Renovation of an educational facility in Munster, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of November 1, 2022, construction has been completed, however an exact timeline for construction has not been confirmed. BID SECURITY A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, including the Base Bid and all additive Alternate Bids. B. Bid security may be in the form of cashier's check, certified check, money order, or bid bond. C. The Base Bid may be held for a period of forty-five (45) days before awarding the Contracts. D. Should a successful bidder withdraw their bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory contract within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance of their bid, the Owner may declare the Bid Security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. BONDING A. Successful bidder shall provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract Sum. B. Bonds shall be from a surety company approved to conduct business in the state where the work is being performed. C. Bonds shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year after the date of final acceptance of the work. D. All costs for the Performance Bond and Payment Bond shall be included in the Base Bid price. TIME OF COMPLETION A. The Owner intends to award the Project at their Board Meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022. B. Upon award, the Architect will issue a Notice to Proceed on behalf of the Owner. C. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the successful bidder shall begin the Work, file for the necessary approvals and permits, submit the required project documentation to the Architect, and prepare to mobilize on site. D. Notice to Proceed End of the School Year 2022: The Contractor shall begin work on site immediately to begin demolition in the spaces which are to become the Student Development Center and the Professional Development Center. This allows a large area of demolition work to be available prior to the end of the school year. The Contractor may work during the school day within these confined areas as long as noise and activities do not disrupt educational use of the adjacent spaces. E. Spring Semester 2022 End of the School Year 2022: The Contractor shall continue work on site for the remainder of the Spring Semester 2022 until the end of the school year. The Contractor may work during the school day within confined areas as long as noise and activities do not disrupt educational use of the adjacent spaces. For work in open public areas and for disruptive activities, the Contractor shall plan to work after hours during this timeframe and have public areas clean and ready for school the following day. F. Summer Break 2022: The Contractor shall continue all remaining work throughout the Summer Break 2022, starting May 22, 2022 through July 31, 2022. The Contractor will have full access to all areas of the school and at all times desired by the Contractor. G. The intent is to complete all Work on site for practical use by the Owner prior to the return of students to school for the start of the Fall Semester 2022, starting August 1, 2022. H. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion by August 1, 2022. I. The design team understands the current world conditions of difficulties with procurement and delivery of materials, that is outside the control of the Contractor. For long lead items and when difficulties become known, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Architect for review of the situation and to create an action plan for the work in the project areas affected. The intent is to assist the Contractor to continue work so that the areas may be usable for the Owner at the start of the Fall Semester 2022, even if not complete, due to awaiting items. It is anticipated that the HVAC units and components will experience long lead times, as the installation of such may be completed as they arrive on site, with the understanding that spaces will be usable by the Owner but not be 100% complete at the start of the Fall Semester 2022. J. For purposes of maintaining pricing, the Bids may be held for a period of thirty (30) days before awarding the Contracts. K. For purposes of timing, if the Contracts are not awarded within ten (10) days of receiving bids, the Contract Time will be extended accordingly. 1.6 SITE ACCESS A. Bidders may request access to review the site by contacting the Owner as follows: Sean Begley, Director of Operations, School Town of Munster, 219-513-2414 spbegley@munster.us