Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Amsterdam, New York. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; and for the construction of a educational facility.

This work is to be bid under a MULTIPLE CONTRACT system covering the work of all trades under separate contracts as follows: Contract No. 1 - General Construction Plan Deposit Policy, Plan Holders List, Pre-Bid Estimates, and a list of Addendums, if any, may be found Electronically PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BCA Architects & Engineers AND PRINTED MUST BE RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT OR REJECTION OF BIDS. The plan deposit for one set of Plans and Specifications will be refunded to bona fide bidders returning Plans and Specifications to BCA Architects & Engineers within 30 business days after award of Contract or rejection of bids. A partial refund of the plan deposit, in an amount equal to the full amount of such deposit, less the actual cost of reproduction of the Plans and Specifications shall be made to non-bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the return of all other copies of the Plans and Specifications in good condition within 30 business days following the award of the Contract or the rejection of the bids. Work under this Contract may generally be described to include, but not be limited to the following: All removal and disposal of existing building features and components as scheduled or required for execution of the work; procurement & general requirements; temporary facilities & controls; minor demolition; cast underlayment; masonry (mortar, grout & unit masonry); metals (cold-formed framing & metal fabrications); rough carpentry; solid surface fabrications; thermal and moisture protection (insulation, firestopping & joint sealers); openings (hollow metal frames, wood doors, storefronts, door hardware, & glazing); finishes (gypsum board assemblies, acoustical ceilings; resilient flooring, carpeting, paints & coatings); specialties (visual display units, signage & protective wall coverings); furnishings (louver blinds & roller shades) and all other work and related materials as detailed in the Contract Drawings, as described in the Contract Specifications, and as needed for a complete and proper project. All new movable equipment & furnishings (e.g. tables, chairs & desks) to be provided by Owner unless otherwise noted. All existing equipment & furnishings scheduled for re-use shall be stored & relocated by General Contractor. This outline is a general indication of the requirements of this Contract and is not intended to be all inclusive. The complete Contract Documents in their entirety, to include any and all addenda, form the basis of the responsibility of this Contract. Each Contractor is advised that the specification sections in Division 1 - General Requirements apply distinctly to each Prime Contractor and the balance of the technical specifications apply to each Contractor (as appropriate) for the accomplishment of his work. All work of this contract shall be coordinated with other Prime Contractors involved in the project. All work shall additionally be coordinated with all other activities, construction, or others at each site throughout the progress of the work of this project. The Contractor shall use all means possible and shall be responsible for coordinating the installation of all materials of this Contract with work of all other trades involved with this project. All work shall be done in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in compliance with all applicable Local, State and Federal Codes. Prior to the Bid Date of this project, the Contractor shall be completely responsible for visiting the project site to become completely familiar with the scope of this project. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. It shall be completely understood that the use of asbestos containing materials in this project is strictly forbidden and all materials are provided in accordance with the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), and the New York State Asbestos Safety Act (SASA) No Contractor will be allowed to visit the site without an appointment made through the Owner. Should a Contractor wish to access the site, they may contact Mr. Michael Greco, Project Manager, by telephone at 518- 848-2346 or by email at mgreco@gasd.org. Bids shall be prepared as set forth in the Information to Bidders, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing on its face the name, address and phone number of the bidder and the title of the project. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. The Owner further reserves its right to disqualify bidders for any material failure to comply with the Information for Bidders and General Conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or defects in such bid either before or after opening. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 business days after the date of the opening of bids. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION :Submit to BERNIER, CARR & ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS AND LAND SURVEYORS, P.C. 15 Public Square, Watertown, New York 13601 ATTENTION OUT-OF-STATE BIDDERS Please pay particular attention to the Form of Proposal and it related forms in the project manual. Out-of-State Bidders are required to complete the Statement Concerning Authority to do Business in the State of New York for non-New York State Companies located in the Form of Proposal package. There are three sections that must be completed. You must also have the Non-Collusion Certificate completed and signed and if you are a corporation, you must have the Resolution completed and signed. No bid will be considered when opened unless accompanied by a certified copy of your Authority to do Business in New York State. This is not to be confused with a sales tax certificate. The Authority can be obtained by contacting: New York State Department of State Division of Corporations 162 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231 (518) 473-2492 If the Certificate does not accompany the bid, the bid is not valid. In the event you are of the opinion that you are not required to obtain the Authority To Do Business in New York state, and you are not a New York State Corporation, then you should complete the Statement Concerning Authority to do Business. You must complete two out of three sections. The top portion must be completed by all vendors needing to complete this document and then either the Individual Acknowledgement or the Corporate Acknowledgement, depending on the status of your business. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and to waive any informalities or defects in such proposals whether before or after the time of opening of bids A. Each bid must be accompanied by certified check of the bidder or by a bid bond prepared on a standard approved form, duly executed by the bidder as principal, and having as surety thereon a surety company authorized to do business within the State of New York. (B) Bid security shall be in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid or not less than 5% of the sum of base bids where such base bids may be considered cumulative. Such checks will be returned to all except the three lowest formal bidders, within three working days after the formal opening of bids & the remaining cash or checks will be returned to the three lowest bidders within 48 hours after the Owner and the accepted bidder have executed a contract. If no contract has been so executed within 45 days after the opening of bids, bid security will be returned upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid. A. Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the successful bidder must deliver to the Owner three (3) originals of an executed bond in the amount of 100% of the accepted bid as security for the faithful performance of the contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, prepared in the standard form of Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Payment Bond, AIA Form A312-2010 and having as surety thereon such surety company or companies as are acceptable to and approved by the Owner, and as are authorized to transact business in New York State. Each Bidder must obtain and submit with his Bid the Statement of Suretys Intent attached to the Bid form, completed and signed by a duly authorized surety company licensed to do business in New York State. This requirement will not apply in the case of contracts for supplies only and involving no labor on the site. (B) All Certificates of Insurance and Surety Bonds shall be delivered to the Engineer following award and at least one (1) week before the initial Pre-Construction Meeting in order to provide a timely and proper review of these documents prior to execution of the Contracts. Bidders may not withdraw proposals within forty-five (45) days following date of opening of bid