INFORMAL RFQ Building Solutions

Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is requesting qualifications from Building Solution Contractors to establish a Master Contract for as-needed facility maintenance and repair services, with qualifications due July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM and a pre-qualifications conference on July 7 at 2:00 PM via teleconference. Vendors must be located in Ohio with preference for Cuyahoga County-based businesses. Subcontracting is not permitted.

The scope spans seventeen specialized service categories including mechanical systems (line stops, hot taps, pump repairs), plumbing and fire suppression design and installation, HVAC (including chiller repairs), electrical work on high-voltage equipment, specialized equipment repairs (tow motors, scissor lifts, pallet jacks), courtroom audiovisual and sound systems, industrial machining, rigging and crane services, and scaffolding rental with erection and dismantle. Services may be required within 24 hours or at an agreed timeframe, performed during normal business hours (7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday) unless otherwise specified.

Awards will be made to multiple vendors based on 100-point evaluation scoring: General Qualifications (40 points), Vendor Experience (30 points), Geographic Location (20 points), and Previous Work (10 points). The contract term is two years. Selected vendors must provide proof of insurance within 14 days of award: Workers' Compensation (as required by Ohio law), Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence minimum), and Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit minimum).

Vendors submit one original and one hard copy of their Statement of Qualifications in a sealed envelope to 2079 East 9th Street, 5th Floor, Room 5-100, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, or electronically to Thomas Pavich at tpavich@cuyahogacounty.gov. All submitted materials become County property and public record. The County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications and is not obligated to award a contract.