NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS – INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the CITY OF ATHENS, 8 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. ATHENS OHIO 45701 at its office until 2:30 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter for the RICHLAND LIFT STATION & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - CONTRACT “1” – 02 REBID / City Project #330.
Contract 1, Richland Avenue Lift Station Improvements, include construction of a new lift station facility and associated structural, architectural, process piping, electrical, and mechanical improvements. Engineers Estimate for Contract 1: $5,660,000.00. The final completion date for all work is August 28, 2026.
Electronic Bid documents may be obtained for a non-refundable registration fee for:
Contract 1: $200.00 (All bidders must register) at the following location:
DLZ Ohio, Inc.
30661 Red Rock Court, Logan, Ohio 43138
Monday – Friday / 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
740-380-2828
Plans will be on file for review only at: Dodge Reports (Plan Room)
Each proposal shall contain the full name and address of each person or company interested in the same. The proposal shall also be accompanied by a proposal bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, or by a cashier's check for ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the City of Athens, Ohio, conditioned that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into within sixty (60) days after notice of acceptance. A performance bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract with a satisfactory surety company, conditioned according to law, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The “Prime” contractor must perform no less than thirty percent (30%) of the total original contract price. The work shall commence upon written notice of award by the City of Athens. The Contractor must comply with the Federal Prevailing Wage Rates on public improvements in Athens County as ascertained by the State of Ohio Department of Industrial Relations under the Davis-Bacon Act. This procurement is subject to the EPA policy of encouraging the participation of small business in rural areas (SBRAs). The Contractor must comply with American Iron and Steel requirements. The City of Athens reserves the right to waive informalities as may be in its best interest. This notice can be found at the City of Athens website: https://ci.athens.oh.us/
Andrew B. Stone, P.E. Publish dates: 07/15, 22, 29 - 2025
Service-Safety Director