Stamford Museum and Nature Center Observatory

This project consists of new construction building and related sitework around a fully operational Museum and Nature Center open to the public 363 days a year. The project includes a Planetarium area, Observatory Space, classroom spaces (indoor and outdoor), concession and merchandise shops, Exhibit display, offices and auxiliary rooms in support of the building operation (restrooms, mech rooms, elevator and stairs). Sitework includes earthwork related to new building construction, septic system, storm water system, water lines (domestic and fire), electrical and teledata. Site improvements include walking paths, seating walls, fire pit, access road with parking and outdoor gathering areas. All areas shall comply with current building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy and accessibility codes. Selective trades are required to comply with LEED standards as specified in the Project Manual As of November 6 , 2023, the construction manager at risk has released the project for bidding. A bid bond for five percent (5%) of the base bid cost is required and must accompany each proposal for contracts exceeding $50,000. Bids must be held firm for one hundred twenty (120) days beyond the bid opening date. The successful bidder must file a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond for any contracts exceeding $50,000 The successful bidder must file a one hundred percent (100%) Labor & Materials Bond any contracts exceeding $100,000 and a Certificate of Insurance to provide and maintain insurance coverage for the entire duration of the project as noted. including Owner (SM&NC), A.P. Construction (CMR), TSKP (Architect), Construction Consulting Group (Owner's Rep), City of Stamford and State of Connecticut with A.P. Construction (CMR) within ten (10) days of notice of bid award. All questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to Agnes Kochanowicz at A.P. Construction at akochanowicz@apconst.com by 5 P.M. in the local time in which the bid is to be conducted on October 27, 2023 Construction and SM&NC reserves the right to reject any or all bids, any part thereof, waive defects in same, or accept any proposal deemed to be in the CMR's and Owner's best interest.

3 Stories Above Grade, 10,650 SF.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Construction Facilities, Field Offices and Sheds, Sanitary Facilities, Construction Aids, Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Structural Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Buildings, Steel Joist Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Sheet Metal Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers, Built-Up Bituminous Roofing, Flashing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Frames, Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Special Function Doors, Cold Storage Doors, Panel Doors, Sectional Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Sliding Automatic Entrances, Windows, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Painting and Coating, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Area Lighting, Site Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, 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, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.