REBID Exterior Renovations at Buchtel House Apartments

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is requesting sealed bids for exterior renovations at Buchtel House Apartments, 770 East Buchtel Avenue, Akron, Ohio, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting on July 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is a rebid. The project is subject to Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

Scope includes demolition of exterior gates and existing fencing, installation of new fencing, new metal roof structures, and reworking of electrical power to door hardware systems. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience performing comparable work and comply with prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor. Contractors must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 concerning employment opportunities for Section 3 residents and business concerns.

All bidders must submit bid guarantees equal to 10 percent of the bid amount in the form of a surety bond authorized in Ohio, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or irrevocable letter of credit. The successful bidder must provide assurance of completion through either a 100 percent performance and payment bond, 20 percent cash deposit, or 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit prior to contract execution. Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest and best base bid on AMHA's contract form only.

Written questions are due by July 13, 2026. The pre-bid meeting and site viewing occur July 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 100 West Cedar Street, Akron, Ohio 44307. Specifications are available from SE Blueprint, Inc. at 520 South Main Street, Suite 2411, Akron, Ohio, or through the AMHA website at www.akronhousing.org. AMHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Successful bidders must attend a preconstruction conference prior to work commencement.