Renovation of a mixed-use development in Paintsville, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and laboratory facility.

The project is a renovation to an existing welding lab on the Mayo Campus at Big Sandy Community & Technical College. (BSCTC) The goal of the renovation is to add welding training stations that meet the curriculum and professional certification requirements of the American Welding Society (AWS) to enable BSCTC to pursue designation as an AWS Accredited Test Facility. The Welding Lab will be designed with eighteen 6'-0" x 7'-4" welding stations out of 6" CMU block along the north and south walls of the lab to allow maximum layout and equipment space in the center of the lab and to improve the instructor's sightlines around the lab. All existing CMU, floors, and exposed ceilings are to be cleaned and patched; CMU and exposed ceilings will be painted, and welding lab floors will be polished. The classroom will receive new VCT flooring, new ACT ceiling and light fixtures and all walls are to be patched and painted. AV equipment and sprinkler lines will be reconnected in the new ceiling. The renovation also includes HVAC improvements, electrical improvements, sprinkler system updates, and compressed air delivery updates to the interior spaces as well as new connections for all welding stations. A new dust evacuation system will be installed. The project also includes modifications to the existing gas storage building to split the space into two distinct storage areas and reroute gas delivery into the building. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee (in the form of a bid bond or certified check) of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the lump sum base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instructions to Bidders and/or General Conditions. Bonds should be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Commonwealth of Kentucky, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the Commonwealth may be served.