24-17.3

The City of Piqua, Ohio, is soliciting bids for Project 24-17.3, the construction of the Drake Road Water Booster Pumping Station. This project involves the creation of a 6 MGD water booster pumping station designed to supply the City's Western Pressure Zone. The facility will be a single-story masonry structure built on a poured concrete foundation, with additional site improvements including approximately 400 linear feet of station suction and discharge piping. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and process integration, including the installation of conductors, panelboards, engine generators, and various piping systems. The engineer's estimate for the project is 6,144,108 dollars, and bids must be submitted as a single lump sum. The contract requires strict adherence to State of Ohio Prevailing Wages and the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. Bidders must provide a qualification statement, project references, and a bid guaranty bond, as well as certify compliance with drug-free workplace and non-discrimination laws. The project includes specific cash allowances totaling 185,000 dollars for system integration, electrical and gas improvements, and special inspection and testing services. Performance and payment bonds are required upon contract award. The substantial completion date for the project is September 30, 2028, with final payment readiness expected by October 31, 2028.