OPWC Rnd 40- Muskingum Twp Paving

The contract entails the paving of 7.85 miles of roadway in Devola, Ohio, within Muskingum Township, with a required completion date of September 1, 2026, and an engineer’s estimate of $1,299,478. The solicitation, numbered 47131, was posted on May 9, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, and is managed by the Washington County, Ohio Engineer’s Office under NAICS code 237310. Work must adhere to the 2023 ODOT Construction and Material Specifications, the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and local Washington County requirements, with local standards taking precedence in the event of conflict. All asphalt overlays must meet strict dimensional standards, including centerline alignment within six inches and a road crown of one-quarter inch per foot. Materials must be certified, inspected on-site, and approved by the Engineer, who holds sole authority over acceptance of work and materials, including the right to approve or reject substitutions labeled “Or Equal.” The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and materials, and must ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, affirmative action requirements, and Ohio’s preference for in-state products and labor. A bid guaranty of 10% of the bid amount is mandatory, and the contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for delays, retainage of funds, and termination rights by the owner. Subcontractors must comply with the same ethical, drug-free workplace, and EEO obligations as the prime contractor, and monthly workforce utilization reports are required to verify compliance with a 6.9% female labor utilization goal. Final payment is contingent upon completion, inspection, and approval by the Engineer, with change orders used to manage unforeseen conditions or additional work. Payment processing is handled through manual or paper-based change order documentation, without use of federal electronic systems like WAWF, and no specific remittance instructions, accounting codes, or barcoding requirements are provided. The Washington County Engineer, Roger E. Wright, P.E., P.S., serves as the sole administrative authority for contract oversight, with no distinct COR, COTR, or PCO designations. Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and a Certificate of Compliance from the Ohio Department of Development prior to contract award, and failure to meet any compliance or performance standard may lead to payment withholding, contract termination, or forfeiture of up to