Weld Shop Ren.pdf

CHAMP Grant – Welding Shop Renovation Project # 03-2015

The renovated space will be used to house new laboratory (welding equipment) and classroom equipment to effectively deliver the curriculum in the expanded welding program. In order to be functional for the planned program expansion, the current space will require:

- The project will include Installation and venting of six additional workstation hoods

- Electrical distribution systems will be expanded and upgraded

- Gas/air services will be expanded and upgraded

- HVAC system will be upgraded in order to increase functionality and efficiency of the space and equipment. Add fiber optic infrastructure to allow for phone and computer systems and capacity for advanced instructional technology.

- Demolition of a dividing wall will add 500 sq. ft. of laboratory space. We will remodel the classroom to allow for installation and use of modernized instructional equipment.

- Remodel of existing bathrooms to meet expanded occupancy levels.

Project Information

1. The Principal Representative has determined that the entire project shall be completed within 105 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed, and the project shall be finally complete, including the delivery of any or all guarantees and warranties, the submittal of sales and use tax payment forms, the completion of the final punch list and the calling for final inspection, within 15 calendar days, if applicable, from the date of substantial completion. In accordance with Article 46 of the General Conditions of the Contract, Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages, failure to complete the work within the agreed number of calendar days shall be considered breach of contract and subject the bidder to liquidated damaged to the extent specified in Article 54D of the General Conditions of the contract. Liquidated damages are 100% of the amount remaining on the contract that is for work not completed, invoiced, and received by February 15th, 2015.

2. The right is reserved to waive informalities or irregularities and to reject any and all bids.

3. Bidders may procure Bidding Documents from: Stephen Hall Architects at 719-277-7300

4. A deposit of $30.00 will be required for each complete set of Contract Documents. Deposit shall be a guaranty that the documents will be returned in good condition. Such deposits will be returned to (1) Actual Bidders who return the documents before the termination of five (5) business days after the opening of the Bids, (2) Other interested parties who return the documents within five (5) business days after checking them out. Additional copies of any documents, drawings, or specifications will be supplies at the actual cost of reproduction.

Bidders desiring the Architects/Engineer to mail bid documents will be required to pay the full cost of the mailing. Such expenses will be non-refundable.

5. Each Bid shall be submitted on the required Bid Form and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond on State Buildings Programs Bid Bond Form SC-6.14 in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid. The Bid Bond may also be (1) a cashier/’s check or (2) a certified check made payable to the

Treasurer of the State of Colorado in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid. The Bid Bond is submitted as a guaranty that the Bid will be maintained in full force and effect for a period of thirty (30) days after the opening of the Bids for the project.

6. The Bidder promises, in submitting a Bid, that if issued a Notice of Award, will, within the prescribed time, execute the required Agreement, furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor & Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy and Certificates of Insurance, or forfeit you Bid guaranty as Liquidated Damages.

7. Preference shall be given to Colorado resident bidders and for Colorado labor, as provided by law.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Walk thru September 26th @ 1:00 pm. Trustees Building, Room 124

• RFI’s due October 1st @ 1:00 pm.

• Project number plus the date and time due must be included on the outside of the sealed envelope. Overnight and next day mails fail to be a reality in Lamar. Please allow enough time for bids to arrive.

• Bid Opening – October 9th @ 3:00 pm.

• Liquidated damages apply. Liquidated damages are 100% of the amount remaining on the contract that is for work not completed, invoiced, and received by February 15th, 2015.

• Federally funded project, Davis & Bacon Act applies.

• Estimated Probable Cost of Construction $325,000