Restroom Improvements Implementation for the Frank J. Basloe Library

As of October 26, 2022, project has not yet been awarded. Direct questions ALL QUESTIONS through the Architect IN WRITING via email or fax on the Request for Clarification fax form enclosed with this document. Fax: (518) 885-1266 or contact Lisa Hayes via email at hayesl@brmarchitects.com. The General Construction project includes the renovation of a portion of the Library, including the minor demolition of existing walls/partitions and construction of new partitions at one new ADA compliant restroom and reconfiguration of two existing restrooms; ceiling, flooring, painting, new doors, frames and finish hardware, minor extensions of mechanical, plumbing and electrical work at renovated area, as noted on drawings and in the specifications. The work of the successful bidder must be coordinated with the Owner who will be occupying the building throughout the project. Entrances, hallways and fire exits must be kept clear of work during normal hours of operation. Contractors will be permitted to work within the rooms/areas only during Library operating hours. The project is tax exempt and a Tax Exempt Certificate will be provided to the successful bidder. The project shall use Prevailing Wages for Herkimer County in NY State. The Wage Rate Schedule is provided in the bid documents. Contractors are required to provide Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of a sum no less than 5 percent of the Bid Price. Performance Bond and Payment Bond for 100% of the Contract Sum will be required prior to executing the Construction Contract. Failure to submit the Bid Bond with the Bid may be cause for rejection. Refer to other Bidding requirements describes in Specification Section 002133 Instructions to Bidders. All questions during the bid phase shall be directed to Lisa Hayes, at Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP by fax to BRMA at (518) 885-1266, or email at hayesl@brmarchitects.com, only utilizing the Request for Clarification of Bid Documents form that is provided in the Instructions to Bidders Section 002133. Bid offers will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after submission. The Owner expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted in response to this bid solicitation and/or to accept any portion of said bid and reject the balance. Bidders must submit a Bid Form and inclusive attachments, sealed in clearly labeled envelopes, in duplicate. Bidders are required to complete the Bid Form entirely. Bidders may provide additional required information as appropriate, but may not qualify their Bid in any way. It is the intention of the Project to be both environmentally and fiscally conscious of paper use and consumption.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry, Concrete Form Masonry Units.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Roof and Deck Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Library Equipment, Library Stack Systems, Audio-Visual Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Study Carrels, Index Card File Cabinets, Portable Audience Seating, Seat and Table Assemblies.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.