25-27007 OSHP Academy Lettering Upgrades

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for project 25-27007 to upgrade exterior signage at the OSHP Academy located at 740 East 17th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The primary scope of work involves the demolition of existing letters and hardware at the Academy Main Entrance, repairing the limestone veneer and mortar, and installing new lettering. An optional component, Alternate 1, includes similar demolition and repair work at the Range Building, featuring the installation of new letters with halo lit lighting and the removal of existing linear sign flood light fixtures. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a response deadline of December 3, 2026. The contractor is responsible for all electrical connections for halo lit signage and must provide an engineer to ensure all structural mounting meets Ohio Building Code requirements. Bidders must submit electronic bids via Bid Express and are required to provide evidence of participation in the EDGE program, enrollment in a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery program, and a clean record of regulatory violations over the last five years. Additionally, all personnel accessing the site must pass a background check. For contracts valued at $215,000 or more, performance and payment bonds are required, and all bidders must provide a current Ohio Workers’ Compensation Certificate.