City of Cleveland E. 55th Street Safe Routes to School Quick Build RFP 2026 - Project 2025-RFP-142
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- Primary Contact
- Clay Harris · (216) 664-7426
- Scope Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Submission Address
- 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, OH, 44114
SUMMARY
The City of Cleveland is seeking professional engineering services to prepare construction contract plans and specifications for the E. 55th Street Safe Routes to School Quick Build project. The scope covers approximately 2.8 miles of E. 55th Street from Outhwaite Avenue to North Marginal Road, excluding the SR 283 segment. Key tasks include roadway cross-section reallocation, removing pavement markings, installing separated bicycle facilities with delineator posts, ensuring ADA accessibility for transit waiting environments, upgrading pedestrian crossings, and adding new crosswalks and curb ramps. This is a Safe Routes to School project where the City administers design and ODOT District 12 leads construction. Proposals are due by noon on August 6, 2026, at City Hall. Written questions are accepted until July 15, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Construction contract plans, Specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
drawings, details
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How do I respond to this RFP from City of Cleveland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, OH, 44114. For questions, contact Clay Harris.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: drawings, details. Review the full document from City of Cleveland for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Cleveland 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.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Clay Harris at (216) 664-7426. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cleveland, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Construction contract plans, Specifications. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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