Renovation of an educational facility in Alexandria, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Class "A" Contractors License - for projects totaling $120,000 or more Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia, 1976, Chapter 4, Article 7, entitled "Business, Professional and Occupational Licensing (BPOL) Tax" (703-222-8234). The purpose of the pre-bid meeting is to provide potential Bidders an opportunity to ask questions and obtain clarification about any aspect of this Invitation for Bid. Any changes or clarifications resulting from this pre-bid meeting will be issued in a written addendum. It is important that all Bidders have a clear understanding of the specifications, scope of work, and requirements of this solicitation. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting will be a pre-requisite for submitting a Bid; attendance will be evidenced by the Contractor's signature on the meeting roster. Bidders who do not attend the pre-bid meeting will not be permitted to submit a Bid. If a Bidder submits a Bid and did not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, the Bid will be returned unopened by U.S. Mail to the Bidder The work shall be completed by July 26, 2024. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00 per calendar day will be imposed if job is not completed by the specified date All contact between prospective Bidders and the Owner with respect to this solicitation will be formally held at scheduled meetings or will be conducted in writing through the Owner's Office of Facilities Management. Except as expressly authorized herein, communications between prospective bidders, their agents and/or representatives and any representative of the Owner concerning interpretation of all or any portion of this solicitation are prohibited and may not be relied upon for any purpose. No interpretation of the meaning of these documents will be made to any bidder orally. Any question or request for an interpretation must be in writing and submitted to the Owner by U.S. Mail, commercially recognized overnight delivery service, or hand delivery during business hours addressed as follows: Angela C. Mylechraine, CPPB, VCO, Contract Administrator Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Facilities and Transportation Services Office of Facilities Management 5025 Sideburn Road, Room 16 Fairfax, Virginia 22032 Telephone Number: (703) 764-2457 Email: acmylechrain@fcps.edu In order to be eligible for consideration, a question or request for interpretation must be received on or before the date that is three (3) days before the date established for the submission of bids. SCOPE OF WORK: It is the intent of this Contract to remove fourteen (14) rooftop units and replace them with fourteen (14) new packaged rooftop units at the specified location. The work shall include all associated demolition rigging, piping, equipment, electrical equipment, controls, insulation, patching, painting and related work as shown on the project drawings and as detailed in these specifications to provide a complete and fully operational installation. 2. REMOVAL OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT: A. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the designated equipment, at given location and selected associated components, piping, electrical equipment, and controls, per locations as shown on the drawing. B. The refrigerant in the existing equipment will be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. C. The Owner has the right of first refusal to any existing parts. 3. PRODUCT DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGED ROOFTOP UNIT: A. Unit(s) shall be newly manufactured and be specifically designed for outdoor installation. B. Unit(s) shall be rated in accordance with ARI Standards 210/240 or 360. Unit shall be designed in accordance with UL standards. C. Unit(s) shall be factory tested and Underwriter's Laboratories or other approved testing laboratory listed as a total package. D. Unit(s) shall be a current model for which replacement parts are available. E. The desired unit shall be Trane, or Daikin. See "SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS" and "SUBSTITUTIONS" under INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Contractor will provide the Owner's Representative with three copies of submittal data prepared by the unit manufacturer for approval. The units shall have the capacities and characteristics as shown