Site work and paving for a road / highway in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The City of Columbus (hereinafter "City") is accepting bids for Downtown Connector Trail Improvements - Phase 2, the work for which consists of asphalt paving, striping, sign installations, landscaping, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). This IFB contains the following sections: Section 1: Advertisement for Bids - This section provides a brief overview of the project and bidding process. Section 2: Bid Forms - This section contains bid forms B1 through B9 and B12. Section 3: Special Provisions - This IFB may contain special provisions. They are listed in this section. Section 4: Contract - The contract section contains forms and instruments that will be used in the event of contract award. Do not complete and submit the contract with your bid. The contract will be completed by the selected bidder after an award determination has been made by the City and the contract is delivered to the selected bidder for execution. The City will not negotiate the terms contained in this contract. Bidders are required to submit bids using current prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Franklin County and the City of Columbus, Ohio, as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division. See Section IV (Contract) for the Prevailing Wage Determination Cover Letter and Prevailing Wage Rate information. For further information, call (614) 644-2239 The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed around mid-October 2022. All work is to be complete by June 1st, 2023. Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans,specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Recreation & Parks by email to Kelly Messer at knmesser@columbus.gov through 7/7/2022 at 5:00 pm. No phone calls will be accepted. The City or itsrepresentative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which in the opinion of the city or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted electronically. The City cannot assist with Bid Express issues or questions. For questions or help with Bid Express, contact Bid Express at 888-352-2439 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.