Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Lexington, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; for paving for a educational facility; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

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 GBBN Architects and approved by the Construction Procurement Section and under the terms and conditions of this Invitation. UK Seaton Center is an existing mixed occupancy building located on University of Kentucky's campus. The scope of the work is to install a fire suppression system comprising of an automatic sprinkler system that meets NFPA 13. This work consists of but not limited to the following: Tying into the existing water main on Complex Drive; trenching and installation of submerged pipe from the water main to the building with a fire department connection; cutting existing curbs and sidewalks and placing back in kind; backfilling trenches and sodding; core drilling existing concrete exterior wall, installing waterproofing, and backfilling against existing building; removal and installation of lay-in ceiling grid and panels throughout building; painting of existing lay-in ceiling grid; core drilling through existing concrete masonry walls within the building; installation of sprinkler controls; construction of new metal stud wall with gypsum board; finishes (painting, flooring, base); new door and frame; demolition of ceilings and bulk heads; installation of sprinkler pipe and heads throughout the first and second floors on the existing building; patching and repairing walls and ceilings; installation of lighting and wiring; installation of mechanical ducts and diffusers; and other elements within the construction documents. 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 described herein 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. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined at the places website. Payments for Plans, Specifications and Official Bid Documents must be made to Lynn Imaging before a set of documents will be issued. Contractors that receive plans and specifications from other sources than Lynn Imaging must request a "Form of Proposal" from the University's Purchasing Representative to be registered as plan holders and to receive addendums. Potential Contractors must identify the position of their firm as a prime bidder, miscellaneous subcontractor, material supplier or other when ordering of picking up Plans and Specifications. 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. 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. 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. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Construction Procurement, no later than 04/05/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to Ken Scott at cckbidquestions(8)ukv.edu or fax to 859.257.1951. Please use the bid number and title in the 'Subject' line of your email 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. Project No. 14863.02