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

2023 Silica Sand NEL-162 Replacement Project 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 evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than October 31, 2023. Only ODOT Prequalified contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. Pre-qualification status must be in the force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity 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 Federal (Davis Bacon) wage rates. All steel products must meet the requirements of ODOT C&MS 106.09 The Portage County Commissioners reserve the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. The basis of award shall be lowest and best bid. "Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been set on this project for those certified as DBEs in accordance with the TEA-21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part 26, and qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.)." At the beginning following the project identification the DBE goal designation is written, i.e. DBE Goal: 10%. Waiver Process for DBE Goals: See Attachment "B", ODOT LPA Template, Page 17, Good Faith Effort (GFEs).