Second Floor Community Room Renovations for the Josephine-Louise Public Library

Qualified contractors are invited to submit a prime contract bid offer for the following: Second Floor Community Room Renovations for the Josephine-Louise Public Library Bidders must submit a Bid Form (provided in the specifications) and inclusive attachments, in duplicate, enclosed in clearly labeled envelopes. 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. This document invites contractors to bid on this contract for the Second Floor Community Room Renovations for the Josephine-Louise Public Library. The General Construction project includes the renovation of the Second Floor Community Room, Utility Room, and adjacent Hallway, including the doors/frames/hardware, built-in cabinetry and kitchenette, built-in bench seating and storage closets / cabinetry. Work shall also include replacement of HVAC unit, new plumbing at kitchenette/utility room and limited electrical work to include outlets, power, data and lighting replacement. Other miscellaneous work shall include painting and removal / prep work at floor finishes. The Library will provide new flooring materials purchased via separate New York State Contract - coordination with the Flooring Contract is required for scheduling. The Library will provide furniture via separate New York State Contract - coordination with the Furniture Contract is required for scheduling. Contractors are required to provide Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of a sum no less than five (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 described in Specification Section 002113 Instructions to Bidders. The project is tax exempt and a Tax Exempt Certificate will be provided to the successful bidder. The project shall use Prevailing Wages for Orange County, in New York State. The Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule is included as part of the contract documents. ALL QUESTIONS during the bid phase shall be directed via the Request for Clarification Form provided in the Bid Documents (002113 Instructions to Bidders) to Lisa Hayes, Project Architect, at Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP via email at hayesl@brmarchitects.com or by fax to BRMA at (518) 885-1266. 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 prior to and during Library / Building operating hours. 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.

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