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

Project Number- 2272 Responses to Written Questions received no later than 6/30/2023 will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 7/05/2023. This project replaces the existing boiler in Bosworth Hall with a new unit. Work includes removal of obsolete steam piping in the mechanical room, demo of an obsolete condensate pump & piping, purchase & installation of thenew boiler, and all piping, accessories, and electronics required to restore a complete and functioning hot water boiler system. 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 Fifty-Five (55) consecutive calendar days and Final Completion shall be Fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days thereafter. Substantial Completion will include all site restoration completed, site clean-up and fully functional. Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined online. 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. Contractors must submit their bid in a sealed envelope in Room #322 Peterson Service Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005 and the envelope must contain the following information on the outside lower left-hand corner: SEALED BID INVITATION NO. CCK-2731-24 Bids, upon their receipt by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section are stamped showing the hour and date received. Bids received after the scheduled closing time for reception of bids will not be considered provided legal and accepted bids have been received on said referenced Invitation. 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. 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. For assistance in identifying diverse businesses and contractors please contact Marilyn Clark, Supplier Diversity Manager, University of Kentucky at mcl256@uky.edu. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 6/30/2023. Written questions can be submitted by email to Patricia Pflug at cckbidquestiQns@uky.edu or fax to 859.257.1951.