Appalachian State University

Winkler Residence Hall

Pre-bid, Owner Preferred Alternates Meeting and Bid Opening

Edifice, Inc., Construction Manager, will accept sealed bids for the Appalachian State University Winkler Residence Hall project on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM located at Courtyard by Marriott, 1050 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607 in the Mountaineer Meeting Room.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for job specific pre-qualified contractors to discuss construction of the project. The Pre-bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM Courtyard by Marriott, 1050 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607 in the Mountaineer Meeting Room. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but attendance is highly encouraged.

Edifice encourages Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) to attend the pre-bid to discuss the project.

Bids will be accepted from pre-qualified trade contractors for the trade packages listed below.

03-001 Concrete, 04-001 Masonry, 05-001 Steel, 06-001 Casework, 07-001 Roofing, 07-002 Caulking & Sealant, 07-003 Fireproofing, 08-001 Doors/Frames/Hardware, 08-002 Glass & Glazing, 08-003 Smoke Doors, 09-001 Gypsum Board/Metal Trusses, 09-002 Painting, 09-003 Flooring, 09-004 Hard Tile, 09-005 Terrazzo, 09-006 ACT, 10-001 Specialties, 10-002 Protective Covers, 10-003 Signage, 12-001 Window Treatments, 14-001 Elevators, 21-001 Fire Suppression, 22-001 Plumbing, 23-001 HVAC, 23-002 Test and Balance, 26-001 Electrical, 27-001 Cabling, 32-001 Site Work, 32-002Deep Foundations, 32-003 Pavers

Edifice will hold an Owner Preferred Alternates Meeting for job specific pre-qualified contractors to discuss the owner preferred alternates associated with the construction of the project. The Owner Preferred Alternates Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM Courtyard by Marriott, 1050 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607 in the Mountaineer Meeting Room.

Schedule of Alternates: OPA denotes an Owner Preferred Alternate

Alternate A01Add attic stop to the 3500# elevator

Alternate A02Add covered bike shelter

Alternate A03Add wainscot of ceramic tile at all public restroom walls

Alternate A04Add 20mil LVT planks to resident bedrooms and bathrooms

Alternate A06Add terrazzo floor - column line 15 to elevators, including stair/ramp

Alternate A07Add stone at building veneer

Alternate A08Add wood wall paneling and ceiling at main lobby & ramp

AlternateA09Add acoustic panels at multipurpose room

Alternate A10OPAMedeco & Sargent RL keyways where specified, Sargent locksets, Sargent closers, Von Duprin exit devices, LCN openers, Rockwood floor stops, Rockwood door viewers, Rockwood Pulls, McKinney spring hinges

Alternate A11Extra drywall layer between bedrooms

Alternate A12GFRP brackets at soffit

Alternate C01Add ASU standard brick paving at driveway from stadium parking lot to Frank Hall

Alternate E01OPASternberg brand site lighting fixtures

Alternate E02Add lightning protection system

Alternate E03Add cable tray to levels 2-5

Alternate E04OPAMercury brand MR-5 card reader

Alternate F01OPASimplex brand Fire Protection

Alternate M01OPALeslie brand steam-to-water device

Alternate M02 OPATowertech brand cooling tower

Alternate M03 OPAJohnson brand controls

Alternate M04Aquatherm brand piping for hot/cold water above second floor slab

Alternate M05Add regional plant water piping

Alternate M07Aquatherm brand piping for HW/CW risers in fan coil closets

Alternate M08Residence Room Occupancy/Vacancy HVAC and Lighting Control

AlternateM09Chiller CH-1: Provide the added cost for 225 Ton chillers as indicated in the design documents for each of the manufacturers listed below. Provide initial and life cycle costs. Chiller is not included in the base bid.

Alternate M09AState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Daikin/McQuay WMC chillers.

Alternate M09B State the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Smart WA chillers.

Alternate M09CState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Arctic Cool ACW chillers.

Alternate M09DState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton York/JCI YMC2 chillers.

Alternate M10Cooling Towers CT-1: Provide the added cost for one 225 Ton (total net)

cooling tower as indicated in the design documents for each of the manufacturers listed below. Provide initial and life cycle costs. Cooling Tower is not included in the base bid.

Alternate M10AState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Tower Tech TTXL cooling tower.

Alternate M10BState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Baltimore Aircoil Series 3000 cooling tower.

Alternate M10CState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton SPX Marley NC Series cooling tower.

Alternate M10DState the amount to be added to the Base Bid Contract to

purchase 1-225 Ton Evapco AT cooling tower.

All questions and/or clarifications should be addressed to the Construction Manager, who will then correspond with the Design team, as required, for answers and clarifications.

Owner:Appalachian State University

Architect:Jenkins Peer Architects

112 South Tryon Street, Suite 1300

Charlotte, NC 28284

Construction Manager:Edifice, Inc.

4111 South Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28209

Bid Questions, contact Andy Aldridge

Only pre-qualified bidders may obtain complete sets of plans, specifications, and bid manual. Other interested second and third tier subcontractors and suppliers must submit quotes to the pre-qualified trade contractors. Documents may be obtained through Edifice, Inc.

Bidding documents may be reviewed at the following locations:

  • Download at the following web site:
  • Edifice, Inc., 411 South Blvd. , Charlotte, NC 28209704-332-0900

All Pre-Qualified bidders are required to seek Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation. The minimum goal for this project is20% participation.

All trade package bid proposals must be submitted on the appropriate trade package bid form that pertains to the trade package that is the subject of the bid. Bids shall be made upon the form of proposal provided by Edifice, Inc. for the applicable trade package. All forms must be filled out completely and accurately with all applicable information. Do not alter, change or add to the bid forms in anyway, shape or form, this or any added clarifications may result in your bid being withdrawn from consideration. All bids must be signed by an authorized Owner or Officer of the company. Please consult the Bid Manual for all forms.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after receipt of bid. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all irregularities or informalities in any bid as allowed by applicable law and to award any contract to other than low bidder should it be deemed in their best interest.