2023 Epworth High School Additions

Submit required Supplements To Bid Forms within 24 hours after closing time for receiving bids. Offers will be opened publicly immediately after the time for receipt of bids. The intent of this Bid request is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete a additions to Epworth High School and Vocation Buildings located at 302 5th Avenuew SW, Epworth, IA 52045 for a Stipulated Sum contract, in accordance with the Contract Documents. A. Work of this proposed Contract comprises building construction, renovation, and demolition, including general construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology Work. 2.04 CONTRACT TIME A. Pre-construction Work may begin with issuance of Notice to Proceed. B. Perform the Work within the time stated in Section 00 41 00 - Bid Form. C. The bidder, in submitting an offer, accepts the Contract Time period stated for performing the Work. The completion date in the Agreement shall be the Contract Time added to the commencement date. 1. The Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents or Contract Documents, to the extent that such documentation relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, and for other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction. 2. The Bid is made in compliance with Bidding Documents. 3. The Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated the Bidder's personal observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents. 4. The Bid is based upon the materials, equipment and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception. Bid Documents are on display at the offices of the following construction plan rooms: Beeline + Blue; Attn: McGrawHill Plan Room; 2507 Ingersoll Avenue; Des Moines, IA 50312; 515-244-1611 Rapids Reproduction/Technigraphics, 6201 Chancellor Drive, Cedar Falls, |[A 50613; 319 2/7 5538. Rapids Reproduction; 872 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA. 52807; ph (800) 383-1223. Rapids Reproduction/Technigraphics, 415 Highland Ave, Suite 100, lowa City, IA; 52240 ph: 319-354-5950 /800-779-0093. Direct questions to Jesse Bulman, via email or phone; JBulman@neumannmonson.com or 319-338-7878. The Bidder shall carefully study and compare the Bidding Documents with each other, and with other work being bid concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall at once report to the Architect error, inconsistencies or ambiguities discovered. Clarifications requested by bidders must be in writing not less than five (5) days before date set for receipt of bids. The reply will be in the form of an Addendum, a copy of which will be forwarded to known recipients and plan holders. Each bidder shall indicate receipt of addendum on bid form. A. Bids that are unsigned or improperly signed, conditional, illegible, obscure, contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may at the discretion of the Owner, be declared unacceptable. B. Bid Forms, Appendices, and enclosures that are improperly prepared may, at the discretion of Owner, be declared unacceptable. C. Failure to provide security deposit, bonding or insurance requirements may, at the discretion of Owner, invalidate the bid. D. Bids are by invitation, only from selected bidders. Bids from unsolicited bidders may be returned. A. Bids shall be accompanied by a security deposit as follows: 1. Bid Bond of a sum no less than 10 percent of the Bid Amount on AIA A310 Bid Bond Form, or standard surety company form, or a certified bank check made payable to the Owner. B. Endorse the Bid Bond in the name of the Owner as obligee, signed and sealed by the principal (Contractor) and surety. C. The security deposit will be returned after delivery to the Owner of the required Performance and Payment Bond(s) by the accepted bidder. D. Include the cost of bid security in the Bid Amount. E. After a bid has been accepted, all securities will be returned to the respective bidders and other requested enclosures. F. If no contract is awarded, all security deposits will be returned. A. Accepted Bidder is to provide the following: 1. Provide a 100 percent Performance Bond on AIA A312, or standard surety form. 2. Provide a 100 percent Payment Bond on AIA A311, or standard surety form. B. Include the cost of Performance and Payment Bonds in the Bid Amount and identify the cost when requested.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.