SB-I000928 Questions and Answers No 2

The Shelby County Health Services Department is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new Whitehaven Clinic. The project encompasses full demolition, site work, structural steel, roofing (TPO and standing‑seam metal), metal wall panels, interior finishes, extensive furniture and fixtures, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, fire protection, landscape/irrigation, and a $200,000 utility‑connection allowance. Bids are open to general contractors only, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference, and the contract will be tax‑exempt with no certified‑payroll or Davis‑Bacon requirements. The construction schedule is 548 calendar days, and the bid deadline is 3/16/2026. • New clinic building (full new construction, demolition of existing asphalt) • Extensive interior finish scope: flooring, ceilings, stair system, furniture, medical equipment (owner‑furnished‑only‑install) • Roof system: TPO single‑ply roof plus standing‑seam metal canopy • No allowances for budget; $200k utility‑connection allowance must be included in the bid • Mandatory pre‑bid conference for general contractors; no separate subcontractor bids