Renovation of an educational facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Research Building Phase 4 consists of an approximate 40,400 sf fit out of multidisciplinary research laboratory that will be the cornerstone of the University's push to become a Top 20 national research facility. This facility is based on the latest improvements in research laboratory design standards. A list of trade contracts for this work Final award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest, responsive and responsible bid which offers the best value. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company will execute all trade contracts. The date for project substantial completion as further defined in Article 28 of the General Conditions shall be 3/31/2022 and shall have final completion thirty (30) days thereafter in accordance with the project schedule contained in the project manual All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in favor of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as the oblige Contractors must submit their bid in a sealed envelope in Room #322 Peterson Service Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005 and the envelope must contain the following information on the outside lower left-hand corner: SEALED BID INVITATION NO. CCK-2600-22 Bidders utilizing minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses are requested to identify these contractors and suppliers in the space provided on the Form of Proposal. The successful contractor will be asked to supply associated contract amounts rounded to the nearest $500.00 prior to the signing of a contract. For assistance in identifying diverse businesses and contractors please contact Marilyn Clark, Supplier Diversity Manager, University of Kentucky at mcl256@uky.edu. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Mike Guyette Contracting Officer, no later than 1pm on 1/14/2022. Written questions can be submitted by email to: cckbidquestions@uky.edu or fax to 859.257.1951. Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 1pm on Friday January 14th will be provided in an addendum The University of Kentucky, Capital Construction Procurement Section, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all formalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the University may be served. 10.9% for minority owned and 6.9% for women Unable to verify awarded company "Varner Business Group, LLC" Amount :- $34,670.97