2024.01.26 ATDM Building Two Final Combined Spec.pdf

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The document "2024.01.26 ATDM Building Two Final Combined Spec.pdf" contains the specifications for the construction of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility - Building 2 in Danville, Virginia. This project is being solicited by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) under the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The project involves the general construction of Building 2 for the IALR's Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Facility. The document provides detailed technical specifications and requirements for the construction project.

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REFERENCE NO. 50140104

PROJECT MANUAL

Institute for Advanced Learning Accelerated Training Defense Manufacturing Facility (ATDM) Building Two 231 Slayton Avenue Cyber Park Danville, VA 24540

JANUARY 26, 2024

PREPARED BY

Dewberry Engineers Inc.

551 Piney Forest Road

Danville, VA 24540

434.797.4497

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 1

ATDM - BUILDING 2 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility

Building 2

General Construction Contract

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

Project Owner: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, Virginia 24540

(434) 766-6700

Project Architect: Dewberry Engineers Inc.

551 Piney Forest Road Danville, Virginia 24540

(434) 797-4497

Project Description: Construct the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility � Building 2 in strict accordance with the Contract Documents

Reference No.: ITB No. 57639

Project Location: Danville Cyber Park 231 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540

Bid Due Date and Time: March 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Mandatory On-Site Pre-Bid Conference: February 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Room 207 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, Virginia 24540

Bid Bond: Five Percent of Bid Amount

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (�IALR� or �Owner�) invites bids pursuant to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Virginia Code § 2.2-4300 et seq., from general contractors for the construction of IALR�s Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility � Building 2 (�Facility�), as described in more detail in the Contract Documents (�Project�). The selection process shall be competitive sealed bidding.

A. Scope of Work: The Project shall include all Work associated with the construction of the Facility in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications prepared by Dewberry Engineers Inc. (�Dewberry�), that are incorporated into this Invitation to Bid (�ITB�). The Work on the Facility will have to be coordinated with the ongoing construction of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility � Building 1 (�Building 1�). The Project will include coordination between the selected Contractor under this ITB and the general contractor carrying out the construction of Building 1. Among other things, it is anticipated that the selected Contractor under this

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 2

ITB and the general contractor carrying out the construction of Building 1 will be on the job site at the same time for several months. In addition, the Drawings and Specifications for the Facility will include a connection between the Facility and Building 1.

B. Bid Proposals: Sealed Bids must be mailed or hand delivered to:

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Attn: Finance Department 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540

Sealed bids must be received at this location no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2024. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2024, will be rejected. Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or other electronically transmitted bids will not be considered.

C. Contract or Contract Documents: The Contract and Contract Documents shall include: (i) the ATDM � Building 2

General Construction Contract attached as Exhibit A to this ITB; (ii) the Owner�s General Conditions attached as

Exhibit B to the ITB; (iii) this ITB, the Instructions to Bidders, any subsequently issued Addenda to this ITB; (iv) the AIA General Conditions (AIA Document A201-2017), as amended by the Supplementary Conditions attached as

Exhibit C to this ITB; (v) the completed and signed Bid Form and Bid Bond; (v) the Drawings and Specifications prepared by Dewberry and included with this ITB; (vi) the Performance and Payment Bonds; (vii) any Change Orders or Change Directives; and (viii) any Modifications to the Contract. Each Bidder is solely responsible for making sure that such Bidder has obtained and reviewed the complete set of Contract Documents, including any Addenda to this ITB, before submitting a bid. Prospective Bidders are responsible for checking IALR�s website or contacting Angela Anderson at Angela.Anderson@ialr.org to inquire about any Addenda that may be issued. IALR will not be responsible if the ITB and/or any Addenda are not received by potential Bidders.

D. Submission of Bids: Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Form attached as Exhibit D, completed in full in ink or typewritten (one copy only). Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner, and be clearly marked �Bid for ATDM � Building 2 General Construction Contract�. The Bidder�s name and address shall also be clearly marked on the envelope. No other information is to be included on the outside of the envelope. Bidder will submit a Total Base Bid Amount to perform all Work on the Project in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. Bidder also will submit sums for Alternates as specified on the Bid Form. IALR will not be responsible for the premature opening of improperly addressed, labeled or misidentified Bids. In addition to submitting a signed and completed Bid Form, each Bidder also must submit: (i) a signed and completed copy of this ITB; (ii) a signed copy of the Minority & Women-Owned Business, Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Business, and Employment

Services Organizations Certification Form, which is attached as Exhibit E to this ITB; (iii) a signed and completed copy of the Lobbyist Disclosure, which is attached as Exhibit J to this ITB; and (iv) a signed and completed copy of the Non-Collusion Statement, which is attached as Exhibit K to this ITB. All Bids submitted in response to this ITB are subject to and shall be deemed to incorporate by reference all of the terms, conditions, provisions, and requirements of the Contract Documents. Bids and other required bidding documents shall be signed by an authorized representative of Bidder. Bidder agrees that its Contract performance shall be in strict conformance with the Contract Documents.

