Bids are invited for the renovation of daycare buildings in Akron.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Notice to Bidders
1. Qualified bidders may submit bids for the project as described in the Document.
Submit bids per the instructions included in this and other bid documents.
B. Project Identification
1. Akron Summit Community Action. Inc. - Head Start: Arlington & Wyley Buildings / Site Renovation.
2. Project Location: 839 S. Arlington St. & 1037 Wyley Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306.
3. Owner: Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
dba Community Action Akron Summit
a. Owner's Representative: Bryan Celik.
C. Architect
1. Four Points Architectural Services, Inc.: 2850 S. Arlington Rd., Suite 200, Akron, Ohio 44312.
a. Contact: James A. Presutto, AIA.
Cl. Project Description
1. The renovation of two existing, abandoned daycare buildings to create new Head Start
and Early Head Start classrooms and supporting spaces. The site will also be modified to increase the number of parking spaces available for staff and parents.
Davis-Bacon applies.
Cll. Construction Contract
1. Bids will be received for the following Work: General Contract (all trades).
1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
A. Bid Submittal Information
1. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the following:
a. Bid date: March 11,2026.
?b. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.
Email: MCOSTA@ca-akron.org.
CC: BCelik@wadetrim.com
1.3 PREBID MEETING
A. Prebid Meeting Information:
1. The Owner will host a Prebid Meeting for all bidders at the following date, time, and location:
a. Prebid Meeting Date: February 24,2026.
b. Prebid Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m., local time.
c. Prebid Meeting Location: 839 S. Arlington St.. Akron, OH 44306.
1.4 DOCUMENTS
A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents; Online access will be provided through www.seblueprint.com. The Contractor is responsible for any costs associated with viewing the electronic copy of the documents or having hardcopies produced.
1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION
A. Anticipated “Notice-to-Proceed” date; March 30, 2026.
B. Contract Time; 180 calendar days.
1.6 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work.
1. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond signed by a surety company authorized to do business in Ohio, or by cashiers or certified check on a solvent bank. The bond or check shall be in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Said bond or check shall be given as security, that if the bid is accepted, a contract shall be executed.
2. The successful bidder will be required to provide a One Hundred Percent (100%) payment and performance bond (AIA Document A312) for the complete construction project.