Berks County Agricultural Center Facility Upgrades - Phase 1

The scope of Work of each requested alternate is described in the Bidding Documents. Bids shall be submitted only on the basis of materials, products, or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents, or subsequently approved and included in Addenda pursuant to formal written requests for substitution. Alternate Bids shall include, without limitation, the difference in price (addition or deduction) from the Base Bid, for substituting, omitting or changing materials or construction required by the Bidding Documents as part of the Base Bid construction and work. The difference in price shall include, without limitation, all omissions, additions, and adjustments of all trades as may be necessary because of each change from the Base Bid construction and Work. Each Contractor will be required to coordinate pertinent related Work and modify surrounding Work as required to complete the Project under each alternate designated in the Contract. In the event that incorporation of a substituted item or assembly into the Work will require revisions or additions to the Work of other construction contracts, the Contractor electing to use such materials, products, or assembly shall include the cost of such revisions or additions to the Work in its Bid. Each Contractor is required to submit an Alternate Bid for each alternate The work scheduled at the Agricultural Center includes renovations and upgrades to selected areas of the existing building and select site modifications. The exterior work includes removal of the existing insulated metal panel, installation of a new metal stud exterior wall and panelized façade. The interior renovations and alterations include demolition of the existing selected areas, construction of new office space and mezzanines, as well as modifications to the existing HVAC systems, upgrades to the lighting and electrical systems, new finishes, as well as other Work indicated in the Contract Documents. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall submit written requests to: County of Berks George M. Rodrigues, Contract Manager 633 Court Street, 13 th Floor Reading, PA 19601 Telephone: 610-478-6168 ext. 6270 Facsimile: 610-898-7443 Email: grodrigues@countyofberks.com Requests shall reach the Owner no later than seven (7) business days prior to the date for receipt of Bids

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.