The project scope is generally comprised of the installation of kitchen equipment, and associated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure in an existing shell space originally intended for a future training kitchen. The scope of work also includes minor selective demolition of floor, ceiling, and roof construction in order to install remaining infrastructure and mechanical equipment required for full use of the training kitchen. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, a cashier’s check, or a certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Suffolk City School Board. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract agreement, shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, said bonds shall be secured from a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable to the Suffolk City School Board. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package clearly marked BID-1815 Operations Center Kitchen Alteration, including the due date and time. Principal part shall mean a subcontract dollar value in excess of $10,000.00. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. The Owner has agreed that liquidated damages will not be enforced on this project but expects every reasonable effort to be made to deliver the project in compliance with the requirements and in the shortest time possible, but not later than the specified Substantial and Final Completion dates. Davis-Bacon wages and certified payrolls are required for this project. The certified payrolls will be turned in with every payment request. Bidders also should submit the completed federal addendum found in this bid package. Questions, in writing, may be directed to: Melanie Weatherford of RRMM Architects at 1317 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, Phone (757) 622-2828, Email: mweatherford@rrmm.com with a copy to Anthony Hinds at anthonyhinds@spsk12.net. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; to waive informalities; and/or to delete items prior to making an award; whenever it may be deemed by the Owner to be in their best interest.