Renovation of a museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a museum.

For Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Rehabilitation RATIO Architects, Inc., on behalf of the owner, shall accept sealed bids for work at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis, Indiana, under one unified prime contract from invited bidders for the following: Masonry Restoration Historic Window Restoration Chimney cap repairs Joint Sealant replacement at front porch and steps Slate roof inspection and repair Historic Wood Door Restoration Replacement of existing HVAC equipment Repairs to subfloor at hall between rooms 104A and 108 Rehabilitate toilet room 211 Rehabilitate third floor gallery and library, including new casework Restoration of historic wood casework and wood floor in rooms 110A and 110B Selective plaster repairs in rooms 108, 110A, 110B, 201, 202, 203, 212, 216, 210, 304, Repaint exterior of house Repaint exterior of carriage house Install missing quarter-round shoe molding and clean wood floors in room 205 Restore and reinstall fireplace summer cover in room 205 Remove 1970s partition between rooms 212 and 216; repair plaster and repaint walls and ceiling Restore six wood panel doors now in basement and reinstall in original locations on second floor Install new doors at basement The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities. Owner requires that the General Prime Contractor have representation on site at all times during the work of all sub-contractors and trades. The project is sales tax exempt. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than Ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification. Each bidder shall include in his proposal, as an alternate bid, the cost of a Performance Bond and the cost of a Payment Bond. The Performance Bond shall be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Sum. The Payment Bond shall be in an amount of 100% of the Contract Sum. If the alternate is accepted, the bonds shall be executed by the bidder and by a surety company with A.M. Best rating of B+ or better, approved by the Owner and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana. Bonds shall be executed on AIA Form A312. Bonds shall be payable to: "Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site." The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested. The Bidder shall submit a financial statement upon owner's request. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid. Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted in writing and received 7 days prior to Bid Due date via email to Ben Ross - Project Manager - Bross@Ratiodesign.com. All responses will be made by Addendum.