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: included, but not limited to walkways, trees, pond, 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 damage 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 Library requires construction services for a new Key Biscayne Branch library located at 299 Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. The new two-story, approximately 20,000 square foot library will replace the existing 6,200 square foot library built in 1976 at the same location. The building will be LEED silver certified with sustainable features that include rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations in the parking area, and new landscaping that takes advantage of the existing water feature and native vegetation. The new library will contain modern technological standards with two (2) multipurpose spaces that contain state-of-the-art audio/visual presentation systems and are integrated with the lighting systems. There are a variety of spaces and fixtures to accommodate single users and small groups to gather. The second floor has a dedicated family area with features that include a children’s interactive area, a sensory-friendly room, a YouMedia technology space, and young adult areas. The construction is to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Ferguson, Glasgow, Schuster, Soto, Inc. for the Library. The work consists of the demolition of the existing library and site construction including protection of the existing landscaping and water features on site and the construction of the new two-story library. As described in the plans and specifications the scope includes, but is not limited to, sitework, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low voltage, landscaping, paving and interiors with all finishes (i.e. ceilings, paint, flooring, accessories, fixtures, etc.). The selected Contractor shall hire an experienced low voltage/media professional (Integrator) that will be responsible of identifying, coordinating among all systems and building trades, programming all required equipment proposed for the project including the categories of: a) structured cabling systems, b) security systems, c) audio/visual systems, and d) IT rack, including, but not limited to, providing all drawings, specifications and contract administration required to design and install the project’s low voltage and audio/visual system. The Integrator shall coordinate with the Library’s IT team to review proposed systems and verify compliance with the standards, maintenance requirements, lighting and daylighting controls, and compatibility with County systems. The scope of work includes providing a new water line on adjacent Key Colony property and must be completed within the first 90 calendar days after NTP. For the water line relocation on Key Colony Property the contractor must do the following: a. Include Key Colony Property as an additional insurer in the Certificate of Insurances. b. Provide advance notifications on the starting date and project schedule. c. All existing vegetation, trees, irrigation within the demolition area must be replaced or relocated as required per contract drawings. d. All work must be completed within the first 90 days from NTP. e. Conveyance package must be submitted, reviewed and approved 30 days after completion of the water line is completed and before the demolition starts in the MDPLS work site. f. All these requirements must be included as part of the overall schedule. The selected Contractor shall be responsible for completing the project in accordance with the complete contract documents and specifications and obtaining all approvals by any/all authorities and permitting agencies having jurisdiction over the project, including, but not limited to, the Village of Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County, WASD, FPL and State/Federal authorities, as applicable. The project must be constructed to meet or exceed applicable building codes, including Miami-Dade County and Village of Key Biscayne Ordinances, and apply modern technological standards for library facilities. Contractor will facilitate the project in an efficient and cooperative manner with the Library team and Library’s design professionals. They will provide construction services through the completion of the project and include systems commissioning and a two-year warranty/close out periods. The required work will result in a complete, fully functional and operational library facility that will serve the public safely, in a clean and efficient manner while allowing for the use of modern library technologies throughout the building and site. The selected Contractor shall be responsible to develop and get all required approvals for their own construction staging and MOT (maintenance of traffic) plans. 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.