See instructions included in the 002113 Instruction to Bidders specification section, for the Franklin County Central Office Demolition and Bus Lot Resurfacing, at the following locations: Franklin County Old Central Office & Bus Garage, 916 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601 The project includes acceptance of all existing site conditions (which are to be inspected by all bidders prior to bidding) and all other general construction, mechanical and electrical work specified in the Contract Documents dated June 2023. Liquidated damages will be assessed per the specifications. Direct Purchase of materials through Owner will be provided as a contractor's option. Refer to Supplemental Instructions to Bidders and construction documents for additional information. The work includes the demolition and removal of the old Central Office, utility capping, grading, segmented block retaining walls, storm sewer lines, chain link fencing, milling of the existing asphalt surface and new asphalt overlay surfacing of the existing Bus Garage parking lot and drives. Hard copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained from Lynn Imaging for the cost of the sets, plus shipping, payable to Lynn Imaging. An electronic download will be available at no charge. No partial sets will be issued; Documents may be obtained from the distribution department of Lynn Imaging., or electronically Immediately following the scheduled closing time for receiving the bids, all proposals that have been completely filled out and have been properly submitted with the appropriate attachments in accordance with the Contract Documents will be publicly opened and read. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Owner in an amount of not less than 5% of the bid. The award of the contract shall be made on the basis of the lowest and best bid in the interest of Franklin County Schools Board of Education. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the bid opening. The Franklin County Board of Education provides equal opportunities to all of its bidders with respect to the bidding and award of construction contracts. Franklin County Board of Education requires that the bidder submit with the bid the following information: 1. Bid Bond -- properly signed, witnessed and executed. 2. Proposal Form -- properly signed, with completed unit prices and listing of all subcontractors at time of submittal. A listing of manufacturers shall be submitted within one (1) hour following the bid. Bid Submission: Contractors are to place their Bid Bond and Proposal Form in one envelope. The submission envelope must be distinctly labeled for content with the project name and submitting company. Non-conformance to the above Requirements shall be Grounds for Rejection of the Bid. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and shall have the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. All questions during the bidding period shall be submitted to Eric P. Steva, AIA, JRA Architects, via facsimile (859.255.5483) or email (esteva@jrarchitects.com). All questions shall be submitted no later than seven (7) days prior to the established bid date. Question Deadline 08/24/2023