Giles Gallery Update

The contract is for the renovation of the Giles Gallery at Eastern Kentucky University's Richmond Campus. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the complete project. The contract was awarded to two vendors, Churchill McGee, LLC and Marrillia Design and Construction, with bid prices of $927,799.00 and $941,900.00, respectively. The project is expected to begin immediately after the award of the contract and has a substantial completion date of 150 days from the purchase order and a final completion date of 180 days from the purchase order. • The contract includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting and a bid submission date of 6/14/2022. • The project manual includes a subcontractor list and materials list that must be completed for submission. • Liquidated damages are $500 per day until substantial completion and $250 per day until final completion. • Bid bonds and performance bonds are required. • The contract includes a provision for the payment of federal, state, and local taxes.