Hopple Street HAM CR 163 5.5 - PID 121735

Solicitation 273C909409, issued by the City of Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering, is for preventative maintenance on the Hopple Street Viaduct (SFN 1316337). The scope of work includes replacing the bridge wearing course with a superplasticized dense concrete overlay, replacing expansion joints and joint armor, performing concrete patching on substructure units, and cleaning the bridge drainage system. The project also requires specific pavement markings and the installation of raised pavement markers. Work is expected to begin by March 1, 2027, and must be substantially complete within 270 days, with an anticipated completion date of November 30, 2027. Eligibility is strictly limited to contractors pre-qualified by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 9 percent. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Vendor Self Service website by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Submissions must include completed forms in a single PDF and pricing in the provided Excel format to be considered responsive. Key compliance requirements include adherence to Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, Buy America standards, and the City of Cincinnati Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The prime contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the estimate, naming both the City and ODOT as obligees. Payments will be made on a monthly basis, and contractors must provide proof of payment to subcontractors per City Ordinance No. 297-2002. Safety requirements for the CSX yard include mandatory use of safety vests, glasses, hard hats, and defined-heel work boots.