Phase 1 Conversion of Electrical Power Distribution System

Per addendum 1 bid date has been extended to 4/21/22 A 15KV primary service will be received form Alabama Power Company which will feed new main switchgear and serve the first phase (LOOP #1) of the eventual 3 Loop system. The Loop will consist of Loop switchgear fed from new underground distribution system that will feed new and existing dual rated transformer for each of the Buildings connected to loop. This Loop will also attach and serve an existing feeder that presently serves existing buildings where existing feeders are 15KV rated and new transformers will replace existing 5KV units and existing dual voltage units will be set for 15KV primary source. The project includes, but is not limited to, selective demolition, new construction of a loop. Utility relocation and extensions, erosion and sediment control, miscellaneous sitework, supervision of the Work of the project, and all related work, as indicated on the Bid and Construction Documents. Contractors must be a licensed electrical contractor along with having a general contractors license in the state of Alabama. A cashier's check of bid bond payable to the University of Montevallo, in an amount not less that five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder's proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment bonds, and insurance in compliance with requirements, will be required at the signing of the Contract. Contractors who obtain plans that do not meet pre-qualified requirements for bidding will be refunded their deposit in full upon return of documents in good condition within ten (10) days of bid date. Other sets for Contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount. Only contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid on the Project. Preferred method of delivery is digital, via email. Firms seeking to prequalify must not contact the University of Montevallo Administration, Staff, Officials, Board Members, etc. All questions are to be directed to Consulting Construction Engineering. Contacting the University of Montevallo could result in disqualification from bidding. This will be the only opportunity to pre-qualify for this project so all contractors who wish to participate must respond within the required time frame in order to obtain the Pre-Qualification Package. All will be notified via email by March 24, 2022 as to whether or not they have been pre-qualified. The substantial completion date will be August 12, 2022. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms contained in the Bidding Project Manual, or original copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for Contractors must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended and must show such evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by Engineer or Owner; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered and on the Proposal Form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, 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, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, 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.
Division 26 -	Electrical, 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, 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, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.