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

Contract 2, Richland Avenue Gravity Sewer and Force Main Improvements, includes installation of new gravity sanitary sewer, force main, and associated appurtenances, abandonment of existing sewers, and connect to associated work related to the new Richland Avenue Lift Station. Engineers Estimate for Contract 2: $2,750,000.00. The proposal shall also be accompanied by a proposal bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, or by a cashier's check for ten percent(10%) of the bid, made payable to the City of Athens, Ohio, conditioned that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into within sixty (60) days after notice of acceptance. A performance bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract with a satisfactory surety company, conditioned according to law, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The "Prime" contractor must perform no less than thirty percent(30%) of the total original contract price. The work shall commence upon written notice of award by the City of Athens. The Contractor must comply with the Federal Prevailing WageRates on public improvements in Athens County as ascertainedby the State of Ohio Department of Industrial Relations under theDavis-Bacon Act. This procurement is subject to the EPA policy of encouraging theparticipation of small business in rural areas (SBRAs). The Contractor must comply with American Iron and Steel requirements. The City of Athens reserves the right to waive informalities as maybe in its best interest. Question Deadline 02/28/2025 Written request for an interpretation Send requests to: Saleh Eldabaja, P.E., City Engineer & Director of Public Works, City of Athens, 30 Curran Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701. seldabaja@ci.athens.oh.us , or by fax 740-592-4907.