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This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the Office of Procurement for the City of Cincinnati to obtain contract roof repair services for City Facility Management (CFM), a Division of Public Services. The scope includes repairs to single ply membrane roofs, slate roofs, clay tile roofs, built-up roofs, modified bit, shingle roofs, metal roofs, sheet metal, downspouts, and gutters to ensure watertight facilities. The agreement covers labor and parts as needed, with a $100,000 cutoff for major repairs. Bids are due by August 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET and must be submitted electronically through the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) website. An optional virtual pre-subcontracting meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2026, and questions are due by July 29, 2026. The contract includes a 12-month initial period with two optional 12-month renewal periods, prevailing wage requirements, a 10% MBE subcontracting inclusion goal, and a 10% bid bond surety.
Price, Compliance with bid conditions and specifications, Bidder's capability qualifications experience (References & Experience), Bidders' location
Construction Bid Surety and Signature Form, Volume Two Forms and questionnaires, Volume Three Excel Pricing Sheets, signed addenda, State of Ohio Workers' Compensation certificate, General Liability Insurance certificate, Automobile Liability insurance, Builders Risk policy, DEI 147 form
Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov/vssprod/Advantage4. For questions, contact Jennifer Sherman.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, Compliance with bid conditions and specifications, Bidder's capability qualifications experience (References & Experience), Bidders' location" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Construction Bid Surety and Signature Form, Volume Two Forms and questionnaires, Volume Three Excel Pricing Sheets, signed addenda, State of Ohio Workers' Compensation certificate, General Liability I. Review the full document from City of Cincinnati for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including City of Cincinnati in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Sherman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cincinnati, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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