E. Bid Bond; Security: Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4336, each Bid in excess of $100,000 shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, payable to the Owner, in the amount of five percent of the Total Base Bid Amount. The Bid Bond shall be in substantially the same form as the Bond Form attached hereto as Exhibit F and shall be issued by a surety authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia having a Best�s rating of A-VII or greater and listed in the most recent Federal Registry of Sureties maintained by the United States Treasury. When the Contract is executed with the successful

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 3

Bidder, the bid bonds of the other Bidders will be returned. The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which the Bid Bond will be returned. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4338, a certified check, cashier�s check, or cash escrow in the face amount required for the bond may be used in lieu of a sealed surety Bid Bond.

F. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: There will be a mandatory on-site Pre-Bid Conference for all interested Bidders.

This conference will convene on February 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time in Room 207 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. As a part of the Pre-Bid Conference, a tour and inspection of the Project site will be made.

Attendance at this conference is required for submitting a bid.

G. Bid Opening: The Bids will be opened in a public opening of Bids at the designated time and location and read aloud at that time and place. In addition:

1. The Owner will evaluate the Bids and award the Contract after due consideration of the Bid amounts and the criteria set forth herein and in the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation the ability of the

Contractor to complete the Project in the allotted time, time being of the essence. The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract where it appears to be in the best interest of the Owner.

2. The Owner may waive any informalities or irregularities, cancel this invitation to bid, reject any or all Bids, and/or rebid the Project at any time prior to the award of the Contract.

3. Any Bid may be withdrawn or modified prior to the scheduled time for the opening of Bids.

4. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

5. Unless otherwise noted, no Bidder may withdraw a Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should the Contract not be awarded within this specified time period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement of the Owner and the Bidder.

H. Contract Award: Any award will be made to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. To determine the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder who may be awarded a Contract for the Work, Owner will consider all of the criteria set forth in, and all of the information requested pursuant to, this ITB and the Instructions to Bidders. In determining the lowest bidder, Owner will use the Total Base Bid Amount contained in the Bidder�s Bid Form.

I. Legal Compliance; Licenses: Bidders and all subcontractors are required to comply with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations; and are required to be properly licensed under Virginia Code § 54.1-1100, et seq.

J. Withdrawal of Bid Due to Error: Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids unless the Bid is substantially lower than the other bids because of a clerical error as defined in Virginia Code § 2.2-4330. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4330(B)(1), the Bidder shall give to the Owner notice in writing of the Bidder�s claim of right to withdraw the bid within two (2) business days after the opening of bids and shall submit the original work papers, documents, and material used in the preparation of the Bid with such notice.

Other applicable provisions of Virginia Code § 2.2-4330 shall apply to any errors in bids or any requested withdrawal due to errors in Bids.

K. Negotiation With Lowest Bidder: If the Bid from the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder exceeds available funds for the Project, then under the provisions of Virginia Code §2.2-4318, the Owner reserves the right to negotiate with such Bidder to obtain a contract price within the available funds.

L. Time of Completion: Bidder must obtain Substantial Completion for this project within four hundred twenty (420) consecutive calendar days following the date specified in the Notice to Proceed for the

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 4

Project. Owner intends to award the Contract and issue a Notice to Proceed promptly following opening of bids.

Further, Bidder must obtain Final Completion for this project within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days following the date of Substantial Completion. All Bidders are cautioned that time is of the essence for the completion of all Work on the Project and that Owner will suffer loss or damages if the Project is not substantially and finally completed within these periods of time. By bidding on the Project, each Bidder certifies that it can start and complete the Project in the specified timeline.

M. Liquidated Damages: Bidder will pay as Liquidated Damages the sum of $2,250.00 for each consecutive calendar day that the Project extends beyond the designated date for Substantial Completion. In addition, Bidder further will pay as Liquidated Damages the sum of $2,250.00 for each consecutive calendar day that this Project extends beyond the date of Final Completion.

N. Inquiries: If any potential Bidder has questions about the submission requirements or the Project, the Respondent must promptly contact the person designated below in writing but no later than five (5) working days before the bid due date. All questions regarding the procurement procedure shall be submitted in writing to Angela Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA 24540, Angela.Anderson@ialr.org. All technical questions regarding the Contract Documents shall be submitted in writing to Larry Hasson, Dewberry Engineers Inc., 551 Piney Forest Road, Danville, Virginia 24540, lhasson@dewberry.com, with a copy provided to Angela Anderson at Angela.Anderson @ialr.org.

