Remove and dispose of all existing insulation that covers the ceiling of the heated side of the Ice Rink building. Facsimile Bids Will Not Be Accepted. Work shall start within 14 working days after receipt by Contractor of Notice to Proceed, and shall be completed within 30 working days thereafter. The selected Contractor agrees to develop a schedule with the Owner as a condition of this contract and agrees to substantial completion of the project as outlined in these documents by November 20, 2023. Questions about this IFB should be directed to: Department Contact: Quentin Pike, Citywide Facilities Manager - Public Works Division, pikeq@kalamazoocity.org. The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond which shall not be less than five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by the required guarantee. The bid guarantee shall ensure the execution of the bid and award, and the furnishing of a performance bond and a labor and material bond (A and B below) by the successful bidder. (Contractors Note: A cashier's or certified check in lieu of a bid bond is NOT acceptable.) A. PERFORMANCE BOND A performance bond shall be furnished in the full amount of the contract ensuring the City of faithful performance of all the provisions of the contract, and the satisfactory performance of any equipment required hereunder. The bond shall also ensure the City against defective workmanship and/or materials. B. LABOR AND MATERIAL (PAYMENT) BOND A labor and material (payment) bond shall be furnished for the period covered by the contract, in the full amount of the contract for the protection of labor and material suppliers and subcontractors. In general, the work will consist of: Remove and dispose of all existing insulation that covers the ceiling of the heated side of the Ice Rink building. Power wash the ceiling to remove any dirt, soot, or debris from the metal ceiling deck. Apply 2 inches of closed cell spray foam over the entire ceiling deck of the heated area of the Ice Rink building (approximately 9,300 square foot). Spray foam is to meet up with the insulation that is attached to the walls. Apply a intumescent coating to the spray foam providing a 15 minute fire rating. All necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other items incidental to the work being performed shall be included in the Contractor's unit price for this contract. Such items will not be bid or paid for separately but shall be included in the overall unit price. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning up of the job site and shall repair or restore all structures and property that may be damaged or disturbed during performance of work to the satisfaction of the Public Service Department for the City of Kalamazoo. The Contractor shall guarantee all of his/her work for a period of five (5) years following the date of final acceptance of the completed work and shall repair, replace or make good any materials or work which fail to function or perform or be found defective, without cost to the city. Bidders shall address questions regarding the specifications to Quentin Pike or pikeq@kalamazoocity.org. Questions regarding terms, conditions and other related bid requirements may be addressed to Kyle Dunn, Buyer at (269) 337-8720 or dunnk@kalamazoocity.org. You are invited to submit a bid for this project. Specifications, terms, conditions and instructions for submitting bids are contained herein. This Invitation for Bid with all pages, documents and attachments contained herein, or subsequently added to and made a part hereof, submitted as a fully and properly executed bid shall constitute the contract between the City and the successful bidder when approved and accepted on behalf of the City by an authorized official or agent of the City. Please review the bid document as soon as possible and note the DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS in the Instructions to Bidders. All bidders shall complete and return the Bid and Award page(s) and submit all information requested herein in order for a bid to be responsive. The bid document shall be returned in its entirety, in a properly identified and sealed envelope to the Purchasing Division at the above address. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE DUE DATE - LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The City reserves the right to postpone the bid opening for its own convenience.