Ambrose Health Center - Dental Addition

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting competitive bids for the design‑build renovation and construction of a dental addition at the Ambrose Health Center. The project involves creating a reception area, break room, work room, conference space, and multiple dental treatment rooms while complying with city standard building specifications and prevailing‑wage requirements. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for general construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades, and may also submit a combined bid. Key contractual obligations include a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance surety, liquidated damages for delays, and mandatory M/WBE participation goals. • Scope: Interior fit‑out and construction of a new dental wing, including finish work, casework, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire‑protection systems. • Submission: Electronic bids only via the VSS portal; required forms include bid bond, performance surety, insurance certifications, and M/WBE inclusion packet. • Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting/site visit on March 3, 2026; questions due March 4, 2026; notice to proceed expected after award; work to begin ~April 9, 2026 and be substantially completed by January 1, 2027 (≈ 9 months). • Evaluation: Lowest and best bidder will be selected; bids must include an assignment‑fee (≤ 5 %) for the General Construction portion and an allowance for unforeseen conditions.