Little Miami Scenic Trail Shared Use Path PID 115291

Solicitation 273C909410 is issued by the City of Cincinnati's Division of Transportation Planning for the Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST) Extension project (PID 115291). The scope of work involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment to construct a new concrete shared use path, curb ramps, and concrete curbs. Additional requirements include installing street inlets and connecting them to existing sewer lines, adjusting manholes, and the removal and construction of traffic signal intersections. The project also encompasses site restoration, fine grading, and the manufacture of digital print signage with UV protection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with the City reserving the right to consider substitutions based on cost and specifications. The project is anticipated to begin with a Notice to Proceed on July 1, 2026, with substantial completion required by August 31, 2026, or within 180 days of the start date. Compliance with Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, Buy America requirements, and Ohio Department of Transportation Small Business Enterprise (SBE) provisions is mandatory. Contractors must maintain a valid Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Drug-Free Safety Program and provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the estimate. Technical standards include adherence to ODOT CMS SS 836 for erosion control and the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for pedestrian safety. Bidders must submit all required forms as a single PDF and provide an SBE Utilization Plan via the designated portal within two hours of the bid opening.