MIK Library Electrical Switchgear Upgrade

This project upgrades the switch gear for MIK library 1. Provide preconstruction evaluations and Arborist Report. 2. Provide tree and plant protection fencing. 3. Provide protection of root zones and above ground tree parts and plants. 4. Provide pruning of existing trees and plants. 5. Provide all insect and disease control. 6. Provide maintenance of existing trees and plants including irrigation during the construction period as recommended by the Arborist Report. 7. Provide maintenance of existing trees and plants including irrigation during the post construction plant maintenance period. 8. Remove tree protection fencing and other protection from around and under trees and plants. 9. Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material. Bids will be received from Prime Contractors on a Lump Sum Amount for the total project. All phases of the work shall be bid to and through the Prime Contractors. Bids shall be submitted in the manner herein described and on the official proposal form included with the conditions and specifications and shall be subject to all the conditions as set forth and described in the Bid Documents. Bids shall be submitted only on the Official Forms supplied by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements will be cause for invalidation of bid. Final award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest, responsive and responsible bid which offers the best value. The time for substantial completion for all phases shall be 180 Calendar Days and Final Completion shall be 30 days thereafter. Substantial Completion will include all site restoration completed, site clean-up and fully functional All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. Bids, upon their receipt by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section are stamped showing the hour and date received. Bids received after the scheduled closing time for reception of bids will not be considered provided legal and accepted bids have been received on said referenced Invitation. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Clerical errors and omissions in the computation of the lump sum shall not be cause for withdrawal of the bid without forfeiture of bid bond. Bids may be withdrawn in person only, prior to the closing date for receipt of bids. The University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all formalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the University may be served. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to the Capital Construction Procurement Office, no later than 11/1/22 by 4pm. Written questions can be submitted by email to: cckbidquestions@uky.edu. Note: Responses to Written Questions received will be provided in an addendum The apparent low bidder will be requested to meet with the Construction Manager to review the bid and scope of services. The time and place of this meeting will be announced at the bid opening MBE (10.9%), WBE (6.9%), DBE (10%)

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Electrical.