Renovation of an educational facility in Princeton, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Project consists of: Erect a 32' (width) x 98' (length) post frame, metal-clad tobacco barn for the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Stamped, engineered drawings are included in the bid package. Engineer-stamped truss drawings are required from the contractor for any pre-manufactured trusses used on this project. Building to be located on the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY. The address is 1205 Hopkinsville Street, Princeton, KY 42445. Unit price shall be provided for rock removal in post excavations. 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. The time for substantial completion for all phases shall be ninety (90) consecutive calendar days and Final Completion shall be seven (7) consecutive calendar days thereafter. Substantial Completion will include all site restoration completed, site clean-up and fully functional. 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. Payments for Plans, Specifications and Official Bid Documents must be made to Lynn Imaging before a set of documents will be issued. Notes: Contractors that receive plans and specifications from other sources than Lynn Imaging must request a "Form of Proposal" from the University's Purchasing Representative to be registered as plan holders and to receive addendums. Potential Contractors must identify the position of their firm as a prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier or other when ordering of picking up Plans and Specifications. 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. University of Kentucky Strategic Vision: As Kentucky's indispensable institution, we transform lives through diversity and inclusion, discovery, research and creativity, promotion of health and deep community engagement. Mission: The University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. As the flagship institution in Kentucky, UK plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. We will diligently seek and work with companies that share our vision, mission, and values. Supplier Diversity Goals: We are committed to increasing the purchasing of goods and services from minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses to a minimum of ten percent with an aspirational goal that equals and surpasses the diversity on our campus and in the communities we serve. In addition, UK supports non-profit work centers for the blind and disabled. All contractors are expected to reach these goals. 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. 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. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 11/11/2022 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 11/11/2022 will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 11/14/2022. Bidders wishing to submit a request for consideration of an alternate under the provisions of Article 48.3 of the General Conditions to the Contract to any article, device, equipment, product, material, fixture, patented process, form, method or type of construction, or by name, make, trade name, or catalog number shall submit a written request to the University at least 14 calendar days prior to the official bid date of the Project including all necessary information and sufficient detail to allow evaluation by the Consultant and the University and, if the University determines the alternate is acceptable, an addendum will be issued allowing the change and advising all bidders of the option. If no addendum is issued to allow the requested change, the Bidder shall assume the request is not approved and shall prepare the bid on that basis. The apparent low bidder will be requested to meet with the Construction Manager to review the bid and scope of services. The time and place of this meeting will be announced at the bid opening