Fukushima Ocean Science Museum Air Conditioning Equipment Renovation Work

Conditional General Competitive Bidding will be conducted, and we hereby announce as follows in accordance with Article 167-6, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order (Showa 22, Cabinet Order No. 16; hereinafter referred to as the "Enforcement Order") and Article 246, Paragraph 1 of the Fukushima Prefecture Financial Regulations (Showa 39, Fukushima Prefecture Regulations No. 17). October 23, Reiwa 8 (2026) Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, Masao Uchibori 1. Matters for Bidding Classification: ■ New □ Re-announcement □ Revised Announcement (Design, conditions, etc. revised) Previous Announcement: None Work Number: 26-11055-0010 Work Name: Fukushima Ocean Science Museum Air Conditioning Equipment Renovation Work Work Location: Within the premises of Onahama, Tatsumi-cho, Iwaki City. Work Outline: Air conditioning equipment renovation N=13 air handling units, 3 fan coil units, etc. Completion Deadline: Work period 450 days. Estimated Price: To be announced after contract signing. Item: Applicable / Not Applicable Content Description: Start of Construction: Applicable - If applicable, construction started on or after April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026). - If not applicable, construction started on or before March 31, Reiwa 8 (2026). Minimum Reserve Price: Applicable - This work is subject to a minimum reserve price in accordance with Article 167-10, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Order. To be announced after contract signing. Comprehensive Evaluation Method: Simple Type - This work is subject to a comprehensive evaluation method where the successful bidder is determined by comprehensively evaluating factors other than price along with price. - The method for determining the successful bid candidate and the comprehensive evaluation method shall be as per the bidding explanation document. A benchmark price will be set for this bid. Low Bid Price Investigation: Applicable - This work is subject to the low bid price investigation system in accordance with Article 167-10-2, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Order. The investigation benchmark price will be announced after contract signing. - If a bid below the investigation benchmark price is submitted, the bidder with the highest evaluation score may not necessarily be the successful bidder. Please cooperate with the low bid price investigation. Construction System Pre-submission Method: Not Applicable - This work is subject to the Fukushima Prefecture Construction System Pre-submission Method. - Disqualification criteria, investigation content, and forms for the construction system pre-submission method shall be as per the bidding explanation document. Electronic Bidding: Applicable - Pre-registration is required from the following address to participate in electronic bidding. - Electronic Bidding System (Address): http://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/01115c/nyusatsu-98.html Electronic Browsing: Not Applicable Please enter the required information in the "Design Document Delivery Request Form" and send it to the email address of the "Contact" listed in the announcement. We will send it individually by mail or email to those who apply. Relaxation of Site Supervisor's Continuous On-site Duty: Applicable - Upon application by the successful bidder and approval by the contracting authority, the site supervisor for the preceding work may be assigned to this work. In this case, the contracting authority may impose necessary conditions. Placement of Supervising Engineer under Special Exception No. 2: Applicable - This work is subject to the placement of a supervising engineer who falls under Article 26, Paragraph 3, Item 2 of the Construction Industry Act (hereinafter referred to as "Supervising Engineer under Special Exception No. 2"). - The requirements for placing a Supervising Engineer under Special Exception No. 2 shall be as per the bidding explanation document. * If JV is not applicable - Page 2 Resource Recycling, etc.: Not Applicable - This work is subject to the "Law on Promoting the Recycling of Construction Materials, etc." (2000, Act No. 104), which mandates the implementation of separate dismantling, etc., and recycling of specified construction material waste. Mixed Bidding (excluding Reconstruction JV): Not Applicable - Participation by single entities or specific construction joint ventures is permitted. Mixed Bidding (Reconstruction JV): Not Applicable - Participation in specific construction joint ventures as defined in Article 3 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Fukushima Prefecture Construction Work Joint Venture Handling Guidelines (December 28, 2011, Notification No. 23 Zai No. 1971 (partially amended on January 6, 2020)) is permitted. Capital or Personnel Relationship: Applicable - Companies with capital or personnel relationships are not permitted to participate in the same bid. 2. Matters Concerning Qualifications Required for Participation in Bidding: Bidders must meet all the following conditions and the conditions specified in the bidding explanation document. Procurement Type: Heating, Cooling, and Sanitary Equipment Installation Work - In the fiscal year in which the bid opening date falls, the bidder must be registered in the procurement type indicated in the left column of the Fukushima Prefecture Construction Work etc. Contractor Eligibility List, with the grade indicated in the left column. Grade: A Permitted Business Type: Pipe Work - Must hold a permit for the business type indicated in the left column of the Construction Industry Act (Showa 24, Act No. 100). Regional Requirement: Within the Prefecture - "Within the Prefecture" means having a head office within Fukushima Prefecture. Engineer's Work Experience: - Must be able to assign a supervising engineer or chief engineer to the construction site on a full-time basis who has