Interior Renovation at the Ginn Academy

The contract solicitation ITB-21442, issued by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District through its Capital Projects office in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks bids for an interior renovation project at the Ginn Academy, a progressive educational institution that partners with Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University for dual enrollment and with HealthCorps for student nutritional support. The project scope, defined under CSI Division 01 and other technical sections, encompasses the design, installation, coordination, and documentation of communication and electrical systems including intercoms, luminaires, and cable infrastructure, with strict adherence to NFPA 70, BICSI RCDD/RCIT, and NRTL-listed equipment standards. All materials must remain in original manufacturer packaging until installation, be stored elevated and protected from environmental damage, and be labeled per ASME A13.1 for piping and fluid identification, with valve tags required to be corrosion-resistant and cross-referenced in a valve schedule. Performance requires comprehensive submittals including as-built documentation, equipment lists, test reports, warranty data, and manufacturer qualification statements, with inspections and final acceptance occurring on-site at the academy according to NETA, UL, IEEE, and NECA standards. The solicitation mandates electronic submission through the district’s e-Procurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. local time on May 7, 2026, with no hand delivery, mail, or email accepted. Bidders must include a transmittal cover letter, bid cost form with state certification, completed district forms, and a bid guaranty. All product substitutions require formal approval via change order, and only manufacturer-authorized representatives may perform installations and maintenance, with training of owner personnel exceeding four hours and conducted exclusively by manufacturer reps. Delivery of keys, access credentials, and software must be sent directly to the Owner via registered mail or overnight courier with tracking, and no temporary shutdowns of life safety systems are permitted without seven days’ notice and a fire watch. Warranty terms bind the contractor to full financial responsibility from Owner signoff, and maintenance cannot be transferred without written approval. While no contract type, pricing line items, or evaluation factor weights are provided, the solicitation enforces strict compliance with administrative requirements such as pre-submittal and keying conferences, conflict of interest disclosures involving CMSD employees, and reporting obligations for entities with debarments, prior terminations for cause, tax delinquencies, or litigation, though no UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic