Exterior Waterproofing Valley View Phase 2

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting bids for Exterior Waterproofing and Related Work Phase 2 at the Valley View Apartments located at 943 Springdale Street, Akron, Ohio. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and permits to perform excavation to the footer for new drainpipe installation and the replacement of spoils with washed gravel. The base bid covers six specific buildings, with an additional seven buildings available as alternates to be awarded based on funding and agency discretion. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., and will be awarded based on the lowest and best base bid amount. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, OSHA safety protocols for open trenches, and the Build America Buy America Act. Bidders must submit a core crew list and a statement detailing employment and training opportunities, specifically regarding preferences for Indians, to avoid being deemed nonresponsive. Additionally, the contract mandates a 20 percent minority or woman business utilization commitment. Successful bidders must provide a performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the contract value, or alternative cash deposits or letters of credit. The project also requires strict adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act.