Renovation of an educational facility in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: Tuskegee University is issuing a Request for Bids for Design-Build electrical construction of the underground 12 KV electrical distribution system. Design-Build Construction Documents shall be developed by an Alabama Licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of 15-20-year experience in designing electrical utility distribution systems. Design shall include a minimum of four dead front pad-mount S&C switchgear, with new manholes near each switchgear for isolation points at various locations in the loop. The general scope of work includes the installation of an underground 12 KV loop for the College of Veterinary Medicine campus sector. Work shall be performed by an Alabama licensed general contractor (Specialty Electrical and Utility). Contractor shall provide all material, labor, tools, and equipment required to complete this project. LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS: October 20, 2021 Contractors must be licensed by the General Contractors Licensure Board of Alabama and meet the statutory requirements including liability, workers compensation insurance and maintaining a license in good standing. All bidders must include a current license number with the submission of the bid. The responsibility for submitting a response to this Request for Bid to Tuskegee University, on or before the stated time and date, will be solely and strictly the responsibility of the Bidder. Tuskegee University is not liable for any costs incurred by the Bidder prior to issuance of a contract. The Bidder shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the bid. The contractor will have and maintain all required licenses necessary to conduct business in the City of Tuskegee and Macon County, Alabama and any specialty licenses required to perform required work listed in this Request for Bid. Copies of all licenses and insurance must be on file in the Purchasing Office of Tuskegee University, prior to contractor starting work. The company must certify/show proof of worker compensation, general liability (minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence) and auto liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the term of the contract. Copies of all proof of insurance must be on file in the Purchasing Office prior to contractor beginning work. A cashier's check or bid bond payable to Tuskegee University in the amount of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but not more than $10,000.00, will be required prior to the release of the "Notice to Proceed" to the successful bidder. Successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment and Performance Bond equal to the amount of the contract. Bid Requirements: Provide proof of business licenses, insurances, and references, Providing all other things being equal, the contract will be awarded to the lowest/responsible bidder. If the lowest bidder declines the offer, the contract will be offered to the next lowest bidder, and so on. Contractor must warrant all aspects of workmanship of the electrical distribution system at a period of 12 months. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope that shows the company's name, address and (AL) License Number clearly written on the outside of the sealed envelope. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the conditions and instructions provided herein. All bids must remain open for acceptance for ninety (90) days. Bidder must agree to pay their employees not less than the minimum wage rates for residential work prescribed by General Decision Number: AL 180111, dated January 3, 2019. In addition, certified weekly payroll forms will be required. Payment Request Requirement: Contractor promise and agree that it will be responsible for all workmen employed or engaged by it in the performance of the contract, that it will comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Acts, and that it will be responsible for complying with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the withholding of income taxes, Social Security and unemployment compensation payment of its employees.