Renovation of a library in Frankfort, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Attached hereto is a copy of the Advertisement for Bids for furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances and materials necessary for Roof Repairs & Replacement, Paul G Blazer Library, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky. For the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, appliances, equipment, services, etc., necessary for Roof Repairs & Replacement, Paul G Blazer Library, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings prepared by Jean-Paul Grivas, Patrick D. Murphy Co., Inc., and approved by the Department for Facilities and Support Services of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and under the terms and conditions to this Request for Bid. 1. Roof Repairs: Roofs 'A', 'C', 'D', 'E', & 'G': a. Clean & re-seal all skylight elements. b. Application of retro-fit safety rails to skylight (Roof 'A'). c. Cleaning & repair of masonry above roof surfaces including (but not limited to) re-pointing & reflashing of brick windowsills (Roof 'E'). d. Clearing of all gutters & drains. e. Sealant repair & replacement throughout. f. Remove identified areas of wet roof insulation & replace with materials to match existing. 2. Roof Replacements: Roofs 'B' & 'F': a. Tear off existing built up roof membrane, sheet metal, metal counter flashings, and roof components as indicated. Install new rigid insulation, tapered insulation, metal components and 2-Ply SBS-Modified Bituminous Membrane system as indicated on the drawings. b. Install new roof hatches c. Install new lightning protection system; use existing grounding locations Bids will be received from Prime Contractors on a Lump Sum Bid Basis for the total project. All phases of work shall be bid to and through the Prime Contracting Firms. Bids shall be submitted in the manner herein described and on the official bid document form included with the conditions and specifications and shall be subject to all the conditions as set forth and described in the Bid Documents Award shall be issued on the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder. The Bid Document shall contain all qualifying requirements and forms. It is the intent of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to use all available funds. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee (in the form of a bid bond or certified check) of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the lump sum base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and a separate 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instructions to Bidders and/or General Conditions. Bonds should be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Commonwealth of Kentucky, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the Commonwealth may be served. All procurement questions shall be directed to buyer of record for this project.