OSU‑260012 is a lump‑sum construction contract to renovate interior classroom spaces in The Ohio State University’s Hopkins Hall and Hayes Hall on the Columbus campus. The work includes selective demolition, new gypsum‑board walls, acoustic ceiling panels, VCT flooring, lighting upgrades, HVAC and plumbing modifications, and installation of a full AV/technology package (projectors, motorized screens, speakers, structured‑cabling, and control systems). Two optional alternates are offered: additional concrete finishing and motorized roller shades. The contract is subject to prevailing‑wage, domestic‑steel, EDGE‑participation (5 % goal), and Ohio SUPR program requirements, and the contractor must secure a digital ID on the State’s BidExpress platform.
• Scope: interior renovation of three classrooms (Hopkins Hall rooms 162, 262, 358) plus Hayes Hall room 304, including demolition, new finishes, MEP upgrades, and AV/technology installation.
• Budget: Base contract $1,037,500; Alternates $20,250 (concrete) and $8,800 (roller shades); total potential award $1,066,550.
• Schedule: 84 days from Notice to Proceed; bid deadline 9 Sept 2026 2 PM EDT; pre‑bid questions due 2 Sept 2026 EOD; mandatory compliance with EDGE, SUPR, prevailing‑wage, and domestic‑steel clauses.
• Procurement: electronic bidding via BidExpress; digital ID required; bid guarantee equal to 10 % of the base bid or a signed Bid Security Form; required submissions include bid bond, qualifications, EDGE affidavit, and SUPR enrollment proof.