Reference Number 0000326571 The Colorado School of Mines requests submittals for prequalification of Mechanical Contractors (Contractor) for the Replacement of Hazardous Laboratory Exhaust Fans, Phase 2, project. This project phase is for Coolbaugh Hall (CO). Questions are submitted online No The Principal Representative has determined that the entire project shall be substantially complete within 24 calendar months from the date of the Notice to Proceed. The project shall be finally complete, including the delivery of any or all guarantees and warranties, the submittal of sales and use tax payment forms, the completion of the final punch list and the calling for final inspection, within 60 calendar days, if applicable, from the date of substantial completion. In accordance with Article 46 of the General Conditions of the Contract. 2. The right is reserved to waive informalities or irregularities and to reject any and all Bids. 3. Electronic bid documents will be provided to short listed contractors by the Office of Design and Construction - approximately 8/18/2023. 4. Each Bid shall be submitted on the required Bid Form and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond on State Buildings Programs Bid Bond Form SC6.14 in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid. The Bid Bond may also be (1) a cashier's check or (2) a certified check made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid. The Bid Bond is submitted as a guaranty that the Bid will be maintained in full force and effect for a period of thirty (30) days after the opening of the Bids for the project. 5. The Bidder promises, in submitting his Bid, that if issued a Notice of Award, he will, within the prescribed time, execute the required Agreement, furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy and Certificates of Insurance, or forfeit his Bid Guaranty as Liquidated Damages. 6. For State Public Works, not less than eighty percent (80%) of the labor employed on such projects shall consist of Colorado labor. Colorado labor means any person who is a resident of the state of Colorado at the time of employment. Estimated Construction Cost: $1,144,000.00