Sinton Campus Renovation

Solicitation 273C909408 is an online bid for the Sinton Campus Renovation, managed by the City of Cincinnati Department of Parks. The project involves the repair and improvement of the Sinton Avenue operations work hub, specifically the Sinton Garage and Auxiliary Building 1, as well as the construction of a new Biochar Building, Auxiliary Building 2, and associated site improvements. Key deliverables include a new roof with solar energy capacity, exterior glazing, zoned HVAC, electric systems, employee restrooms, EV charging stations, and improved material storage. Bidders have the option to utilize Pre-Engineered Metal systems for the new buildings and may propose phased construction to maintain owner occupancy during the project. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the lowest and best bid, with evaluations based on price and the bidder's responsibility, including experience, financial capacity, and past performance. Bidders may submit for General Construction or a Combination Bid; the latter requires mandatory subcontracting goals of 8 percent for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises and 6 percent for Women-Owned Business Enterprises. All responses must be submitted electronically via the VSS portal by December 15, 2026. Contractors must start work within 30 calendar days of the notice to proceed and are required to provide bid, performance, and payment bonds. Compliance requirements include adhering to prevailing wage rates, submitting monthly employment utilization reports, and ensuring all structural calculations are sealed by an Ohio-licensed professional engineer. Payment is processed within 30 days of a valid invoice, with the City paying at least 92 percent of estimates until 50 percent of the work is completed, after which 100 percent of approved estimates are paid.