Site work for a water / sewer project in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Project Description: The purpose of this project is to repair or replace degraded areas of the sanitary sewer system. The work will be completed by CIPP lining, point repairs, and replacement of realignment of existing sewer infrastructure. Locations of the necessary repairs were determined from the City's Capacity Management Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) Program and filtered for criticality and potential for failure. Contract Duration: Not to Exceed 180 Calendar Days City of Akron Local Goal: 18% EDGE/DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/VBE (minimum 3% WBE) EPA Goals: 1.3% MBE and 1.0% WBE For Questions Contact Project Manager: MARY JANUARY, mjanuary@akronohio.gov Disadvantaged Business (DBE) participation goals (subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been set on this Project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with a federal agency such as the Small Business Administration or the Department of Transportation or by an approved State of Ohio agency. The Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) can provide necessary DBE certifications. This procurement is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy of encouraging the participation of small businesses in rural areas (SBRAs). For the purpose of this Project, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization goals shall be defined as contractors and/or subcontractors with MBE's for the minimum amount of 1.3% of the Contract Price; and the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Utilization goals shall be defined as contractors and/or subcontractors with WBE's for the minimum amount of 1.0% of the Contract Price. The City of Akron is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public programs, services, and activities. Anyone who is in need of an accommodation from any City department is invited to contact Donald Rice, Director of Human Resources, 166 South High Street, Municipal Building, Suite 103, Akron, Ohio 44308, (voice) 330-375-2780 as soon as possible. If you require TDD phone service call Ohio Relay at 800-750-0750 and they will assist in contacting the Department of Human Resources at (330) 375-2780. Each Proposal must include a detailed plan to meet or exceed the City's local EDGE/DBE/MBE/SBE/VBE/WBE firm goals and the EPA diversity inclusion goals set forth above. The final agreed upon plan will be attached to the Agreement as an exhibit and the selected Proposer shall be obligated to comply with said plan. Domestic steel use requirements as specified in Section 153.011 of the Ohio Revised Code apply to this Project. Copies of Section 153.011 of the Ohio Revised Code can be obtained from the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Proposals may be held by City for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days after the date Proposals are opened for the purpose of reviewing the Proposals and investigating the qualifications of Proposers prior to awarding the Agreement. The Director of Public Service reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The deadline for questions is extended to September 28th and City responses will be provided by October 1st.