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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

This Document uses the term "Architect." Change this term to match that used to identify the design professional as defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

This Advertisement for Bids document is for use on public projects in conjunction with AIA Document A701, "Instructions to Bidders." Coordinate content with the Instructions to Bidders.

Much of this Document consists of Project-specific data. Examples given in the model document text below illustrate possible document content. Use the model text to develop text for specific Project requirements.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Revise "Notice to Bidders" Paragraph below to comply with Owner requirements for notification and conduct of public bidding.

Notice to Bidders: Bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders. This project has a less than 30-day bid advertisement period.

Retain "Regulatory Requirements" Subparagraph below and insert applicable references if bidding procedures are subject to special regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Project Identification: Community Safe Room, Hillcrest Estates Project Location: 1028 Oak Drive, Altoona, WI 54720 Owner Representative: Jae Cho Architect: Lien & Peterson Architects, Inc.

Retain "Construction Manager" Paragraph below if Owner has engaged a construction manager.

Retain "Design-Builder" Paragraph below for design-build projects.

Provide brief description of Project scope and budget to give potential bidders information to help them decide if they will consider bidding Project. If required, include subparagraph indicating estimated construction cost.

Project Description: Project consists of construction of a new tornado shelter at Hillcrest Estates in Altoona, Wisconsin. The shelter will be 129’-4” x 40’-8” with three covered entrances. There will be a 8-inch frost wall and the floor will be a reinforced concrete. The exterior walls will be constructed of reinforced concrete masonry units and the roof will consist of precast concrete planks covered with sloped rigid insulation and a white EPDM roof. The interior space will include three “shelter” spaces and centralized toilet rooms.

Construction Contract:

Revise sample subparagraphs below to correspond to the delivery system applicable to Project. Revise below if using construction management or design-build project delivery methods.

General Contract (all trades).

PREBID MEETING

Retain one of two "Prebid Meeting" paragraphs below.

A non-mandatory per-bid tour is scheduled for July 22, at 1:00 PM. All participant shall meet at the site; 1028 Oak Drive, Altoona, WI 54720.

BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

Revise first paragraph below to suit Project. Retain bid date and time consistent with local practices such as those recommended by regional AIA/AGC Joint Cooperative Committees.

Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Refer to section 00 43 93 “Bid Submittal Checklist” to ensue Bids are complete. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders, and delivered as follows:

Bid Date: August 4, 2025.

Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.

Submission: All bids must be submitted through Quest; www.questcdn.com, #9785993 Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud via a virtual meeting.

BID SECURITY

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 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

BID DOCUMENTS

Retain "Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents" or "Online Procurement and Contracting Documents" Paragraph below and revise to suit Project.

Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents through Quest, www.questcdn.com. A Quest account is required to access the documents (Quest Login). If you don’t have an account you will need to create one through the Join Link and pay any fees, or try Quest 3 Month Free Trial.

TIME OF COMPLETION

If retaining option in paragraph below, coordinate with the Contract Documents. Liquidated damages are typically listed in the Supplementary Conditions.

Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.

BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

Retain and revise first paragraph below if prequalification of bidders is allowed and advisable for Project.

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 will be required of the successful Bidder.

INTERPRETATION

No verbal explanation or instructions will be given in regard to the meaning of the drawings or specifications during the bid period. Bidders shall bring inadequacies, omissions, or conflicts to the Architect/Engineer's by emailing admin@2dlp.com before July 25th. Prompt clarification will be supplied to all bidders by addendum.

Failure to so request clarification or interpretation of the drawings and specifications will not relieve the successful Bidder of responsibility. Signing of the contract will be considered as implicitly denoting that the Contractor has thorough understanding of the scope of work and comprehension of the contract documents.

NOTIFICATION

This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Lien and Peterson Architects, Inc.

END OF DOCUMENT

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