Renovation of a library in Cleveland, Ohio. Working plans call for the renovation of a library.

As of 10/24/2022 owner will decide if this project will be awarded since they rejected the bid. Will conduct a meeting for the final decision. Performing the labor for the execution of the Louis Stokes Wing Ceiling Reconfiguration Project, in accordance with the drawings and specifications prepared by The Osborn Engineering Company. The objective of this project is to remove the existing drop ceiling on floors seven and nine of the Louis Stokes Wing located at 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 and to raise select fire suppression sprinklers to accommodate higher shelving. The objective of this project is to remove the existing drop ceiling on floors seven and nine of the Louis Stokes Wing located at 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 and to raise select fire suppression sprinklers to accommodate higher shelving. Additional supporting tasks are also to be a part of this project and are described in the RFP document and its attachments. All questions concerning the project should be in writing directed to Eric Herman, Cleveland Public Library Capital Project Manager, at eric.herman@cpl.org and all questions and answers will be shared via email to all plan holders on file. The work to be performed for this project shall commence upon Notice to Proceed issued after Board approval on September 15, 2022 with start-up and commissioning being expected to occur no later than October 1, 2022, unless an extension of time is granted by the Owner. Liquidated damages in the amount of $3,000 per day may be charged for work not completed by January 31, 2023. PREVAILING WAGE RATES ARE APPLICABLE TO THE CONTRACT. All Proposed Substitutions for a Standard shall be submitted to Eric Herman not later than 5 days prior to the bid opening for review by the Library. If no Addendum is issued accepting the Proposed Substitution as an Approved Equal, the Proposed Substitution shall be considered rejected. Subcontract agreements must comply with State of Ohio Subcontract form #C19-00 52 14 which is contained in the Bid package. Contractors are strongly encouraged to include minority business participation in their bids.