Lorain Civicplus #Longfellow Park Skate Park Construction

City of Lorain Solicits Bids for Longfellow Park Skate Park Construction

The City of Lorain, Ohio is soliciting bids for the construction of the Longfellow Park Skate Park at 1850 Cleveland Blvd, Lorain, OH. - Government Buyer: - City of Lorain, Ohio (Law Department, Safety/Service Director, City Hall) - OEMs and Vendors: - Spohn Ranch Skateparks (primary manufacturer of precast skate elements and equipment) - American Ramp Company (alternative supplier for prefabricated skatepark components) - Zurn (manufacturer of specified drainage components) - Products and Quantities: - Specialty skatepark construction including: - Precast concrete skate elements (e.g., grind ledges, euro gaps, rollovers, wedges, rails) - Notable part numbers: P4220 (multiple elements, quantities specified per item) - Cast-in-place concrete and shotcrete (minimum 4000 PSI, ACI/AWS/ASTM standards) - Metal fabrications (steel coping, ledge edging, handrails, grind rails) - Drainage components (e.g., Zurn ZN415B floor and shower drains with Type B strainers) - Joint sealants, site clearing, earth moving - Five grind ledges (spectator benches) included in base bid - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All precast skate elements must be supplied by Spohn Ranch Skateparks or approved equal; factory-certified installers required - Strict specialty contractor qualifications and experience required for skatepark construction - Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, HUD CDBG funding requirements, and federal non-discrimination/MBE/WBE/ADA standards - Lump sum contract with no phasing; shade structures removed from scope - Substantial completion required by mid-October, final completion by end of October; liquidated damages for delays - Minimum five-year warranty on materials and one-year guarantee on installation workmanship - Contractors encouraged to use Ohio products, materials, and labor where practicable

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The City of Lorain, Ohio is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Longfellow Park Skate Park located at 1850 Cleveland Blvd, Lorain, OH. The project involves specialty skatepark construction including concrete forming, reinforcing, cast-in-place concrete, shotcrete, metal fabrications, joint sealants, and earthwork. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and submit bids by April 2, 2026, with substantial completion expected by October 15, 2026, and final completion by October 30, 2026. The bid package and specifications are available on the City of Lorain's website.

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