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. he 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.
