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

This work is to be bid under a MULTIPLE CONTRACT system covering the work of all trades under separate contracts as follows: Contract No. 5 - General Construction Contract No. 6 Mechanical Contract No. 7 - Plumbing Contract No. 8 - Electrical Contract No. 9 - Glazing Replacement Doc note: Please visit thebcgroup.com/bidding for the project information and select the project and complete the Bid Set Request Form to order a printed or digital copy or both, of the bidding documents. Printed copies of the documents for each prospective bidder may be obtained from the office of BCA Architects & Engineers upon payment of $100.00 for printed sets. A payment of $100.00 will be required for each printed additional set requested (if available). 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 or a UPS/FedEx account number. There is no cost to the bidders for digital copies. The plan deposit for one set of Plans and Specifications will be refunded to bona fide bidders returning Plans and Specifications to BCA Architects & Engineers 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. 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. The project value listed reflects the total project estimate. CONTRACT DESCRIPTION A. Contract Type: +Multiple prime contracts, each based on a Stipulated Price. B. The work of each separate prime contract is identified in this section and on Drawings. C. The Contractor agrees to accept the site, as it exists and to remove any encumbrances, which interfere with proper fulfillment of the Work, without change in the Contract Sum. D. If it becomes necessary to reference the Contract Documents to determine which Contract includes a specific element of required work, begin by referencing the Contracts, themselves; then, if a determination cannot be made from the Contracts, reference, in the following order, the Agreement, Modifications, Addenda, the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, this section of the Specifications, followed by the other Division-1 sections and finally with the Specifications and the Drawings. 1. In case of conflict or discrepancies between Drawings and Divisions 2 thru 49 of the Specifications or within or among the Contract Documents, and not clarified by Addendum, the Architect will determine which takes precedence. E. Local custom and trade union jurisdictional settlements do not control the scope of Work included in each Contract. When potential jurisdictional dispute or similar interruption of work is first identified or threatened, the affected Contractor shall promptly negotiate a reasonable settlement to avoid or minimize the pending interruption and delays at no additional cost to the OwneR CONTRACT NO. 6 - MECHANICAL Work under this Contract may generally be described in Section 01 000 Summary and procurement and general requirements; 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 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 Contractor shall further sub-divide his bid proposal as described in the following bid items, alternates, and/or unit prices. The Contractor shall include in the Base Bid all of the work of this Contract not specifically described in a Bid Item or Alternative. 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. No interpretations of the plans, specifications or other contract documents will be made to any bidder orally. All requests for such interpretations shall submitted in writing to BCA Architects & Engineers (on the attached RFI Form). To be given consideration a request for interpretation the RFI form must be received at least four (4) business days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids Question Deadline 10/03/2025