2023 Paving Program

All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer on www.bidexpress.com. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued to all parties recorded by www.bidexpress.com as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. March 16, 2023. For 2023 Paving Program This project consists of the following: Pavement planning and re-surfacing of approximately 9,500 L.F. of roadway Including curb ramp, curb, and sidewalk replacement Pavement planning and re-surfacing with generally two (2) inches of asphalt concrete surface course Installation of pavement markings Submit all questions electronically All formal bids shall be submitted using the electronic process electronically. All potential bidders must first register electronically and create an Info Tech Digital ID for free, which is used to digitally sign bids. The creation of Digital IDs/Signatures assures the City knows the creator of the bid (forgery resistance), ensures that nobody can alter a bid (non-repudiation), prevents bid disclosure to unauthorized parties (secrecy) and safeguards that authorized parties cannot access the bid prior to the public opening (sealing). It can take up to seven (7) business days to process your Digital ID. Please plan accordingly. Bidders shall provide proof of qualifications, to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders, and complete the Best Bidder Information Form provided. Bidders shall comply with all statutory requirements in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. All Bids must include payment of wages at prevailing wage rates pursuant to Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Section 4115-15 and shall comply with the provisions, duties and obligations of ORC Section 4115. Further information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Each Bidder must deposit with its Bid, a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a bond for an amount of 100% of the Bid if in the form of a Bid Guaranty or in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the Bid if in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit, for and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders and pursuant with ORC Section 153.54, 153.57 and 153.571. Bid security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety or via the electronic bid bond options available electronically

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.