Hillman Library Renovations Phase IV (Re-bid)

The Office of Facilities Management of the University of Pittsburgh is seeking qualified Contractors to bid on selected packages of work for the renovation of Hillman Library, Phase 4, DGS Project No. 1103-67, Pitt Job No. X7175. Hillman Library Phase 4 Renovations represents the final phase of the library s transformation to a 21 st century academic library. The Project is a complex and comprehensive scope of work to be executed with care in an occupied building. Moving sequentially down through the building, the first phase installed a new infrastructure backbone to which each subsequent phase has plugged into; Phase 1 on Fourth Floor, Phase 2 on Third Floor and Phase 3 currently under construction on First and Second Floors, as they are open to each other with a double height space. The main portion of the final phase of the project consists of renovating the entire Ground Floor (approximately 70,000 sf), including but not limited to new finishes and furniture and reconfigurations to support new library programs and services; mechanical system upgrades; abatement of asbestos fireproofing; new efficient building lighting systems; distribution of power and wireless signal; replacement of all single-pane windows. In addition to the existing spaces, a three-story entry volume will be added to the northwest corner of the building, providing a grand entrance space on campus, handicapped access to the facility and a new monumental stair connecting the Ground Floor to First and Second Floors. Since the entry volume ties into the existing building, there will be work on all floors both interior and exterior with rooftop plaza access on Third Floor, addition of window bays on each floor and cleaning of the existing stone. To wrap up enclosure scope of work, the south and east portions of the exterior First Floor Terrace will be renovated and replaced in its entirety as well as the multi leveled roof of fourth floor and penthouse. For interiors, the core will be renovated on every public floor (Ground through Fourth) as existing toilet rooms are combined into new Women s Room, and Men s Room and single use restrooms are added to each floor. A new Elevator connecting all floors of the facility (Basement to Penthouse) will also be added as well as interior finishes and systems distribution in isolated areas of the previously renovated floors. There will also be custom wood fin panels to be installed in double height space on First Floor and surround at reception desk on Ground Floor. The scope of the packages of work and the estimated values are as follows: General Construction: $30,000,000 - $36,000,000; HVAC Construction including controls: $6,600,000 - $7,000,000; Plumbing & Fire Protection Construction: $2,000,000 - $2,500,000; Electrical Construction: $3,500,000 - $4,200,000 Contractors who wish to be considered for bidding the project must submit a Predetermination of Responsibility Form (PDR) for review and pre-qualification. Questions may be directed to the Director of Contract Administration & Procurement, Ms. Tawanda Stamps at tmsst58@pitt.edu. Contractors will be pre-qualified to bid based on the following criteria: 1) Insurance and Bonding B+ or higher rating in Bests Key Rating Guide or Federal Treasury Regulations; 2) Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) less than 1.00; 3) Experience with classroom and commercial office towers of size and complexity similar to the project; 4) Previous experience working on DGS funded projects where Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and Public Works Employment Verification Act apply; 5) Bonding capacity exceeding the estimated cost of construction; 6) Scheduling capabilities and experience, availability of equipment, supervision, manpower and; 7) Claims history for past 5 years; 8) Compliance with Small Diverse Business Participation goals and Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

70,188 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast 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, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, 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, 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, Library Stack Systems, 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, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Study Carrels, Index Card File Cabinets, Multiple Seating, Portable Audience Seating, Seat and Table Assemblies.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, 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, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution, 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, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, 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.