This Request for Bids (RFB) is provided to you in anticipation that your company will submit a responsive bidto COTA. We encourage you to review and respond to the requirements of this RFB. The bid is to include the following: Bid Form 1, 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d Non-Collusion Affidavit Certification Regarding Delinquent Taxes Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters Nondiscriminatory Certification Certification of Compliance with Section 3517.13 of the Ohio Revised CodeBuy America Certificate Acknowledgement of Addenda Declaration Regarding Material Assistance/Non-assistance to a Terrorist Organization Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond (Utilizing Form Enclosed with the Bid Forms) or a Certified Check, Cashiers Check or Letter of Credit Meeting the Requirements of Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.54 and 153.571 DBE Affidavit (Enclosure 1)Affidavit of Prime Contractor (Enclosure 1A) DBE Affidavit (Enclosure 1B) DBE Utilization Plan (Enclosure 2) Letter of Intent to Perform as a DBE Subcontractor and/or Consultant (Enclosure 3) DBE Unavailability Certification (Enclosure 4) Employment Data Forms (Enclosure 5) Good Faith Effort Form (This form is only required if the DBE goal is not met.) Bidders are advised that a separate DBE goal has been assigned for each of the five (5)bid packages within this solicitation. If a Bidder is submitting a combined bid for more than one bid package, the DBEgoalsfor eachindividualbid package shall be maintained.Separate DBE Enclosures 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3 and4are required for each bid package. DBEs must be certified in the Ohio Unified Certification Program prior to the bid opening. A directory of certified DBEs can be located at online Any questions and/or commentsregarding this Request for Bids should be submitted in writing to Matthew Miller, Contracts Administrator, at millermd@cota.comby no later than5:00 PM EDTon May 20, 2019.Questions received after this date and time may not be considered. If Bidders are bidding items other than those specified by COTA, they must adhere to theprocedures outlined in Section 1, Item 38, Qualifying of Approved Equal. All Bids Must Be Submitted by Using COTAs Bid Forms and Must Be Signed. Any Additional Attachments Required Must Be Attached to the Bid Forms. COTA Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids. Bids Which Do Not Include the Necessary Forms May Be Deemed Non-responsive. Such Bids May Not Be Considered or Tabulated