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

**Per Addendum 1 the bid date has been extended from 01/25/24 to 01/30/24** Construct Health Education Building Bp-01c Early Site Setup Package, as Set Forth in the Specifications and as Shown on the Drawings for as Prepared by Jra Architects and Approved by the Construction Procurement Section and Under the Terms and Conditions of This Invitation. 2. Project Description Training Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals to Practice Statewide in Kentucky is of Major Importance and to Do That Effectively, the College of Medicine and Other Healthcare Colleges at the University of Kentucky Need the Space Available to Grow the Number of Medical/healthcare Students to Meet the Needs of the Commonwealth. As Part of the College's Planned Growth Strategy, This Would Establish a World-class Medical Education Facility That Will Become the Hub of Medical Education in the Commonwealth and Beyond. The Project Consists of a 520,000 Sqft,10 Story Structure. This Package Consists of the Following Trade Packages: Tc-005 Arborist & Tree Pruning Tc-006 Surveying Tc-007 Demo & Abatement Tc-008 Early Site General Trades Tc-009 Site Electric. 3. Method of Receiving Bids 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 and in the Following Order: 1. Form of Proposal 2. Addendums 3. Determination of Responsibility 4. Bid Bond **please Ensure There Are No Staples (Check Your Bid Bond). 4. Method of Award Final Award of Contract Will Be Made on the Basis of the Lowest, Responsive and Responsible Bid Which Offers the Best Value. 5. Schedule of Project the Time for Substantial Completion for All Phases Shall Be Nine Hundred Forty-six (946) Consecutive Calendar Days and Final Completion Shall Be Thirty (30) Consecutive Calendar Days Thereafter. Substantial Completion Will Include All Site Restoration Completed, Site Cleanup and Fully Functional. 6. Bonding All Bids Shall Be Accompanied by a Bid Guarantee of Not Less Than Five (5%) Percent of the Amount of the Base Bid. a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond Shall Be Furnished by the Successful Bidder. All Bonding and Insurance Requirements Are Contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. 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-2564.0-5-24 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. Bid Withdrawal 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. 11. University of Kentucky Supplier Diversity Initiative University of Kentucky Strategic Vision: as Kentucky's Indispensable Institution, We Transform Lives Through Diversity and Inclusion, Discovery, Research and Creativity, Promotion of Health and Deep Community Engagement. Mission: the University Plays a Critical Leadership Role by Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, Economic Development, and Human Well-being. as the Flagship Institution in Kentucky, Uk Plays a Critical Leadership Role for the Commonwealth by Contributing to the Economic Development and Quality of Life Within Kentucky's Borders and Beyond. the University Nurtures a Diverse Community Characterized by Fairness and Equal Opportunity. We Will Diligently Seek and Work with Companies That Share Our Vision, Mission, and Values. Supplier Diversity Goals: We Are Committed to Increasing the Purchasing of Goods and Services from Minority, Women, Veteran, and Disabled-owned Businesses to a Minimum of Ten Percent with an Aspirational Goal That Equals and Surpasses the Diversity on Our Campus and in the Communities We Serve. in Addition, Uk Supports Non-profit Work Centers for the Blind and Disabled. All Contractors Are Expected to Reach These Goals. Bidders Utilizing Minority, Women, Veteran, and Disabled-owned Businesses Are Requested to Identify These Contractors and Suppliers in the Space Provided on the Form of Proposal. the Successful Contractor Will Be Asked to Supply Associated Contract Amounts Rounded to the Nearest $500.00 Prior to the Signing of a Contract. for Assistance in Identifying Diverse Businesses and Contractors Please Contact Marilyn Clark, Supplier Diversity Manager, University of Kentucky at Mcl256@uky.edu. 12. Right to Reject 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. Written Questions Anyone Wishing to Discuss Specific Items is Requested to Submit the Items in Writing to Capital Construction Procurement, No Later Than 01/11/2024 at 1:00 Pm Lexington, Ky Time. Written Questions Can Be Submitted by Email to Ken Scott at Cckbidquestions@uky.edu or Fax to 859.257.1951. Please Use the Bid Number and Title in the 'subject' Line of Your Email. Note: Responses to Written Questions Received No Later Than 01/11/2024 Will Be Provided in an Addendum Issued on or About 01/18/2024. 15. Substitution - Materials and Equipment Bidders Wishing to Submit a Request for Consideration of an Alternate Under the Provisions of Article 48.3 of the General Conditions to the Contract to Any Article, Device, Equipment, Product, Material, Fixture, Patented Process, Form, Method or Type of Construction, or by Name, Make, Trade Name, or Catalog Number Shall Submit a Written Request to the University at Least 14 Calendar Days Prior to the Official Bid Date of the Project Including All Necessary Information and Sufficient Detail to Allow Evaluation by the Consultant and the University and, if the University Determines the Alternate is Acceptable, an Addendum Will Be Issued Allowing the Change and Advising All Bidders of the Option. if No Addendum is Issued to Allow the Requested Change, the Bidder Shall Assume the Request is Not Approved and Shall Prepare the Bid on That Basis. The Apparent Low Bidder Will Be Requested to Meet with the Construction Manager to Review the Bid and Scope of Services. The Time and Place of This Meeting Will Be Announced After the Bid Opening. Bid Result TC-005 Arborist & Tree Pruning Julie Collins Arborist $75,500 TC-006 Surveying Matt Krouse $177,910 TC-007 Demo & Abatement Sunesis Environmental $494,000 TC-008 Early Site General Trades Marrillia Design & Construction $1,352,000 TC-009 Site Electric Glenwood Electric, Inc. $3,314,352