Renovation of a mixed-use development in Baltimore, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of April 26 the project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established . A. General: The provisions of this section are general and are intended to apply to all electrical sections, to govern the quality of design, fabrication, workmanship and operation of materials, equipment and appurtenances to be furnished and/or installed thereunder. B. Equipment: All electrical equipment, including but not limited to, wiring devices, wiring materials and electrical construction materials shall be new and of the highest quality and latest improved design. C. Workmanship: Workmanship shall be of the highest grade and all installation work shall be performed by thoroughly qualified mechanics of the appropriate trade. All equipment shall be installed and connected in accordance with the best engineering practice. Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations shall be followed and all electric connections shall be provided. D. Completeness: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary for the complete electrical system ready for continuous operation. Provide all required mounting hardware and accessories to install all equipment and devices. Make all equipment and devices fully operational. E. Drawings: The drawings showing the layout of the electrical system indicate approximate locations of outlets, apparatus and equipment. The runs of feeders and branches as shown, the drawings are schematic only and are not intended to show the exact routing and location of conduits and conduit terminations. The final determination as to routing, location and termination shall be governed by structural conditions, obstructions and job conditions. This shall not be construed to mean that the design of the system may be changed without the written approval of the Engineer; it merely refers to the exact run of raceways and the exact placement of outlets, etc. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all shop drawings affecting conduit terminations to the equipment specified in this or other sections or furnished by others, and to verify conduit locations before installation. The Contractor shall consult all contract drawings and specifications which may affect the location of any outlet, equipment or conduit run, to avoid improper locations of such items and to avoid interference with other trades. F. Accessibility: Electrical equipment such as junction and pull boxes, panelboards, switches, controls and such other apparatus as may require maintenance or operation from time to time, is made easily accessible. Although the equipment may be shown on the drawings in certain locations, in the course of building construction, it may develop that such locations do not afford proper accessibility, in which case the Contractor shall direct the Engineer's attention to the condition before advancing the construction. Bids for this solicitation are being accepted solely via email. The date and time received by the Buyer at the Buyer's email address shall be the official date and time of bid submission. If multiple emails are needed due to attachment size, the date and time of receipt of the final email shall be the official date and time of bid submission. Bids will not be accepted by fax, by mail, or by hand delivery. All Contractors bidding on this solicitation must first be prequalified by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Contractors Qualification Committee at Room #634, Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. For additional information please call 410-396-6883. African American MBE Participation (%)8.0. All respondents to this solicitation agree to comply with the AIA Standard Form of Agreement and General Conditions as modified by City Schools, as well as all terms and conditions contained herein, addenda, clarifications, specifications, drawings, other documentation, and requirements of this solicitation. These documents shall form the agreement between City Schools and the successful respondent. All work performed under this contract and resulting from this solicitation, shall be in accordance with the documents listed herein, any addenda, and other components of the contract documents. The contract resulting from this solicitation is the AIA Agreement that addresses the full spectrum of construction projects. After receipt of a Notice of Intent to Award letter from City Schools, the apparent responsive and responsible low bidder must return the following within ten (10) business days: A. Two (2) original Standard Forms of Agreement between City Schools and the Contractor fully executed, signed, and witnessed. B. Payment and Performance Bonds in the total amount of award stated in the letter (Payment & Performance Bonds shall be provided as Contractor's overhead expenses without any additional cost to Baltimore City Public Schools). The cost to purchase Payment and Performance Bonds will not be reimbursed by City Schools. If fully executed contract agreements and bonds are not received within 10 days or changes are made to the agreements your bid response will be evaluated as non-responsive, rejected, and City Schools may go against your bid check. To avoid delays, any respondent who is not prepared to execute the AIA Agreement as reflected in the attached solicitation or not qualified to obtain performance and payment bonds, should not submit a bid response to this solicitation. Questions Due: February 21, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. For any questions concerning this matter please contact Ms. Katrina Williams, Wage and Hour Investigator, Division of Labor & Industry, Prevailing Wage Unit at 410-767-2365 or 410-767- 2395, e-mail: kawilliams@dllr.state.md.us . G. Site examinations: All bidders, prior to submitting a bid, shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the conditions under which the work will be performed. No allowance shall be made subsequently in connection with this, for any error or negligence on the contractor's part. H. Unless noted as "EXISTING", "BY OTHERS" or "NIC", all work, devices and equipment are new and shall be furnished and installed by the contractor. I. Furnish and install devices and equipment in accordance with the NEC, the manufacturer's recommendations, and the contract documents. J. All devices and equipment shall be suitable for its intended use, environment, and location in the accordance with the NEC, UL, the manufacturer's recommendations and the contract documents. K. All work shall be coordinated with the electrical contractor. L. Wire lugs, connectors and splices shall be UL Listed and shall be compatible with the wire size/material/type. Coordinate equipment and wiring to ensure that they are compatible with each other.