Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · STRAND ASSOCIATES
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Construction project for sewer and water infrastructure improvements in New Boston, Ohio, including force main installation and utility crossings. Bids due August 18, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting on July 28, 2026.
The Project includes the following Work: Installation of an 18-inch force main extension of an existing 12 inch force main, a force main valve vault, two crossings over a concrete flood wall, and two railroad bores. The Bid must be accompanied by Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the Bid or Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price. CONTRACTOR shall pay wages to each laborer and mechanic at a rate not less than the higher of the minimum wages specified in the current wage determination as published by the State of Ohio Department of Commerce or the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act. Any Contract or Contracts to be awarded are expected to be funded with assistance from the Ohio Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) and is subject to all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Disadvantages Business Enterprises (DBEs), including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, are encouraged to submit Bids for this project. This procurement is subject to the EPA policy of encouraging the participation of small business in rural areas (SBRAs). Bidders must demonstrate positive efforts to utilize DBEs. Failure to comply could result in disqualification of Bidder and termination of financial assistance or other sanctions. The successful Bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. All iron and steel products used on the Project shall be produced in the United States and comply with the American Iron and Steel requirements. Bidders shall comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity as amended. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 150 days after the time set for receiving Bids. Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. Additional funding is provided by Ohio EPAs Strategic Initiative’s Fund H2Ohio program The Strand Associates, Inc.® project manager is Mark A. Sneve, P.E. and can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc.®, 500 Neil Avenue, Suite 110, Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 835 0460 regarding the Project. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and Contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Category: Jack & Bore- Sewer/Water/Utility Construction, Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Construction, Sewer and Water Construction. Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre bid conference will be held at 10 A.M., local time, on July 28, 2026, at 3800 Rhodes Avenue, New Boston, OH 45662. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Bid Submission: Electronic Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by OWNER until August 18, 2026, at 1 P.M., local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly downloaded and read aloud via teleconference. The login information for the teleconference is as follows: (309) 205-3325, Conference ID 932 6150 7221. Bid documents are available for purchase through QuestCDN. Contact us and we will obtain the full document package on your behalf.
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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