Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Jefferson Township, Ohio. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

BID SECURITY: Each bid must be accompanied by cashier's check or certified check issued by a responsible bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Preble County Commissioners or by a bid bond acknowledged by the bidder, as principal, and by a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Ohio and satisfactory to the owner, as surety. The cashier's check or certified check shall be in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the bid. The bid bond shall be in the sum of 100% of the bid as per ORC 53.54 requirements. PERFORMANCE BOND: Once the bid is awarded, the successful bidder agrees to furnish a performance bond for the total amount of the project as per ORC 153.54 requirements. Both the Board of Preble County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Transportation shall be named as obliges on the bond. PAYMENT BOND: Once the bid is awarded the successful bidder agrees to furnish a Payment bond for the total amount of the project. Both the Board of Preble County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Transportation shall be named as obliges on the bond. RETAINAGE: Retainage of 8% will be withheld for the first 50% of the labor completed for the project. Retainage will be released upon approval and completion of project. SAFETY: The successful bidder shall adhere to all applicable federal and state laws. Violations of safety standards shall be cause for termination of contract. PREVAILING WAGE: Federal Wage rates apply to this contract as per Davis-Bacon and related acts. Contractors shall use only the classifications and wage rates set forth in the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) wage decision found at the website noted below on payrolls submitted to the District Office. Additionally, please note that the wage modification in effect at the time of the project sale date, shall be used by all contractors. beta.SAM.gov WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION: The bidder or contractor agrees to furnish an official certification of receipt of the Industrial Commission of Ohio to the Board of Preble County Commissioners during the term of the contract. DBE Goal: 10% Contractor agrees to give the Preble County Engineer, hereinafter ("Engineer"), or his designee at least 14 days notice of the date and time he intends to commence work on this Agreement and such other notice as the Engineer may require from time to time. This project has a completion date of November 15th , 2023.