Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Athens, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The project consists of milling of parking lot and driveways (approximately 27,000 sq. ft.), full depth patching (of approximately 1,200 sq. ft.), Paving (approximately 27,000 sq. ft.), and striping of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Athens Post Parking Lot and driveways, The time for Substantial Completion of all Work is 120 consecutive days from the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed. There is a small expense on a monthly or per bid basis to submit a bid. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888.352.2439 or via email at support@bidexpress.com. Bidders may submit requests for consideration of a proposed Substitution for a specified product, equipment, or service to the Architect/Engineer ("A/E") no later than 10 days prior to the bid opening. Additional products, equipment, and services may be accepted as approved Substitutions only by written Addendum. From time to time, the Commission issues new editions of the "State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility Construction" and may issue interim changes. Bidders must submit Bids that comply with the version of the Standard Requirements included in the Contract Documents. Prevailing Wage rates and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements are applicable to this Project. This Project is subject to the State of Ohio's Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity ("EDGE") Business Development Program. A Bidder is required to submit with its Bid and with its Bidder's Qualifications form, certain information about the certified EDGE Business Enterprise(s) participating on the Project with the Bidder. Refer to Section 6.1.10 of the Instructions to Bidders. The EDGE Participation Goal for the Project is 5.0 percent. The Bidder may be subject to a Pre-Award Affirmative Action Compliance Review in accordance with Section 123:2-5-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code including a review of the Bidder's employment records and an on-site review. The Bidder must indicate on the electronic Bid Form, the locations where its services will be performed in the spaces provided or by attachment in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 2019-12D related to providing services only within the United States and the requirements of Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting purchases from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Failure to do so may cause the Bid to be rejected as non-responsive. Bidders are encouraged to be enrolled in and to be in good standing in a Drug-Free Safety Program ("DFSP") approved by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation ("OBWC") prior to submitting a Bid and provide, on the Electronic Bid Form with its Bid, certain information relative to their enrolment in such a program; and, if awarded a Contract, shall comply with other DFSP criteria described in Section 1.6 of the General Conditions. The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the Project, coordinating the Subcontractors, and providing other services identified in the Contract Documents. Bid Guaranty: Electronic copy of the Bid Guaranty must be uploaded with your bid, payable to the Contracting Authority for the amount of the Base Bid plus all additive Alternates and should include Power of Attorney. Original Bid Guaranty needs to be sent within 3 business days to the Planner: Donna Wood If your company does not submit a Bid Bond with your bid; but a certified check, cashier's check or a letter of credit with your bid; a Performance Bond will be required. o EDGE is required for bids exceeding $50,000. Participation should include 5% of the full bid amount including labor and materials. EDGE vendors can include labor and material suppliers. o Prevailing Wage rates are required for any state project that exceeds $75,000. o Facility Access background checks required from all Contractor employees before work may begin. Contractor must submit all required forms within 3 days of contract award to allow time to process all paperwork. Any questions regarding the bid process, prior to submitting a bid, please contact: Donna L. Wood Planner 3 Ohio Department of Public Safety Office of Facility Management 1970 West Broad Street, Suite 428 Columbus, OH 43223 614-995-3489 | DLWood@dps.ohio.gov