O. Addenda: Any interpretations, amendments, corrections or revisions to this ITB will be made only by written Addendum issued by IALR. Interpretations, amendments, corrections or revisions of this ITB made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders must not rely upon such interpretations, amendments, corrections or revisions. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring that they have any and all Addenda issued prior to submitting their Bids. IALR disclaims any responsibility for a Bidder�s failure to receive any Addenda.

P. Certification: Bidder�s signature on the Bid Form and this ITB certifies that it has either inspected the job site or voluntarily declined the inspection, is aware of the conditions under which the Work must be accomplished, is aware of and understands the requirements for the Project, and fully understands the requirements of this solicitation. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to inquire about and clarify any requirements of this solicitation that it does not understand. Failure to understand the requirements of this solicitation will not relieve the Contractor of any responsibilities under any contract. IALR will not consider claims resulting from Bidder�s failure to inspect the job site, failure to understand the Drawings and/or Specifications, and/or failure to obtain clarification of any requirements for the Project. By executing the Bid Form, Bidder represents and warrants that it has prepared its Bid with full knowledge of the timeframe for completing the Project, time being of the essence, and that it has made arrangements with employees and subcontractors to ensure that sufficient manpower and manhours are available to fully and timely perform the Project.

Q. Retainage: Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4333, any Contract awarded pursuant to this Invitation to Bid shall be subject to a 5% retainage.

R. Bonding; Security: Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4337, if the Contract Sum exceeds $100,000, then a Performance Bond in the amount of the Contract Sum and in substantially the same form as the Bond Form attached hereto as

Exhibit G and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of the Contract Sum and in substantially the same form as the Bond Form attached hereto as Exhibit H will be required from the successful Bidder. The performance and payment bonds shall be issued by a surety authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia having a rating of A-VII or greater and listed in the most recent Federal Registry of Sureties maintained by the United States Treasury. Pursuant

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 5

to Virginia Code § 2.2-4338, a certified check, cashier�s check or cash escrow in the face amount otherwise required for the bond may be utilized in lieu of a bond.

S. Award Announcement: If an award of a Contract is made, Notice of the Award will be made by posting a notice on the IALR website. Posting on IALR�s website is the only notice that will be provided of the award or decision to award a contract pursuant to this ITB.

By submitting a Bid, each Bidder agrees that this is a solicitation of Bids and each Bidder agrees to be solely responsible for the cost or expense of its Bid and IALR shall have no responsibility for such costs or expenses.

The undersigned hereby certifies that no person interested in this Bid is directly or indirectly interested in or connected with any other Bidder or Bid for said Work, and no representative, officer, or employee of the Owner is directly or indirectly interested therein, or in any portion thereof.

The undersigned hereby certifies that this Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham Bid, or so that such other person shall refrain from bidding; and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communications, or conference, with any person, to fix the Bid price of the undersigned or of any other Bidders, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Bid price, or of that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against the Owner or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements contained in said Bid are true. The Bidder certifies that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other Bidder concerning any matter relating to this Bid.

The undersigned hereby certifies that neither it nor its agent nor any other party on its behalf has paid or agreed to pay, directly or indirectly, a person, firm, or corporation, any money or valuable consideration for assistance in procuring or attempting to procure the Contract herein referred to, and further agrees that no such money or reward shall be hereafter paid.

The undersigned certifies that this person/firm/corporation is not currently barred from bidding on contracts by any public body or political subdivision in the Commonwealth of Virginia, nor is this person/firm/corporation a part of any firm/corporation that is currently barred from bidding on contracts by any public body or political subdivision in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bidder has attached an explanation of any previous disbarment(s) and copies of notice(s) of reinstatement(s).

Within five (5) consecutive, business days after receiving a Notice of Award from the Owner, the undersigned will sign the Contract, including all Contract Documents, for this Project in the amount stated on the bid form.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF BIDDER:

INVITATION TO BID ITB - 6

_____________________________________ DATE: _______________________________

_____________________________________ BY: _________________________________

(SIGNATURE)

_____________________________________ NAME: ______________________________

(PLEASE PRINT)

EMAIL:_____________________________ TITLE: ______________________________

PHONE: ____________________________

STATE CONTRACTOR�S LICENSE CLASS: ______

STATE CONTRACTOR�S LICENSE NUMBER: _________________________________

FEIN: _________________________________

VIRGINIA SCC NUMBER (IF ANY): _________________________________

LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 1

ATDM BUILDING TWO 50140104

VOLUME I

BIDDING INFORMATION

INVITATION TO BIDS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

EXHIBIT A � ATDM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

EXHIBIT B � OWNER�S GENERAL CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT C � SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT D � BID FORM

