RFP - Banneker Community Center Gymnasium Roof Repair and Drainage Resolution

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for roof and water drainage repairs and solutions at the Banneker Community Center Gymnasium, as specified in this RFP packet. This work will be completed at 930 W 7th Street, Bloomington, Indiana, 47404. All costs associated with this project must be included within your proposal. The proposed budget for this project is $70,000.

The City of Bloomington is soliciting proposals for repair and water drainage solutions at the Banneker Center Gymnasium, located in Bloomington, Indiana. The Center was initially established in 1915 as the Benjamin Banneker School, a segregated school for African American children. After integration, the building was used for various purposes, including serving as the Fairview Annex and later the Westside Community Center. In 1994, it was renamed the Benjamin Banneker Community Center to honor its history and provide a gathering space for all residents of Bloomington. The center continues to offer a variety of programs and services for the community, including an afterschool program, summer food and fun initiatives, and a family resource center.

The gymnasium was constructed in 1942 with funds from the National Youth Administration (NYA), a program that offered employment and educational resources and opportunities to young Americans (ages 16-25) during the Great Depression.

This project is possible with grant assistance from the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program. The Black Heritage Preservation Program offers grants for the restoration and preservation of sites important to Black heritage in Indiana.