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**As of April 1, 2024, the project was awarded to Browning Chapman- $264,200.** https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-paycor-stadium-renovations-hamilton-county/46806014 Multi-million dollar renovation project now underway at Paycor Stadium CINCINNATI — A multi-million dollar project at Paycor Stadium, the home of the Cincinnati Bengals, is now underway. The renovations are the result of a large investment from many different sources, but the Hamilton County Commission said it will be a break for taxpayers. In December, Hamilton County Commissioners authorized $39 million worth of improvements to Paycor Stadium. The total cost of the project will come out to around $67 million, with some money coming from the National Football League, the Bengals, the state of Ohio and private investment, in addition to the $39 million from taxpayers. Commissioner Denise Driehaus said the deal is a huge burden from the taxpayer, as prior to the renegotiated deal, the county was footing 96 percent of the risk and cost. The new deal comes out to the county being responsible for about 42 percent of the cost. Some of the renovations to the stadium will include work on the escalators and elevators, improvements to foot traffic and upgrading some of the stadium seating. Driehaus said positive impacts will be felt around the community, not just at Paycor Stadium. "It's a community asset; we need to utilize it like a community asset," Driehaus said. "So we're pushing for that stadium to be used for more than just game days." Driehaus said it would be nice to have these renovations in place before the current lease expires in 2026. _________________________________________________________ https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/multi-million-dollar-renovations-underway-at-paycor-stadium Multi-million dollar renovations underway at Paycor Stadium Club level and plaza renovations are on tight schedule before Cincinnati Music Festival CINCINNATI — The multi-million upgrades at Paycor Stadium are well underway. Hamilton County Commissioners say crews removed about 12,500 seats this past week as part of the multi-year, $39 million stadium renovation. The club level seats are now gone, and the county says they will be replaced with more comfortable seats. The Bengals paid for $32 million worth of renovations inside the stadium which includes upgrading concessions stands, adding LED ribbon boards. Driehaus likened Paycor Stadium to a house saying "it's twenty-something years old" when talking about the renovations. Whether it's work on the concrete or the pipes, Driehaus said crews are always at Paycor Stadium working. Recent Stories from wcpo.com She said the deadline to get this done is not only before the NFL season begins, but before the next big event happening at Paycor Stadium, which includes Cincinnati Music Festival on July 25, 2025. Other than construction happening inside the stadium, crews will begin working at the stadium entrance near Elm Street and Freedom Way in March. Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus said it's about upgrading the fan experience but also improving access in and out of Paycor Stadium. This part of the construction phase is being paid for by Hamilton County residents. "To eliminate bottleneck when you either go in or especially come out of that stadium it gets really crowded and congested," Driehaus said. "Hey we need to get going, and there's also this window where the Bengals aren't playing." Also outside the stadium, the Bengals also paid for the indoor practice facility. In April 2023, county commissioners met to talk about the terms of the current lease agreement and a new one with the Bengals, there was some discussion about building a brand new stadium. At that time, it wasn't out of the question. Now, Driehaus is saying that it's not a possibility. "I mean the good news here is we don't need to build a new stadium," Driehaus said. The Bengals lease does expire with Paycor Stadium on June 30, 2026, but Driehaus isn't worried about that either when it'll come to negotiating a new lease. "I think the tone of this is important to note, because this is a collaborative effort between the county and the Bengals, and so my hope is, when we talk about the lease, that collaboration continues," Driehaus said. ____________________________________________________________ 2024 Paycor Stadium Exterior Concrete and Waterproofing Question Deadline 01/29/2024 at 12:00 PM ET Deadline for Receiving Final ITB - Answers: 01/31/2024. All inquiries regarding this ITB/RFP are to be e-mailed or mailed to: Jill Williams 138 E. Court Street, Room 507 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Email: Purchasing@hamilton-co.org Hamilton County Paycor Stadium is accepting pricing for 2024 Paycor Stadium Exterior Concrete and Waterproofing. Small Business Participation Requirement: 13.4% Minority-Owned Business Participation Requirement: 13.4% Women-Owned Business Participation Requirement: 17.3% This is a Prevailing Wage Project, the Budget is: Up to $350,000 including any combination of Alternate Bids. A surety in the form of a cashier's check drawn on a solvent financial institution, and made payable to the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, in the amount of 10% (Ten Percent) of the total amount of the bid including any alternates, or a bond in the amount of 100% (One Hundred Percent) of the total amount of the bid including any alternates must accompany each proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into. The surety must be submitted with the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond, made payable to the Board of County Commissioners, Hamilton County, for one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the contract price as a guarantee for the faithful performance thereof.