Renovation of an office development in Canton, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a office development.

The construction required will consist primarily of the demolition and replacement of flooring, renovations to bathroom spaces to make them ADA compliant, reorienting walls to create more functional space, installation of a lift for second floor access, relocating doors and other miscellaneous items. The total estimated cost of construction is $175,000.00. The contractor is to initiate construction and mobilize within 30 days from the notice to proceed. The total contract duration is 60 calendar days. Failure to meet milestones will result in liquidated damages. Construction work shall be subject to prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Each bid shall be in conformity with the Ohio Revised Code and all bids and certificates shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications. All bids shall be delivered to the office of the Stark County Commissioners, at or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids In the case of corporations not chartered in Ohio, the bid shall be accompanied by a proper certificate of the Secretary of State, certifying that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of 1) a certified check, or cashier's check, or letter of credit, equal to 10% of the bid; 2) a bid guaranty bond for the full amount of the bid; both forms of guaranty as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code and in the project specifications. All bid guaranties shall be conditioned that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper contract shall be executed and that upon failure or refusal to enter into said contract within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of award the bidder and surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten (10) percent of the bid. Each bidder must ensure that no employees or applicants for employment are discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin. Terms of payment shall be as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio and or American made products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. The Stark County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids that is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated. The Commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The Specifications contain a Bidder's Profile designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board's decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion. Document notes: Check or electronic payments are to be made payable to AA Blueprint. Documents are also on file, for review only, at the Stark County Sanitary Engineering Department, 1701 Mahoning Road N.E., Canton, Ohio, 44705, (330) 451-2303, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. This Invitation to Bid advertisement can also be found on the county's website after July 23rd, 2024, at: online