As of October 23, 2023, bids received were rejected as they were over the budget. No definite date for the rebid. DESCRIPTION: The work consists of architectural, civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection work as indicated on the Bidding Documents for Albany Elementary Project 2023 Additions & Renovations. Work includes: o construction of a new 71 space parking lot o paving and sidewalk improvements o new one-story, 6,979 square foot administration area (offices, reception area, nurse, records, storage, staff break room, and restrooms) o Vestibule additions o conversion of interior courtyards for use as a media center, including two (2) focus rooms and a media storage room o partial roof replacements o corridor and cafeteria floor and wall finish renovations o lighting replacement throughout o miscellaneous other renovations throughout TYPE OF BID: The work will be for a stipulated sum. Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by Odle McGuire Shook, Indianapolis, Indiana and its consultants dated July 21, 2023. BID SECURITY: Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid shall accompany each Bid. Bid security may be in the form of a Bid Bond (A310), certified check or cashier's check. BONDS: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance & Payment Bonds for 100% of the Contract Sum prior to execution of Contracts. RIGHT TO REJECT BID PROPOSALS: The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid and to waive any irregularities in bidding. CONDITION OF AWARD: The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid and to waive any irregularities in bidding. The Contract awarded will be conditioned upon and subject to the completion of financing by the Owner in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of construction, plus all incidental expenses, and will be subject to termination without penalty or liability at the option of the Owner any time after the date of award, in the event the Owner shall determine that such financing cannot be completed. Accordingly, a Bidder, by submitting a bid, expressly states that he is familiar with the requirements of Indiana Code 36-1-12-6 and agrees he will grant the Owner 90 days to award a Contract.