Commercial Architecture & Engineering for Red & White Super Market Rebuild Project

The City of Toledo, Ohio is requesting proposals for commercial architecture and engineering services for the Red & White Super Market rebuild project located at 1902 North Detroit Avenue, with proposals due August 11, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST via PlanetBids. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation factor of 10 points (out of 150 total) is included in the evaluation criteria.

The scope includes executive goals discussion, schematic design development, site planning with innovative construction techniques, value engineering analysis, and delivery of construction-ready drawings within six weeks of contract execution. The consultant must assist with contractor selection and oversee construction. All work product becomes the exclusive property of the City upon delivery, except for the consultant's standard details and specifications.

The quote must not exceed $100,000.00 on a time-and-materials basis with detailed activity breakdown, hourly rates, and miscellaneous expenses. The contract term runs for one year from execution with optional renewal periods available. Place of performance is Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

Evaluation awards zero to fifteen points across ten criteria: background and related experience (15 points), location (5 points), familiarity with local, state, and federal standards (5 points), current workload (5 points), performance on previous projects (15 points), project understanding (15 points), schedule and staffing (10 points), fee structure (15 points), DBE participation (10 points), and other firm attributes (5 points). Proposals must include a cover letter, statement of qualifications, project understanding and approach, fee schedule, and three references with project images and narratives.

The City imposes living wage requirements under Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187: minimum $17.45 per hour with health coverage or $20.63 per hour without qualifying health benefits. Contractors with fewer than 25 employees are exempt. All submissions require extensive compliance documentation including vendor registration, business tax registration, notarized child support affidavit, W-9, certificate of insurance naming the City as additional insured, EEO compliance, debarment certification, and living wage affidavit. Professional contracts exceeding $100,000 require commercial general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate/$1,000,000 per occurrence), comprehensive auto liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence or $2,000,000 claims-made), and umbrella liability ($5,000,000). All insurance must be from A-rated carriers authorized in Ohio.