Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

All questions concerning the IFB are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is May 10, 2022; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum. This project involves building ADA curb ramps at various locations in Columbus based on the 311 Service Request Ramp Priority List, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). A pre-bid meeting will not be held. The project is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG funds). Special Provisions are provided outlining requirements due to the funding source. In the event there are mutually exclusive alternates listed on the bid sheet, the bid bond shall include the maximum value of the highest alternate(s) which increases the Bid. The bid bond amount shall be equal to or exceed (10%) percent of this total amount. Note that if the bidder submits a bid bond, the amount of said bond shall be expressed either as a percentage of the total bid or numerically in dollars and cents. If the contract amount is to be in excess of $100,000.00, the successful bidder will be required to secure a contract performance and payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, including the guarantee period, in accordance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329 and the current edition of the City of Columbus Ohio Construction and Material Specifications (CMS) to assure the faithful performance of the work. If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (see 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to: Wage and Hour Administrator U. S Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20210 Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans, specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, by email to capitalprojects@columbus.gov on or before May 10, 2022. No phone calls will be accepted. The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed on or about July 19, 2022. All work is to be complete by October 7, 2022. The City requirement for pre-qualification for construction prime contractors and licensed construction trade subcontractors does not apply to this bid. The City requirement (when the City estimates the contract amount will exceed $2,000,000.00) for construction subcontractors to provide a health insurance benefit, a retirement or pension plan, and a quality training program also do not apply to this bid. The City may cancel the IFB, reject any or all bids in whole or in part, waive technicalities, and/or advertise for new bids, without liability to the City and when in the best interest of the City. The City shall have 180 calendar days from the date of the bid opening to provide the bidder a Notice of Award. During this 180 period, the bidder agrees to hold their bid prices.