Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 11/6/2023 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time This project is for the replacement of AHU 3 at the Warren Wright Medical Plaza. AHU 3 is located on 3rd Floor in Mechanical Room B300. This project will include the complete replacement of AHU and all associated controls, VFD(s), chilled water and steam control valves. The new AHU will connect to existing ductwork, and new chilled water and steam piping will connect to existing. The time for Substantial Completion as further defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions shall be two (2) weeks from receipt of equipment, and Final Completion shall be thirty (30) days thereafter. Substantial Completion will include all site restoration completed, site cleanup and fully functional. 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, General Conditions and Special Conditions. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Clerical errors and omissions in the computation of the lump sum shall not be cause for withdrawal of the bid without forfeiture of bid bond. Bids may be withdrawn in person only, prior to the closing date for receipt of bids. Bidders utilizing minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses are requested to identify these contractors and suppliers in the space provided on the Form of Proposal. The successful contractor will be asked to supply associated contract amounts rounded to the nearest $500.00 prior to the signing of a contract. For assistance in identifying diverse businesses and contractors please contact Marilyn Clark, Supplier Diversity Manager, University of Kentucky at mcl256@uky.edu. Anyone wishing to discuss specific items is requested to submit the items in writing to Capital Construction Procurement, no later than 11/6/2023 at 1:00 PM Lexington, KY Time. Written questions can be submitted by email to Patricia Pflug at cckbidguestions@uky.edu The University of Kentucky, Construction Procurement Section, 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.