This contract concerns the complete replacement of the roof on the Harvard Garage (also referred to as the Harvard Avenue Maintenance Facility) owned by Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The work includes removal of the existing roofing system, installation of mechanically‑attached EPDM membrane, tapered insulation, cover boards, fire‑treated wood, sheet‑metal flashing, guard railings, and associated accessories. The solicitation was a sealed‑bid competitive process with a budget estimate of approximately $5.2 million and specific diversity participation goals (SBE 7 %, MBE 17 %, WBE 6 %). Several addenda clarified technical specifications, unit‑price bases, and corrected drawing conflicts. The bid deadline was October 16 2020, and the contract was awarded (vendor undisclosed).
• Scope: Full roof replacement using EPDM, insulation, flashings, and guard rails.
• Procurement: Sealed‑bid formal RFB, full and open competition.
• Requirements: Bid bond (100 % or cash equivalent), $25 CD fee, vendor registration in BuySpeed, compliance with county diversity program.
• Technical highlights: 2.4 in. GF Polyiso insulation, specific cover‑board products, fire‑treated wood, and a cash allowance of $475,569 for certain items.