SOUTH DADE REGIONAL LIBRARY INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT: C23-MDPLS-01-ESP

2/13/2025 2:00:00 PM

Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work.) CONTRACTOR shall review all documents, plans, and scope of work provided by Miami-Dade County Library System, Capital Programs Division for work to be completed. The CONTRACTOR shall protect all existing components: walkways, existing trees, benches and other existing site furnishings including perimeter fence, if applicable. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORK complete, in place, tested, and ready for continuous occupancy, and shall include repairs, replacements, and restoration required as a result of damages caused during the construction. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, services, and incidentals to complete all work required by these contract documents and as can be inferred and necessary for the proper completion of the WORK, whether specifically indicated in the contract documents or not. The Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) has a need to establish construction services for the existing South Dade Regional Library located at 10750 SW 211th ST, Cutler Bay, FL 33189. The renovation will follow LEED prescriptive path maximum measures. The construction is to be performed in accordance with the Construction Documents and Specifications prepared by Forbes Architects for MDPLS. The work consists of the comprehensive renovation of the interior of the existing multi-story library building of approximately 48,000 square feet of air-conditioned space includes, but is not limited to, the removing all the interior finishes, devices, accessories, disposing of any remaining furniture or equipment, relocating and reconfiguring the space with new partitions, removing the lobby interior stairway, creating a new open lobby stairwell, creating an opening in the existing second floor slab to create a double height area in the main reading room, removing and replacing plumbing fixtures with water efficient fixtures, new burglar alarm, new fire alarm devices, new lighting control system that integrates with the existing BMS system, new electrical and lighting fixtures and equipment, and HVAC grilles and ducts, all new data conduit and/or wiring and new electrical outlets, adding a new passport office, a new “Catio” space for use by the Animal Services Department, upgrading the existing infrastructure to create new state of the art audio/visual system with paging systems and presentation systems in the auditorium and the new multi-purpose room, installing conduit, backer boxes and the like for future security and wifi systems, adding a sensory friendly room and upgrading all finishes (i.e. ceilings, paint, flooring, accessories, fixtures, etc.) throughout the library. The selected Contractor shall hire an experienced low voltage/media professional (Integrator) that will assist MDPLS in identifying all required equipment proposed for the project including the basic categories of: a) structured cabling systems, b) security systems, and c) audio/visual systems. Including, but not limited to, providing all drawings, specifications and contract administration required to design and build the project’s low voltage and audio/visual system. The Integrator shall design and coordinate with all County agencies to determine the requirements and use of County preferred equipment. The Integrator shall coordinate with MDPLS’ IT department to review proposed systems and verify compliance with their standards, maintenance requirements and compatibility with County software systems. The Contractor shall be responsible for completing the project in accordance with the complete contract construction documents and specifications as necessary to obtain all approvals by any/all authorities having jurisdiction over the project, including but not limited to the Town of Cutler Bay and all Miami-Dade County or other permitting agencies. The project must be constructed to meet or exceed applicable building codes, County and Town of Cutler Bay Ordinances, and work with modern technological standards for library facilities. They will facilitate the project in an efficient and cooperative manner with MDPLS and MDPLS’ design professionals. They will provide construction services through the completion of the project and include systems commissioning and warranty/close out periods. The required work will result in a complete fully functional and operational Regional Library facility with all new interior spaces that will serve the public safely, in a modern, clean and efficient manner while allowing for the use of modern library technologies throughout the building. The Contractor shall be responsible for the replacement of the existing air-cooled chiller with heat recovery and upgrade the chiller plant to comply with the new flood criteria as an alternate in the bid form. The new chiller equipment should include all components present in the existing chiller for example: VFD, heat recovery and pumps. Equipment cut sheet is included in the bid documents for reference. Contract to include: 10 years warranty parts/labor/refrigerant ( standard for MDPLS ) required. Start up must be done in the presence of the Owner. Chiller and all components must have e-coating. New chiller to maintain and meet or exceed the existing systems performance criteria. The Basis of Design is Trane. All books and furniture will be removed by MDPLS. However, any furniture left inside the existing building the contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of it accordingly. All costs associated with this work are part of the contract. Note that work is further described in the contract documents and within the plans.

Prime Contractor, through full time-personnel, should demonstrate experience as the prime Contractor on similar projects with project scopes that are comparable to the Project Scope of Work for this project. Preferred experience, Contractor at a minimum, through full-time personnel, have experience within the last five (5) years in successfully renovating commercial or public buildings using sustainable materials and methods, updating electrical and low voltage infrastructure and that they can demonstrate experience delivering high quality, durable interior finishes, and fixtures. A minimum of 2 projects is preferred within the last 5 (five years. They must be fully insured and bonded for the project cost estimate. It is preferred that the team members also have the following: • Experience within the last five (5) years with building new or renovating public libraries. • Experience with library technologies including highspeed Wi-Fi internet, low voltage wiring and all-in-one audio-visual presentation systems. • LEED building certification and experience.