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

The project consists of fit-up construction for the relocation of 5-tenants at the White Hall Classroom Building to other buildings located on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, KY: 1. GIS (Geographic Information Science) Classrooms (2) to be fit-up in W.T Young Library basement. 2. RICOH Printing Service to be fit-up in Blazer Hall. 3. Mathskeller Math Resource Center, Wildcat Wardrobe Clothing Service and United States Post Office to be fit-up in Patterson Office Tower mezzanine The existing furnishings and equipment of the above tenants will be removed and reinstalled by others. Architectural fit-up work in the various spaces includes selective demolition, metal fabrications, non-structural metal framing & gypsum board, batt insulation, firestopping, sealants, doors / frames / hardware, glazing, interior painting, resilient base, coiling shutter, signage, countertops, etc. Mechanical / Electrical fit-up work includes selective demolition, fire suppression sprinkle modifications, HVAC piping / equipment, metal ducts & accessories, testing, instrumentation, adjusting & balancing for HVAC, low-voltage power conductors / cables, conduit, boxes, wiring devices, fuses, switches, access control, security / safety / video surveillance, etc.. The manner and on the date hereinafter specified for the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, appliances, equipment, services, etc., necessary for the construction as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings for as prepared by CMTA and approved by the Construction Procurement Section and under the terms and conditions of this Invitation. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Construction Procurement, no later than 3/11/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KYTime. Written questions can be submitted by email to Patricia Pflug at Gckbjdquestions@uky.edu. Please use the bid number and title in the 'Subject' line of your email. The time for Substantial Completion of RICOH / Blazer will be seventy (70) days from commencement date on the work order letter. Substantial Completion for Patterson Office Tower and W.T Young Library will be fifty-eight (58) days from the commencement date on the Work Order Letter as further defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions, and Final Completion shall be fourteen (14) days thereafter. 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-2590.27-1-24 BID DATE: 03/26/2024 at 3:00 P.M. LEXINGTON, KY TIME The scope of work includes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation and services necessary for, and incidental to performing all operations in connection with protection of existing trees and other plants as shown on the drawings and as specified herein. 1. Provide preconstruction evaluations and Arborist Report. 2. Provide tree and plant protection fencing. 3. Provide protection of root zones and above ground tree parts and plants. 4. Provide pruning of existing trees and plants. 5. Provide all insect and disease control. 6. Provide maintenance of existing trees and plants including irrigation during the construction period as recommended by the Arborist Report. 7. Provide maintenance of existing trees and plants including irrigation during the post construction plant maintenance period. 8. Remove tree protection fencing and other protection from around and under trees and plants. 9. Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material. 10.9% for minority owned and 6.9% for women owned contractors