UKREC Chemical Storage Building

Agency:	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
State:	Kentucky
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	54 - Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Posted:	Mar 27, 2024
Due:	Apr 12, 2024
Solicitation No:	CCK-0088-1-24
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INVITATION

Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the University of Kentucky,

Construction Procurement Section, Room #322 Peterson Service Building, 411 South

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-0088-1-24 UKREC

Chemical Storage Building, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings

for as prepared by Albert + Associates Architecture and approved by the Construction

Procurement Section and under the terms and conditions of this Invitation.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Erect a turnkey 964 square foot, single-story cinder block building for the University of

Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The purpose of this building will be

storage of farm chemicals. Stamped, engineered drawings are included in the bid package.

Engineer-stamped truss drawings are required from the contractor for any pre-manufactured

trusses used on this project. Building to be located on the UK Research and Education Center

in Princeton. KY. The address is 1205 Hopkinsville Street, Princeton, KY 42445.

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 herein described 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

2. Acknowledged Addenda

3. Determination of Responsibility

4. Bid Bond

**Please ensure there are no staples (check your bid bond).

METHOD OF AWARD

Final award of Contract will be made on the basis of the lowest, responsive and responsible

bid which offers the best value.

SCHEDULE OF PROJECT

The time for Substantial Completion for all phases shall be one hundred eighty (180)

consecutive calendar days and Final Completion shall be seven (7) consecutive calendar

days thereafter. Substantial Completion will include all site restoration completed, site clean-

up and fully functional.

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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. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in

the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW

Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:

www.ukplanroom.com

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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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-0088-1-24

BID DATE: 04/24/2024 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.

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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 shall 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.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SUPPLIER DIVERSITY INTITATIVE

University of Kentucky Strategic Vision: As Kentucky’s indispensable institution, we transform

lives through diversity and inclusion, discovery, research and creativity, promotion of health

and deep community engagement.

Mission: The University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion,

economic development, and human well-being. As the flagship institution in Kentucky, UK

plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic

development and quality of life within Kentucky’s borders and beyond. The University

nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. We will

diligently seek and work with companies that share our vision, mission, and values.

Supplier Diversity Goals: We are committed to increasing the purchasing of goods and

services from minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses to a minimum of ten

percent with an aspirational goal that equals and surpasses the diversity on our campus and

in the communities we serve. In addition, UK supports non-profit work centers for the blind

and disabled. All contractors are expected to reach these goals.

Bidders utilizing minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses are requested to

identify these contractors and suppliers in the space provided on the Form of Proposal. The

successful contractor will be asked to supply associated contract amounts rounded to the

nearest $500.00 prior to the signing of a contract.

For assistance in identifying diverse businesses and contractors please contact

Marilyn Clark, Supplier Diversity Manager, University of Kentucky at mcl256@uky.edu.

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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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PRE- BID CONFERENCE

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for this project on 4/4/2024 at 10:00 AM on site at

1205 Hopkinsville Street, Princeton, KY 42445 and via Zoom at:

https://uky.zoom.us/j/82299328755?pwd=M3lhRDJobG1rOWp5bkxEWm1jejJXdz09&from=addon

Passcode: 139167

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WRITTEN QUESTIONS

Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to

Construction Procurement, no later than 4/12/2024 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written

questions can be submitted by email to Patricia Pflug at 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 4/12/2024 will be provided in an

addendum issued on or about 4/17/2024.

15.

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.

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16. POST BID MEETING

The apparent low bidder will be requested to meet with the Construction Manager to review

the bid and scope of services. The time and place of this meeting will be announced after the

bid opening.

Signed:

Patricia Pflug

Contracting Officer

A Complete list of these and other projects that are out for bid may be viewed at the

following URL: https://purchasing.uky.edu/bid-and-proposal-opportunities.

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