Bump_Taylor_Running_Track_Replacement_-_Geotechnical_Investigation_Report.pdf

This is a Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Bump Taylor Running Track Replacement project conducted for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The project encompasses full-depth removal and replacement of the existing running track and associated field event surfaces at Robert "Bump" Taylor Field with a new 8-lane 400-meter synthetic track surface, construction of a new discus area behind the home bleachers, and minor electrical and technology upgrades including PA system enhancements, data drops for wireless access points, and Huddle Camera installations. A pre-bid site walk is scheduled for January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with all questions due by January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM and responses provided by January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Sealed bids are due electronically by January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The project is scheduled to commence on May 1, 2026, with a targeted completion date of September 9, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid guaranty of 10 percent of the total bid amount and provide FBI and BCI background checks for all on-site personnel by April 1, 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with similar track systems and will be evaluated as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The CMSD has established diversity business participation goals targeting 15 percent for services, 20 percent for goods and supplies, and 30 percent for maintenance, construction, and repair. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act requirements and provide certified payroll documentation. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence, with a Certificate of Liability Insurance to be provided upon award. The track surface carries a five-year manufacturer warranty on materials and labor, with paint striping warranted for three years. All bids must adhere to Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) standards and remain firm for 90 days after receipt. Bids must be submitted through the School District's e-Procurement Portal.