Site work for a water / sewer project in Lexington, Kentucky. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Install a new 16" domestic water line (ductile iron mechanical joint) partially direct buried, but majority located within the existing utility tunnels on Hospital Drive. It requires the relocation of an existing steam drip leg and valve withing the tunnel. Trenching and proper backfilling with all direct buried piping near Limestone and Hospital Drive. As well as adding a new tunnel entrance in the existing traffic island on Hospital Drive. This will serve as the main tunnel entry for materials and workers. 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. Bids shall be submitted only on the Official Forms supplied by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section and in the following order: 1. Form of Proposal (Bid Form) 2. Acknowledged Addenda 3. Determination of Responsibility 4. Bid Bond **Please ensure there are no staples (check your bid bond). Recommendation for award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest, responsive and responsible bid which offers the best value. Substantial Completion shall be on or before 03/07/2024 All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder as a condition of the contract. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. BID WITHDRAWAL 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 may 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 Bids may be withdrawn in person only, prior to the closing date for receipt of bids. 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 04/29/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to Ken Scott at cckbidquestions@uky.edu or fax to 859.257.1951. Please use the bid number and title in the 'Subject' line of your email. Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 04/29/2024will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 05/06/2024.