Description
This contract concerns the safety and security hardening of the historic Old Juvenile Court Complex in Cleveland, Ohio. The County is seeking a construction contractor to perform physical upgrades—including reinforced doors, windows, fencing, lighting, and related security systems—to meet modern safety standards. The solicitation is a formal RFB (Request for Bids) with a firm‑fixed‑price award of approximately $4.58 M. Bidders must be registered in the County’s INFOR system, satisfy diversity program requirements, and provide a 10 % bid guarantee (or 100 % bid bond) along with required insurance and performance bonds. Key milestones include a Notice to Proceed on 28 Sept 2021, substantial completion by 19 Aug 2022, and final close‑out by 12 Sept 2022.
• Scope: Physical hardening of a county‑owned building (doors, windows, fencing, lighting, security systems).
• Value: $4,581,105 contract with full‑value bid bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds required.
• Requirements: Vendor registration, SBE/MBE/WBE certification, $25 bid‑document fee, strict timeline for RFIs and site visits, and compliance with County diversity and safety protocols.