Everal Barn Alterations

The City of Westerville is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive alterations to the Everal Barn, a municipal event space located in Delaware County, Ohio. The project encompasses extensive renovation work including structural insulation, plumbing system upgrades, HVAC improvements, and lighting enhancements. Specific scope elements involve installing new floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, and modifying the ground floor warming kitchen. The bid includes base bid requirements and alternate bid items such as exterior holiday lighting and converting an existing storage room into an additional warming kitchen. The contract opportunity was posted on December 3, 2025, with bid submissions due by January 8, 2026. The project has a defined completion timeline targeting October 30, 2026, with an Engineer's Estimate for the Base Bid established at $841,077. Interested bidders can access complete project details and documentation through the official Westerville procurement portal at https://westerville.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/212288.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly noted in the provided documentation, potential bidders should anticipate standard municipal contracting requirements typical of Ohio public works projects. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial contractors with demonstrated experience in historic structure renovations, event space modifications, and municipal infrastructure upgrades. The substantial budget of $841,077 suggests the project will require significant technical expertise in architectural restoration, mechanical systems integration, and kitchen redesign. Prospective bidders should carefully review all technical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in historic building renovation. The alternate bid items indicate potential for additional scope and funding beyond the base project specifications, which could provide additional opportunities for qualified contractors.