EXHIBIT E � CERTIFICATION FORM

EXHIBIT F � BID BOND

EXHIBIT G � PEFORMANCE BOND

EXHIBIT H � LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

EXHIBIT I � CONTRACTOR�S CERTIFICATION AS TO LICENSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS

EXHIBIT J � LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT K � NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF VUSBC SPECIAL INSPECTIONS ----

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY 011000-4

012100 ALLOWANCES 012100-2

012300 ALTERNATES 012300-2

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500-3

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 012600-2

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900-3

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100-6

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 013200-6

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-9

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000-6

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 015000-6

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 016000-7

017300 EXECUTION 017300-8

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 017700-5

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA 017823-6

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 017839-3

017900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING 017900-4

DIVISION 02 � EXISTING CONDITIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 033000-20

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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042000 UNIT MASONRY 042000-16

DIVISION 05 - METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING 051200-8

051213 ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING 051213-6

053100 STEEL DECKING 053100-7

054000 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING 054000-8

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS 055000-6

055100 METAL STAIRS 055100-7

057000 DECORATIVE METALS 057000-6

DIVISION 06 � WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY 061000-5

061600 SHEATHING 061600-3

061613 STRUCTURAL INSULATED SHEATHING 061613-7

064023 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACEDARCHITECTURAL CABINETS 064023-3

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072640 SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION AND 072640-8

AIR/VAPOR BARRIER SYSTEM

074213 INSULATED METAL WALL PANELS 074213-10

074213.23 METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS 074213.23-10

075423 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING 075423-9

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 076200-7

076600 ROOF PAVER SYSTEM 076600-8

077100 ROOF SPECIALTIES 077100-6

077200 ROOF ACCESSORIES 077200-5

078446 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 078446-5

079200 JOINT SEALANTS 079200-9

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 081113-11

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS FOR LAMINATE 081416-6

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES 083113-4

083333 SECURITY GRILLES 083333-7

084113 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 084113-11

084229 SLIDING DOOR ENTRANCES 084229-8

084413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS 084413-9

087100 DOOR HARDWARE 087100-18

088000 GLAZING 088000-10

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092116.23 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES 092116.23-5

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 092216-5

092900 GYPSUM BOARD 092900-7

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093013 CERAMIC TILING 093013-11

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS 095113-8

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES 096513-5

096623 RESINOUS MATRIZ TERRAZZO FLOORING 096623-8

096723 RESINOUS FLOORING 096723-5

096813 TILE CARPETING 096813-5

099113 EXTERIOR PAINTING 099113-6

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING 099123-6

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

101400 SIGNAGE 101400-5

102113 PHENOLIC-CORE TOILET COMPARTMENTS 102113-5

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND CUSTODIAL ACCESSORIES 102800-4

104413 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS 104413-5

108123 ROOF SCREENS 108123-8

108316 BANNERS 108316-

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

114000 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT 114000-___

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

122413 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES 122413-5

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING WINDOW TRIM 123661.16-3

123661.19 QUARTZ AGGLOMERATE COUNTERTOPS 123661.19-4

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142400 MACHINE ROOM-LESS HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR 142400-15

VOLUME II

DIVISION 21 � FIRE SUPPRESSION

210517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION 210517-4

PIPING

210518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 210518-2

210523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE 210523-6

SUPPRESSION PIPING

210553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND 210553-3

EQUIPMENT

211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 211313-10

DIVISION 22 � PLUMBING

220517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING 220517-5

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220518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING 220518-2

