Renovation of a mixed-use development in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a stadium; and fitness / recreation center.

** As of August 29, 2024 project will rebid.** The City of Columbus (hereinafter "City") is accepting bids for PID1071 HVAC Upgrades Phase 1, the work for which consists of HVAC Controls upgrades, boiler replacements, and high-volume low-velocity fan installations at Cleo Dumaree Athletic Complex and the Franklin Park Adventure Center, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). This project is funded in part by the Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities (EEPOC) administered by the Ohio Department of Development. As such, this project is subject to David-Bacon wage rates, 'buy America' provisions, an other special requirements as detailed in the attached agreement. Additional information is located in the supplementary specifications. This IFB contains the following sections: . Section 1: Advertisement for Bids - This section provides a brief overview of the project and bidding process. . Section 2: Bid Forms - This section contains bid forms B1 through B9 and B14. . Section 3: Special Provisions - This IFB may contain special provisions. They are listed in this section. . Section 4: Contract - The contract section contains forms and instruments that will be used in the event of contract award. Do not complete and submit the contract with your bid. The contract will be completed by the selected bidder after an award determination has been made by the City and the contract is delivered to the selected bidder for execution. The City will not negotiate the terms contained in this contract. In order for a bid to be considered responsive, the bidder must submit all required information for the project as outlined in the IFB. There will not be a public bid opening for this project. The opening of bids for this project will proceed according to City Code Chapter 329 and will be opened online and the results made available to the public electronically. Due to intended federal grant funding for this project, Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply per the provisions of the grant agreement. NOTICE TO PROCEED/CONTRACT COMPLETION The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed on or about August 2024. All work is to be complete by April 2025. BID CANCELLATION AND REJECTION The City may cancel the IFB, reject any or all bids in whole or in part, waive technicalities, and/or advertise for new bids, without liability to the City and when in the best interest of the City. The City shall have 180 calendar days from the date of the bid opening to provide the bidder a Notice of Award. During this 180 period, the bidder agrees to hold their bid prices. Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans, specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Recreation & Parks, by email to cmscannell@columbus.gov on or before June 18, 2024. No phone calls will be accepted. The City or its representative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which in the opinion of the city or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted on website. JOINT VENTURE INSTRUCTIONS Complete the "Joint Venture Statement of Intent" (above) and upload both the Joint Venture Statement of Intent and a fully executed, certified copy of the joint venture agreement between the business entities creating the joint venture. All business entities creating the joint venture must be individually pre-qualified if prequalification is required. The joint venture will need to be registered with the City of Columbus and receive a contract compliance number. If any business entity of the joint venture is a foreign corporation, or an individual or partnership non-resident of the State of Ohio, the business entity shall register with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office for the purpose of accepting service of summons, in any action in law or equity, or both, brought in the State of Ohio. Complete the bid in the following manner: 1. The business name of the bidder shall be the name of the joint venture. 2. The joint venture shall have a digital ID, and submit their bid through Bid Express in the name of someone authorized to enter into contract on behalf of the joint venture. A onetime digital ID is available. 3. Form B1 shall include all persons and parties interested in the joint venture. 4. The bid bond shall be in the name of the joint venture and signed by an authorized representative of the joint venture. 5. The experience / resources listed shall be that of the business entities making up the joint venture. 6. For Form B9, be sure to consider all business entities that created the joint venture when responding to the Pre-Qualification Statement portion of this form. If the contract is awarded to a joint venture, the contract shall be completed in the following manner: 1. The contract shall be signed by an authorized representative of the joint venture. 2. The performance and payment bond shall be in the name of the joint venture and signed by an authorized representative of the joint venture. 3. Insurance and Workers' Compensation Certificates shall be in the name of the joint venture. The purchase order created by the City shall be in the name of the joint venture. SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND COSTS All bids and other material submitted in response to this Invitation for Bid (IFB) become the property of the City of Columbus. The City may choose to retain or return these materials to the offeror, at the offeror's expense. The City is not liable for any cost associated with the preparation of the bid or any other costs incurred by any bidder prior to the execution of the contract. The rejection of any proposal in whole or in part, at its discretion, will not render the City liable for incurring any cost or damage. The City is not liable for any costs incurred by any offeror prior to the execution of the contract. BID REQUIREMENTS - RESPONSIVENESS PROVISIONS The city reserves the right to reject a bid it deems non-responsive. Factors used to determine responsiveness are included in Columbus City Code Section 329, throughout the IFB, Special Provisions, and in the edition of the City of Columbus Ohio Construction and Material Specifications cited in this IFB as applicable to this bid, and, if necessary, in its supplemental specifications. Project No. PO431412, 22-006-011 Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans,specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Recreation & Parks, by email to cmscannell@columbus.gov on or before September 17, 2024. No phone calls will be accepted.