Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Steubenville, Ohio. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

All bids must be accompanied by a BID GUARANTY in the form of (1) a Certified Check, or Revocable Letter of Credit pursuant to Chapter 1305, ORC in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of base bid plus all alternates; or (2) a Bid Bond drawn upon an acceptable Surety Company, for the full amount of the bid plus all alternates, one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, both forms of guaranty as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be made unconditionally payable to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Ohio. All bid guarantees shall be conditioned that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening a proper contract shall be executed and that upon failure or refusal to enter into said contract within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of award the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten (10%) percent of the bid. The successful bidder, upon receipt of the Notice of Acceptance of the bid, must furnish a Performance Bond in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Ohio, said Bonds to be unconditionally payable to the Board of Commissioners. Said Bonds to be that of an approved Surety Company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio, and shall be underwritten by a Surety that is listed on the most current Department of the Treasury Circular 570, Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds . Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.24, it is now mandatory that prior to awarding of contracts for goods, services or construction for Jefferson County, a search must be made on the FINDING FOR RECOVERY DATABASE of the Auditor of the State of Ohio to determine if a prospective successful bidder has a finding against it for non-payment of an obligation to the State or political subdivision thereof. Upon rejection of any bid, the bid Guaranty shall forthwith be returned to the unsuccessful bidder, upon the acceptance of a bid, the Bid Guaranty shall be returned to the successful bidder upon the proper execution and securing of the Contract. Each individual employed by the Contractor or any Sub-Contractor and engaged in work on the project under this Contract shall be paid the Prevailing Wage established by the State of Ohio. This shall occur regardless of any contractual relationship which may be said to exist between the Contractor or any Sub-Contractor and such individual. Document notes: Each bid submitted must have a copy of a current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certificate of Compliance as evidence that this contractor is certified by the State Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator. Each bid must also comply with the Affirmative Action requirements as stated in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid during a period of sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening. SEALED BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TWO (2) COPIES. There is an Encouraging Diversity Growth, and Equality (EDGE) Goal with this project in the amount of 5%. All bids must be identified by marking sealed envelope-BID-JEFFERSON COUNTY ROAD #6-0.00 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Ohio, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids/proposals and to waive all informalities. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Ohio, may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful bidder against the County of Jefferson. Question Deadline 06/28/2025 If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications, or Other documents pertinent to the bid, he may submit to the county a written request for an interpretation thereof