Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT

    Big Creek Tunnel

    Issued by Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
    educationInvitation For BidNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer DistrictSol. 253132
    Open · 42d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    42
    due Jun 25, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 21, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Northeast Ohio
    education
    NAICS CODE
    237110
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Invitation for bid for the Big Creek Tunnel project by Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. The project involves construction of a 22,300 LF combined sewer overflow storage tunnel with associated mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on May 14, 2026, and bid due on June 25, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    253132
    Type / RFx
    Invitation For Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    April 21, 2026
    Due Date
    June 25, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237110AI guide
    State
    Ohio
    Agency
    Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

    Description

    The BCT mainline tunnel is approximately 22,300 LF of 20-ft (finished) diameter CSO storage tunnel, excavated in rock and supported with a bolted, gasketed, one-pass steel fiber reinforced concrete segmental lining. It includes six (6) tunnel drop shafts, an overflow tunnel, tunnel adits and consolidation sewers, sewer diversion & gate control structures including associated mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/control equipment, and other near surface and ancillary structures.

    Background

    The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Sewer District) protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 380 square miles, serves 62 communities and one million residents, treats 90 billion gallons of wastewater a year, and manages more than 400 miles of streams. 

    In addition to its award-winning treatment plant and laboratory performance, the Sewer District's Project Clean Lake construction program will reduce annual Lake Erie pollution by 4 billion gallons by 2035, while its Regional Stormwater Management Program addresses widespread inter-community problems like flooding, pollution, and erosion.  

    NEORSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents. 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: EB-2511
    • Department: Engineering and Construction
    • Department Head: Devona Marshall (Director of Engineering and Construction)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-10T21:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-14T17:30:00.000Z — Cuyahoga Community College, Jerry Sue Thornton Center, Ford Room; 2500 E. 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-23T19:57:48.555Z)

    Evaluation Criteria

    • BOP Compliance Form

      Since the project has BOP goals, the buyer will need to delete the blank BOP form from the Required Documents section and upload one filled out with the project's specific BOP goals.

      After checking that the correct BOP compliance form is in the Required Documents section, press complete

    • Legal Notice
    • Board Resolution - Authorization to Advertise
    • Ensure Document Uploads

      BEFORE POSTING THE BID, ensure that all project documents have been uploaded to the attachments section

    • Prevailing Wage Rates
    • SUMMARY

      The BCT mainline tunnel is approximately 22,300 LF of 20-ft (finished) diameter CSO storage tunnel, excavated in rock and supported with a bolted, gasketed, one-pass steel fiber reinforced concrete segmental lining. It includes six (6) tunnel drop shafts, an overflow tunnel, tunnel adits and consolidation sewers, sewer diversion & gate control structures including associated mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/control equipment, and other near surface and ancillary structures.

       

    • BACKGROUND

      The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Sewer District) protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 380 square miles, serves 62 communities and one million residents, treats 90 billion gallons of wastewater a year, and manages more than 400 miles of streams. 

      In addition to its award-winning treatment plant and laboratory performance, the Sewer District's Project Clean Lake construction program will reduce annual Lake Erie pollution by 4 billion gallons by 2035, while its Regional Stormwater Management Program addresses widespread inter-community problems like flooding, pollution, and erosion.  

      NEORSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents. 

    • TIMELINE
      Bid Publish:April 21, 2026
      Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):May 14, 2026, 1:30pm

      Cuyahoga Community College, Jerry Sue Thornton Center, Ford Room; 2500 E. 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

      Question Submission Deadline:June 10, 2026, 5:00pm
      Bid Opening:June 25, 2026, 1:00pm
    • PROJECT DOCUMENTS

      All project documents can be found in the ATTACHMENTS section

    Submission Requirements

    • BID FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • BID GUARANTY (required)

      Please download ONE of the below documents, complete, and upload.

      NOTE: If the Bidder submits a Certified, Official or Cashier’s Check as the Bid Guaranty, it must be accompanied by a properly and duly executed Consent of Surety from an approved surety company licensed to do business in the State of Ohio agreeing to furnish the Bond described in General Conditions Section 'Performance Bond' upon the award of the contract. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid

    • AFFIDAVIT OF BOP COMPLIANCE (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • 72 HOUR DOCUMENTS CONFIRMATION (required)

      I understand that if selected as one of the two apparent low bidders, I will be required to submit additional documents within 72 hours of the bid opening. These documents can be previewed in Attachments to this project, prefixed with "72 Hour Doc"

    • Which of the following apply?
    • Does this project have BOP goals? (required)
    • Does this project have US EPA DBE goals? (required)
    • Does this project use federal funds? (required)

    Key dates

    1. April 21, 2026Published
    2. June 25, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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