Demolition and site work for a mixed-use development in Lexington, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the demolition of a medical facility; and for site work for a medical facility.

The UK 12th Floor Fit-Out Enabling Phase 2 package includes the set up work for construction on the 12th floor of Pavilion A. This work includes the demolition of the existing offices on the 12th floor, the demolition of the existing MEPs on the 12th floor, the rework of the existing restrooms on the 12th floor, and the set up for construction to start on the 12th floor. Bids will be received from Prime Contractors on a Lump Sum Amount for the total project. All phases of the work shall be bid to and through the Prime Contractors. Bids shall be submitted in the manner herein described and on the official proposal form included with the conditions and specifications and shall be subject to all the conditions as set forth and described in the Bid Documents. Bids shall be submitted only on the Official Forms supplied by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements will be cause for invalidation of bid. Final award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest, responsive and responsible bid which offers the best value. Substantial Completion is as further defined in project work scope information and Final Completion shall be thirty (30) consecutive calendar days thereafter. 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. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Clerical errors and omissions in the computation of the lump sum shall not be cause for withdrawal of the bid without forfeiture of bid bond. Bids may be withdrawn in person only, prior to the closing date for receipt of bids. 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 Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 03/22/2022 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to Ken Scott at cckbidquestions@uky.edu or fax to 859.257.1951. Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 03/22/2022 will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 03/29/2022. The University of Kentucky, 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. 13703.01