Renovation of a laboratory facility in Richland, Washington. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

Location: 331 Cypress Street, Richland, WA 99354 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price. Payment Terms Net 30 upon receipt of a valid invoicing. Basis of Award: Sealed Bid: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable meeting the mandatory criteria stated in this IFB and any Amendments Synopsis contractor will supply all materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors necessary to refurbish the 331 elevator #2 per the attached 2. Inquiries & submission of bids 2.1. All inquiries shall be submitted in writing by email. 2.2. Bids and modifications shall be submitted by email. 2.3. Bids shall contain the following completed documents: o solicitation, offer & award form o representations & certifications o construction pricing form o proof of certificate of liability insurance o copy of bidder's washington state contractor's license o bid bond o davis bacon reporting is not applicable to this action however monthly injury/illness reports are still required. O small business subcontracting plan: if applicable. [see far 52.219-9 (sept 2023)] 2.4. Failure to submit all of the above required documents with your bid may cause your bid to be determined non-responsive and removed from consideration for award. 3. Communications 3.1. Submission of bids. 3.1.1. Bids shall be received via email on or before the due date at the following address: garrett.Hyatt@pnnl.Gov 3.1.2. Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted via email to the contracts specialist listed above. 3.2. Inquiries: all inquiries shall be sent to: garrett.Hyatt@pnnl.Gov 3.3. Requests for clarification / interpretation: if the bidder finds discrepancies, omissions, or is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the contract documents, bidder must submit a written request for clarification or interpretation using request for information (rfi) form and address it to the contract specialist listed on page 1, no later than 3:00 p.M. Pacific; 10/13/2023. Submittals may not be considered if submitted after this time. Bid Guarantee [Adapted from FAR 52.228-1 (Sept 1996)] (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid. (b) The Proposer shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to Battelle, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit. Battelle will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-- (a) To unsuccessful Bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and (b) To the successful Bidder upon execution of Contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted. (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. (d) If the successful Bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by Battelle within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all Contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the Bidder, Battelle may terminate the Contract for default. (e) In the event the Contract is terminated for default, the Bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the Work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference. Mandatory contractor qualification requirements: prime contractor shall be pre-qualified prior to submitting bid; likewise, subcontractors to a prime contractor performing work shall be prequalified prior to issuance of notice to proceed (ntp).