Rockefeller Greenhouse Campus CM-R Improvements

The City of Cleveland seeks qualified Construction Management at Risk (CM-R) Team Partners to provide professional Architecture, Engineering, and Construction services for the Cleveland Rockefeller Greenhouse Campus Construction Project. The project comprises three distinct components: Project 1 is a Traditional Design-Build for the Rockefeller Greenhouse Admin Building, Forestry Garage, and Historic Brick Garage; Project 2 is a Traditional Design-Build for the Rockefeller Main Greenhouse General Improvements; and Project 3 is a Progressive Design-Build project for the Rockefeller Main Greenhouse solar glazing with an allowance covering the entire project.

The Rockefeller Greenhouse, an exemplary 1920s Art Deco structure designed by J. Milton Dyer, houses the City's rare plant collection and serves as the primary growing facility for summer annual plants used throughout downtown public buildings. The Admin Building requires complete HVAC replacement, significant exterior repairs including a new roof, brick repointing, replacement of deteriorated steel lintels, restoration of previously bricked-in windows, and full interior renovation. The Historic Brick Garage needs HVAC upgrades, facade repairs, and interior improvements. The Forestry Garage requires emergency power, new gutters, and winter heating enhancements. The greenhouse complex requires comprehensive back-of-house renovation including asbestos mitigation, mechanical trench repairs, exterior facade work, and repairs to glazing, masonry, and steel elements.

Key dates include a Pre-Proposal Conference on March 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM, Q&A Deadline of March 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and Proposal Submission Deadline of April 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Project administration is through the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects (MOCAP), Division of Architecture and Site Development (DASD). On Projects 1 and 2, the City has retained Architect and Engineer of Record Consultants through construction. On Project 3, the CM-R team will provide full Design and Construction Documents as AOR or EOR of record. The RFP includes 100% permitted construction documents for Project 1, 85% construction documents for Project 2, and criteria documents for Project 3.