Whitlock 1st Floor Renovation

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a qualified general contractor to execute a complete interior renovation of the first floor of the Whitlock Building on its Richmond campus. The work is to be performed on a lump‑sum basis and must include demolition, new construction, finishes, mechanical, electrical, fire‑suppression, and low‑voltage communications in accordance with the detailed project manual and specifications. The contractor must comply with EKU’s extensive safety, environmental, and bonding requirements, submit a 5 % bid bond, and be registered in the university’s Jaggaer e‑procurement system. • Full demolition of existing interior finishes and selective removal of load‑bearing elements, with protection of adjacent occupied spaces. • Installation of new walls, ceilings, flooring, casework, acoustic partitions, HVAC, electrical, fire‑alarm, and data/voice cabling per revised Division‑26/27/28 specifications. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (3/31/2026) and strict 48‑hour advance notice for deliveries; liquidated damages of $200/day (substantial) and $100/day (final) for schedule overruns.