Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Munster, Indiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider quotes prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by the Owner, and delivered 5. Bidders are encouraged to practice social distancing. a. For bids being mailed, bidders shall ensure and confirm that their bids have been received by the Owner. b. For bids being personally delivered, bidders are to follow the procedures at the Administration Center on the day of bids. Bidders shall ensure and confirm that their bids have been received by the Owner. 6. Sealed packages will be thereafter opened, read aloud, and reviewed by the Owner. B. Proposals received after the Bid Date and Bid Time will be returned unopened. C. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. BIDDER'S QUESTIONS A. All questions shall be directed to the as follows: Mr. Sean Begley Director of Operations School Town of Munster (219) 513-24114 spbegley@munster.us B. All questions shall be submitted in writing via email with the Subject Line: "20220118 - Munster High School IDF Rooms Question. 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 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. 1.8 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. 1.9 TIME OF COMPLETION A. The Owner intends to award the Project at their Board Meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022. B. Upon award, the Owner will issue a Notice to Proceed. 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 Owner, and prepare to mobilize on site. D. Notice to Proceed - Summer Break 2022: The Contractor shall begin work on site at the completion of the STM Academic Year starting May 31, 2022 through August 8, 2023. E. 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 8, 2022. F. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion by August 8, 2022. G. The owner 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 Owner 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 wait times. It is anticipated that the HVAC units (Stultz 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. Since the areas in this project are non-instructional areas, work may proceed while students are in the building as long as noise levels are minimal and there is no interruption to the educational environment. H. For purposes of maintaining pricing, the Bids may be held for a period of thirty (30) days before awarding the Contracts. I. For purposes of timing, if the Contracts are not awarded within ten (10) days of receiving bids, the Contract Time will be extended accordingly.