Site work for a water / sewer project in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This project is for the installation of two (2) replacement outdoor 3,750 KVA substation transformers at the City of Akron Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). Article 2.5 of the Agreement, Section 34.10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Akron, Ohio and Section 114 of the CMS set forth City's requirements as to disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) utilization as well as local EDGE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE participation goals. 25.02 If CONTRACTOR subcontracts 10% or more of the Work for the Project then CONTRACTOR shall, in accordance with the City of Akron Code of Ordinances Article 1, Section 34.10, award subcontracts to minority business enterprises (as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 122.71(E)) according to the following minimum percentages: (a) Fifteen percent (15%) for construction, demolition, erection, alteration or repair of city buildings or improvements, including labor and materials; (b) Seven percent (7%) for equipment, supplies, materials and services other than professional services; and (c) Five percent (5%) for professional services. 25.03 It is the aim of City to encourage the participation of local EDGE, DBE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE-certified firms located in Summit County in the Project. CONTRACTOR shall comply with that goal and award fifteen percent (15%) of CONTRACTOR's final contract value, including labor and materials, to EDGE, DBE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE-certified firms located in Summit County. CONTRACTOR shall comply with that goal and award three percent (3%) of CONTRACTOR's final contract value, including labor and materials, to WBE certified firms located in Summit County. The total awarded participation shall be at least 18%. Each firm shall submit, as part of the Proposal, a detailed local EDGE, DBE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE Company Participation Plan for utilizing local EDGE, DBE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE certified firms as Subcontractors (at all tiers) on the forms included in the Project Forms & Information Section of this Request for Proposals. Additional consideration will be given by City in the selection process for a firm's commitment to exceeding the stated minimum participation goals set forth above. The approved Local EDGE, DBE, MBE, SBE, VBE and WBE Company Participation Plan will be incorporated into the Agreement and will serve as the basis for determining compliance with local goals.