Renovation at JFK High School - Welding Lab

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is requesting bids on renovation of a welding laboratory at John F. Kennedy High School under ITB-21448, with sealed bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the District's e-Procurement Portal. The District has established diversity business participation goals of 15 percent for services, 20 percent for goods and supplies, and 30 percent for maintenance, construction, and repair.

The scope converts two existing art classrooms and two existing office spaces (Rooms 125, 126, 127, and 156) at 15111 Miles Ave., Cleveland, Ohio into a Career and Technical Education welding lab. Work includes utility connections, drywall installation, casework, carpentry, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and technology infrastructure to support instruction in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Contractors must complete FBI and BCI background checks prior to commencing work and submit copies to the District's Executive Director of Architectural Services for approval. Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements apply. Bidders must provide Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance at $2 million per occurrence each and submit a bid guaranty equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount. Certified payroll submission is required with all pay applications.

The District will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at JFK High School. Written questions are due August 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers issued by September 2, 2026. Contract award is anticipated September 11, 2026, with contract negotiation on September 16, 2026 and contract start on September 21, 2026. Bids must remain firm for ninety days. The project is subject to Uniform Guidance regulations (2 CFR 200) for federal grant fund compliance.