MI King Renovation-Abatement and Demo Trade Packages Addendum # 1 Addendum # 2 Addendum # 3 Addendum # 4 Addendum # 5

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
1. INVITATION
Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the University of Kentucky,
Construction Procurement Section, Room #322 Peterson Service Building, 411 S. Limestone,
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005, in the manner and on the date hereinafter specified for the
furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, appliances, equipment, services, etc., necessary for
the construction of project# CCK-3050.0-2-27 MI King Renovation-Abatement and Demo Trade
Packages as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings for as prepared by Pepper
Construction Company of OH and approved by the Construction Procurement Section and under
the terms and conditions of this Invitation.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
M.I. KING LIBRARY ASSET PRESERVATION - Demolition and Abatement
The following Trades available for bidding:
TP-001 Demolition and Abatement
TP-002 General Trades
TP-003 Mechanical and Plumbing
TP-004 Electrical
TP-005 Elevator
3. METHOD OF RECEIVING BIDS
Bids will be received from Prime Contractors on a Lump Sum Amount for the total project. All
phases of the work shall be bid to and through the Prime Contractors. Bids shall be submitted in the
manner described herein and on the official proposal form included with the conditions and
specifications and shall be subject to all the conditions as set forth and described in the Bid
Documents.
Bids shall be submitted only on the Official Forms supplied by the University of Kentucky,
Construction Procurement Section and in the following order:
1. Form of Proposal (Bid Form)
2. Bid Bond
**Please ensure there are no staples (check your bid bond).
4. METHOD OF AWARD
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Recommendation for award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid
provided by a bidder determined to be capable ("responsible") in all respects to perform the scope of
work as the best value to the University.
5. SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Contractor shall reach Substantial Completion on or before two hundred thirty-six (236) consecutive
calendar days from commencement stated in the contract, with Final Completion occurring no later
than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days thereafter.
6. BONDING
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of
the base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the
successful bidder as a condition of the contract. All bonding and insurance requirements are
contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. Should any of
these references disagree, the Special Conditions prevail.
7. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW
Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:
www.ukplanroom.com
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8. OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans, Specifications and Official Bid documents are no longer available from the University of
Kentucky, Construction Procurement Division. The University and Lynn Imaging have an agreement
for duplicating and distribution services for University construction projects. Plans, Specifications
and Official Bid Documents are available from:
Lynn Imaging
328 Old Vine Street
Lexington Kentucky 40507
Phone (859) 255-1021
Fax (859) 233-1558
In addition, Lynn Imaging and the University have a web site at: www.ukplanroom.com where plans
can be ordered.
Payments for Plans, Specifications and Official Bid Documents must be made to Lynn Imaging before
a set of documents will be issued.
Notes: Contractors that receive plans and specifications from other sources than Lynn Imaging must
request a "Form of Proposal" from the University's Purchasing Representative to be registered as
plan holders and to receive addendums.
Potential Contractors must identify the position of their firm as a prime bidder, miscellaneous
subcontractor, material supplier or other when ordering of picking up Plans and Specifications.
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9. BID SUBMITTAL
Contractors must submit their bid in a sealed envelope in Room #322 Peterson Service Building,
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005 and the envelope must contain the following information on the
outside lower left-hand corner:
SEALED BID INVITATION NO. CCK-3050.0-2-27
BID DATE: 10/06/2026 at 3:00 P.M. LEXINGTON, KY TIME
Bids, upon their receipt by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section are
stamped showing the hour and date received. Bids received after the scheduled closing time for
reception of bids will not be considered provided legal and accepted bids have been received on
said referenced Invitation.
Bids received by the deadline will be unsealed and read aloud following the deadline. The bid clerk
will direct those interested to the bid opening location. There will also be an online option (Typically
Zoom) for those who cannot attend in person. The link will be posted on the Bid & Proposal
Opportunities page on the day of the bid opening: https://purchasing.uky.edu/bid-and-proposal-
opportunities .
10. BID WITHDRAWAL
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of
bids. Clerical errors and omissions in the computation of the lump sum may not be cause for
withdrawal of the bid without forfeiture of bid bond. Bids may be withdrawn in person only, prior
to the closing date for receipt of bids.
11. RIGHT TO REJECT
The University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section, reserves the right to reject any and
all bids and to waive all formalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the University may
be served.
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12. PRE- BID CONFERENCE
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for this project on 09/17/2026 @1PM EST
Via Zoom: https://uky.zoom.us/j/81076645923
Additional contact Information: Tabitha C. McFarland, 859-257-3448
*There will be a walk through immediately following the pre-bid meeting.
13. WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Construction
Procurement, no later than 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be
submitted by email to cckbidquestions@uky.edu.
Please use the bid number and title in the 'Subject' line of your email.
Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 09/21/2026 will be provided in an
addendum issued on or about 09/24/2026.
14. SUBSTITUTION - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Bidders wishing to submit a request for consideration of an alternate under the provisions of Article
48.3 of the General Conditions to the Contract to any article, device, equipment, product, material,
fixture, patented process, form, method or type of construction, or by name, make, trade name, or
catalog number shall submit a written request to the University at least 14 calendar days prior to the
official bid date of the Project including all necessary information and sufficient detail to allow
evaluation by the Consultant and the University and, if the University determines the alternate is
acceptable, an addendum will be issued allowing the change and advising all bidders of the option.
If no addendum is issued to allow the requested change, the Bidder shall assume the request is not
approved and shall prepare the bid on that basis.
15. POST BID MEETING
The apparent low bidder may be required to meet with the Project Team to review the bid and scope
of services. The time and place of this meeting will be announced after the bid opening.
Tabitha C. McFarland, 09/08/26
Signed
Procurement Officer
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