NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on February 27, 2024 in the Lorain County Board of
Commissioners, 4th floor, Purchasing Department, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio for the furnishing of
all labor, material and equipment for replacing the LOR-CR12-0.00 (Butternut Ridge Rd Resurfacing)
in Carlisle Township in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the office of Ken Carney,
Lorain County Engineer. The work consists of planing and resurfacing of Butternut Ridge Road from
Oberlin-Elyria Rd to LaGrange Rd. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening to be
held immediately following the deadline, in the Lorain County Commissioners Public Hearing Room-D.
All materials and equipment must meet the specifications of the Ohio Department of Transportation and
work performed shall be under the supervision of Lorain County Engineer. All contractors involved with
this project will, to an extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in
implementation of this project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment
opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required. Bidders must be listed
on the ODOT pre-qualified list for highway construction.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Lorain County, Ohio as
determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration, (614) 644-
2239.
Official bid documents and specifications can be obtained at the office of the Lorain County Engineer,
247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday. Only bids prepared on the official documents obtained by the County Engineer will be
accepted. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required for each set of bidding documents. Bids must be
accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio
Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation
licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.
Each proposal shall contain the full name or names of persons and company submitting the proposal and
shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “LOR-CR12-0.00 (Butternut Ridge Rd Resurfacing)”.
A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required for each set of bidding documents.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
informalities or irregularities if it is deemed in the best interest of Lorain County to do so. Any
interpretation, correction or modification to the specifications desired shall be in writing to the Lorain
County Engineer, 247 Hadaway St, Elyria, Ohio 44035, and must be received at least four (4) working
days prior to the date of bid opening.
BY ORDER OF:
LORAIN COUNTY ENGINEER
Ken Carney, P.E., P.S.
Publish: Chronicle Telegram
Feb. 2 & 9, 2024