Rockefeller Greenhouse Campus CM-R Improvements

The City of Cleveland, through its Mayor's Office of Capital Projects (MOCAP) Division of Architecture and Site Development, is soliciting qualified Construction Management at Risk (CM-R) teams to provide comprehensive architecture, engineering, and construction services for the Rockefeller Greenhouse Campus CM-R Improvements project in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The procurement encompasses three distinct project components: Project 1 is a traditional Design-Build engagement for the Rockefeller Greenhouse Admin Building, Forestry Garage, and Historic Brick Garage; Project 2 is a traditional Design-Build for the Rockefeller Main Greenhouse General Improvements; and Project 3 is a Progressive Design-Build project for the Rockefeller Main Greenhouse solar glazing installation with a full project cost allowance. The selected contractor must deliver professional architecture, engineering, and construction management services, including sustainable design solutions aligned with the City's commitment to LEED Silver certification or higher for projects exceeding 10,000 square feet, construction waste management with a minimum 50 percent recovery rate by weight, comprehensive asbestos abatement and hazard management in accordance with EPA and Ohio regulations, prevailing wage compliance for all workers, and integration of solar photovoltaic glazing systems with energy monitoring and real-time dashboard capabilities. The RFP was posted on February 26, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 15, 2026; prospective bidders may examine the currently occupied premises Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in managing complex renovation projects involving hazardous material abatement, historic preservation, sustainable building systems, and progressive design-build delivery methods. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, experience with similar projects, proposed team qualifications, sustainable design approaches, construction management methodology, cost competitiveness, and commitment to workforce diversity and local business participation.

Contracts are subject to the City's Chapter 187 disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, mandating 30 percent participation by certified Cleveland Area Small Businesses (CSBs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs) as subcontractors on construction projects, with bid discounts of five percent available for certified MBE, FBE, and CSB prime contractors and subcontractors. All proposed subcontractors must receive prior written Board of Control approval before commencing work, with requests submitted at least three weeks in advance of the date the subcontractor is needed. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the Ohio Department of Commerce, with applicable rates for Cuyahoga County accessible through the state's official resources; contractors are solely responsible for maintaining all required prevailing wage records and ensuring compliance with current rates throughout contract execution. The RFP requires completion and submission of multiple compliance documents including the Wage Theft and Payroll Fraud Disclosure (Chapter 190 requirements), Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure, OEO Schedules 1-4 demonstrating good-faith subcontracting efforts, certified payroll reports through LCPtracker for construction contracts, and an Affidavit of Compliance confirming prevailing wage adherence. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the RFP documents. Specific budget allocations and contract award values are not detailed in the available RFP materials; however, the project scope encompassing three design-build and progressive design-build components for a historic greenhouse campus renovation suggests a significant capital improvement investment funded through the City's Capital Improvement Plan.