HVAC Upgrades Phase 1 - REBID

The City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks is soliciting bids for RFQ028619, HVAC Upgrades Phase 1, to perform HVAC controls upgrades, boiler replacements, and high-volume low-velocity fan installations at the Cleo Dumaree Athletic Complex and the Franklin Park Adventure Center. The project is governed by the 2018 City of Columbus Ohio Construction and Material Specifications and is partially funded by the Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities (EEPOC). Due to this funding, the contract is subject to Buy America provisions and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates. The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed in November 2024, with all work required to be completed by July 2025. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express, with the deadline extended by Addendum 3 to October 1, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Requirements for bidders include prequalification via Form B9 for contracts exceeding 500,000 dollars and a valid Contract Compliance Certification from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Financial security is mandated through a bid bond of 10 percent of the total bid amount and performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract value for projects over 100,000 dollars. Additionally, for contracts exceeding 2 million dollars, subcontractors must provide affidavits confirming the provision of adequate health and retirement benefits. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City evaluating bidder experience, cost control, and resource availability.