PN-23-051C The project is for replacement of the R.H. White Hall AHU. Project consists of replacing two air handlers in the first-floor mechanical room. These units serve the public spaces and provide make up air. Substantial completion is 70 days from project start date. Final Completion is 95 days from project start date. Questions about obtaining plans and specifications may be directed to Beth Ward @ lward10@murraystate.edu. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5%) percent of the amount of the base bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder. All bonding and insurance requirements are contained in the Instruction to Bidders and/or General Conditions. A. The Listing of major subcontractors, unit prices, and material lists are to be submitted with the bid. B. A prime bidder is to have a responsible authorized representative on the bid opening call for post bid review of the apparent low bid that follows immediately after the opening and reading of the bids. Failure to comply with this requirement may be cause for rejection of bid. Final award of Contract will be made on an evaluated basis considering the offer that provides the best value for the University considering the following factors: Price - 60% - Phase II Submittal The overall price for the base bid and all selected alternates will be considered. Due to the nature of the project, Murray State University reserves the right to accept alternates in any order that it deems to be in the best interest of the University. Experience of the Firm and Team proposed - 40% - Phase I Submittal The submitting Contractors shall demonstrate their firm's respective experience with similar project types, to include experiences with the Owner if any, in addition to contact information identified per listed project. Projects shall be of similar project type, construction type, and scope within the last ten years. Please provide a minimum of two references. Bidders should also provide information for each similar project demonstrating the number and type of change orders required for each project and schedule adherence to the original agreed schedule. (a maximum of 20 points will be awarded for experience and references) The submitting contractor shall identify all key individuals that will manage the daily operations of the construction project. Submissions must include resumes and experience for the project manager and key technical staff. In addition, provide a list of key subcontractors for the disciplines listed below being considered to make up the construction team. Multiples of these may be listed as primary and secondary. Indicate the subcontractor experience and reference contacts as indicated above (a maximum of 20 points will be awarded for the quality of the proposed team as determined by Murray State University). Murray State University, Procurement Services, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all formalities and/or technicalities where the best interest of the University may be served. Project consists of replacement of (2) 100% outdoor air handling units, along with replacing associated air handling unit controls, piping, outside air intake ductwork, preheat coil pumps and connecting supply ductwork; replacement of electric unit heater with hydronic unit heater; replacement of a portion of hydronic piping in the first-floor mechanical room.