Renovation of a mixed-use development in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

Ames Laboratory, under a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has a requirement for the replacement of the existing HVAC in Harley Wilhelm Hall, located at 2332 Pammel Drive, Ames, Iowa. With this Request for Proposal (RFP), you are invited to furnish a fixed-price proposal for this requirement. All work is to be performed in accordance with the Construction Specifications and Drawings, Appendix B of the RFP Package Attached. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Work on-site will commence as negotiated after the notice to proceed has been issued. The work will be completed no later than 12/31/2025 unless an extension has been approved by the Ames Laboratory Purchasing Representative. INSURANCE Certificates of insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth in "Bonds and Insurance" clause in the enclosed Appendix B, Ames Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed-Price Construction Contracts will be required of you before physical work at the site commences. In accordance with paragraph (g) of "Bonds and Insurance" clause, all policies shall provide by appropriate language that Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University and the United States Government are additional insureds, that the insurance afforded by such policies is primary insurance, and that all rights of the insurer for contribution from other insurers of Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University and the United States Government are waived. PAYMENT BOND If the contract exceeds $150,000, the successful offeror will be required to furnish Ames Laboratory with a Payment Bond within (10) calendar days after the effective date of the contract in a form and with sureties satisfactory to Ames Laboratory. (See the "Bonds and Insurance" clause and the "Additional Bond Security" clause in the enclosed Appendix A.) PERFORMANCE BOND If the contract exceeds $150,000, the successful offeror will be required to furnish Ames Laboratory with a Performance Bond within (10) calendar days after the effective date of the contract in a form and with sureties satisfactory to Ames Laboratory. (See the "Bonds and Insurance" clause and the "Additional Bond Security" clause in the enclosed Appendix A.) BID SECURITY A certified check, cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond such as AIA Document 310, payable to The Ames Laboratory in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total amount for the bid submitted, including the consideration of additive alternates, if any, must accompany each proposal. Such checks or bid bond will be returned to all except the three lowest Bidders within 5 days after the receipt of bids, and the remaining checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after The Ames Laboratory and the accepted Bidder have executed the Contract, or, if no award has been made within 30 days after bid receipt date, upon demand of the Bidder of his/her bid. The successful Bidder, upon his/her failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract and bonds required within ten (10) calendar days after he/she has received notice of the acceptance of his/her bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his/her bid. SAFETY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Offerors and their subcontractors shall have a record of good safety performance in order to be determined responsible and, therefore, eligible for contract award by The Ames Laboratory. Question Deadline 01/26/2024 at 4:00 PM CT Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must be requested via e-mail to saxton@ameslab.gov Removal of existing dual-duct air handling units, installation of new multi-zone variable air volume air handling unit on roof, replacement of dual-duct terminal units with single-duct terminals, and installation of heating hot water plant and associated piping. Including other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.