Downtown Dance, Tumbling & Aerial Arts Buhrer Opera House Building

The City of Chapman is soliciting sealed bids for the complete remodel of the Buhrer Opera House Building to house a downtown dance, tumbling, and aerial arts facility. The project involves renovating approximately 3,200 sq ft of existing space, meeting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, and providing all labor, materials, and related site work. Bidders must submit a Contractor’s Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305‑2020), meet bid‑security and qualification requirements, and adhere to the city’s instructions for bid submission. The scope includes interior demolition, construction of specialized dance and aerial spaces, finishing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, as well as compliance documentation for the CDBG funding. • Remodel ~3,200 sq ft interior for dance, tumbling, and aerial arts classes. • Funding partially via CDBG; requires certified payrolls and compliance documentation. • Mandatory submission of AIA Document A305‑2020 and contractor qualification; bid security required. • Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on August 27, 2026; sealed bids due September 10, 2026. • Plans become available August 10, 2026; contractor must obtain them from Baker McMillan Architects.