Hearnes Ceiling Tile Replacement

This contract involves the removal, disposal, and installation of approximately 7,700 CertainTeed BET 157 Baroque 2 × 2 ceiling tiles on the third floor of the Hearnes Library at Missouri Western State University. The successful bidder must supply all materials, protect library furnishings, perform the work during normal business hours, and complete the project by the end of October 2025. The university will handle any required electrical or diffuser work, while the contractor is responsible for all other labor, materials, disposal, and cleanup. The award was made to Lee Grover for a total price of $95,995, with a mandatory 5 % bid bond and compliance with Missouri Prevailing Wage rules. • Scope: demolition of existing tiles, installation of new CertainTeed tiles, full site protection and cleanup. • Schedule: work to be finished no later than October 31, 2025; bid deadline was October 8, 2025. • Requirements: sealed bid, 5 % bid bond, prevailing‑wage compliance, insurance ($1 M/$2 M CG), E‑Verify enrollment, and submission of notarized affidavit for bids > $5,000.