De Votie Avenue Sewer Replacement - Phase 2A (10240735)

The City of Cincinnati, in coordination with the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, is soliciting electronic bids for the De Votie Avenue Sewer Replacement - Phase 2A (Project ID 10240735). This general construction project involves the installation of a new 24-inch gravity sewer, the replacement of 12-inch gravity sewer sections, and the rehabilitation of approximately 1,200 linear feet of existing sewer using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining. Additionally, the scope includes the construction of 270 linear feet of new sewers and the abandonment of 200 feet of existing lines to relocate sewers currently under residential homes. Work will be performed across De Votie Avenue, Enslin Street, Tafel Street, Wagner Street, and the alley between Enslin and Wagner Streets. The contract will be awarded to the bidder submitting the lowest and best bid, with evaluation factors including work history, responsibility, and financial ability. Bidders must submit electronic bids by November 25, 2026, including a bid guaranty of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, an Addenda Acknowledgment Form, and an SBE Goal Compliance Plan. The project adheres to modified EJCDC C-700 General Conditions and requires compliance with prevailing wage laws and the MSDGC Small Business Enterprise Program. Key requirements for the selected contractor include providing performance and payment bonds (excluding AIA forms), maintaining specific insurance naming the City as primary insured and the Hamilton County Ohio Board of County Commissioners as an additional insured, and utilizing the e-Builder system for invoicing. Strict quality standards are mandated for CIPP installation, requiring installers to have at least five years of experience and a record of installing one million feet of cured-in-place product. All materials must be stored according to manufacturer specifications, specifically between -4°F and 95°F and kept off the ground in ventilated areas.