Summit Academy Management (“SAM”) invites proposals from qualified facilities management providers to deliver comprehensive facility management, custodial, and/or landscaping/snow removal services for 20 buildings across 13 cities in Ohio (See Appendix for the list of facilities). Based in Akron, SAM operates Summit Academy Schools, a consortium of public community schools throughout Ohio. SAM embraces its mission to design, develop and deliver educational opportunities in a therapeutic environment so everyone can learn.
SAM was established in 1998 and opened its first school, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School, for the 1999–2000 school year. Over the past quarter century, Summit Academy Schools have emerged as a statewide leader in K12 special education.
SAM’s network of schools fosters the social, emotional and academic growth of students with ADHD and autism. With a talented, compassionate workforce of special education teachers and administrators, a highly successful therapeutic martial arts program, small classes and tightknit school communities, Summit Academy Schools are strongly sought after by families seeking special education for their children. At present, our enrollment exceeds 1,800 students.
As public, nonprofit, tuition free community schools, Summit Academy Schools were created under Ohio law and are part of the state’s education program. SAM and each Summit Academy School respectively operate with the oversight of Boards of Directors and in compliance with laws, regulations and contracts by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and by the schools’ sponsors.
The successful provider will partner with us to maintain high functioning facilities that support the mission of providing a safe and effective environment for staff and students.
To review RFP: 2025 Facilities Request for Proposals
- Deadline for Submission: March 28, 2025
- Submission Method: Email to Beverly.Locke@summitacademies.org
- Questions Deadline: March 21, 2025 at 5:00PM Eastern.