Lewis and Clark Middle School Finned Tube Modifications

**As of December 02,2022 this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on January 2023.** The work called for in these Bid Documents includes the removal and disposal of existing fin tube expansion joint and provide new expansion joint and piping as required to connect to existing low-pressure steam fin tubes. Bids are to be completed on the bid form contained in the Bid Documents. A copy of the bid with original signatures by the bidder, including all required information, attachments and exhibits, including a bid bond as required in Section 1.2, are to be submitted to the District in accordance with the requirements of the Bid Documents. A certified check or cashier's check payable to the Board of Education or satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. If an original cashier's or certified check or an original signed Bid Bond as required by this Section is not received by the District by the bid submission deadline, the bid will not be considered. The Bid Bond, cashier's check or certified check will be retained as liquidated damages in case the bidder awarded the Contract fails to furnish the required performance and payment bond, insurance certificate, or sign the Contract within ten (10) days after notification of award. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids any part thereof and to waive any and all technicalities and irregularities, and award the bid based on its determination of the best interests of the District. Any questions or request for interpretation of these Bid Documents should be emailed to: Questions_Clarifications_1@ops.org Subject line of the email must include the following: "OPS bid No. 23-020 OPS Lewis & Clark Middle School Finned Tube Modifications Questions" Questions regarding the Bid Documents, including the Plans and Specifications, and the bid procedures and requirements must be submitted by email on or before by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. CST. Responses to questions submitted will be provided to all identified potential respondents, without indicating who submitted the question. These communications requirements have been established by the District to ensure a fair and equitable process for all potential bidders. The email address listed above for questions is the only authorized location and representative of the District who can respond to questions regarding this Bid. Any attempt to communicate or contact any Board Member, employee, or consultant of the District on any manner having to do with any aspect of this Bid may result in the disqualification of the bidder as a potential contractor. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids any part thereof and to waive any and all technicalities and irregularities, and award the bid based on its determination of the best interests of the District.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Countertops, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.