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

Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Construction Procurement, no later than 09/24/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time The project is to replace all windows in the four faces of the building with the exception of basement and dormers windows. The project includes two 4th floor windows located in Breckenridge Hall. An Add Alternate to repair the window well walls and install safety rails is also included. 1. INVITATION : Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section, Room #322 Peterson Service Building, 411 South Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005, in 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 of project # 2501.1, Kinkead Hall Windows as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings for as prepared by University of Kentucky Facilities Engineering and Asset Management Team and approved by the Construction Procurement Section and under the terms and conditions of this Invitation. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The project is to replace all windows in the four faces of the building with the exception of basement and dormers windows. The project includes two 4th floor windows located in Breckenridge Hall. An Add Alternate to repair the window well walls and install safety rails is also included. 3. METHOD OF RECEIVING BIDS : 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. Bid Bond **Please ensure there are no staples (check your bid bond). 4. METHOD OF AWARD : Recommendation for award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid provided by a bidder determined to be capable ("responsible") in all respects to perform the scope of work as the best value to the University. 5. SCHEDULE OF PROJECT : Contractor shall reach Substantial Completion on or before 210 consecutive calendar days from the date of receipt of the Purchase Order or from the date of receipt of major equipment or materials delayed due to circumstances beyond the Contractor's control. 6. BONDING : 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. Should any of these references disagree, the Special Conditions prevail. 7. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW : Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined online. 8. OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS : Plans, Specifications and Official Bid documents are no longer available from the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Division. The University and Lynn Imaging have an agreement for duplicating and distribution services for University construction projects. Notes: 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. 9. 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. 10. RIGHT TO REJECT : 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. 11. WRITTEN QUESTIONS : Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Construction Procurement, no later than 09/24/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to Brian Schwegman at cckbidquestions@uky.edu. Please use the bid number and title in the 'Subject' line of your email. Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 09/24/2024 will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 10/01/2024. 12. SUBSTITUTION - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT : 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. 13. POST BID MEETING : The apparent low bidder may be required to meet with the Project Team to review the bid and scope of services. The time and place of this meeting will be announced after the bid opening.