Solon is a public infrastructure and municipal services agency focused on maintaining and upgrading Ohio’s core civil engineering systems and public facilities. Its mission centers on ensuring the safety, functionality, and longevity of transportation networks, water and sewer infrastructure, and mu...
Solon is a public infrastructure and municipal services agency focused on maintaining and upgrading Ohio’s core civil engineering systems and public facilities. Its mission centers on ensuring the safety, functionality, and longevity of transportation networks, water and sewer infrastructure, and municipal buildings through proactive maintenance, repair, and targeted construction programs. Strategic priorities include resilient highway and bridge systems, reliable stormwater and wastewater management, and routine commercial facility upkeep. The agency prioritizes preventive and cyclical maintenance programs—such as asphalt repair, concrete restoration, catch basin servicing, and sewer cleaning—to extend asset life and reduce long-term lifecycle costs, reflecting a performance-based approach to public works stewardship.
Solon primarily procures heavy civil construction services, including highway and bridge construction, poured concrete foundation work, and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems installation. It also regularly contracts for facilities support and janitorial services to sustain municipal operations. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations without set-asides, favoring traditional fixed-price and performance-based agreements that emphasize deliverables, timelines, and compliance with state infrastructure standards.
The agency’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). It also engages specialized vendors for chemical procurement related to water treatment and industrial maintenance, as well as freight services for sludge haulage. There is no indication of targeted set-asides or diversity preferences in procurement practices; vendor relationships appear driven by technical capability, regulatory compliance, and proven track record in public works execution.
Solon operates under the Ohio state government as a municipal-level entity with jurisdiction over local infrastructure assets across its service area. It utilizes open solicitation processes and direct award mechanisms for recurring maintenance programs, coordinating closely with engineering and public works departments to align procurement with capital improvement plans and asset management cycles.
