Auburn Science Plaza Rehabilitation

Document 00 10 00 - Solicitation (General Contracting / Electronic Bid)
State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility Construction
Electronic bids will be received by:
The University of Akron, Department of Purchasing
https://the-university-of-akron.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/
for the following Project:
260001
Auburn Science Plaza Rehabilitation
The University of Akron
Akron, Summit
in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by:
Walker Consultants, Inc.
525 Avis Drive, Suite 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.663.1070
Rick Klein. PE
rklein@walkerconsultants.com
https://walkerconsultants.com/
In compliance with Section 153.08 of the Ohio Revised Code and Section 153:1-8-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code, Bids
for this Project are being received, opened, and published through electronic means using Workday Strategic Sourcing
electronic bidding service.
To bid on the Project through our electronic bidding platform, you must first register at https://the-university-of-akron.public-
portal.us.workdayspend.com/. Vendors can view the project details related documents without registering. The electronic
bidding service offers customer support at scoutsupport@workday.com.
Bidders may submit requests for consideration of a proposed Substitution for a specified product, equipment, or service to the
Architect/Engineer ("A/E") through https://the-university-of-akron.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/ no later than 10 days
prior to the bid opening. Additional products, equipment, and services may be accepted as approved Substitutions only by
written Addendum.
From time to time, the Commission issues new editions of the "State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility
Construction" and may issue interim changes. Bidders must submit Bids that comply with the version of the Standard
Requirements included in the Contract Documents.
Prevailing Wage rates and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements are applicable to this Project.
This Project is subject to the State of Ohio's Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity ("EDGE") Business Development
Program. A Bidder is required to submit with its Bid and with its Bidder's Qualifications form, certain information about the
EDGE-certified Business(es) participating on the Project with the Bidder. Refer to Section 6.1.10 of the Instructions to
Bidders.
The EDGE Participation Goal for the Project is 5.0 percent.
The percentage is determined by the contracted value of goods, services, materials, and labor that are provided by EDGE-
certified Business(es). The participation is calculated on the total amount of each awarded contract. For more information
about EDGE, contact the State of Ohio Department of Development at http://development.ohio.gov/business; or by telephone
at (800) 848-1300.
The Bidder must indicate on the electronic Bid Form, in the spaces provided or by attachment, the locations where its
services will be performed, in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 2019-12D related to providing services
only within the United States. The Bidder must also affirm its compliance with Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting
purchases from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Failure to do so may cause the Bid to be rejected as
non-responsive.
DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011
APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM
ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE OHIO FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION.
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UAK #260001 Auburn Science Plaza Rehabilitation
Bidders are encouraged to be enrolled in and to be in good standing in a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR)
Program approved by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation ("OBWC") prior to submitting a Bid and provide, on the
Electronic Bid Form with its Bid, certain information relative to their enrollment in such a program; and, if awarded a
Contract, shall comply with other SUPR criteria described in Section 1.6 of the General Conditions.
Electronic bids will be received for:
Trade Estimate
General Contract Base Bid .................................................................................. $2,296,000
Alternate 3.5A - Replace Curb - (Pour Back flush w/ top of Wear Slab) $21,000
Alternate 4.2 - Joist Repairs At South Bridge (along Expansion joint) $14,000
Alternate 5.2 - Beam Repair (exterior) - Concrete Encasement $14,000
Alternate 6.1 - Column Repair - Concrete Encasement $7,000
Alternate 16.1 - Traffic Coating at Exterior Stairs $8,000
Alternate 45.9 - Elastomeric Coating at Walls $8,000
Alternate 76.1 - Replace Vertical Sealant - Granite $12,000
Alternate 76.3 - Tuckpointing $2,000
Alternate 80.1 - Remove and Replace Face Brick
(At concrete column and beam encasement repairs) $27,000
Alternate 81.1 - Remove and Reset Fiberglass Panels $28,000
Alternate 82.1 - Spandrel Removal/Replacement (Grids 1.5 to 2) $23,000
until July 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., when all Bids will be electronically opened. Bid tabulations will be posted no later than 5:00
p.m. on the day Bids are opened.
All Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting on July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00
a.m., at the following location:
240 Forge Street, Purchasing Suite Room 105
Akron, Ohio 44325-9001
The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the Project, coordinating the Subcontractors, and providing other services
identified in the Contract Documents.
The Contract Documents are available for purchase from SE Blueprint, 540 South Main Street, Suite 211, Akron, Ohio 44311
at the non-refundable cost of $321.80 per set, plus shipping.
The Contract Documents may be downloaded as electronic PDF files from the Workday Strategic Sourcing electronic
bidding service at https://the-university-of-akron.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/ at no charge.
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