Admin Office Atrium upgrades

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting bids for administrative office atrium upgrades under solicitation number B26018, with proposals due by August 25, 2026. The work involves the design, installation, and commissioning of a Direct Digital Control building automation system under Division 23, requiring coordination with mechanical and electrical trades, compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE 135 (BACnet) and the International Mechanical Code, and adherence to specific performance metrics such as alarm annunciation within 45 seconds and PID loop execution at 1-second intervals. The contract is classified under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction and is being procured by a state-level agency in Ohio. All bidders must submit sealed hard-copy proposals via in-person or postal delivery; electronic submissions via email, fax, or online portals are prohibited. The solicitation emphasizes strict conformance to AMHA-supplied forms, with bids requiring the bidder’s name, signature, and complete inclusion of all requested documentation. The scope includes the delivery and installation of labeled equipment, piping, and ductwork conforming to ASME A13.1 standards with specific labeling materials such as 3-mil vinyl, thermal transfer-printed labels, and color-coded markings for safety and system identification. Approved manufacturers for labeling include Brady Corporation, Panduit, and HellermannTyton. Submittals must include shop drawings, wiring diagrams, samples, maintenance data, warranties, equipment label schedules, and operation and maintenance manuals. The contract imposes stringent labor requirements: the prime contractor must designate a project superintendent to be present on-site at all times, ensure daily personnel sign-in/out, and comply with overtime pay at 1.5 times the base rate under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. All subcontracts, regardless of value, must include applicable labor standards and be submitted for approval 10 days before work begins. Contractors must also comply with Ohio’s Equal Employment Opportunity executive order, submit an affirmative action plan, and certify they have no conflicts of interest with AMHA personnel. The only explicitly stated financial figure is a $3,000 painting allowance, though the overall contract value is not otherwise detailed. Award will be made to the bidder deemed “lowest and best” at the sole discretion of AMHA, with no formal weighting or scoring system provided. Work must be performed at the Akron, Ohio site, with inspections conducted on-site by AMHA representatives prior to acceptance, and