PROJECT INFORMATION A. Notice: Qualified bidders are invited to submit proposals for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders. B. Project Identification: Renovations to Leola Elementary School 1. Project Location: 11 School Drive, Leola, PA 17540 C. Owner: Conestoga Valley School District, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. 1. District Representatives: Adele Huntzinger, Chief Financial and Operations Officer & Kenneth R. Johnson, Director of Operations D. Architect: MAROTTA/MAIN ARCHITECTS, 214 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 E. Owner's Representative: Abacus Construction Management, LLC, 3875 Horizon Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, PA 17512 F. Project Description: Project consists of interior architectural renovations, associated site work and all new MEP systems to an existing elementary school. G. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work: 1. General Building Construction. 2. Mechanical Construction. 3. Plumbing Construction. 4. Electrical Construction. 5. Food Service Construction 1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Owner will receive sealed proposals until the time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider proposals prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: Thursday October 26, 2023 2. Bid Time: 11:00 a.m., local time. 3. Location: Conestoga Valley School District, Administration Offices, 2112 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 1.3 BID SECURITY A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 10% percent of the proposal amount. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening, except as permitted under the Bid Withdrawal Act, 73 P.S. Section 1602. However, this time period is extended to 120 days if the award of a contract is delayed due to the required approval by another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities to the extent permitted by Pennsylvania law. 1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION A. Successful bidders shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Work is subject to liquidated damages. 1. All work shall be substantially completed by February 03, 2025. 2. Full and final completion shall be by March 03, 2025. 1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder Project consists of interior architectural renovations, associated site work and all new MEP systems to an existing elementary school. Deposit is refundable to contractors submitting a valid bid. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only; only complete sets of documents will be issued. 21-CVSD-01_21050