Renovation of a mixed-use development in Gulfport, Mississippi. Working plans call for the renovation of a data center facility; and medical facility.

**As of October 13, project will re-bid** The Project involves the replacement of the three (3) computer room air conditioner (CRAC) units in the East Tower of MHG. The Contractor will be responsible for the demolition of the existing indoor units, condensing units, and all associated refrigerant piping. All new CRAC units will be integrated into the Owner's direct digital control (DDC) system. All Work is to be complete with all materials, labor, mechanical and electrical work, etc. as indicated in the Drawings and as specified in the Project Manual. The Work will be performed while areas outside of the limits of the Work are occupied. Strict conformance to Infection Control guidelines, construction noise abatement, and ability to organize work with flexible hours and manage disruption in continuity of work is vital to the successful completion of the project. Bidders shall be able to prove and demonstrate the ability to perform this Scope of Work in these restrictive environments and shall be able to prove experience in the healthcare environment within the last five (5) years. Bidders may meet this requirement by assigning to the Project, a team in which the members are able to demonstrate their healthcare abilities and qualifications including but not limited to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) experience. Bid Security of five (5%) of the amount of bid shall be submitted with each bid as provided in the Instructions of Bidders. COVID-19 Protocols for After Bid is Awarded 1) Contractor will still have to do screening until the C DC / MDH advise to stop screening. 2) Contractors will have to supply all their own PPE for all of their personnel for entire time that it is required for construction of this project. The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive any formality. Attention should be directed to the fact that Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is a publicly owned hospital and subject to Mississippi State Laws related to bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after date set for opening thereof. No bid shall be considered awarded until such time as all contract documents have been signed and received by both parties. Owner reserves the right to review qualifications of Bidders prior to award of Contract. Work shall be completed in seventy-seven (77) calendar days. Liquidated damages of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day shall apply for non-compliance. A Performance and Payment Bond will be required of the successful bidder. COVID-19 Protocols for Bidding and Pre-Bid 1) During the pre-bid and bid opening: Attendance will be limited to one person per bidder, if possible. 2) During all pre-bid and bid opening: All attendees must meet the Hospital entrance requirements that are in place at the time. These requirements are subject to change. 3) During all pre-bid and bid opening: It is highly recommended that attendees show up in plenty of time to meet the Hospital entrance requirements and have an alternate plan should they not be allowed to enter due to fever, etc. The bid deadline that is set cannot be waived due to an attendee/bidder not being able to gain entrance into the Hospital. 4) During pre-bid and walkthrough: Depending on number of interested bidders that respond, attendees may be broken down into small groups to see the site conditions. No verbal questions may be asked and will not be answered. All bidding questions must be submitted through the Bidding Email: MHG2011J@blitchknevel.com. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be considered compliance to this requirement. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is required by all General Contractors bidding. Bids shall be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes. Envelopes shall be clearly marked sealed bid: memorial hospital at Gulfport CRAC unit replacements data & telephone equipment rooms east tower, bid #2020-0915. Bidders must indicate certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the sealed proposal. Note: no bids (electronically submitted, mailed, delivered by delivery service or hand delivered) shall be accepted after times indicated.