C-341 Asphalt Paving

The contract requires the paving of 2.12 miles of Masonic Park Road in Devola, Ohio, within Muskingum Township, with a mandatory completion date of September 1, 2026. The work must be performed in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications, excluding Section 100, and must adhere to prevailing wage laws under Ohio Revised Code 4115 and non-discrimination requirements under Title VI and R.C. 153.60. The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring the highest class of workmanship and materials specifically adapted to the service required, subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Washington County Engineer at the project site. The contract is structured as a lump sum or unit price bid, with the award going to the lowest and best bidder as determined by the Owner, considering price, compliance, quality, and bidder reliability. A 10% retainage is withheld, reducing to 5% upon 50% completion, and a performance bond is mandatory. The Contractor must also submit a certificate of liability insurance, affidavit for corporation, non-collusion affidavit, certification against debarment, and declaration of material assistance or non-assistance. No specific packaging, marking, or FOB terms are outlined beyond the requirement that materials meet ODOT standards, and preservation is implied through the one-year guarantee clause. The Washington County Engineer, Roger E. Wright, P.E., P.S., serves as the contract administrator, overseeing inspections, approvals, and compliance, with payments governed by Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.12 through 153.14. The Engineer has sole authority to determine material suitability, workmanship quality, and acceptance of alternatives or equivalents. The contract must be executed within ten days of bid acceptance, and all work must comply with federal regulations and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. No formal line-item pricing or total contract value is specified, but the engineer's estimate is $438,683. Asphalt paving is restricted to the period between May 1 and November 1 annually, and no extensions beyond the September 1, 2026 deadline are permitted without a written request submitted prior to the completion date.