Renovation of a mixed-use development in Hammond, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. CONTRACT NO. 1-GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Work under this Contract may generally be described to include, but not be limited to the following: Temporary facilities and controls; cutting and patching; removal and disposal of materials as scheduled or required for the execution of the work. Procurement and general requirements; cutting and patching; minor demolition; rough carpentry; joint sealers; all CC and A drawings; and all other work and related materials as indicated on the Contract Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for the complete and proper execution of the Work. This outline is a general indication of the requirements of this Contract and is not intended to be all inclusive. The complete Contract Documents in their entirety, to include any and all addenda, form the basis of the responsibility of this Contract. Each contractor is advised that the specification sections in Division 01 - General Requirements apply distinctly to each Prime Contractor and the balance of the technical specifications apply to each Contractor (as appropriate) for the accomplishment of his work. All work of this contract shall be coordinated with other Prime Contractors involved in the project. All work shall additionally be coordinated with all other activities, construction, or others at each site throughout the progress of the work of this project. The General Contractor shall use all means possible and shall be responsible for coordinating the installation of all materials of this Contract with work of all other trades involved with this project. All work shall be done in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in compliance with all applicable Local, State and Federal Codes. Prior to the Bid Date of this project, the Contractor shall be completely responsible for visiting the project site to become completely familiar with the scope of this project. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. It shall be completely understood that the use of asbestos containing materials in this project is strictly forbidden and all materials are provided in accordance with the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), and the New York State Asbestos Safety Act (SASA). In addition to those items in the Base Bid, the General Contractor shall further sub-divide his bid proposal as described in the following bid items, alternates, and/or unit prices. The General Contractor shall include in the Base Bid all of the work of this Contract not specifically described in a Bid Item or Alternative. Document note desc : The plan deposit for one set of Plans and Specifications will be refunded to bona fide bidders returning Plans and Specifications to the Engineer's office within 30 business days after award of Contract or rejection of bids. A partial refund of the plan deposit, in an amount equal to the full amount of such deposit, less the actual cost of reproduction of the Plans and Specifications shall be made to non-bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the return of all other copies of the Plans and Specifications in good condition within 30 business days following the award of the Contract or the rejection of the bids. Bidders wishing documents mailed to them shall include, in addition to the document deposit, a non-refundable check of $15.00 per set for handling and postage. Checks shall be made payable to Bernier, Carr & Associates. Plan Deposit Policy, Plan Holders List, Pre-Bid Estimates, and a list of Addendum, if any, may be found at online under Bidding Projects. The Owner reserves the right to accept any and/or all of the Bid Items and/or Alternates or any combination thereof and to waive any informalities or defects in the bid proposals either before or after opening. The Owner further reserves its right to disqualify bidders for any material failure to comply with the Information for Bidders and General, Supplementary, and Special Conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or defects in such bid either before or after opening Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the "INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS". Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 business days after the date of the opening of bids.