2026-03

The contract titled 2026-03, issued by the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, solicits bids for comprehensive bridge maintenance and pedestrian connectivity work, with an estimated value of $514,256.00. The scope includes assisting with the superstructure replacement of the Cooper Road 1.82 Bridge over Noble Run, encompassing approach slabs, curbing, guardrail, and sidewalk elements, as well as constructing a new pedestrian sidewalk adjacent to Leppert Road to link Columbus’s sidewalk system with Hilliard’s. All work must comply with referenced standards such as AASHTO, ASTM, and ODOT’s Qualified Products List, and must adhere strictly to the Contract Documents, including plans and supplemental specifications. The project requires full contractor responsibility for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidental costs, with all deliveries and performance site-specific to the project limits and right-of-way, and transportation costs to be borne by the contractor as F.O.B. at the job site. Award will be made to the lowest and best bidder, balancing price and non-price factors, with bids exceeding 110% of the engineer’s estimate disqualified. Evaluation emphasizes safety performance, including a review of the bidder’s five-year OSHA history, Experience Modification Rating, submission of written safety plans, and participation in a pre-award safety conference. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidExpress by 10:00 a.m. on May 19, 2026, and must include a non-collusion affidavit, prevailing wage certifications, and compliance with federal-aid requirements such as the Cargo Preference Act. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, comply with environmental regulations including the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and secure prior written approval for any subcontractors. Special requirements include having a certified Safety Supervisor and CPR/First Aid-trained personnel on-site, PE-certified shoring and formwork, and full restoration of all disturbed surfaces. Payment will be processed after government inspection and acceptance at the project site, with no formal invoicing system specified, and certified payroll submissions must be sent to the Franklin County Engineer’s Office at 970 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215. No federal FAR clauses apply, and contract administration is overseen by the County Engineer without designated COR or PCO roles.