Renovation of a library in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

The work is to be constructed according to Specifications prepared by BCCLT Inc. 300 NW 2 nd Street, Evansville, IN 47708 812-423-4407 c/o Kenny Crooks for the furnishing of all materials and labor for Alexandrian Public Library HVAC Renovation Project. Bids will be opened and read publicly. The project is turn-key, involving replacing the Main Air Handler System for the Library. An anticipated oneweek (seven consecutive calendar days) shutdown for change out is expected for next spring. Sheet Metal, Electrical, Piping, Automated Building Controls (BMS), and Test & Balance (TAB) are included in the scope of work. Notice is hereby given that BCCLT, acting for and on behalf of the Alexandrian Public Library, will publicly open bids on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 10:01 a.m. CDT, in the conference room of Alexandrian Public Library 115 W. Fifth Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. The certified check or bidder's bond shall be a guarantee that said bidder will, if the contract is awarded to him, execute within ten (10) days from the acceptance of his proposal a contract for the work bid upon and furnish acceptable surety bonds as set forth in the specifications. However, if the contractor has not executed the contract within the ten (10) day period or has failed to furnish acceptable surety bonds as indicated, the Owner reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder, and the bid security will be forfeited. Bid Forms shall be properly and completely submitted on the latest version of Contractor's Bid for Public Bidding Form No. 96 as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts for the State of Indiana, in addition to the Bid Form included in the Project Manual. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects or irregularities if deemed to be for the best interest of the Library. Electronic bids will not be accepted. No Bid may be withdrawn after the opening of Bids without the consent of the Alexandrian Public Library Board of Directors for thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids. If mailing is required, mailing costs shall be paid for by the contractor. The Bidder shall refer to the Instructions to Bidders, bound in the Project Manual, for additional bidding procedures and requirements.