Description
The City of Lawrenceville is seeking qualified contractors to perform a full restoration of the Lawrenceville Arts Center (LAC) rehearsal room. The work includes interior demolition, fire‑ and water‑damage remediation, acoustic ceiling and wall restoration, electrical, low‑voltage, and AV upgrades, lighting replacement, fire‑alarm integration, and finishing to bring the space back to a functional, code‑compliant condition for arts programming. Bids must be sealed, include a 5 % bid bond, and be submitted by October 15, 2026. A pre‑bid conference on September 29, 2026 is optional. The contractor must demonstrate recent experience on at least three similar projects (≥ $500 k each) and provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount, along with extensive insurance coverage.
• Scope: demolition, structural repairs, acoustic ceiling/wall restoration, fire/water damage remediation.
• Electrical & low‑voltage: new wiring, lighting, emergency lighting, AV infrastructure, fire‑alarm devices, data/phone outlets.
• Required bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds.
• Insurance: Workers’ comp, commercial general liability ($500 k), auto liability ($500 k), umbrella ($1 M), plus equipment and pollution coverage.
• Mandatory documentation: qualifications, non‑collusion affidavit, bid schedule, bond forms, insurance certificates.
• Pre‑bid conference (optional) on 9/29/2026 at City Hall.
• Questions due by 10/1/2026; bid submission deadline 10/15/2026, 2 PM.