Martins Run Lateral Stream Restoration

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on July 15, 2026 in the Lorain County Board of
Commissioners, 4th floor, Fiscal Department, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio for the furnishing
of all labor, material and equipment for the MARTINS RUN LATERAL STREAM
RESTORATION drainage improvement project in Elyria Township in accordance with plans
and specifications prepared by the office of the Lorain County Storm Water Management
District. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening to be held immediately
thereafter in the Lorain County Commissioners Conference Room A.
The scope of work includes: Clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, restoring the
channel flowline and shape, clay hauling, topsoil stockpiling, aggregate access drives, rock
channel protection, erosion control, and seeding & mulching. The Engineer's estimate of
construction cost is $85,900.00. The County intends and requires overall project completion
within ninety (90) days from Notice to Proceed.
The specifications of the Ohio Department of Transportation shall govern all work, materials and
equipment. All work shall be performed under the administration of the Lorain County Engineer.
All contractors involved with this project shall, to the extent practical, use Ohio products,
materials, services and labor in implementation of this project. Additionally, contractors shall
comply with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code
Chapter 123. All contractors and subcontractors shall use only the classifications and wage rates
set forth in the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) wage decision.
Bidders may obtain official bid documents, plans, and specifications electronically, free of
charge, by e-mailing Jessica Burns, Fiscal Administrator, at jburns@loraincounty.us. Only bids
prepared on the official bid documents obtained from the County will be accepted. Bids shall 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. Bidders are hereby notified
that this project will be funded by Lorain County. Each proposal shall contain the full name or
names of persons and company who submits the proposal and shall be enclosed in a sealed
envelope marked "MARTINS RUN LATERAL STREAM RESTORATION."
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to
waive any informalities or irregularities if deemed in the best interest of Lorain County to do so.
Bidders shall direct, in writing, any request for interpretation, correction or modification of the
specifications to Jessica Burns (jburns@loraincounty.us), Fiscal Department, Lorain County, 226
Middle Ave., 4th Floor, 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 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Don Romancak, Coordinator
Publish: The Chronicle Telegram
June 24th & July 1st, 2026
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