Facilities - Renovation of Traffic Maintenance Facilities Phase 2

This project involves renovating the electronics repair section of the Traffic Operations building located at 1820 East 17th Avenue. This project will remove several walls, create storage, reconfigure work bench areas, add two new offices, and replace antiquated HVAC equipment with undated equipment and controls. Current building codes will require some reconfiguration of the existing sprinkler system. Demolition will include removal of two walls, removal of one roof top heating unit, and moving some electrical components such as disconnects. New work will include epoxy flooring, drop ceilings, drywall work, painting, door replacement, installation of storage racking, HVAC installation and balancing, installation of electrical and data at work bench sites, installation of work benches and office furniture, reconfiguration of sprinkler system, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted at as an addendum. A pre-bid meeting will be held onsite at 1820 East 17th Avenue, October 17th at 10 AM. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City's Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on 1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) will be available for review and download on after the IFB is published. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award. 1.4 City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is subject to the requirements of the City's MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 9.0%. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder. City certified MBE/WBE firms that submit a proposal may be eligible to receive a bid discount of 5% of the bid amount up to a maximum discount of $50,000.00. To be eligible for the bid discount, the firm must: o Be the prime contractor. o Be certified by the City's Office of Diversity and Inclusion as an MBE/WBE capable of providing the type of construction services sought by the City at the bid due date. o Be a member of the ethnic and gender groups determined by the City's 2019 Disparity Study to have a statistically significant disparity in the awarding of City construction contracts. (The eligible groups for Construction IFB's are all City certified MBE/WBE firms except Hispanic American Male firms.) o Submit a completed Bid Discount / Proposal Incentive Request Form with the proposal. Contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Tia Roseboro, Contract Compliance and Certification Programs Manager, at THRoseboro@Columbus.gov with any questions concerning companies eligible to participate in the program.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.