Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified general contractor to upgrade the main entrance security system at the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Shipley Building in Columbus. The work includes installing two new turnstiles (equipment provided via a $26,485.14 allowance), routing and terminating cabling for owner‑supplied access‑control card readers, demolishing existing non‑structural elements, constructing new non‑structural walls, installing new doors, updating HVAC and fire‑protection systems, and providing commissioning, training, and documentation. The contractor must coordinate with the owner’s access‑control vendor, maintain building operations during construction, and comply with extensive state requirements (Prevailing‑Wage, EDGE, SUPR, domestic‑steel, background checks, and electronic bid procedures).
• Scope: demolition, new non‑structural walls, door and turnstile installation, electrical & cabling work, HVAC & fire‑protection modifications, commissioning & O&M manuals.
• Budget: Base‑bid estimate $450,000 plus $26,485.14 turnstile allowance (≈ $476,000 total).
• Compliance: Ohio prevailing‑wage, EDGE 5 % participation, SUPR enrollment, domestic‑steel, electronic bid via BidExpress, bid guaranty, insurance, bonding, and daily worker sign‑in/background checks.