RFP: Engineering Design Services, Public Works Salt Barn

Agency:	City of North Ridgeville
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Feb 3, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 23, 2026
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Posting Date: February 2, 2026

Response Due Date: February 23, 2026

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Professional Engineering Design Services – Public Works Salt Barn

Project Location: 35010 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

Introduction and Purpose

The City of North Ridgeville, Ohio (the "City") is soliciting proposals from qualified professional

engineering firms to provide engineering design and coordination services for the replacement of an

existing salt storage barn at the City’s Public Works facility located at 35010 Bainbridge Road, North

Ridgeville, Ohio.

The project is anticipated to include demolition of the existing salt barn, site preparation, and

construction of a new salt storage facility. The selected engineering consultant will serve as the City’s

design professional and technical coordinator throughout the design, bidding and construction process.

The City may ultimately utilize a pre-fabricated salt barn system supplied by a specialty manufacturer.

The engineering consultant shall remain independent of any specific manufacturer and shall prepare

plans and specifications that are compatible with publicly bidding the project and coordinating with a

selected supplier.

Existing Conditions

The project site is located at the City of North Ridgeville Public Works facility at 35010 Bainbridge Road.

An existing salt storage barn is present on the site and is anticipated to be demolished as part of this

project. The selected consultant shall evaluate existing site conditions, utilities, access, and operational

needs of the Public Works Department in developing the project design.

Scope of Services

The selected engineering firm shall provide all professional services necessary to design a complete,

biddable salt barn project. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

A. Project Management and Coordination

• Attend a project kickoff meeting with City staff.

• Coordinate with the City’s Public Works staff throughout the project to confirm operational needs,

site constraints, and design preferences.

• Coordinate with potential pre-fabricated salt barn suppliers as necessary to ensure compatibility

between site design, foundations, and building systems, while maintaining a vendor-neutral design

approach.

• Provide ongoing project management, scheduling, and progress reporting.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

35010 Bainbridge Road

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

(440) 490-2094

nridgeville.org

B. Site Evaluation and Data Collection

• Review available record drawings, surveys, and utility information.

• Conduct a site survey of the project area, including topography, existing structures, site features,

and utilities.

• Perform a site visit to verify conditions and supplement survey data as needed.

• Coordinate geotechnical services, including soil borings and recommendations for foundations,

slabs, pavements, and other site improvements, as needed.

C. Demolition Design and Coordination

• Evaluate the existing salt barn and associated improvements for demolition.

• Prepare demolition plans and specifications, including sequencing, protection of adjacent facilities,

and handling of materials.

• Identify utility disconnections, relocations, or abandonments required prior to demolition.

D. Site, Structural, and Building Systems Design

• Prepare a site plan for the new salt barn and associated improvements.

• Design site grading, drainage, and stormwater management improvements as required.

• Design access drives, paved areas, aprons, and heavy-duty pavement sections suitable for Public

Works vehicles and equipment.

• Design erosion and sediment control measures.

• Identify and coordinate required site utilities, as needed.

• Design building foundations, including walls, footings, slabs, and related structural elements, based

on geotechnical recommendations.

• Prepare foundation and structural designs based on generally accepted design criteria for pre-

engineered salt barn systems, and coordinate with the manufacturer during construction as needed.

• Design exterior slabs, aprons, and bunker walls as required for salt storage operations.

• Identify electrical service requirements and coordinate with utility providers.

• Design site and building electrical systems as required (lighting, power, controls, grounding, etc.).

• Coordinate mechanical and ventilation needs, if applicable.

E. Permitting

• Coordinate required internal City departmental reviews and any applicable state or local permits

related to demolition and construction. Construction stormwater requirements shall be included if

applicable. The consultant shall assist in preparing applications and supporting documentation as

needed.

F. Construction Documents

• Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents suitable for public

competitive bidding.

• Include clear delineation between work provided by the general contractor and work provided by

any specialty salt barn supplier.

• Provide an engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost.

G. Bidding Phase Services

• Assist the City during the bidding phase, including responding to bidder questions, issuing addenda,

and attending a pre-bid meeting if requested.

• Review bids and provide a recommendation for award.

H. Construction Phase Services

• Attend a pre-construction meeting.

• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.

• Respond to requests for information (RFIs).

• Perform periodic site visits to observe construction progress and conformance with the contract

documents. Required inspections will be performed by city staff.

• Assist with preparation of punch lists.

Requirements for Proposals

Firms interested in being considered for selection should respond by submitting three (3) bound or

stapled hard copies and one (1) PDF digital copy of the proposal to the following address by 4:00 PM on

the response due date listed above.

Proposals shall include the following information:

• Firm background and relevant experience with similar municipal or Public Works facility projects.

• Description of the proposed project team and key personnel.

• Proposed approach to completing the scope of services.

• Estimated project schedule.

• Fee proposal, including a breakdown of costs by phase or task and any anticipated reimbursable

expenses.

• References for at least three similar projects.

Selection Procedures, Criteria and Process

The City will select a consultant based on proposals submitted. Proposals will be evaluated based on the

following criteria:

• Experience and qualifications of the firm and project team

• Understanding of the project and proposed approach

• Ability to meet schedule and budget requirements

• Past performance on similar projects

• Fee proposal

Consultants interested in performing this work should respond by submitting their proposal to the

address below by 4:00 PM on February 23, 2026. Responses received after 4:00 PM on the due date will

not be considered.

Jon Montgomery, Director of Public Works

City of North Ridgeville, Ohio

7307 Avon Belden Road

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Contact Jon Montgomery at (440) 490-2094 or jmontgomery@nridgeville.org with any questions

regarding this Request for Proposals.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

RFP: Engineering Design Services, Public Works Salt Barn

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