**As of 08/09/2019, the project was awarded to Elite Excavating Inc. for $2,405,245.75. All prospective bidders must register with Key Blue Prints, Inc., 195 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 in order to place a bid on this Project. The Franklin Street Improvement (CIP T-138) (hereinafter referred to as "the Project") consists of full depth replacement of approximately 900 feet of Franklin Street and 425 feet of Columbia Street. Work includes pervious parking bays, sidewalks, curb ramps, curbed roadway, street lighting, and street trees. Utility improvements include storm sewer and water main replacements and sanitary sewer lining. This project includes one alternate bid that provides for a material substitution for the sanitary sewer lining. Bidders may, but are not required, to bid on the Alternate. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest and best bidder. Final Completion date is September 30, 2020. Failure to fully and accurately complete the bid documents shall be considered grounds for rejecting the bid. Prices for labor and materials shall be quoted separately. Bids may be withdrawn at any time before the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids but may not be modified and resubmitted. No bid will be accepted if it exceeds the City Engineer's estimate on the base bid by more than ten percent (10%). Contractual questions about the project should be submitted in writing to Letty Schamp, P.E., Deputy City Engineer, at lschamp@hilliardohio.gov. Technical questions about the project should be submitted in writing to Jay Boltz, P.E., Woolpert, Inc. at Jay.Boltz@Woolpert.com Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Franklin County and the City of Hilliard, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. Sureties on all bonds must be satisfactory to the City. Section 129.03 of the Citys Codified Ordinances establishes a local preference program for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services. The full ordinance can be found on the City The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids . An award will be made to the lowest and best bidder on the base bid, taking into consideration such factors as the qualifications, past performance and efficiency of the bidder along with the price of the bid. Informalities in making out the bid may be waived at the option of the City.