Creekside Aquatics Center - Bid Packages 01 to 27

BID PACKAGES 01Site Work and Storm Drain System 02Fine Grade Topsoil, Automatic Irrigation System and Sod 03Termite Control 04Concrete 05Masonry 06Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Materials Only 07Carpentry 08Glued-Laminated Framing Material Only 09Glued-Laminated Framing Erection Only 10Combination Glued-Laminated Material and Erection Pkgs 08 and 09 11Architectural Woodwork/Cabinets 12Waterproofing and Joint Sealers 13Roofing, Sheetmetal, Sofit and Metal Wall Panels 14Doors, Door Frames and Finish Hardware Materials Only 15Doors, Finish Hardware and Specialties Installation Only 16Overhead Doors 17Aluminum Storefront System AND Glass and Glazing 18Gypsum Board Assemblies 19Resilient Wall Base 20Painting 21Specialties Material Only 22Pool Encloser System 23Swimming Pool Construction 24Fire Protection 25Plumbing and Gas Piping 26Heating and Ventilation System 27Electrical and Communications PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section in the Construction Management Manual for directions on submitting bids. Bids must be based on a lump-sum amount and must be inclusive of all bid package requirements. PRE-BID MEETING There will not be a Pre-Bid meeting scheduled; the bidder is required to evaluate existing conditions at the site. Bidder accepts existing conditions whether noted in the Drawings and/or Specifications or not. FINAL QUESTION DEADLINE Requests for information, clarifications, and questions shall be submitted to the Construction Manager no later than 2:00pm, January 26, 2023. Project engineer shall issue addendums as he deems appropriate to answer questions. OBLIGATIONS OF BIDDERS Successful bidders providing a complete, responsive, and responsible bid will be required to execute a Subcontract with Van Horn Construction, Inc. which is available for review in the Construction Management Manual. Additionally, bidders must be prepared to provide insurance as specified in the Construction Management Manual. Bidders must comply with regulatory and licensing requirements of the State of Arkansas as well as all other applicable State statutes. To be considered, bidders must be licensed on day of bid opening. By providing a bid, firms accept the obligation to honor bids for a period of 60 days after the bid openings. Subcontractor's attention is called to the Owner's requirement of mandatory background checks of all employees who will physically be on the Owner's property. Please list on your bid proposal the number of employees you will have on site to complete the project. VHC will cover the cost for this listed number. If any additional employees are used, it will be at Subcontractor's expense. The Owner and Construction Manager reserve the right to reject any or all bids, based on availability of funding, to waive formalities in the bids received, to evaluate bids, and to accept any bid or bids which, in their opinion, may be in the best interest of the Owner. BID GUARANTEE AND PERFORMANCE BONDS Each bid will include a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid offered payable to Van Horn Construction, Inc., if bid exceeds $50,000. It will be in the form of a cashier's check or insurance surety bond using AIA Document A310 with Power of Attorney attached. Bond is to be made payable to Van Horn Construction, Inc. A "Performance and Payment Bond" or a "Material Supply Bond" in the amount of 100% of the total amount of the bid, will be furnished by the successful bidder if exceeding $50,000, within ten (10) days after receipt of the Owner's, referred to in this specification, intent to award notice. Failure to furnish the required bonds may cause forfeiture of bid guarantee to the owner as liquidated damages. The "Performance and Payment Bond" or the "Material Supply Bond" will be in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this contract price and for payment of all indebtedness for labor and materials furnished or performed in connection with this contract. The bond will be written by a surety company which is qualified and is authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, according to A.C.A. 22-9-402(a)(b) and filing with said bond, his power of attorney as his authority. The bond will be written in favor of the Construction Manager and executed per Arkansas state law. An original and two (2) copies of the bond must be furnished, with power of attorney attached to each.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Concrete Finishing.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Special Coatings, Cementitious Coatings.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Swimming Pools, Recirculating Gutter Systems, Swimming Pool Accessories, Swimming Pool Cleaning Equipment.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Pool and Fountain Plumbing Systems, Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Special Purpose Lighting, Underwater Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Earth Moving, Grading, Excavation and Fill.