Renovation of an educational facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade educational facility.

**As of March 24, 2023, this project has been awarded to WPC Company.** Owner Furnished: mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work will be provided by others and managed by Physical Plant Department (PPD). Flooring shall be provided by others, managed by Physical Plant and coordinated with general trades contractor. Audio/visual equipment shall be provided by others, managed by Physical Plant and coordinated with general trades contractor. Furniture shall be provided by others, managed by Physical Plant and coordinated with general trades contractor. Vendors requesting clarifications to this Invitation to Bid may submit in writing questions for official response by the University. Questions should be sent via email to Evan Riddell at evan.riddell@louisville.edu no later than 2:00 PM, EST on February 8th, 2023. The Contractor must begin Work as specified by May 3rd, 2023.Substantial completion of this project is July 21st, 2023. Final Completion - All phases of this project must be complete by July 28th, 2023. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid executed by a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Kentucky and countersigned by a licensed Kentucky Resident Agent representing the Surety Company. (Certified Check Acceptable) It is agreed that in the event that this bid is accepted by the owner and the Contractor shall fail to execute a contract within ten (10) consecutive calendar days from the date of notifications of the Award of Contract, the Owner shall determine that the contractor has abandoned the contract and thereupon, the Bid shall become null and void, and the bid guarantee, check of bid bond which accompanied it shall be forfeited and become the property of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure and no protest pursuant to such action will be allowed.The awarded Contractor shall furnish a performance and payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor, including payment of all unemployed contributions which become due and payable under the Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Law furnishings materials in connection with this contract. The University reserves the right to make purchases for like type products or services from other vendors and firms in the event of, but not limited to, the establishment of; Governmental Contracts, Grants, Sub-Grants which may contain terms and conditions for such contract