RSU #67 School District (District) will receive sealed Bids for a Mattanawcook Academy and Mattanawcook Junior High School HVAC Upgrades in accordance with the Invitation to Bid, Bid Form, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings. The work shall generally consist of the following: Mattanawcook Junior High School (MJHS) - Installation of a new VRF Heat Pump System on the 2nd Floor, and replacing a rooftop steam heating and ventilation air handler serving the Gymnasium to include some duct modifications within the Gymnasium. Mattanawcook Academy (MA) - Installation of a new VRF Heat Pump System on the 2nd Floor and replacing selective hydronic Classroom Unit Ventilators on the 2nd Floor. Both projects will involve updating the exiting pneumatic control system to DDC. The project needs to be substantially completed by August 23, 2024 and final completion by September 13, 2024. This project is wholly or partially funded by American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funds (ARP/ESSER). Contractor shall comply with Federal Davis Bacon Wage requirements. Bid Security in the amount of five percent of the Total Bid must be submitted as part of the bid. The Bid Security may be either a proposal guarantee bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Maine or a certified check drawn upon a bank within the State of Maine. No Bid may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after receipt of Bids unless released by the Owner. Bids submitted without Bid Security and completed certification forms will not be considered. The successful Bidder shall perform the work and furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price with a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Maine. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and in effect through the guarantee period. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technical or legal deficiencies, to reject any unbalanced bids, to accept any Bid that it may deem to be in the best interests of the Owner, to negotiate the Contract Price with any Bidder, and to omit any item or items deemed advisable for the interest of the Owner.