Art and Architecture Improvements

The work will include basic overall building upgrades for restrooms, offices and student workspace, security, HVAC system, and electrical. As of February 16, 2022, an architect has been selected, and the drawings are in the design development phase. A timeline for bidding and construction has yet to be announced. All questions must be received by the Architect by Friday, August 5 in order to be answered. Questions must be in writing and faxed to 865-637-1532, or by email to lingram@breweringramfuller.com. It is unlikely that addenda will be issued after Monday, August 8. A brief description of the Base Bid Work covered by the Contract Documents is provided below. Alternates, if any, are described elsewhere. Base Bid Work includes: Renovation of eight (8) existing restrooms and their vestibules. Renovation of four (4) existing exit stair landings as Areas of Refuge. (Building is existing and sprinklered. These Areas of Refuge are an elective upgrade requested by Owner as an accommodation to enhance accessible features.) Painting and electrical renovations in Graphics Studio Room 335. Related improvements in the Work Areas as follows: 1. Demolition of walls, flooring, ceilings, doors and fixtures as indicated on drawings. Removal and disposal of existing materials scheduled to be replaced are included in this contract unless specifically noted otherwise. 2. Add new walls, flooring, ceilings, doors and fixtures where indicated on drawings. 3. Paint interior walls, metal doors and hollow metal frames, both new and existing, as noted in the Finish Schedule. Existing surfaces scheduled for painting shall be repaired/patched wherever damaged, and prepared for painting as specified. 4. Add new ceramic tile flooring and wall finishes as and where indicated on drawings. Existing surfaces scheduled for new ceramic tile systems shall be repaired/patched wherever damaged, and prepared for new materials as specified. 5. Add new ceiling systems as and where indicated on drawings. 6. Add new casework as and where indicated on drawings. Add fire-treated 2x wood blocking in walls where required for support of wall-mounted items. 7. Clean new and existing interior finishes and fixtures such as doors, hardware, storefront, glass, mirrors, casework, ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, HVAC grilles and registers, light fixtures, etc. 8. Coordinate with Owner for temporary relocation and re-installation of Owner's furniture. Final layout of furniture in Room 335 shall be as indicated on furniture drawings by others, see Section 00 30 00. 9. Plumbing work as indicated for new fixtures, and other plumbing work as noted on drawings. Inspection, repair and adjustment of plumbing system components to remain. 10. HVAC work as indicated, to renovate existing restroom central exhaust system, with new equipment and extensions of ductwork. Inspection, repair, test, balance and adjustment of this system. 11. Adjust and add sprinklers to meet NFPA 13. 12. Electrical work as indicated, to modify and supplement existing power, lighting, data, security, and communication systems The apparent low bidder was Wright Contracting, Inc.

4 Stories Above Grade, 182,100 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, 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, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.