Renovation of a mixed-use development in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

**As of May 20, 2021, the project has not been awarded. A timeline for the award is not yet determined.** Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District after the thirty (30) days have elapsed. ANY PERSON OR CORPORATION WHO FAILS TO SUBMIT A BID SHALL FORFEIT THEIR HARD COPY PLAN DEPOSIT IN ITS ENTIRETY. Attention of the Bidders is specifically directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the bidding documents. Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the Sachem Central School District, that they are carrying Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts not less than that specified under the General Conditions. Performance Bonds and Labor/Material Bonds, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract. The Sachem Central School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the Sachem Central School District, the best interest of the School District will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract in the form contained in the Contract Documents. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specified. Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and sub-contractor shall submit to the School District within thirty (30) days after issuance of its first payroll, and every thirty (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll records, as provided by this article, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalties of perjury. The School District shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for five (5) years from the completion of the work on the project Site project walk-throughs may or may not be permitted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty with regard to what restrictions, if any, will be applicable to construction activities in the owner's facilities due to state, federal or local orders, laws, regulations or rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic (including but not limited to social distancing, cleaning and disinfection requirements). If permitted, site project walk throughs will be by appointment only. COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty with regard to (a) when the Owner's schools will be in session during 2021, (b) what restrictions, if any, will be applicable to construction activities in the Owner's facilities due to State, Federal or Local orders, laws, regulations or rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic (including but not limited to social distancing, cleaning and disinfection requirements) and (c) the duration of any restrictions imposed on construction activities, the Owner may modify the construction schedule set forth in the Contract/Bod Documents. Similarly, restrictions, if any, that will be applicable to construction activities in the Owner's facilities due to State, Federal or Local orders, laws regulations or rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic (including but not limited to social distancing, cleaning and disinfection requirements), may cause the Owner to have the construction work commence later than September 1, 2021. By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges and agrees that there shall be no additional compensation paid for schedule modifications caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bidder further acknowledges and agrees that the sole remedy for any schedule modifications or delays caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic shall be an extension of time, if warranted. 58-02-05-06-0-017-018 190324, 20-46617