experience in the work indicated in the left column (experience as an assigned engineer). (However, full-time assignment is not required if the contract amount is less than 45 million yen (less than 90 million yen for general building construction work) or if it falls under the proviso of Article 26, Paragraph 3 of the Construction Industry Act). - "Work experience" refers to experience as a prime contractor (in the case of a JV, limited to cases where the contribution ratio is 20% or more; if using a phased construction method, limited to cases where the phased work falls under the indicated work type. Public works only (excluding cases where the procurement type is construction work, electrical equipment work, or heating, cooling, and sanitary equipment installation work)). "Public works" herein refers to works ordered by the contracting authority as defined in the "Law Promoting the Proper Implementation of Bidding and Contracts for Public Works" (as of the time of the track record), land development corporations, local road corporations, local housing corporations, sewage corporations, land readjustment associations, urban redevelopment associations, land improvement districts, Fukushima Medical University Public University Corporation, or Aizu University Public University Corporation. The same applies hereinafter. - For supervising engineers, must possess a supervising engineer qualification certificate and a certificate of completion of supervising engineer training. Not Required. Company's Work Track Record: Must have a track record of the work indicated in the left column during the period indicated in the left column, as a prime contractor. Not Required. Company's Work Scale Track Record: Must have construction experience of at least the amount indicated in the left column per case during the period indicated in the left column, as a prime contractor (in the case of a JV, the amount corresponding to the contribution ratio). However, if the same work is awarded over multiple fiscal years, it is considered one case. Not Required. Work Near JR Lines: If applicable, must be able to assign an employee with a "Construction Manager" qualification from East Japan Railway Company, who has a continuous employment relationship, to the construction site. "Construction Manager" refers to a person holding a "Construction Manager (Conventional Lines) Qualification Certificate" certified by East Japan Railway Company. Not Applicable. 3. Bidding Procedures, etc.: For this bid, qualification examination will be conducted after bid opening, so no prior bidding participation application procedure is required. (For projects subject to electronic bidding, bidders must register for bidding participation through the electronic bidding system.) Furthermore, the method for accepting questions regarding design documents, submission of bids, and the announcement of successful bid candidates and bid results shall be as per the bidding explanation document. The periods and locations for inspection of design documents, bid execution, etc. are as follows: Item: Period or Deadline Place/Method Inspection of Design Documents, etc.: October 23, Reiwa 8 (2026) - December 8, Reiwa 8 (2026) Via this website. Questions Regarding Design Documents, etc.: October 23, Reiwa 8 (2026) - October 30, Reiwa 8 (2026) 2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture Planning and Coordination Department, Culture and Sports Bureau, Lifelong Learning Division Phone: 024-521-7404 Email: shougaigakushuu@pref.fukushima.lg.jp * For questions regarding design documents, etc., please use the subject line "【Design Document Question】Last 4 digits of Work Number (Company Name)" when submitting via email. * While questions are primarily accepted via email, please contact the above phone number if you wish to submit by facsimile. Scheduled Answers to Questions: November 4, Reiwa 8 (2026) Fukushima Prefecture Planning and Coordination Department, Planning Coordination Division Website Before submitting bids, please check this website for the presence of answers to questions. Bidding Participation Application Acceptance: November 10, Reiwa 8 (2026) - November 11, Reiwa 8 (2026) - Limited to electronic bidding. - Via input into the electronic bidding system. Submission of Bids, etc.: December 7, Reiwa 8 (2026), 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM December 8, Reiwa 8 (2026), 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Via input into the electronic bidding system. * The submission period for bids etc. is two days. However, the closing time on the final day is 3:00 PM. * If bids are submitted after 5:00 PM on the first day or before 9:00 AM on the final day, and are not received due to system issues, they will be considered as withdrawn, so please submit within the system usage hours. Bid Opening: December 9, Reiwa 8 (2026), 10:00 AM Bid opening will be public. 2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City * If JV is not applicable - Page 4 Fukushima Prefectural Government Building, 5th Floor, Planning and Coordination Division Annex 1 Scheduled Date for Determination of Successful Bidder: December 17, Reiwa 8 (2026) * The usage hours for the electronic browsing system are from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (excluding prefectural holidays as defined in Article 1, Paragraph 1 of the Fukushima Prefecture Ordinance on Holidays (Heisei 1, Fukushima Prefecture Ordinance No. 7). The same applies hereinafter). * The usage hours for the electronic bidding system are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 4. Matters Concerning Examination of Bidding Participation Qualification Requirements: Once a successful bid candidate is determined, they will be notified promptly by phone or other reliable means after the bid opening. Details regarding the examination of the successful bid candidate's bidding participation qualification requirements, the determination of the successful bidder, and notification of ineligibility for bidding participation shall be as per the bidding explanation document. 