West Courtyard and Pomerantz Center 4th Floor Air Handler Units Replacement

For the purposes of this project (the "Project") the Fashion Institute of Technology and its auxiliary dormitory organization, the F.I.T. Student Housing Corporation, shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as "FIT" unless otherwise distinguished herein. Neither the Fashion Institute of Technology nor F.I.T. Student Housing Corporation will be responsible for receipt of any Bid which does not comply with the instructions as set forth further in this document. It should include all the requested documents (See Attachment A - Bid Checklist) including a scanned image of your bid security (Certified Check of 2 percent or Bid Bond of 10 percent of your total bid price), we'll also need you to mail us the original copy of the bid security to have on file. All bidders will be notified of the bid results within the hour. Bid results are not official until each package has been fully reviewed. In addition to the insurance and bond requirements specified in the General Conditions, Performance and Payment Bonds shall be required for the Work of this Contract. A. Simultaneously with the delivery of the executed Contract, Contractor shall furnish to FIT and maintain, at its own cost and expense a Performance Bond in an amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for faithful performance of the Contract and also a Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under the contract or furnishing materials in connection with the Contract. The surety on such bonds shall be a surety company rated B+ or better by A.M. Best Company, shall be licensed to do business in the State of New York, and shall hold a certificate of authority as an acceptable surety on federal bonds or otherwise satisfactory to FIT. B. Attorneys-in-fact who sign said bonds on behalf of a surety must affix to each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of appointment. The Work of the Project is defined by the immediately following Project Description herein below and by the Contract Documents. Project Description: Provide labor, materials, tests, tools and equipment to complete the West Courtyard Roof and Pomerantz Center Air Handling Units replacement Project. Contractor may begin survey and procurement of materials immediately following award. A detailed scope of work is outlined in specification Section 01 12 00 "Basis of Design". The installation of all equipment in accordance with the Manufacturer's Installation/Operation & Maintenance Manuals & Instructions shall be followed. Bidder shall meet the following requirements and submit necessary information with the Bid. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be grounds for rejection of your Bid. FIT reserves the right to reject bids with incomplete information or bid security, or contain conditions not specified in the Bid Terms and Condition herein, or which are presented on a different form other than that provided to bidders. FIT reserves the right to determine whether a Bidder has substantially met all the Bid requirements and to ask for additional information prior to making such a determination. A. Bidder shall have been primarily a mechanical contractor in the HVAC business for a minimum of five (5) years as of the Bid Opening Date. Proof shall be submitted with the Bid. B. Bidder shall have satisfactorily performed work of the size, scope and nature to be performed under this Contract, as evidenced by references from at least three (3) different successfully completed contracts in an installation similar to those indicated for this Contract in the past five (5) years. Bidder shall include for each reference: project location, dollar value of contract; initiation and completion date, name, title, address and telephone number of contact person. References cannot be members of FIT staff or FIT consultants. C. Bidder shall attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for rejection of theBid. D. Bidder is responsible for all necessary field measurements, all necessary data on the existing conditions and verification of all quantities and dimensions listed in the Project Specifications and Drawings, if applicable. E. By submitting a Bid, Bidder agrees that s/he has examined the Contract Documents, visited the site, noted all conditions and limitations affecting the Work, and fully understands the nature of the Work. Bidder is required to inform FIT in writing immediately of any instance where changed conditions are encountered. F. Bidder shall submit documentation of financial viability, including balance sheets and profit and loss statement for the prior two (2) years, with the Bid. G. Bidder, upon request, shall submit copies of current licenses and certifications applicable to the work, including, but not limited to, licenses issued by the Commissioner of Buildings of the City of New York. Proof of the following certificates will also be required: 10 Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program; Asbestos Awareness Training, FDNY Certificate of Fitness, with the Bid.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Carpeting, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances, 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, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential 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, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, 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, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, 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, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.