The Scope of Work includes earthwork, underground detention system, underground utility installation, asphalt paving, blast wall barrier installation, fencing installation, and parking equipment installation. Question Deadline 10/12/2023 at 12:00 PM ET All questions must be asked in B2Gnow and all answers will be posted in B2GNow CRAA recognizes the value of working with a diverse group of business partners and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive business environment and encourages participation from companies and organizations of all sizes, backgrounds, and perspectives. It is the policy of CRAA that Diversity Business Partner (DBP) organizations shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the provision of services as outlined in this solicitation. DBP(s) are business entities recognized as all of the following: Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE); Women Business Enterprise (WBE); Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Small Business Enterprise (SBE); Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE), or Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE), certified firms holding a valid certification by a government agency in the State of Ohio. Bidders shall make a good faith effort to obtain DBP participation of 12.9% of the dollar value of the Contract CRAA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities, irregularities, and technical defects of a minor nature Any questions during tours will not be answered and must be submitted via B2GNow. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award CRAA recognizes the value of working with a diverse group of business partners and is committed to fostering adiverse and inclusive business environment and encourages participation from companies and organizations of all sizes, backgrounds, and perspectives. It is the policy of CRAA that Diversity Business Partner (DBP) organizations shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the provision of services as outlined in this solicitation. DBP(s) are business entities recognized as all of the following: Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE); Women Business Enterprise (WBE); Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Small Business Enterprise (SBE); Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE), or Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE), certified firms holding a valid certification by a government agency in the State of Ohio. Bidders shall make a good faith effort to obtain DBP participation of 12.9% of the dollar value of the Contract. For questions regarding the DBP Program, contact Business Diversity at BusinessDiversity@ColumbusAirports.com. Acceptable surety documents in an amount equal to 10% of the Bid Price including Alternates: An irrevocable Letter of Credit, or Certified Check, or Cashier s Check Acceptable surety document in an amount equal to 100% of the Bid Price, including Alternates: A Bid and Performance Bond executed by the bidder and a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Ohio and satisfactory to CRAA, in substantial compliance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 153.571. If the bidder is providing a certified check or cashier s check as security, please mail the check to: CRAA, L3459, Columbus, OH 43260. When submitting the security check, please indicate the project name on the check. Surety may also be submitted by EFT. To submit by EFT, please email CRAAProcurement@columbusairports.com. After the execution of the contract and as appropriate, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority will refund any non-awarded bidder for the amount previously received by CRAA.