MPSD Carver Elementary Additions

W Geotechnical Project No G-1416L Ladner Project No. 727-23-A Notice to Bidders: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the project named below by the Meridian Public School District B. Project Identification: 22034.05 MPSD Carver Elementary Additions. 1. Project Location: 900 44th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39307. C. Owner: Meridian Public School District, 1019 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS 38391. 1. Owner's Representative: Dr. Amy J. Carter, Superintendent. D. Architect: Dale | Bailey, An Association, One Jackson Place, Suite 250, 188 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201-2100. E. Project Description: This project involves new construction of additions to existing buildings at Carver Elementary School for the Meridian Public School District, which is being funded out of the district's city bond fund. Approximately 2000 square feet of new building construction is involved as well as 3600 square feet of new awning. New site work involves asphalt paving and parking lot striping. A. The owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Bid proposals must be delivered in a sealed envelope marked plainly on the outside of the envelope with the following: "MPSD Carver Elementary Additions; Project number 22034.05 to be opened October 24, 2023" Envelope shall be addressed to Dr. Amy J. Carter, Superintendent of Schools, 1019 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS 38391. B. In addition, the envelope shall list the bidder's Company name, Company address and all applicable state and local license and registration numbers of the bidder. Envelopes not so marked are submitted at the risk of the bidder as the Owner and Architect assume no responsibility for the prematureopening of any bid envelope byany employee of the Owner or Architect. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: Electronic bids are not required by the MPSD but offered as another means to submit a bid. Single stipulated sum bids will be received for allwork required by the contract documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders C. Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate only upon the blank proposal forms provided with the specifications and must be accompanied by Proposal Security in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the Base Bid: such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the proposal, execute a contract and post Performance and Payment Bonds in the form and amount within the time specified. The Bid Bond, if used, shall be payable to the Owner. D. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud. 1.3 BID SECURITY A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after opening of bids. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. B. The owner reserves the right to postpone action and final decision for a period of up to ninety (90) days. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend. 1. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid conference to bidders' questions received up to two business days prior to conference. B. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after September 26, 2023, at the locations below: 1. Bid documents are being made available via original paper copy or digital CD. Plan holders are required to register and order bid documents at www.dalebaileyplans.com. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Questions regarding website registration and online orders please contact Plan House Printing, 607 W. Main Street Tupelo MS 38804, (662) 407-0193. 2. Bid Documents will only be made available to plan holders as entire documents. Partial sets will not be issued. The work is subject to liquidated damages. A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptableto Owner will be required of thesuccessful Bidder. 1.8 NOTIFICATION A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Dale | Bailey, An Association. C. Contact regarding questions, email: biddinginfo@ dalepartners.com.

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.