LOR-CR 70-7.30 (Vermilion Rd Phase 4A)

Please note that all interested contractors are required to purchase the Plans and Bid Book from Bramhall Engineering and Surveying Company. For the following project: LOR-CR 70-7.30 (Vermilion Rd Phase 4A) Fed No. E 220(264) PID No. 113960 Lorain County, Ohio In accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Bramhall Engineering and Surveying Company this project involves widening and reconstruction of Vermilion Road (CR 70) from the City of Vermilion Corporation Line for approximately 0.4 miles and resurfacing of Vermilion Road from N. Ridge Road to the City of Vermilion Corporation Line for approximately 0.1 miles. The work to be performed includes roadway widening and reconstruction, planing, roadside drainage, grading, and signing and pavement marking. All questions by prospective bidders concerning this project shall be directed to the Vermilion City Engineer and must be submitted in writing to Chris Howard, P.E., CPESC at choward@bramhall-engineering.com. At the City's discretion, Pre-Bid questions submitted after February 6, 2023 may not be answered. Per "ODOT's LPA Template (ODOT Spec Book and LPA Spec Book) Required Contract Provisions", only ODOT pre-qualified contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. In addition to the City of Vermilion, The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shall be named as an obligee in the Bidder's Performance and Payment Bond per ODOT's LPA Template (ODOT Spec Book and LPA Spec Book) Required Contract Provisions. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form contained in the Contract Documents. If the City determines to award the contract, it will be awarded based on the lowest and best bid as determined at the discretion of the City. Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Bidders must comply with the most current Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates on public improvements in Lorain County as determined by the U. S Department of Labor. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal requirements are applicable for this project and have been set at a rate of 7% of the project cost. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein.

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