Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Public Notice Advertisement for Bids Sealed bids will be received at the Marion County Commissioner's Office, 222 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302, until 9:30 A.M. May 18th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the project known as MAR-CR136-1.97 Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The proposals must be made on the forms provided in the Contract Documents and shall contain the full name and address of the bidder. All bids shall be sealed and plainly marked "SEALED BID FOR MAR-CR136-1.97 Bridge Rehabilitation Project." Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid or a certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, a Performance Bond is required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project cost and may be submitted with the Bid Proposal. Copies of the plans and specifications must be obtained from the Marion County Engineer's Office, 222 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for emailed copies of the plans and specifications. Costs for each paper set of plans and specifications is $30.00 (check only) and the cost is non-refundable. The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before November 17th, 2023. Bidders must be pre-qualified as a Contractor by the Ohio Department of Transportation. This is a Federal-Aid project and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations listed in the proposal shall govern. There is a 9% Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) participation goal on this contract. This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Regulations, Title 29, Subtitle A, Part 5, Sections 5.5, 5.31, and 5.32, most recent revision at contract execution. Bidders shall comply with all applicable provisions. Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been set on this project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with the TEA - 21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part 26, and qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.). The DBE goal designation is stated at the beginning of the project proposal, following the project identification. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Awarding of the contract shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the Marion County Board of Commissioners in the best interest of Marion County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Engineer's Estimate: $408,182.92 (MS,Apr25,May2,9,'23#5675539)

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Bridges.