5. Bid Bond and Contract Deposit: As per the bidding explanation document. 6. Invalid Bids: Bids submitted by persons who do not possess the qualifications required for participation in bidding as indicated in Article 2, and bids that violate the conditions of bidding, etc., as indicated in the Fukushima Prefecture Construction Work etc. Competitive Bidding Guidelines, shall be deemed invalid. 7. Other: For details, please refer to the bidding explanation document. For inquiries, please contact: Fukushima Prefecture Planning and Coordination Department, Culture and Sports Bureau, Lifelong Learning Division Phone: 024-521-7404 Email: shougaigakushuu@pref.fukushima.lg.jp * If you wish to inquire by facsimile, please contact the above phone number. List of Documents to be Submitted Documents: For projects subject to electronic bidding At Bidding Participation Application At Bid Submission Technical Proposal (Note 1)(Note 2)(Note 3)(Note 4) ○ Bid Form System input Estimated Cost Breakdown Statement ○ (Note 2) Estimated Cost Breakdown Summary Form (Form No. 6 of the Low Bid Price Investigation Procedures Manual) ○ Work Cost Breakdown Statement (Form No. 1 of the Fukushima Prefecture Construction System Pre-submission Method Trial Guidelines) * For mail bidding, the same form and a CD-R (recordable compact disc) with the same form recorded. - Subcontract Work Breakdown Statement (Form No. 2 of the Fukushima Prefecture Construction System Pre-submission Method Trial Guidelines) - * If JV is not applicable - Page 5 * Notes on Electronic Bidding: (Note 1) As it is mandatory to attach documents due to system specifications at the time of bidding participation application, if it is not a project subject to comprehensive evaluation (no technical proposal submitted), please attach any file (content does not matter). (Note 2) If you attach the wrong file (except for arbitrary files), your bid may be invalidated, so please be careful. (Note 3) For comprehensive evaluation (standard type), the submission period for Forms No. 9 (Parts 1-2) and Form No. 10 is the day after the confirmation of competitive bidding qualifications. (Note 4) For projects subject to comprehensive evaluation (excluding standard type), even if the technical proposal has been submitted at the time of bidding participation application, the "Submit" button will be displayed in the system. This is a uniform display due to system specifications and does not reflect the actual submission status. Work: Conditional General Competitive Bidding 1. Qualifications Required for Participation in Bidding: Bidders must meet all the following conditions and the conditions specified in the bid announcement. (1) Persons who do not fall under any of the items in Article 167-4, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order (Showa 22, Cabinet Order No. 16; hereinafter referred to as the "Enforcement Order"). (2) Persons who are not currently subject to bidding participation qualification restrictions under the Fukushima Prefecture Construction Work etc. Bidding Participation Qualification Restriction Measures Guidelines (March 30, Heisei 19, Notification No. 18 Zai No. 6342, by the Director-General of the General Affairs Department). (3) In the case of persons who have filed for commencement of reorganization proceedings under the Corporate Reorganization Act (2002, Act No. 154) or commenced rehabilitation proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (1999, Act No. 225), they must have obtained re-certification of qualifications in accordance with the "Guidelines on Re-examination of Bidding Participation Qualifications for Persons Who Have Received a Decision to Commence Reorganization Proceedings Under the Corporate Reorganization Act" (June 17, 2002, Notification No. 14 Kan No. 813, by the Director-General of Civil Engineering). (4) Must have undergone a valid business performance review in accordance with Article 27-23 of the Construction Industry Act (Showa 24, Act No. 100; hereinafter referred to as the "Construction Industry Act"). (5) There shall be no capital or personnel relationship between the bidders. 2. Bidding Procedures, etc.: (1) Familiarize yourself with the bid announcement, Fukushima Prefecture Construction Work etc. Competitive Bidding Guidelines (hereinafter referred to as "Bidding Guidelines"), draft contract, Fukushima Prefecture Construction Contract Terms, etc., as well as the "Notes on Comprehensive Evaluation Method Applicable Projects" for projects subject to comprehensive evaluation, and the "Fukushima Prefecture Electronic Bidding Operation Standards (Construction Work etc.)" (hereinafter referred to as "Operation Standards") for projects subject to electronic bidding. (2) Questions Regarding Design Documents, etc.: Questions regarding design documents, etc. must be submitted using the "Questionnaire for Design Documents, etc." (Form No. 2) by direct delivery or by the method indicated in the bid announcement. Answers will be provided on the website on the scheduled answer date indicated in the bid announcement. (3) No site briefing session will be held. (4) Bidding Participation Application (for projects subject to electronic bidding): For projects subject to electronic bidding, those wishing to participate in the bid must apply for bidding participation via the electronic bidding system by the bid participation application deadline indicated in the bid announcement, and for projects subject to comprehensive evaluation, submit technical documents related to the comprehensive evaluation method as specified in (5) below. (5) Submission of Technical Proposals (for projects subject to comprehensive evaluation): For projects subject to comprehensive evaluation, those wishing to participate in the bid must submit the following technical documents related to the comprehensive evaluation method (hereinafter referred to as "Technical Proposal").