Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Lima, 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.

Bids are being received for the replacement of the Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road Bridge No. ALL-C.R. 176-4.92 over the Little Riley Creek in Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio. The project length is approximately 350 feet. The SBE percentage for this project is 10%. All bidders are required to submit to ODOT their SBE Utilization Plan prior to or at the time of bid. Any bids received without electronic submission of the SBE Utilization Plan to ODOT at or before bid time, will be deemed unresponsive. The apparent low bidder must supply a SBE Affirmation Form to ODOT within five calendar days of the bid opening. Only contractors who perform at least 50% of the cost of the project and are prequalified for that work with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, may submit bids. Subcontractors must also be prequalified unless they perform 15% or less of the total bid. No contract shall be entered into unless the bidder possesses a valid Certificate of Compliance with Affirmative Action Programs. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guarantee and Contract Bond. Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. All work must be completed by the Contract Completion Date October 31, 2026. No work on this project may take place until the existing gas line relocation is complete. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates as issued by the Davis-Bacon Act. The Board of County Commissioners, Allen County, Ohio reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted or to waive any irregularities. Replacement of the existing structureall-cr176- 04.920 (sfn 0247537) carrying cr176 traffic over little riley creek. work includes minor roadway approach pavement, sidewalk installation, and mgs guardrail. 10% SBE Goal No oral interpretation shall be made to any bidder as to the meaning of any of the contract documents, or be effective to modify any of the contract documents. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing and addressed to Brion E. Rhodes, Allen County Engineer; 1501 N. Sugar St., Lima, Ohio 45801-3136 or emailed to brhodes@allencountyohio.com.