Renovation of a detention facility in Canton, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

Questions on this project should be directed to RKS Consulting and Commissioning, Inc., Ryan Kopko, 833 Wooster, Ohio 44281, rrk@rkscc.com, 330-241-3349. Construction work shall be subject to state prevailing wage rates. Prevailing wage rates may be obtained from the State of Ohio Department of Commerce's at online. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in form of: (1) a certified check, cashier s check, or letter of credit equal to 10% of the bid; or (2) a bid guaranty bond for the full amount of the bid. Both forms of guaranties as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code and in the Project Specifications. The amount of the bid for said guaranty purposes shall include all additive alternates if any. All bid guaranties shall be on condition that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper Contract shall be executed, and that upon failure or refusal to enter into said Contract within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of award, the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the bid. Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity requirements set forth in the Specifications. A Bidder/Contractor will be deemed committed to the goal of such bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Term of payment shall be provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code. See the Legislative Regulations section for requirements pertaining to use of steel and manufactured goods for this project. The Stark County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated. The Commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The Specifications contain a Bidder s Profile Form designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board s decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion