Change Form |
| Guidelines for Design Phase Deliverables |
Contract Forms for Architects—Deliverables |
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| Insurance Requirements | 2018 |
Minimum insurance requirement.s for all contractors selected by Yale University. |
| Notice of Change (NOC) (Y-17.1) | 2016 |
Change Form |
| OCIP III Health & Safety Guidelines | 2016 |
Specific health and safety requirements that, in many instances, exceed current federal, state, or local safety and environmental standards. |
| OCIP Insurance Worksheets | 2014 |
An insurance worksheet that is required by contractors, subcontractors, and sub‐subcontractors of every tier, as part of their bid. |
| OCIP IV Yale Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines | 2019 |
Specific health and safety requirements that, in many instances, exceed current federal, state, or local safety and environmental standards. |
| Proposed Change Order (PCO) (Y-17.2) | 2016 |
Change Form |
| Request for Authorization for Construction Early Release (YGMP-16.2) | 2014 |
Change Form |
| Request for Authorization for Construction Early Release MPSA (YGMP-16.4) | 2019 |
Change Form |
| SBA Self-Certification | 2018 |
An application that is required to be subbmited by contractors, and confirms the company’s SBA status. |
| Scope Projects | 2018 |
A supplement to the Yale Basis Of Design (BOD) document, tracking sustainability as aligned with University priorities. |
| Site Maintenance Plan Labor Projection | 2020 | |
| Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan (with 2018 Update) | 2018 |
An update to the Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan 2013-2016, and strategies for managing stormwater on campus. |
| Water Management Plan (with 2017 Update) | 2017 |
An update to the Water Management Plan 2013–2016 and an outline of how Yale will incorporate water management progress and planning into the Campus Resilience Plan, High Performance Design Standards, Sustainability Progress Reports, and supporting documents. |
| Yale Office of Facilities Preferred Planting List | 2020 | |
| Yale Sustainability Plan 2025 |
A demonstration of Yale’s commitment to building a more sustainable world, including 38 goals organized into 9 ambition areas. |
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| Yale University 2014 OCIP Insurance Manual | 2014 |
An insurance manual prepared for use by Yale, the Contractor, and all eligible Subcontractors performing operations at the jobsite. |
| Yale University Campus Signage Manual | 2014 |
A manual outlining Yale’s standards and specifications for exterior signage. |
| Yale University Design Standards for Capital Projects | 2019 |
Requirements for designing and building new structures and remodeling existing structures at Yale University. Also used for maintaining consistency on a project and continuity with existing Yale University systems and equipment. Required for use by architectural and engineering firms; Yale University staff must also use these standards as the basis for developing all facility design and construction documents. |