220519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 220519-4

220523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 220523.12-4

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND 220529-10

EQUIPMENT

220548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND 220548.13-3

EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 220553-4

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION 220719-10

221113 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING 221113-7

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 221116-7

221119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES 221119-7

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 221316-8

221413 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE PIPING 221413-6

221423 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SPECIALTIES 221423-3

221429 SUMP PUMPS 221429-4

223300 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS 223300-6

224213.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS 224213.13-5

224213.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS 224213.16-4

224216.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES 224216.13-6

224216.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS 224216.16-9

224500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES 224500-4

224713 DRINKING FOUNTAINS 224713-3

DIVISION 23 � HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 230500-11

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 230523-7

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 230529-10

230548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC 230548.13-4

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 230553-6

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 230593-20

230713 DUCT INSULATION 230713-10

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION 230719-15

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC 230923-33

230923.11 CONTROL VALVES 230923-11-10

239023.12 CONTROL DAMPERS 230923.12-11

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING 232113-9

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES 232116-5

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS 232123-7

232300 REFRIGERANT PIPING 232300-6

232513 WATER TREATMENT FOR CLOSED-LOOP HYDRONIC SYSTEMS 232513-3

233113 METAL DUCTS 233113-14

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 233300-10

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS 233346-3

233423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS 233423-6

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS 233600-6

233713.13 AIR DIFFUSERS 233713.13-4

233713.23 REGISTERS AND GRILLES 233713.23-3

233723 HVAC GRAVITY VENTILATORS 233723-4

237343.16 OUTDOOR, SEMI-CUSTOM AIR-HANDLING UNITS 237343.16-12

238123.13 COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS, CEILING-MOUNTED 238123.13-6

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UNITS

238126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONERS 238126-5

238219 BLOWER COIL UNITS 238219-6

238239.19 WALL AND CEILING UNIT HEATERS 238239.19-3

DIVISION 26 � ELECTRICAL

260010 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL 260010-14

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND 260519-9

CABLES

260523 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES 260523-10

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260526-13

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260529-5

260533.13 CONDUITS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260533.13-11

260533.16 BOXES AND COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260533.16-9

260533.23 SURFACE RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260533.23-3

260536 CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260536-6

260543 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL 260543-9

SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS 260544-4

AND CABLING

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260553-8

260573.13 SHORT-CIRCUIT STUDIES 260573.13-5

260573.16 COORDINATION STUDIES 260573.16-7

260573.19 ARC-FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS 260573.19-6

260943.13 DIGITAL-NETWORK LIGHTING CONTROLS 260943.13-19

260943.16 DYNAMIC COLOR LED LIGHTING 260913.16-28

262213 LOW-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 262213-7

262416 PANELBOARDS 262416-10

262719 MULTI-OUTLET ASSEMBLIES 262719-8

262726 WIRING DEVICES 262726-6

262813 FUSES 262813-4

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 262816-10

262913.03 MANUAL AND MAGNETIC MOTOR CONTROLLERS 262913.03-8

262923 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS 262923-11

264313 SURGE PROTECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER 264313-4

CIRCUITS

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING 265119-12

265213 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING 265213-5

265619 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING 265619-8

DIVISION 27 � COMMUNICATIONS

270528 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 270528-9

270529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 270529-5

270553 IDENTIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 270553-5

DIVISION 28 � ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

284621.11 ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEMS 2864621.11-20

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DIVISION 31 � EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING 311000-5

312000 EARTH MOVING 312000-12

312319 DEWATERING 312319-5

313116 TERMITE CONTROL 313116-3

315000 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION 315000-5

DIVISION 32 � EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 ASPHALT PAVING 321216-9

321313 CONCRETE PAVING 321313-11

321373 CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS 321373-6

321723 PAVEMENT MARKINGS 321723-2

321726 TACTILE WARNING SURFACING 321726-5

323223 SEGMENTAL RETAINING WALLS 323223-7

329200 TURF AND GRASSES 329200-12

DIVISION 33 � UTILITIES

330500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR UTILTIES 330500-8

334100 STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING 334100-11

LANDSCAPING/FOUNTAIN/BOARDWALK SPECIFICATIONS

LS033000 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE LS033000-22

LS034800 PRECAST CONCRETE SPECIALTIES LS034800-7

LS055213 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS LS055213-15

LS131123 DECORATIVE WATER FEATURE LS131123-19

LS311000 SITE CLEARING LS311000-10

LS312000 EARTH MOVING LS312000-15

LS321313 CONCRETE LS321313-21

LS321400 UNIT PAVING LS321400-12

LS329200 TURF GRASSES LS329200-12

LS329300 EXTERIOR PLANTS LS329300-20

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General Construction Contract 1 of 10 Instructions to Bidders

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility

Building 2

General Construction Contract

Invitation to Bid No. 57639

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

l. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply throughout the Contract Documents:

1.1 The terms �IALR� or �Owner� are interchangeable and shall mean the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. IALR�s Authorized Representative is Mr. Telly Tucker, President. Mr. Tucker has the sole responsibility and authority for negotiating, placing, and when necessary modifying each and every invitation to bid, contract, purchase order, change order, or other award issued by IALR with respect to this Project. Any contracts or contract modifications contrary to this provision shall be void and IALR shall not be bound thereby.

1.2 The term �Contract� or �Contract Documents� shall mean and include: (i) the Invitation to Bid (�ITB�), these Instructions to Bidders, any subsequently issued Addenda to the ITB; (ii) the completed and signed Bid Form and Bid Bond; (iii) the ATDM � Building 2 General Construction Contract attached as Exhibit A to the ITB; (iv) the Owner�s General Conditions attached as Exhibit B to the ITB; (v) the AIA General Conditions (AIA Document A201-2017), as amended by the Supplementary Conditions attached as Exhibit C to the ITB; (v) the Drawings and Specifications prepared by Dewberry Engineers Inc. and included with the ITB; (vi) the Performance and Payment Bonds; (vii) any Change Orders or Change Directives; and (viii) any Modifications to the Contract.

