Project Description: Renovation of an approximately 2,014 SF space on the first floor of the Younkin Student Success Center on the Ohio State University campus located at 1640 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. In compliance with Section 153.08 of the Ohio Revised Code and Section 153:1-8-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code, Bids for this Project are being received, opened, and published through electronic means using the State's electronic bidding service. Bidders may submit requests for consideration of a proposed Substitution for a specified product, equipment, or service to the Architect/Engineer ("A/E") no later than 10 days prior to the bid opening. Additional products, equipment, and services may be accepted as approved Substitutions only by written Addendum. From time to time, the Commission issues new editions of the "State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility Construction" and may issue interim changes. Bidders must submit Bids that comply with the version of the Standard Requirements included in the Contract Documents. Prevailing Wage rates Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage rates and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements are applicable to this Project. Trade Estimate General Contract....................................................... $528,000.00 Alternate 01 ................................................................. $1,500.00 Alternate 02 ................................................................. $5,000.00 Alternate 03 ................................................................. $15,500.00 This Project is subject to the State of Ohio's Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity ("EDGE") Business Development Program. A Bidder is required to submit with its Bid and with its Bidder's Qualifications form, certain information about the certified EDGE Business Enterprise(s) participating on the Project with the Bidder. Refer to Section 6.1.10 of the Instructions to Bidders. The EDGE Participation Goal for the Project is 5.0 percent. The Contracting Authority has a goal to provide 5% opportunity for EDGE certified companies to perform work on the Contracting Authority's prime contracts. Apparent Low Bidders that are incapable of identifying 5% of work on prime contracts for fulfillment by EDGE certified companies must complete all sections of the Demonstration of Good Faith form. The apparent low bidder shall thoroughly document its efforts to identify work for EDGE certified companies. The apparent low bidder may request the owner to waive the 5% participation goal in part or in total. The apparent low bidder shall submit a Request for Waiver on company letterhead.