Demolition, site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for the demolition of a playground / park / athletic field; for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a 8,500-square-foot playground / park / athletic field.

Project Description: Reconstruction of Patterson Park Community Center. City of Akron Local Goal: 18% EDGE/DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/VBE (minimum 3% WBE) Disadvantaged Business (DBE) participation goals (subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been set on this Project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with a federal agency such as the Small Business Administration or the Department of Transportation or by an approved State of Ohio agency. The Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) can provide necessary DBE certifications. The City of Akron is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public programs, services, and activities. Anyone who is in need of an accommodation from any City department is invited to contact Yamini Adkins, Director of Human Resources, 166 South High Street, Municipal Building, Suite 103, Akron, Ohio 44308, (voice) 330-375-2780 as soon as possible. If you require TDD phone service call Ohio Relay at 800-750-0750 and they will assist in contacting the Department of Human Resources at (330) 375-2780. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, purchase, acquire, or use goods, products, or materials that are produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products) in the implementation of their project. Except as provided in Section 102.07 of the City of Akron, Construction and Materials Specifications, 2008 Edition, each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check in the sum of 10% of bids on a solvent bank, or a bid bond in like amount, acceptable to the City of Akron, as a guarantee, that if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into. Proposals may be held by City for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days after the date Proposals are opened for the purpose of reviewing the Proposals and investigating the qualifications of Proposers prior to awarding the Agreement. Except as provided in Section 34.09 of the City's Code of Ordinance, the Proposer to whom the Agreement is awarded will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond in the sum of 100% of the Contract Price for the faithful performance of the contract. The performance and payment bond shall remain in full effect until Final Completion of the Project. The Director of Public Service reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The Project is building demolition and construction of the Patterson Park Community Center, including but not limited to: 1. Building demolition and new construction. 2. All related site work as shown on Drawings. 3. Other Work as indicated in the Contract Documents. 1. Patterson Park Community Center: a. Building size is approximately 8,500 square feet over 2 floors. b. Age of building is 57 years. c. Present use of building is Community Center and prior use was Community Center. Deadline for Questions to City August 8 by 11:00 am