Renovation of an educational facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The work includes the renovation of nine existing schools to build secure entry vestibules. The scope of work for this current renovation project includes but is not limited to: selective and building demolition, relocation and addition of mechanical ductwork and diffusers, relocation and addition of existing electrical systems, fire protection, fire alarm systems, masonry, hollow metal doors and frames, aluminum storefront, aluminum window, interior finishes (walls, ceilings, floors, base), door hardware, casework to create new secure entry vestibules. The work effort will be executed in one phase on site beginning after the last day of school and ending in August 2019. The building will be occupied during construction work. The contractor shall be required to coordinate the contract work. Julius Marks Elementary, 3277 Peppermill Rd., Lexington, KY 40502 Lansdowne Elementary, 336 Redding Rd., Lexington, KY 40517 Rosa Parks Elementary, 1251 Beaumont Centre Ln., Lexington, KY 40513 Southern Elementary, 340 Wilson-Downing Rd., Lexington, KY 40517 Veterans Park Elementary, 4351 Clearwater Way, Lexington, KY 40515 The Learning Center, 475 Price Rd., Lexington KY 40508 MLK Jr. Academy for Excellence, 2200 Liberty Rd., Lexington, KY 40509 Eastside Vocational, 2208 Liberty Rd., Lexington, KY 40509 Southside Vocational, 1800 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40504 State law requires all contractors performing work pursuant to a construction contract require that all employees and subcontractors submit to a state criminal history background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and have a letter, provided by the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the individual is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Owner in an amount of not less than 5% of the bid. The award of the contract shall be made on the basis of the lowest and best bid in the interest of Fayette County Board of Education. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and shall have the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. Preference for resident bidders shall be given as outlined in KRS 45A.90 to 45A.94. All questions during the bidding period shall be submitted to Eric Steva, JRA Architects, via facsimile (859.255.5483) or email (esteva@jrarchitects.com). All questions shall be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the established bid date.