Renovation of an educational facility in Kirksville, Missouri. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Please call at 660.785.4326 or send an email at lthrasher@truman.edu if you have any further questions. Founded in 1867, Truman is Missouri's selective public liberal arts and sciences university. Truman offers 48 bachelor degree programs, 11 master degree programs, 68 minor degree programs and 4 certificate programs. Truman is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and The Higher Learning Commission. Truman has been recognized as the number one Midwest Regional public university in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" publication for 25 consecutive years. Truman primarily serves full-time undergraduate degree seeking students in a residential environment. Over 85% are Missouri residents with the balance coming from other states and countries. Truman's academic profile reflects talented scholars with 24 to 30 mid-range ACT composite scores, a high school grade point average of 3.75 and impressive extracurricular records. Over 90% of new freshmen graduated with a 3.25 grade point average and more than 75% ranked in the top 20% of their high school graduating class. In addition to being known as scholars, Truman students and alumni are known as contributors in their communities, creative problem solvers and goal-oriented professionals. More information about Truman is available at the website. General Scope: 1. The project scope includes the following elements: Removal and disposal of existing flooring and wall base, preparation of all existing surfaces, procurement of proposed materials and installation of materials. All installation is to be performed per the manufacturer's written recommendations. Instructions are to be seen on site. 2. Refer to Exhibit A: Truman's Gymnasium & Location for approximate dimensions, site pictures and location. 3. The selected vendor is required to schedule a preconstruction meeting before starting installation, at a time convenient to Truman, to discuss any issues that could impact progress, access to the area, and scheduling Required Specifications Unless specifically stated in the RFP, the following specifications constitute the minimum requirements for this project. Additions or enhancements, along with their associated costs, should be clearly delineated as optional in the vendor's proposal: 1. Project Schedule: a. Estimated Project Start Date: May 20, 2024 b. Required Project Completion Date: July, 30, 2024 Diversity Participation: Truman is committed to and supports diversity as an essential part of the University's mission and core values. To qualify as a Diverse, the vendor must be at least 51% owned and controlled by someone in one of the recognized groups. These firms can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture or corporation. Diverse vendors should be certified from a recognized certifying agency. Truman recognizes the following groups: a. MBE (Minority Owned Business Enterprise) b. WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise) c. DVBE (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise) d. VBE (Veteran Owned Business Enterprise) Proposal evaluations will include the level of diversity participation. Proposals that do not meet the participation requirements for diversity will not receive any preference during proposal review. Truman may monitor a vendor's compliance in meeting diversity participation levels committed to in the awarded proposal. In accordance with Executive Order 98-21, vendors are encouraged to utilize certified minority and women-owned business in selecting other appropriate resources. Executive Order 98-21 directs state agencies to increase the participation of certified minority business enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE) in state procurements. MBE/WBE certification issued by the Missouri Offices of Administration and Equal Opportunity is required to be considered an eligible MBE/WBE in meeting participation goals. If you qualify as a MBE or a WBE as defined in 37.020 RSMo, please outline your qualification in the proposal response. Truman serves from time to time as a contractor for the United States government. Accordingly, the provider of goods and/or services will comply with federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to subcontractors of government contracts including those relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in the employment of minorities (Executive Order 11246), women (Executive Order 11375), persons with disabilities (29 USC 706 and Executive Order 11758), and certain veterans (38 USC 4212 formerly [2012]) contracting with business concerns with small disadvantaged business concerns (Publication L. 95-507). Contract clauses required by the Government in such circumstances are incorporated herein by reference. Security for Faithful Performance 1. With the delivery of an executed contractual agreement, the vendor will furnish a surety bond or bonds as security for faithful performance of the contractual agreement and for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with the contractual agreement. The surety on such bond, or bonds, will be by duly authorized surety company satisfactory to Truman. The bond will be in the amount of 100% of the contracted amount or in the amount of 25% of the contracted amount if in the form of an acceptable money order or cashier's check made payable to Truman State University. 2. The performance security will be delivered to Truman along with the signed contractual agreement. The performance bond is required as a guarantee that the vendor will fully and faithfully perform the work required by the contractual agreement. If the work is properly and punctually performed to Truman's satisfaction, then the full amount of the performance bond will be refunded to the vendor. If the work is not properly and punctually performed, then the amount of damages sustained by Truman will be retained, and the balance of the performance bond will be refunded to the vendor. 3. In the event the amount of damages sustained by the Truman exceeds the amount of the performance bond, then the vendor be liable to Truman for the excess amount.