New Classroom Renovations For Wilbur Wright School

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking qualified service providers to complete comprehensive classroom renovations at Wilbur Wright School, located at 11005 Parkhurst Drive in Cleveland, Ohio, under Invitation to Bid (ITB-21425). The project involves renovating approximately 1,004 square feet of interior space, including an art room, kiln room, and art supplies storage area, with specific requirements for selective demolition, new interior finishes, casework, electrical and technology upgrades, HVAC modifications, and plumbing work. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation through the district's e-Procurement Portal, with proposals due on August 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 2:30 pm at the school site, and all final questions from service providers are due by August 13, 2025, with district responses and potential addenda to be issued by August 18, 2025. Contractors must provide detailed submittals, including shop drawings, product data, and demonstrate compliance with local building codes and specific performance standards across architectural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems.

The bid emphasizes diversity business enterprise (DBE) participation, with a goal of 30% for construction, repair, and maintenance contracts. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of 10% of the total bid amount and maintain insurance coverage of $2,000,000 in commercial general liability and automotive liability. The project has an architect's estimated probable construction cost of $470,000, which includes a 10% contingency allowance to address potential concealed conditions. Contractors must comply with Ohio ethics laws, provide personnel background checks, and submit verifications of debarment and suspension status. The district reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in parts and to reject any or all bids. The proposed agreement is set to begin September 22, 2025, with construction to be completed and Certificate of Occupancy obtained by January 2, 2025, and punch list finalization by January 30, 2025. Bidders are encouraged to propose cost-saving substitutions and must include removal and disposal of all demolition items using a contractor-provided dumpster.