Description
The Ohio State University is seeking a qualified general contractor to completely renovate the fire‑alarm and sprinkler systems at three campus facilities (Kuhn Honors and Scholars House, Graves Hall, and the Tzagournis Medical Research Facility). The scope includes design‑build installation of a new addressable fire‑alarm system, removal of the existing system, coordination of hazardous‑material abatement (asbestos and lead‑based paint) where required, and full testing, commissioning, and operator training. The contract is structured as a base bid of $875 k with six optional alternates that could raise total exposure to roughly $2.1 M, and requires compliance with Ohio prevailing‑wage, EDGE‑certified business participation (5 % goal), and SUPR drug‑free workplace enrollment.
• Core work: fire‑alarm hardware, conduit, wiring, control panels, notification devices, and sprinkler upgrades per NFPA 72 and NFPA 13.
• Ancillary work: asbestos/lead abatement, coordination with lab/animal facilities, and comprehensive documentation (as‑built drawings, manuals, training).
• Mandatory compliance: Ohio prevailing‑wage rates, EDGE participation, SUPR enrollment, domestic‑steel requirement, and OSHA/EPA hazardous‑material protocols.
• Schedule: 250 days for substantial completion; pre‑bid meeting June 10, 2026; bid deadline June 23, 2026.