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

**As of April 23, 2025 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Aqua Ohio Marion Division. This project consists of the replacement of lead service lines on either or both the public or private side of the right-of-way for addresses as noted for customers of the Company. All explorations, excavation, completion of work, backfilling, restoration and final acceptance shall be included in the bidders' cost of the work as described herein. Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a Contract will be executed, and a performance bond secured. Should any bid be rejected by the Owner, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted. The bid check/bond should be enclosed in the sealed bid, but in a separate envelope clearly marked 'BID CHECK/BOND' with the Bidders' name & address on the bid check/bond envelope. Each bidder shall ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against due to their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project shall, to the extent practicable, procure Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the delivery of this project. Aqua Ohio, Inc. is an Essential Utilities Inc. Company (NYSE: WTRG) which through Corporate Safety initiatives expressly prohibits the use of cut-off saws while performing any work for the Company within an excavation or trench. This prohibition extends to any and all subcontractors retained by the selected Contractor. A cut-off saw is defined as a power tool utilized in the industry to cut hard materials such as metals (i.e. ductile iron or cast-iron pipe) and is achieved by an abrasive disc, similar to a thin grinding wheel or diamond tip steel blade, and may be powered by petroleum, hydraulics, or pneumatics. This type of saw is commonly referred to as a "demo saw" or "chop saw." Bidders shall submit a list of available equipment, and labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the Davis-Bacon Act specific to Marion County, Ohio. The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason. Question Deadline 04/04/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the Owner. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Owner in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Owner as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than three days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.