Please contact planroom@ctconsultants.com or call (440) 530-2395 if you encounter any problems viewing, registering or paying for the documents. This project will be funded by the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Program as administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority. The Contractor shall note that there are Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals for this project. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashiers check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid, an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 10% of the amount bid or an original bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid per ORC 153.54 and 153.571. As security for faithful performance and payment of all obligations under the Contract, the Owner shall require and the successful Bidder shall furnish either: A. If submitted as Bid Security at time of bid: Bid Guarantee and Contract Bond (AKA rollover bond) per O.R.C. sections 153.54 and 153.571. B. If a cashiers check or irrevocable letter of credit is submitted as Bid Security at time of bid: Contract Bond per Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.54 and 153.57, in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. The Contractor and their Surety shall sign the Supplemental Bond Acknowledgement form and submit with the Contract forms This procurement is subject to the EPA policy on encouraging the participation of small business in rural areas (SBRAs). COMPLETION DATE: APRIL 30, 2024 All questions during bidding should be addressed to Tim McLaughlin, P.E., who can be reached at 440-520-2352. This contract is being funded from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Program. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required Domestic Steel Use Requirements as Specified in Ohio Revised Code 153.011 Apply to This Project. Copies of 153.011 Can Be Obtained From Any of the Offices of the Department of Administrative Services The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive as an informality any and all irregularities, and to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional bids. OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST: $520,000.00