Renovation of a mixed-use development in Morgantown, West Virginia. Working plans call for the renovation of a 15,500-square-foot laboratory facility; and 5,900-square-foot library.

MM000348156, MM000355695 Question Submission Close Date 11/15/2021 3:57 PM EST West Virginia University on behalf of its Board of Governors ("BOG") located in Morgantown, West Virginia ("WVU" or "University") is initiating this Request for Bids ("RFB") from qualified, experienced, and licensed Contractors for the following TWO Roofing Projects: 1. Wise Library located at 1549 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26506 and 2. The Charles S Wise Library located at 150 Prospect St., Morgantown, WV 26506 The safety of West Virginia University's campus community remains our top priority. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and spread, WVU is monitoring the situation closely and will periodically update its policies and procedures based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization and other federal, state and local agencies. Provide labor, materials, and equipment required to providing of new EPDM Fleece-Back materials and systems specified in the Project Manual and per WVU Construction Standards at Chemistry Research Building and Wise Library on the WVU Morgantown Downtown Campus. Contractor is responsible to have manufacture provide inspections during phases start-up, 25%, 50%, 75% and Final Inspection please see project specification for details. Staging and Crane Area's will be discussed at the pre-bid meeting. Project Meetings will be held every two weeks after work has began. Project Schedule: Pre-Construction phase, submittals April 22, 2022 Start the construction May 9th, 2022, Substantial Completion No Later than July 31st, 2022, Final Completion No Later than August 12th, 2022, - Contractor must be completely de-mobilized at the project site. Closeout Documents complete September 12st, 2022. Cutoff for Questions: Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm EST NOTE: In the event the Proposal Due Date changes, it will be posted via addendum; the date will not change on this description. COMMUNICATIONS - The bid/proposal process is highly controlled. To protect the integrity of the process, any questions or clarifications regarding this Request for Bid/Proposal must be handled through the Department of Procurement, Contracting, & Payment Services. SUBSTANTIAL AND FINAL COMPLETION - The Contractor shall achieve Substantial and Final Completion of the entire Work as calculated or indicated below. The date of issuance of the West Virginia University's Notice to Proceed and/or Contact shall be used to calculate Substantial and Final Completion if contract time stated below is in number of calendar days. Substantial Completion shall be July 31, 2022 Final Completion shall be August 12, 2022. Final Completion is considered when project site is de-mobilized and all project documents listed in Close-Out section of the specifications has been sent to the owner. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - The Contractor shall achieve Substantial and Final Completion of the entire Work as calculated or indicated above. The date of issuance of the West Virginia University's Notice to Proceed or Executed Agreement shall be used to calculate Substantial and Final Completion of contract time stated in number of consecutive calendar days or established date. Time is of the essence. Liquidated Damages shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per Calendar Day of delay in achieving Substantial Completion and Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) per Calendar Day of delay in achieving Final Completion. Roof areas are noted on the Contract Document Roof Plan. The total roof areas to be replaced encompasses approximately 5,900 square feet. Quantity is approximate and contractor shall field verify and ascertain they have included all quantities, materials, equipment, labor, and all other associate items in the proposal. C. Contractor shall install a new fully adhered FleeceBACK EPDM roof membrane over the existing EPDM roof membrane system. Roof areas are noted on the Contract Document Roof Plan. The total roof areas to bereplaced encompasses approximately 15,500 square feet. Quantity is approximate and contractor shall field verify and ascertain they have included all quantities, materials, equipment, labor, and all other associate items in the proposal. Contractor shall install a new fully adhered FleeceBACK EPDM roof membrane over the existing Granular Surfaced Modified Bitumen roof system.