Huguelet Tunnel Phase 1

AB-1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. INVITATION Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section, 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: #2568.0 Huguelet Tunnel Phase 1, as set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings for as prepared by UK- Planning, Design and Construction Services and approved by the Construction Procurement Section and under the terms and conditions of this Invitation. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Huguelet Tunnel Phase 1 Terminate ends of the tunnel under Huguelet and infill the tunnel under Huguelet with flowable fill. This will include termination of electric in the infilled section. 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 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. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements will be cause for invalidation of bid. 4. 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. 5. SCHEDULE OF PROJECT The time for Substantial Completion as further defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions shall be forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement as specified in the Work Order letter, and Final Completion shall be thirty (30) consecutive calendar days thereafter. Construction time shall include 2 weeks for commissioning. Commissioner has been selected by the owner and this contractor will work with them as required. AB-2 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. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Conditions. 7. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places: www.ukplanroom.com 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. http://www.ukplanroom.com/ http://www.ukplanroom.com/ AB-3 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-2590-22 BID DATE: 12/09/2021 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. 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 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. mailto:mcl256@uky.edu AB-4 12. 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. 13. PRE- BID CONFERENCE A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on 11/23/2021 @10:00AM Via Zoom: https://uky.zoom.us/j/88033062848 Note(s): -No transcript or report of Pre-Bid Conference will be provided. -Before arriving to the Pre-Bid Conference, contractors must comply with UK Healthcare’s Coronavirus Screening Requirements which are outlined in the COVID-19 section of the bid documents. 14. WRITTEN QUESTIONS Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 11/30/2021 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to cckbidquestions@uky.edu or fax to 859.257.1951. Note: Responses to Written Questions received no later than 11/30/2021 will be provided in an addendum issued on or about 12/02/2021. 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. https://uky.zoom.us/j/88033062848 mailto:cckbidquestions@uky.edu AB-5 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 at the bid opening Signed: Ken Scott 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. 11/17/2021 https://purchasing.uky.edu/bid-and-proposal-opportunities