Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Columbus, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

This project involves, at North 4th St, the resurfacing of the existing curb lane along the west side of North 4th Street from Warren Street to Hudson Avenue and the installation of protected bike lanes with an adjacent parking lane. This project also includes the relocation of pedestrian crossing signals and installation of pedestrian islands. At East 5th Avenue it includes resurfacing East 5th Avenue from west of High Street to North 5th Street and revised the current traffic lane configuration along the corridor. This project includes traffic signal modifications in conjunction with the cross-section modifications, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Only pre-qualified prime contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. ODOT Pre-qualification status must be in force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. The "prime" contractor must perform no less than 50 percent of the total original price. The DBE Goal for this project is 6%. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. NOTICE TO PROCEED/CONTRACT COMPLETION The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed on or about August 4, 2025. All work is to be complete by May 22, 2026. Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans, specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, by email to capitalprojects@columbus.gov on or before May 22, 2025. No phone calls will be accepted. BID BOND The contract resulting from this bid is estimated to be in excess of $100,000.00. Each bid shall contain a bid bond to ensure if the bid is accepted a contract shall be executed. In the event there are mutually exclusive alternates listed on the bid sheet, the bid bond shall include the maximum value of the highest alternate(s) which increases the Bid. The bid bond amount shall be equal to or exceed (10%) percent of this total amount. Note that if the bidder submits a bid bond, the amount of said bond shall be expressed either as a percentage of the total bid or numerically in dollars and cents. BID CANCELLATION AND REJECTION The City may cancel the IFB, reject any or all bids in whole or in part, waive technicalities, and/or advertise for new bids, without liability to the City and when in the best interest of the City. The City shall have 180 calendar days from the date of the bid opening to provide the bidder a Notice of Award. During this 180 period, the bidder agrees to hold their bid prices.