BD change from 10/27/2023 to 11/10/2023 Addendum Posted - October 19th, 2023 Questions Due - October 17th, 2023, by 2:00PM, EST. The University of Louisville Procurement Services, on behalf of the Physical Plant Department, (PPD) is requesting bids from a qualified contractor for a Two-Phase Tunnel Top Replacement and Structural Repair project. Phase one shall be completed between November 2023 and end of February 2024. The intent of Phase One of construction is to replace the sections of chilled water supply and return in the tunnel below Eastern Parkway while repairing accessible areas for concrete repair along the West Wall. Steam and chilled water shutdowns to be coordinated with and approved by university personnel prior to occurring. Phase Two construction shall take place in Summer of 2024 in coordination with the University of Louisville's seasonal shutdown. The intent of Phase Two construction is to replace a portion of the Concrete Tunnel Lid under Eastern Parkway while replacing sections of steam piping systems to allow access to the remainder of concrete repairs. This project involves two mobilizations. Staging and traffic plan (and associated duration) to be approved by the university. The University of Louisville requests Bidders to make a concerted effort to include Minority-Owned and Woman Owned Business Enterprises as subcontractors or suppliers on its projects. The University Form of Proposal includes forms for Bidders to record those MBE and/or WBE businesses who are solicited and selected for this project. The University has established a Preferable Goal for construction/renovation project participation at 20% Minority Owned and 5% Woman-Owned Businesses. Alternatively, firms may also achieve this goal with a combined Minority and Women participation level of 25% for the project. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid executed by a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Kentucky and countersigned by a licensed Kentucky Resident Agent representing the Surety Company. (Certified Check Acceptable)