NOTICE TO BIDDERS
General Notice
Pursuant to Article XV Sections 73-75 of the Delaware Charter, sealed bids will be received by the
City of Delaware, Ohio, Public Works Department until Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time
through the Bidding Website and opened immediately thereafter, for the following:
CONTRACT
Project Name: SR-37 & Milo Street Turn Lane
Bid No.: 24-02
ESTIMATE OF COST
Base Bid plus add alternate: $325,429
The Project includes the following Work:
The project consists of constructing a widened pavement on State Route 37 (Central Avenue)
from Estelle Street to the west of Annette Street and resurfacing of State Route 37 (Central
Avenue) from the east approach slab of the Olentangy River Bridge to the west of Annette Street
with Microsurfacing. Work also includes new curb, sidewalk, curb ramp replacement, hydrant
relocation, storm sewer relocation, signing, and pavement markings. Notice to proceed is
expected to be issued no sooner than May 20, 2024. Substantial completion is September 13,
2024.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is the City of Delaware Public Works Department, 440
E. William St. Delaware, OH 43015. The Issuing Office will only provide copies of the Bidding
Documents to prospective Bidders electronically using the Bidding Website “Bid Express” at
https://www.bidexpress.com
Bids will be received by the City of Delaware electronically through the Bidding Website, only. All
Bidders must register as a plan holder through the Bidding Website. As such, Bidders must register
for an account through the Bidding Website, which requires the creation of a digital ID used to
digitally sign Bids. It can take up to seven (7) business days for the Bidding Website to process a
digital ID and it is highly recommended that a digital ID be enabled 48 hours in advance of
submitting a Bid, so plan accordingly. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding
Documents will be offered only through the designated Bidding Website. Neither Owner nor
Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from
sources other than the designated Bidding Website.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty meeting the requirements 153.54 to 153.57 of the
Ohio Revised Code and as required by the Bidding Documents.
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday, May 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. by video
conference via the Microsoft Teams platform. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged
but not required. The pre-bid conference details are included in Article 4 of the Instructions to
Bidders.
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Prospective Bidders may address inquiries to Jon Roseler, PE at (740)203-1713,
jroseler@delawareohio.net, or through the Bidding Website. All inquiries must be submitted no later
than Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening
thereof. The City of Delaware reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality and
to award the bid or bids to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as deemed to be in the best
interest of the City, as determined by the City Manager.
Instructions to Bidders
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract
award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Bid Opening
The bid opening will be conducted at the Public Works Department at the date and time indicated
above. Attendance at the bid opening is available via the Microsoft Teams platform using the
details included in Article 16 of the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will be posted publicly on Bid
Express immediately after the bid opening conference.
This Notice to Bidders, posted on the City’s Website and the Bidding Website, is issued by:
Owner: City of Delaware
By: R. Thomas Homan
Title: City Manager
Date: February 27, 2024
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