1.3 The term �Agreement� shall refer to the ATDM � Building 2 General Construction Contract attached as Exhibit A to the ITB.

1.4 The term �Owner�s General Conditions� shall refer to the Owner�s General Conditions attached as Exhibit B to the ITB.

1.5 The term �AIA General Conditions� shall refer collectively to the AIA Document A201-2017, as amended by the Supplementary Conditions, attached as Exhibit C to this ITB, and the other Contract Documents.

1.6 The term �Addenda� shall mean written or graphic instruments issued by the Owner prior to execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Contract Documents by changes, additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections.

1.7 The term �Architect�, �Engineer�, or �Dewberry� shall mean Dewberry Engineers Inc. The authorized representative for the Architect is Larry Hasson.

1.8 The term �Bid� shall mean a complete and properly signed Bid to carry out the Project in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted using the Bid Form attached as Exhibit

D to the ITB. The �Bid� shall refer to the total lump sum fixed price Bid submitted by the Bidder to perform all the Work required by the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents. The �Contract Sum� shall

General Construction Contract 2 of 10 Instructions to Bidders refer to the lump sum fixed price stated in the Agreement for which the Contractor agrees to perform all the Work required by the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents.

1.9 The term �Bidder� shall mean the person, firm or corporation interested in submitting a Bid or who has actually submitted a Bid. Where the context dictates, the term �Bidder� also may refer to the successful Bidder and the Contractor.

1.10 The term �Bid Form� shall refer to the form attached as Exhibit D to the Invitation to Bid and to be used by Bidders in submitting Bids for the Contract.

1.11 The term �Bonds� or �Security� shall mean the Bid Bond, the Performance Bond, and the Labor and Material Payment Bond, or suitable substitute therefore, required by Virginia Code §§ 2.2-4336 to 4338 and the Contract Documents. Bonds must be in substantially the same form as the �Bond Forms� attached as Exhibits F, G, and H to the ITB. Each Bond shall be issued by a corporate surety authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia having a rating of A-VII or greater and listed in the most recent Federal Registry of Sureties maintained by the United States Treasury. Bonds also must comply with all other requirements of the Virginia Code and Contract Documents.

1.12 The term �Contractor� in the Contract Documents shall mean the person, firm or corporation entering into the Contract with IALR to perform Work in connection with the Project.

1.13 The term �Facility� shall mean the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility � Building 2 as described in the Contract Documents.

1.14 The term �Project� shall mean the construction of IALR�s Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Facility � Building 2 as described in the Contract Documents.

1.15 The term �Responsive Bid� shall mean a Bid that conforms in all material respects to the ITB, these Instructions to Bidders, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. A �Responsive Bidder� is a Bidder who submits a Responsive Bid.

1.16 The term �Responsible Bidder� shall mean a Bidder who has the capability, in all respects, to perform fully the Contract in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, including the mandatory timeframe for completion of the Project, time being of the essence, and the moral and business integrity and reliability that will assure the timely and good faith performance of all Work on the Project.

1.17 The term �Lowest Bidder� shall mean the Bidder who has submitted a lowest lump sum fixed-price Bid (e.g., the Total Base Bid) for completing the Project, without regard to whether the Bid is responsive or the Bidder is responsible.

1.18 The term �Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder� shall mean the Responsible Bidder who has submitted a lower Responsive Bid than any other Responsible Bidder.

1.19 The terms �Drawings, Specifications and other Instruments of Service,� �Drawings and Specifications,� and �Drawings� shall mean those plans, specifications, drawings, diagrams, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and other technical materials, prepared by the Architect for use by the Contractor in the Work, including the Drawings and Specifications included with the ITB.

1.20 The term �Subcontractor� shall mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with any other Subcontractor for the performance of any portion of the Work.

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1.21 The term �Work� shall mean the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and services reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents as necessary to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under the Contract Documents to complete the Project, and all other labor, materials, services, and items required to produce fully connected, complete, code-compliant, operational and functional systems and finishes. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project. The Work includes all cooperation and coordination with New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. that is reasonably required to ensure there are no unreasonable delays in, or interference with, the timely construction of either the Facility or Building 1 and to ensure that the Facility and Building 1 are timely connected as provided in the Drawings and Specifications.

1.22 The terms �prompt� and �promptly� shall require the Contractor to act within such times, if any, as are expressly required in the Contract for a specific action; or otherwise to act immediately, with diligence, and without delay.

2. OWNERSHIP OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2.1 All Contract Documents prepared and/or furnished by the Architect or Owner shall be the exclusive property of the Owner and shall not be used for any other project(s).

3. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

3.1 Each Bidder is responsible for examining carefully the site of the Work and the Contract Documents relating to the Work. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that it has examined and considered the conditions to be encountered at the Project site, the character, quality, and quantities of Work to be performed, the material to be furnished, and other requirements of the Contract Documents. The Bidder waives any claim, defense, or objection arising from a failure to have done any such examination, from failures in the performance of any such examination, or based on site conditions.

3.2 Each Bidder shall promptly notify, in writing, the Owner�s Authorized Representative of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which may be discovered upon examination of the Invitation to Bid, these Instructions to Bidders, any Contract Documents, and/or any other related documents. The Bidder waives any claim, defense, or objection arising from a failure to examine, identify, and notify the Owner�s Authorized Representative of any such ambiguity, inconsistency, or error.

3.3 Anything called for by one of the Contract Documents and not called for by the others shall be of like effect as if required or called for by all Contract Documents. To the extent practicable, the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents will be read consistently with each other. In the case of conflict between the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, the Order of Precedence of the Contract Documents shall be as follows: (i) the Agreement, including any Modifications, Change Orders or Change Directives; (ii) the Owner�s General Conditions; (iii) the ITB, the Instructions to Bidders, and any subsequently issued Addenda; (iv) the AIA General Conditions as amended by the Supplementary Conditions; (v) the Drawings and Specifications; (vi) the completed and signed Bid Form; and (vii) the Bonds.

4. INTENT

4.1 Owner will require that the successful Bidder perform a complete and satisfactory job in accordance both with the Contract Documents and with the highest standards of skill applicable to firms in the construction trade or industry.

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4.2 The materials, products, and equipment described in the Contract Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. No substitution will be considered prior to receipt of Bids unless written request has been received by the Architect at least ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth the changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts that incorporation of the proposed substitution would require, shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect�s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

4.3 This will be a fixed-price contract. All costs and expenses connected with the Work must be included in the lump sum Bid.

4.4 Each Bidder acknowledges and agrees that it has considered in its Bid the requirements of the Contract Documents, local conditions, surface and subsurface conditions, availability of material, equipment, labor, and any other factors which may affect the performance of the Work. Each Bidder agrees and warrants that it will complete the Work not later than the time period indicated for completion, time being of the essence.

5. ADDENDA

5.1 Any significant changes, including corrections of omissions and discrepancies, which may be made to the Contract Documents prior to the execution of the Contract will be in the form of Addenda. Only the Owner has authority to issue Addenda. The Owner expressly disclaims responsibility for Bidder�s failure to obtain any Addenda. Bidder is solely responsible for obtaining a copy of any and all Addenda issued by the Owner or Architect. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any Addenda on their Bid Forms.

6. PREPARATION OF BIDS

6.1 Bids must be submitted upon the Bid Form. Except as may be otherwise noted, the blank spaces in the Bid Form must be completed. Bid Forms shall be completed and signed in ink. A complete Bid Form must include a Buy American Act certification.

6.2 Any alterations to the Bid must be made on the Bid Form in the spaces provided. The alterations must be made prior to Bid submittal and the sealing of the Bid envelope. Alterations shall be dated and signed. Bids containing any conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures, alterations or items not called for in the bid documents, or irregularities of any kind, may be rejected by the Owner as being incomplete and/or non-responsive. NO ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE BID BY NOTATIONS ON THE OUTSIDE OF

THE ENVELOPE WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE REVIEW AND TABULATION OF BIDS OR FOR

ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

6.3 Each Bidder shall submit: (i) a signed and completed Bid Form; (ii) a Bid Bond; (iii) a signed and completed copy of the Invitation to Bid; (iv) the completed and signed Minority & Women-Owned Business, Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Business, and Employment Services Organizations Certification Form; (v) the completed and signed Lobbyist Disclosure; and (vi) the completed and signed Non-Collusion Statement.

6.4 The Bidder agrees that the Bid submitted in the Bid Form shall remain in effect for a minimum of sixty (60) days after the opening of Bids unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.

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6.5 Each bid of $100,000 or more must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the Total Base Bid in accordance with Sections 2.2-4336 and 4338 of the Code of Virginia. The Bid Bond shall be furnished in one of the following forms:

a. Bid Bond made payable to IALR and properly executed by the Bidder as Principal and a corporate surety authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and having a Best�s rating of A-VII or greater and listed in the most recent Federal Registry of Sureties maintained by the United States Treasury. The Bid Bond shall be in substantially the same form as attached as Exhibit F to the Invitation to Bid. Attorneys-in fact who execute Bid Bonds must file with the bond a certified copy of their Power of Attorney.

b. Certified check, cashier�s check, or cash escrow in the face amount required for the Bid Bond and made payable to IALR.

