Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and renovation of a mixed-use development in Murray, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The project is for the development of the former Woods Hall site to be developed into a large park. The project includes re-grading the site to create usable space on the south and east sides of the site for tenting events, to create a terraced amphitheater with a stage shelter, leveled area for a new plaza behind the Ordway Hall facade. new sidewalks & lighting, a pet watering fountain, masonry seat-walls and a new Woods Hall monument on the corner of 14th Street and Olive. Wifi coverage of the area will be included and storm water drainage structures will be provided. A future phase to add a pavilion structure near the University Club has been designed in the project, but is not included in the base bid or alternates at this time. Alternate 1 (Yellow): 1. New 6' concrete sidewalk connecting amphitheater sidewalks (Base Bid) to Olive Blvd. and west to existing sidewalk extending south from Ordway porch, 2. 4' Concrete walk extending from north parking lot to new (Add. Alt. #1) walk between the top 2 tiers of amphitheater, 3. Addition of sidewalk to run to Waterfield Library mechanical room, parallel to existing building ramp, 4. Removal of existing drainage structures and Addition of 2 new trench drains around library mechanical room stairs. Includes new 6" stormwater piping, cleanouts, and connect to existing catch basin. Alternate 2 (Red): 1. New 6' concrete sidewalk running parallel to N 14th Street and turning west parallel to Olive Blvd. - walk ties into new Add. Alt #1 sidewalk, 2. New drinking fountain and related water line, shut-off, meter, and other required elements., 3. Installation of new dry-well for drinking fountain drain line Alternate 3 (Orange): 1. New 6' concrete sidewalks extending from new paver plaza space at corner of 14th and Olive Blvd., 2. New brick veneer seat walls with cast-stone caps, 3. Decorative unit paver plaza on concrete base, 4. New Woods Hall monument - custom cast-stone monument utilizing historic glass block from former Woods Hall building Alternate 4 (Green): 1. Installation of fieldstone pavers on stone base at all locations within Woods Park site (5 locations) Alternate 5 (Purple): 1. Demolish existing Ordway Hall concrete porch, 2. Backfill under new porch paving with stone & install new cast-in-place concrete porch decking, 3. New concrete plaza paving on north side of existing Ordway facade. Bids will be received from contractors on a Lump Sum Amount for the total project. All phases of the work 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 Murray State University, Procurement Services. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements will be cause for invalidation of bid. Final award of Contract will be made on an evaluated basis considering the offer that provides the best value for the University considering the following factors: Price - 60% - Phase II Submittal The overall price for the base bid and all selected alternates will be considered. Due to the nature of the project, Murray State University reserves the right to accept alternates in any order that it deems to be in the best interest of the University. Experience of the Firm and Team proposed - 40% - Phase I Submittal The submitting Contractors shall demonstrate their firm's respective experience with similar project types, to include experiences with the Owner if any, in addition to contact information identified per listed project. Projects shall be of similar project type, construction type, and scope within the last ten years. Please provide a minimum of two references. Bidders should also provide information for each similar project demonstrating the number and type of change orders required for each project and schedule adherence to the original agreed schedule. (a maximum of 20 points will be awarded for experience and references) The submitting contractor shall identify all key individuals that will manage the daily operations of the construction project. Submissions must include resumes and experience for the project manager and key technical staff. In addition, provide a list of key subcontractors for the disciplines listed below being considered to make up the construction team. Multiples of these may be listed as primary and secondary. Indicate the subcontractor experience and reference contacts as indicated above (a maximum of 20 points will be awarded for the quality of the proposed team as determined by Murray State University). Electrical Contractor Decorative Metal Fencing Fabricator/Contractor Decorative Metal Fabricator/Contractor Masonry Contractor Site Concrete/Flatwork Contractor Unit Paving Contractor Mechanical/Plumbing Contractor Tree Protection Zone Fencing Installer Monumental Sign/Stone Fabricator/Installer Substantial completion is 90 days from project start date. Final Completion is 105 days from project start date. 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 and/or General Conditions. Note: No Plans or Specifications Will Be Released Commencing Five (5) Calendar Days Prior to the Date of the Bid Opening. Note: It is Most Important That Requesting Firms Identify the Position of Their Firm as a Prime Bidder, Miscellaneous Subcontractors, Material Suppliers or Others. Phase I Submittal Consisting of the Experience of the Firm, References and the Proposed Team Must Be Submitted by: August 8, 2022 at Noon - Central Prevailing Time Phase II Submittal - Form of Proposal With Pricing Must Be Submitted by: August 9, 2022 at 2:00 Pm _central Prevailing Time The ability to post after the designated time above will be removed and no late submittals can be posted or accepted. After the public opening of Envelope Two, all data will be combined to determine the apparent awardee of the contract. 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. Murray State University is committed to increasing the participation of minority business enterprises in construction and renovation projects, and encourages the use of minority subcontractors and material suppliers. All contractors should make an effort to locate and use minority business enterprises in bidding this project. For assistance in identifying minority vendors and subcontractors, the contractors may contact the Kentucky Office of Minority Business Enterprises, 2329 Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Telephone no. (270) 564-2064 and Louisville Minority Business Development Center, 611 W. Main Street, Louisville Kentucky 40202, ATTN: Mr. Darnell Jackson Bidders using minority enterprises as subcontractors and material suppliers are requested to identify these contractors 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. Murray State University, Procurement Services, 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. There is no fee for an electronic download of the plans for contractors. Contractors who wish to obtain paper copies of the plans should contact Lynn Imaging to make these arrangements. Printing fees are the responsibility of the contractor. Fees for plan rooms wishing to have drawings are posted on the Lynn Imaging page