Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Bus Facility - North and South Project

Edifice LLC, Construction Manager, will accept sealed bids for the CMS Bus Facility - North and South project located at 4440 Northpointe Industrial Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216 and 11701 Downs Road, Pineville, NC 28134 respectively. The project consists of two new bus facilities, approximately 16,000 ft. each with new bus maintenance bays and supporting office space. All questions and/or clarifications should be addressed to the Construction Manager, who will then correspond with the Design team, as required, for answers and clarifications. Owner: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, NC Architect: Morris-Berg Architects Construction Manager: Edifice LLC 4111 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Bid Questions, contact Allen Reynolds areynolds@edificeinc.com Phone: 704-332-0900 Fax: 704-332-0901 Only pre-qualified bidders may obtain complete sets of plans, specifications, and bid manual. Other interested second and third tier subcontractors and suppliers must submit quotes to the pre-qualified trade contractors. Formal Trades Packages Bidding (prequalified bidders only): 22-001 Plumbing 31-001 Sitework North. Note: Sitework bidders will have the opportunity to bid each project site individually or both projects in combination. All other trade packages must bid both buildings in combination. Bidders must be properly licensed under all state laws, regulations, and ordinances governing the respective trades and work to be performed. The General Statutes of the State of North Carolina applicable to license requirements, submission of bids, and award of public contracts shall be observed in the receiving of bids and awarding of contracts for the work. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid amount shall be submitted with each formal bid of $100,000 or greater. In addition, bid security is required with each formal trade package bid for any two (or more) trade packages that total $100,000 or greater. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond, a cashier's check, or a certified check on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation made payable to Edifice LLC. The apparent low responsible, responsive bidder shall have their bid security held by Edifice LLC until the Trade Contractor agreement is executed, and all required documentation and materials are received and approved by Edifice LLC. All requested documentation and materials must be provided to Edifice LLC by the trade contractor in less than 10 days from acceptance of trade package contract by Edifice LLC. Failure to provide any documentation will be grounds for rejection of the bid. Utilize the AIA Document A310 for the bid bond security form. Bid security will be returned to all bidders in due time after the lowest responsible, responsive trade package contractor is determined and a contract agreement had been executed by all parties. Bonding requirements for the project: The ability to provide Payment and Performance Bonds is required on all subcontracts of $100,000 or greater. In addition, the ability to provide Payment and Performance Bonds is required on any two (or more) trade packages that total $100,000 or more. Performance and Payment Bonds will be for the full amount of the contract and will be submitted prior to executing the work. This requirement is subject to the judgment and direction of the Owner and Construction Manager. All Pre-qualified bidders are required to seek Women, Minority, Small Business Enterprise (WMSBE) participation. The minimum goal for this project is 21% participation (10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE). This project has an Employment Opportunities and Workforce Development Plan as defined in the bid manual, see section VI. All trade package bid proposals must be submitted on the appropriate trade package bid form that pertains to the trade package that is the subject of the bid. Bids shall be made upon the form of proposal provided by Edifice LLC for the applicable trade package. All forms must be filled out completely and accurately with all applicable information. Do not alter, change, or add to the bid forms in any way, shape, or form, this or any added clarifications may result in your bid being withdrawn from consideration. All bids must be signed by an authorized Owner or Officer of the company. Please consult the Bid Manual for all forms. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after receipt of bid. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all irregularities or informalities in any bid as allowed by applicable law and to award any contract to other than low bidder should it be deemed in their best interest.

16,000 SF.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, 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, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, 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, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.