Renovation of an educational facility in Cannelton, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

All bids shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly marked "Bid for High School Gym HVAC Improvements". Any bids received later than the above time will be returned unopened. A combined bid for the Work, as shown on the plan and called for in the specifications, shall be submitted on the State Board of Accounts Form #96, Bid for Public Works and signed by an agent or officer of the bidder authorized to obligate it with Work Schedule and Addendum Acknowledgement. This form must be filled out in its entirety. The work consists of replacing existing HVAC systems and adding air conditioning to the high school gym. Contractors shall also provide (certificates of all insurance) required in the specifications. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date set for the receiving of bids. The Owner reserves the right to retain any and all bids for this period, and said bids shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The Owner further reserves the right to waive any and all informalities, and the right to reject any and all bids. The following fully executed documents shall be submitted with the bid: a. State Board of Accounts Form #96, Bid for Public Works including non-collusion affidavit with Work Schedule and Addendum Acknowledgement Form. b. 5% Bid Bond or Certified Check. c. Contractor's Financial Statement containing the information required in Form 96. d. Sub-Contractors List. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder based on the total of the base bid amount and any alternate bids accepted. The lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder must be approved by the Owner. In determining the "lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder" the following will be considered: - The prices contained in the bid; - Bidders proposed work schedule; - The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required; - Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference; - The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder; - The quality of performance of previous contract of services, including, but not limited to Owner's contracts; - The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service; - The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service; - The quality, availability and adaptability of the commodities or services to the particular use required; - The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract; - The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. The plan and specifications are on file and may be examined at the following locations (reviewing purposes only): Universal Design Associates, Inc., 910 Main Street / P.O. Box 99, Ferdinand, Indiana 47532 Cannelton City Schools, 109 South 3rd Street, Cannelton, Indiana 47520. Contractors shall not include sales tax in their bids. Owner is exempt from sales tax. Owner will provide tax-exempt certificate. A No-Lien Affidavit, fully executed and notarized, shall be submitted with each monthly application for payment. Contractor and subcontractors shall agree to the Non-Discrimination Clause. Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain a drug-free workplace. The owner would like all work complete by August 1, 2021 if at all possible.