2026-07

The Franklin County Engineer's Office is soliciting bids for the Ferris Road Improvements project in Clinton Township, Ohio, covering 1.19 miles from Minnie Avenue to Cleveland Avenue. The scope of work includes resurfacing from Karl Road to Minnie Avenue, full depth shoulder widening, the installation of new storm sewers, bike lanes, speed tables at two intersections, and two 5-foot sidewalks. Additional improvements include updated lighting, signage, and pavement markings. The project is estimated at 6,312,536.10 dollars and must be completed by October 31, 2027. Work is structured into three traffic maintenance phases with specific closure limits ranging from 30 to 90 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest competent and responsible bidder who is pre-qualified with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Bidders must adhere to a Small Business Enterprise goal of 8 percent and comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and Build America, Buy America Act requirements. Key submission requirements include electronic bids via BidExpress by September 29, 2026, a proposal guaranty, and comprehensive OSHA-compliant safety programs. The contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the estimate and must follow federal prevailing wage rates and non-discrimination policies. Quality control is a primary responsibility of the contractor, with final acceptance based on a limited visual review and specific asphalt concrete core density standards.