Hoover Dam Improvements - Part 2 Re-Bid 690411-100014

The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is soliciting bids for the construction of the Division of Water’s Hoover Dam Improvements – Part 2, identified by C.I.P. Number 690411-100014, with submissions due by June 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time exclusively through the www.bidexpress.com portal. Hard copy submissions are not permitted. The work involves new construction, upgrades, and rehabilitation activities as defined by detailed technical specifications, drawings, and the City’s Construction and Material Specifications, encompassing fabrication, delivery, and installation of structural steel, miscellaneous metal components, ladders, fall protection systems, and other related elements complying with ASTM, AISC, ANSI, OSHA, ICC-ES, and NEC standards. All materials must be delivered in original packaging with proper labeling, stored under controlled environmental conditions, and marked in accordance with ASTM, AWS, and NSF 61 requirements, with reinforcing steel bundled and tagged, and electrical components clearly labeled by voltage and function. The contract requires strict adherence to quality control, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the project site by the City’s Construction Manager Team, and all submittals including shop drawings, product data, certifications, and test reports must be provided prior to installation. Contractors must comply with special requirements including the submission of qualified key personnel with safety certifications such as ASP or CSP, mandatory pre-construction conferences, mock-up approvals, and adherence to chemical hazard training protocols. Substitutions for specified materials are allowed only if approved in writing by the Design Professional and vetted by the Contract Management Team, with no direct communication permitted between subcontractors and the City. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Columbus City socioeconomic goals by identifying eligibility as a Small Regional Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, or Women Business Enterprise, with affirmative certifications triggering required documentation such as the EBO Questionnaire and Form B11 for subcontractor utilization. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory with certified payrolls required, and all insurance policies must list the City as an Additional Insured. The project enforces rigorous waste management protocols through six CWM forms tracking waste identification, reduction plans, monitoring, diversion, and annual reporting. All electronic submissions must be in fully searchable, unlocked PDF format, and bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 18, 2026, in Westerville, Ohio. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted by June 10, 2