6.6 All Bid Forms and ITBs shall be signed by a person on behalf of the responding Bidder who is authorized to do so. The printed name of that authorized person should be shown as well. Any Bid submitted should be in the complete legal name of the Bidder responding. No Bid will be considered from any Bidder not properly licensed as may be required by law.

6.7 The terms and conditions in the ITB and these Instructions to Bidders are intended to apply to the resulting Contract and shall supersede any conflicting terms offered by Bidder. Any additional conditions a Bidder intends to be considered must be submitted with the Bid as an exception. Such exceptions may result in a finding that the Bid is �non-responsive�, negating possibility of an award to that Bidder. Proposed contractual documents submitted by the successful firm after an award will not be accepted.

7. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

7.1 The Bid Form and any information required to be submitted as part of the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed, opaque envelope and addressed as follows:

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Attn: Finance Department 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540

7.2 The Bidder is responsible for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids on or before March 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. on March 1, 2024, will be rejected.

7.3 Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or other electronically transmitted bids will not be considered.

7.4 Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner, and be clearly marked �Bid for ATDM � Building 2 General Construction Contract�. The Bidder�s name and address shall also be clearly marked on the envelope. No other information is to be included on the outside of the envelope.

7.5 The Bidder certifies that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other Bidder concerning any matter relating to this Bid.

7.6 The Bidder may amend or withdrawal a bid prior to the Opening of Bids.

8. WITHDRAWAL OF BID

8.1 Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of Bids unless

General Construction Contract 6 of 10 Instructions to Bidders the Bid is substantially lower than the other bids because of a clerical error as defined in Virginia Code § 2.2-4330. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4330(B)(1), the Bidder shall give to the Owner notice in writing of the Bidder�s claim of right to withdraw the bid within two (2) business days after the opening of bids and shall submit the original work papers, documents, and material used in the preparation of the Bid with such notice. Other applicable provisions of Virginia Code § 2.2-4330 shall apply to any errors in bids or any requested withdrawal due to errors in Bids.

9. OPENING OF BIDS

9.1 IALR will not be responsible for the premature opening of improperly addressed, labeled, or misidentified Bids.

9.2 Bids will be opened and read aloud at the time, date and place stated in the Invitation to Bid and, unless otherwise provided by law, the contents made public. The public opening and reading of bids will take place in Room 206 of the IALR Main Building, which is located at 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, Virginia 24540.

9.3 The agent of the Owner, whose duty it is to open the Bids, will decide when the specified time for opening Bids has arrived.

10. REJECTION OF BIDS

10.1 IALR reserves the right to cancel the Invitation to Bid or to reject any or all Bids should cancellation or rejection be deemed in the best interest of IALR and consistent with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. IALR also reserves the right to waive any informalities in any Bid.

10.2 Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder is interested in more than one Bid for the Contract may cause the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder is interested.

10.3 Should no �Notice of Award� be issued by IALR within sixty (60) consecutive, calendar days of the date Bids are opened, all Bids will be deemed rejected, unless there is an agreed extension between Owner and Bidder(s).

10.4 The Bid Bonds will be returned to all unsuccessful Bidders after IALR and the successful Bidder have executed the Contract. Should a Bid not be accepted by IALR within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days after the opening of Bids, or within such other time specified in the Bid Documents, each Bidder may obtain its Bid Bonds from IALR, unless there is an agreed extension between Owner and Bidder(s).

11. EVALUATION OF BIDS

11.1 To determine the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder with respect to this ITB, the following items may be considered so as to protect the interest of IALR:

a. The total lump sum fixed-price in the Bid (e.g., the Total Base Bid).

b. The ability, capacity and skill of the Bidder to timely perform the Work required by the Contract Documents.

c. Whether the Bidder can perform the Work required by the Contract Documents promptly and within the time specified, without delay or interference.

d. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Bidder.

e. The quality of the Bidder�s performance of previous contracts or services.

f. The previous and existing compliance by the Bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the Contract or any other contract.

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g. The equipment, facilities, personnel, Subcontractors and Subcontractors� personnel available to the Bidder to timely perform the Work required by the Contract Documents.

h. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the Bidder to timely perform the Work required by the Contract Documents.

i. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, materials, equipment or services to the particular use required.

j. The ability of the Bidder to provide future maintenance, parts and service for the use of the subject of the purchase or Contract, if required

k. The number and scope of any conditions contained in the Bid.

l. Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the ITB and these Instructions, life cycle costing, value analysis, and other criteria to determine acceptability, such as inspection, testing, quality, workmanship, delivery, suitability for a particular purpose.

11.2 The Bidder shall be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and the Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Contract Documents, including without limitation Subcontractors and Subcontractors� personnel.

11.3 IALR may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to timely perform the Work. IALR may require additional information, clarification and/or presentations from any Bidders after opening and reviewing the Bids. The Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request.

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