Renovation of a mixed-use development in Homer, Alaska. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough hereby invites qualified firms to submit a firm price for acceptance by the Borough for Homer Middle School Elevator Upgrades. The project consists of the following: Providing all material, equipment and qualified personnel to upgrade the existing elevator at Homer Middle School. This upgrade shall include but is not limited to, the Controller assembly, the operator, replacing the hall, traveling cable wiring, and installing new panels and grab bars in the cab. All material per attached specifications. Bond Notes: If the bid exceeds $100,000 the following apply: Certified check, bank cashier's check, or bid bond, made payable to the Kenai Peninsula Borough amount equal to five (5%) percent of the total bid, shall accompany each bid as evidence of good faith, a guarantee that if awarded the contract, the Bidder will execute the contract and give bond as required. All Bidder's checks or bid bonds will be retained until the successful bidder has entered into a satisfactory contract and furnished bonds, as required. Bidders who are bidding online may utilize the electronic bid bond option through the BidExpress.com. The successful Bidder shall furnish the Owner a Performance and Payment bond in the full amount of the Agreement and shall maintain the Bond in force during the continuance of the Agreement. The bonds must be furnished prior to the Owners execution of the contract. This contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. The subsequent contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds. Bid Notes: One (1) complete set of the bid package may be submitted electronically through electronically or in hard copy to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Purchasing and Contracting Department at 47140 E Poppy Lane, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. If submitting a hard copy bid, these forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name on the outside and clearly marked: Homer Middle School Elevator Upgrades. Question Deadline 02/16/2024 at 5:00 PM AKT Question Deadline: Questions may be submitted through the online questions and answers section of this bid, faxed to (907) 714-2373 or emailed to purchasing@kpb.us. The subject line of the email should read, Providing all material, equipment and qualified personnel to upgrade the existing elevator at Homer Middle School. This upgrade shall include but is not limited to, the Controller assembly, the operator, replacing the hall, traveling cable wiring, and installing new panels and grab bars in the cab. All material per attached specifications.Questions: ITB24-031 Homer Middle School Elevator Upgrades. On all Bids, Notice of Award or rejection will be given within forty-five (45) days of Bid opening. The notice will be in writing and signed by the Purchasing and Contracting Director. A Notice of Intent to Award, and no other act of the Borough or its representatives, constitutes an acceptance of a Bid. The acceptance of a Bid shall bind the successful Bidder to execute the Agreement. Owner Rights: The rights and remedies of the Owner in this provision are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or the Contract Documents. Liquidity Damages: The parties also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving the actual loss suffered by Owner if the work is not substantially complete on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty or as a limitation of remedies in the event of default) Contractor shall pay Owner Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each calendar day that expires after the contract time required for substantial completion to the actual date of Substantial Completion determined as set out in the Contract Documents.