Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Bainbridge, 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.

**As of March 3,2023,project was awarded to Cooper Excavating, awarded amount is $152,800.50.** Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. 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. Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practical use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the im- plementation of their project. Additionally, contrac- tor compliance with the equal employment oppor- tunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Pike County, as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage and Hour Bureau. NOTE: Only bids submitted by "Contractors pre- qualified with the Ohio Department of Transporta- tion, Bureau of Contractor Qualifications" will be accepted on this project. In order for a contractor to be awarded a construction contract on this proj- ect, a current "Certificate of Qualification" must be submitted prior to award of the contract showing qualification to perform the type of work included in this construction contract. The amount of the Cer- tificate of Qualification must exceed the amount of the bid on this project. Any bid submitted by a con- tractor who is not prequalified as required herein will be rejected. The Board of Pike County Commissioners reserve the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids for the best interest of Pike County.