Exterior Restoration

Solicitation B26019, issued by the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority for the State of Ohio, seeks a contractor for exterior restoration and related work at Saferstein Tower 1 located at 525 Diagonal Rd., Akron, Ohio. The scope of work involves remediating weather and tenant-related damage through exterior stucco repair, concrete remediation of balcony walkways including a new high-traffic coating, tuckpointing of ground floor face brick, and the replacement of perimeter sealants at window openings and through-wall AC units. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest and best base bid to a contractor with at least three years of experience in comparable work. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, and must be submitted via U.S. Postal Service Mail. The project requires strict adherence to Build America Buy America Act requirements and ADA-ABA accessibility guidelines for temporary egress. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of either a 100 percent surety bond or a 10 percent certified check, bank draft, or letter of credit. The successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the contract price. Required submission documents include the Bid Form, Representations and Certifications, Prime Bidder Affidavit, Bid Guaranty, and MBE/WBE Data Form. The agency emphasizes a 20 percent minority and woman business utilization commitment and requires compliance with prevailing wage rates and Section 3 requirements. Payment is processed via Applications for Payment, which must include mechanic's lien waivers and wage certifications.