Description
The University of Toledo is seeking a qualified general contractor to renovate the first floor of its Student Union (rooms 1501‑1532). The work includes selective demolition, new flooring, upgraded plumbing fixtures with sensor‑operated flush valves, HVAC upgrades with new VAV boxes and digital controls, fire‑sprinkler installation, electrical rewiring, data‑communication infrastructure, interior finishes, and temporary dust‑control/occupancy provisions. Three optional alternates cover arcade flooring, complete restroom gut‑and‑refit, and new window installations; the base contract is a lump‑sum design‑bid‑build award. The project must comply with Ohio prevailing‑wage rules, domestic‑steel requirements, EDGE‑participation goals (≥5 %), and SUPR enrollment. The contractor must supply a bid guaranty, qualifications, insurance, and all required certifications.
• Base‑bid construction sum ≈ $1.55 million; total with all alternates ≈ $1.74 million.
• 200‑day schedule from Notice‑to‑Proceed, with a mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through on May 19, 2026.
• Required submissions: bid form, 10 % bid bond (or full amount), contractor qualifications, EDGE affidavit, SUPR enrollment, insurance, and COI naming the University as additional insured.
• Scope spans demolition, MEP upgrades, fire‑protection, electrical, data‑cabling, interior finishes, and comprehensive close‑out documentation.
• All work must meet 2024 OH Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes, NFPA standards, ADA accessibility, and local prevailing‑wage regulations.