The Ross County Park District (RCPD) is requesting bids for Crack and Root Repairs to the Paint Creek Recreational Trail at multiple locations within Ross County, Ohio. The project includes the filling of cracks, removal of root buckled asphalt and associated root, and the refilling and sealing of gaps. Ross County Park District will evaluate all bids submitted to determine the lowest and best bid. RCPD reserves the right to reject any and all bids in response to this Invitation to Bid, and to waive any irregularities, nonconformities, or noncompliance with the terms of this ITB. Ross County Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bidders are required to certify equal employment opportunity and drug-free workplace, among other certifications required in the bid. This project is funded by State of Ohio 7031 or 7035 Funds and relevant state requirements will apply. This is a State Prevailing Wage Project. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, accompanied by the bid bond described in the ITB, and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope CRACK AND ROOT REPAIRS TO PAINT CREEK RECREATIONAL TRAIL. Scope of Work: The purpose of this ITB is to obtain bids for the Crack and Root Repair on Paint Creek Recreational Trail. Complete construction of the crack repairs and root removal will improve the surface and minimize hazards on the path. The project is located on multiple sections of the bike path from Chillicothe, to Frankfort and then out to Austin. The Contractor shall provide a complete repair as indicated in the attached engineering documents. The Contractor shall include all costs in the bid to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project. The Contractor (bidder) shall obtain and pay for plan approval as required for the building permits as applicable. Contractor shall also obtain and pay for all other required permits and provide any required notices as necessary to perform the work. The Contractor shall provide temporary construction fencing, if indicated on the contract drawings. The Contractor will be encouraged to host a weekly construction progress meeting at the jobsite field office, to be held on alternating Thursdays. The time will be agreed upon with the Owner. Demolition and removal of all existing debris and spoils from the site is the responsibility of the contractor and must be performed in a timely manner. The project site must be maintained in a clean and organized manner. Provide all necessary traffic signage and lane closure barriers for public streets, alleys, and sidewalks as required per Ross County Engineer, Division of Transportation requirements as applicable. Submit a Maintenance of Traffic plan, if required, to the City and County. The contractor is required to maintain all public streets in a clean condition, that are being used for trucking access to and from the site. Provide dust control during construction activities to meet County and EPA requirements. 4.11. The Contractor must perform the repair as outlined in the attached engineering documents.