ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Addendum 1: This has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 4pm due to the forecast of inclement weather conditions for the original date. The location remains the same: Lewis Cass Schools Administrative Offices, 100 S. Main Street in Walton, IN 46994.

• PROJECT INFORMATION
  1. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
     1. Regulatory Requirements: The State of Indiana Law and regulations shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids.
  2. Project Identification: Lewis Cass Schools 2021 Bond Projects.
     1. Project Location: 6422 E St Rd 218, Walton, IN
  3. Owner: Lewis Cass Schools.
     1. Owner’s Representative: Dr. Tim Garland, Superintendent.
  4. Architect: KJG Architecture, Inc.
  5. Project Description: Project consists of Multiple Projects for Lewis Cass Schools located in Walton, Indiana. The projects are broken into three Bid Packages. Bid Package 1 – Elementary HVAC upgrades using ESSER money. Bid Package 2 – Jr-Sr High School Electrical and HVAC Upgrades.  Bid Package 3 – Elementary Addition and Renovations.  The Elementary School project includes updating the HVAC systems for the library and gym/cafeteria, renovating the old gym into classrooms and additional cafeteria space, and adding a new multipurpose gym to the south side of the existing elementary.  The High School projects include updating the existing electrical service to the sub-panels, updating and replacing multiple HVAC units, including the chiller and cooling tower.
     1. Project cost range is anticipated to be under.
        1. Bid Package #1 (BP#1) Elementary HVAC upgrades cost range is anticipated to be under $500,000.00
        2. Bid Package #2 (BP#2) The High School projects include updating the existing electrical service to the sub-panels, updating and replacing multiple HVAC units, including the chiller and cooling tower. Cost range is anticipated to be under $4,840,000.00
        3. Bid Package #3 (BP#3) Elementary School project includes updating the HVAC systems for the library and gym/cafeteria, renovating the old gym into classrooms and additional cafeteria space, and adding a new multipurpose gym to the south side of the existing elementary. Cost range is anticipated to be under $5,200,000.00
     2. Project schedule is as follows: Start date is April 2022 with completion date of November 2023.
  6. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
     1. Multiple General Contracts (all trades) for the three separate Bid Packages.
• BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
  1. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
     1. Bid Date: Tuesday March 1^st, 2022.
     2. Bid Time: 10:00 A.M., local time.
     3. Location: Lewis Cass Schools Administrative Office, 100 S. Main Street, Walton, IN
  2. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
• BID SECURITY
  1. 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.
• PREBID MEETING
  1. Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at Lewis Cass Schools Administrative Offices on Wednesday February 2^nd, 2022 at 4:00pm, local time. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend. A trip to the Elementary and Jr-Sr High School project sites will follow the meeting.
     1. Bidders’ Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid conference to bidders’ questions received up to two business days prior to conference.

• DOCUMENTS
  6976. Printed Procurement of Contracting Documents: Obtain after January 24^th, 2022, by contacting Blue Print Specialties at 1500 Union Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47904 or by calling (765)-742-6976. Those who are getting plans will pay all costs charged by Blue Print Specialties.
  6977. Email Procurement of Contracting Documents: Obtain access after January 24^th, 2022, by contacting KJG Architecture, Inc. 527 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 or by e-mailing: Tammy Poindexter at tammyp@kjgarchitecture.com All documents will be sent as PDFs only.
  6978. All those who are requesting Bidding Documents must submit the following information by e-mailing: Tammy Poindexter tammyp@kjgarchitecture.com. (This information will be used to make the Plan Holders List. The Plan Holders List is used to send out addendum information.)
        1. Company Name
        2. Company Address
        3. Name of Contact Person, Phone No., including extension and email address
  6979. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after January 25^th, 2022, at the locations below:
        1. KJG Architecture, Inc., 527 Sagamore Parkway W. West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
        2. Bid Tool (Construction Resource Tech), One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 510, Oakbrook Terrace, Il 60181
        3. Dodge Data & Analytics
        4. The Blue Book Building & Construction Network

• TIME OF COMPLETION
  2023. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. The Project is anticipated to begin in April of 2022 and be completed by Fall of 2023.
• BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS
  1. 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 in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.
• NOTIFICATION
  1. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Jovon Rayl, KJG Architecture.