2026 City of New Franklin Paving Program

The 2026 City of New Franklin Paving Program is a municipal infrastructure project focused on pavement rehabilitation across multiple streets, including Temple Avenue, Withers Avenue, and Autry Avenue, involving pavement planing, partial and full-depth asphalt base repairs, crack sealing, tack coat application, and an asphalt concrete surface overlay. The work must comply with ODOT Construction and Materials Specifications, particularly Items 251 and 253 for pavement repairs and Item 611 for utility work, with materials and methods strictly governed by these standards. The contract is structured on a unit price basis, with quantities specified for each item, and the final contract value will be determined by actual field measurements during execution. The project has a firm timeline: substantial completion is required by November 1, 2026, with final completion and readiness for payment no later than 30 calendar days after that date, all considered essential elements of the agreement. The Contractor must submit a detailed progress schedule, update it biweekly at minimum, and ensure no single construction activity exceeds 20 working days without written approval. The Contractor is obligated to furnish performance and payment bonds in compliance with Ohio Revised Code 153.54 and a warranty bond equaling 10% of the final contract price, valid for two years after substantial completion. Insurance requirements include public liability, automobile liability, and owner's and contractor's protective liability policies, all with the City named as either additional insured or insured, and all carriers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better. Prevailing wage laws apply, requiring full compliance with Ohio wage rates and fringe benefit payments, with no rebates or improper deductions permitted, and all apprentices must be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. The Contractor must provide daily traffic notices with a 24-hour emergency contact, submit a project video in flash drive format, and maintain accurate accounting records for three years after final payment, subject to audit by the City. All work must be performed under the supervision of OHM Advisors, acting as the Engineer, and any changes will be executed through formal change orders, work change directives, or field orders. Payment is made monthly upon submission of a signed application for payment, supported by documentation proving materials were paid for, and final payment is contingent on the surety’s written consent. The bid process requires strict adherence to submission protocols, including sealed delivery, inclusion of all addenda acknowledgments, and mandatory purchase of bid documents to be placed on