Renovation of an educational facility in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Per Shandra Irish all bids were rejected and the project will rebid in a few months. Edge Participation Goal: 5% of Contract. The University of Akron has authorized the Department of Capital Planning and Facilities Management to request qualifications for Professional Design Services for the replacement of the antiquated fire alarm systems in Bierce Library, Olin Hall, and the College of Business Administration. In addition to the fire alarm at Bierce Library, the building announcement and loudspeaker system is to be fully replaced. A POR for additional scope should be investigated and included into the project if funding allows. This scope may include updates to the fire alarm systems at the Lincoln Building, new nodes at the Wonder Bread building, and fiber upgrades to several buildings on campus. The A/E will prepare construction documents detailing the scope of work required, develop an estimated cost for the scope of work and advise the Owner if the costs are comparable to the construction cost indicated in Section C of this document. The Associate will provide construction administration during construction. The A/E will provide all close out documentation upon completion of the project. For projects advertised with an appropriately developed Program of Requirements (POR), upon award of the Agreement, commence with Design. For projects without such a POR, upon award of the Agreement, commence by developing the Program of Requirements. The selected A/E, as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposals, will discuss and clarify with the Owner and/or the Contracting Authority, the cost breakdown of the Architect/Engineer Agreement detailed cost components to address the Owner's project requirements. Participate in the Encouraging Growth, Diversity & Equity (EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement.