Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified general contractor to fully renovate the second floor of the Low‑Head Pump Building for the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS). The work includes selective demolition, new steel‑framed catwalk, new wall panels, extensive MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) upgrades, new HVAC, fire protection, ADA‑compliant ramp and stairs, interior finishes, casework, and addition of a sprinkler system. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid guarantee (capped at $10,000), 100 % performance and labor/material bonds, and a DBE participation plan with a minimum of 15 % of contract value. The project must be completed within a 300‑day window from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion.
• Scope covers multidisciplinary renovation: structural steel, interior finishes, MEP systems, fire protection, accessibility upgrades.
• Mandatory compliance items: bid guarantee, full performance bonds, Builders Risk insurance, and a 15 % DBE subcontracting plan.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid conference (Sept 24 2026, non‑mandatory), bid deadline (Oct 5 2026, 12 PM), bid opening (Oct 5 2026, 1 PM).
• Total Base Bid shown in Addendum 1 is $332,724, indicating a mid‑size construction contract with allowances for contingencies.