Furl Williams Phase I, Interior Remodel

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority dba Raise Up is requesting bids on air handler unit replacement at Lakeview Plaza under IFB B26005, with sealed bids due May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. An optional pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the project location (310 7th Street, Lorain, Ohio). Davis-Bacon federal wage rates apply, and Build America, Buy America Act domestic preference requirements are mandatory.

The scope includes replacement of air handling units, outside air and relief dampers, and connection to existing Building Automation Systems; insulation of exterior walls above ceilings serving as a Rental Assistance Demonstration plenum per attached bid permit set and specifications. All work must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET and completed within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Contractors must be licensed, insured, and qualified; insurance requirements include general liability and workers compensation of $1 million minimum and automobile coverage of $1 million combined single limit.

Pricing is firm fixed-fee, all-inclusive of permit costs, disposal, overhead, labor, and materials, submitted online through the e-Procurement Housing Agency Marketplace. A bid bond of 10 percent of bid price is required for bids exceeding $50,000. The successful bidder must provide either a 100 percent performance and payment bond, separate bonds of 50 percent or more each, a 20 percent cash escrow, or a 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit. Progress payments are made at 30-day intervals based on work completion percentage, with 10 percent retainage held until final completion. Questions are due May 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, not award, or terminate for convenience with 10 days' written notice.