Renovation of a mixed-use development in Schenectady, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

A Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable to the Owner in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid, subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders, must be deposited by each Bidder with his Bid as a guarantee that, in the case the contract is awarded to him, he will then, ten days thereafter, execute such contract and furnish a satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond, and the Bidder shall not withdraw his Bid for a period of forty-five days after the above date of Bid opening, and to guarantee the performance of all other obligations of the Bidders as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. All RFIs must be received, by the Architect, no later than March 11th at 3pm. Doc note: Bidders for Prime Contract Work may obtain physical Contract Documents at the office of 2215 Central Avenue Schenectady, NY 12304 (518-463-2192) or bidsupport@godataflow.com. Bid Documents will require a bid deposit of One-Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set of documents requested. Payments to be done by credit card through the online website. Any Contract Document holder, upon returning the Contract Documents in good condition within thirty (30) days of the award of contract, or rejection of proposals, will be refunded the full amount of deposit to the same credit card used for purchase. Any Bidder after thirty (30) days after Bid opening or Non-Bidder so returning such a set will not be refunded. The Board of Education hereby reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any or all Bids or to accept the one that in its judgment will be for the best interest of the school district. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Renovation of Classrooms, Offices Corridors, and other support areas in the A/B portions of the building. 2. Site Improvements including a New Parking Lot, related hardscape, resurfacing of existing parking lot(s) and perimeter fencing. 3. Refer to the list of specifications and drawings located in the specifications Table of Contents for drawings included in the Contract Documents. Work in the Mechanical Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Hydronic distribution, including energy supply systems. 2. HVAC systems and equipment. 3. HVAC instrumentation and controls. 4. HVAC testing, adjusting, and balancing. 5. Building automation system. 6. Mechanical related equipment infrastructure provided by Mechanical Prime Contractor, and final connections to equipment. B. Work in the Mechanical Contractor's Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following Divisions of Work and Specification Sections: 1. Division 00 as it pertains to Mechanical Contractor. 2. Division 01 as it pertains to Mechanical Contractor. 3. Division 02 as it pertains to the Mechanical Contractor. a. 024119 as it pertains to the Mechanical Contractor. 4. Division 07 Specification Section the following section: a. 079200 as it pertains to Mechanical Contractor. 5. Division 23 all specifications sections in their entirety. C. Perform Work required and indicated on all Contract Drawings as it pertains to the aforementioned Specification Sections. D. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish and install all sleeves and inserts necessary to complete their Work. The Mechanical Contractor shall pay special attention to and coordination thereof for any sleeves and inserts associated with the cast-in-place concrete. The Mechanical Contractor shall locate the sleeves and provide necessary information for placement. The Mechanical Contractor will be responsible for core drill any penetrations within the cast-in-place concrete because of the failure to coordinate. E. The Mechanical Contractor shall firesafe all penetrations in rated assemblies. This shall include new construction, existing to new construction, and existing construction. F. The Mechanical Contractor shall include layout of all roof and wall penetrations associated with their work and coordinate with the other prime contractors. G. Louvers: The General Trades Contractor shall provide finished louver openings in walls and/or windows as indicated on the Contract Documents including any structural components, unless indicated otherwise on the Contract Documents. Louvers will be furnished and installed by the General Trades Contractor. H. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish all roof curbs, placed on the roof, and coordinate with the General Trades Contractor. The Mechanical Contractor shall supervise the installation and notify the Architect and Owner in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of any issues or concerns. I. The Mechanical Contractor work shall include any references to a Mechanical Contractor and/or HVAC Contractor and vice versa. J. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish and install concrete pads and/or bases for equipment or components requiring such unless specifically shown in the Contract Drawings to be provided by the General Trades Contractor. The Mechanical Contractor shall refer to Division 03 for concrete mix designs. K. The Mechanical Contractorshall furnish all access panels and access doorsrequired to access components that require such for installation by the General Trades Contractor. The Mechanical Contractor shall refer to Division 08 for requirements. Access doors in rated assemblies are required to be fire rated. L. Mechanical Contractor shall produce mechanical shop drawings, which will be the basis of coordination documents in rooms and corridors where ductwork takes up the majority if the ceiling space. Coordination on these documents is required with signoffs from the other Prime Contractors M. The Mechanical Contractor shall replace all filters on the equipment they provided immediately after it is turned over to the Owner. The Mechanical Contractor shall provide a filter list, ordering information, and replacement schedule for all equipment they provide. N. The Mechanical Contractor shall provide an on-site training session for facilities staff upon substantial completion of the project. A professional video recording shall be turned over to the Owner. O. The warranty for equipment and components provided by the Mechanical Contractor shall start at the time of Substantial Completion. The Mechanical Contractor shall include all costs associated with providing the warranty at the time of Substantial Completion in their bid. P. The Mechanical Contractor shall be aware that there is work above ceilings where the ACT ceilings are not scheduled to be removed. In instances where Mechanical work is required, the Contractor requiring access above the ceiling to perform their work shall be responsible for the removal, storage, protection, and reinstallation of any/all components required to restore the ceilings to its original condition. The Contractor shall verify the existing ceiling conditions with photographs prior to the commencement of removals. Failure to document existing conditions with photographs shall signify the Contractor accepts the current condition of the ceilings that there are no defects or concerns. Q. BMS System: Building controls for mechanical equipment. The District's controls vendor will be responsible for wiring and all network connections to the communication systems in the Building Management System as specified in the Sequence of Operations found in the E-M series drawings and specifications