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Invitation for Bids (Advertisement)
1.Skanska USA Building, Inc. (Skanska) will receive sealed Bids for “Bid Package 02: Design Assist for MEP/FP, Exterior Glass/Glazing & Metal Panels, and Architectural Precast” for the following Project as delineated in the Contract Documents until 2:00 p.m. (Eastern prevailing time), Thursday May 25, 2017. Bids will be opened privately with a representative of the Owner present.
Owner: University of South Florida (USF)
Project Title: Morsani College of Medicine + Heart Institute
Project No.: 519 and 535
2.Scope of Work: Construction of a new 14 story building at 546 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL for the University of South Florida to house the Morsani College of Medicine + Heart Institute. The building will contain laboratory space, offices, classrooms, auditorium space, and other building support components. NOTE: This invitation to bid is for “Bid Package 02: Design Assist for MEP/FP, Exterior Glass/Glazing & Metal Panels, and Architectural Precast” ONLY. Reference the Work Categories contained in the Bid Manual for further definition of scope. Future Bid Packages will be released at a later date to be determined for the balance of work on the project. Skanska will not consider bids for Work outside of the Work Categories contained in Bid Package 02.
3.One original copy of the Bid and accompanying documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the above Project Title and Contract Number, and be addressed and delivered to the location below. Also included shall be a USB thumb-drive with an electronic copy of all Bid documents. Bidder will be responsible for the delivery of their Proposal. Skanska nor the Owner will not be responsible for Proposals that are mismarked, delivered to the wrong place, and/or delayed in delivery or in the mail.
Skanska USA Building Inc.
4030 West Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
4.A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held May 11, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. at Skanska’s office (noted above) for this project.
5.Not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must paid on this project. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, disability, sex, or national origin.
6.Questions regarding the project scope shall be e-mailed to the attention of Nader Sinno at nader.sinno.@skanska.com. The last day for receipt of written questions is end of business day of May 19, 2017.
7.Bidders may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for this project at no cost by submitting a request via email to Nader Sinno at nader.sinno@skanska.com. No paper copies of the Contract Documents will be provided by Skanska.
8.All proposals must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form contained in the Bid Manual and must be fully executed as outlined therein. The Bid Manual is part of the Contract Documents and outline the specifics related to the request for Bids (including qualifications, selection criteria, lump sum pricing instructions, Subcontract Agreement forms, and definitions).
9.Bids must be submitted unconditionally. No bidder may withdraw bid within 60 calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish evidence of insurability and meet the selection criteria.
10.Award of Subcontract, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsible Bidder. Skanska and/or the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or to waive any informality or irregularity as deemed to the best interest of the Owner.
