The Lucas County Port Authority is tasked with advancing regional transportation infrastructure and public works projects to support economic development and operational efficiency across Lucas County’s critical transportation nodes. Its core mission centers on the construction, rehabilitation, and ...
The Lucas County Port Authority is tasked with advancing regional transportation infrastructure and public works projects to support economic development and operational efficiency across Lucas County’s critical transportation nodes. Its core mission centers on the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of highways, bridges, airfield facilities, and related civil infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable access for commercial and public users. Strategic priorities include modernizing aging transportation assets—particularly at Toledo Express Airport and the Toledo Shipyard—and enhancing connectivity through roadways, drainage systems, and airfield surface treatments. The agency prioritizes large-scale civil construction and facility upgrades that align with long-term regional mobility and logistics goals.
Procurement activity is dominated by civil construction services, with recurring solicitations for highway, bridge, and site preparation work, alongside specialized contracts for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems in public buildings. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations under standard federal procurement frameworks, with no set-asides or preference programs indicated. The agency relies on performance-based contracting methods, emphasizing deliverables tied to engineering specifications and compliance with transportation safety standards.
Primary procurement targets include NAICS 237310 (highway, street, and bridge construction), 238910 (site preparation), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC systems), reflecting a focus on durable infrastructure and facility systems. Vendor relationships are transactional and competitive, with no evidence of targeted diversity or small business set-asides. Contractors are selected based on technical capability, past performance, and adherence to construction codes.
The Lucas County Port Authority operates as a county-level entity under the State of Ohio, managing infrastructure assets across multiple transportation hubs including Toledo Express Airport and the Toledo Shipyard. It utilizes standard government procurement vehicles for construction and maintenance services, coordinating with state and federal transportation authorities to align projects with broader regional development objectives.
