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This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Franklin County Purchasing Department regarding RFP 2026-09-08 for sanitary sewer connections of single-family residences in the Hague Avenue Service Area. The document addresses inquiries submitted by prospective bidders prior to the May 18, 2026 deadline. Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 29, 2026, to the Franklin County Purchasing Department, where they will be publicly opened and proposer names read aloud. Any proposals received after the deadline will be rejected, with the Franklin County Purchasing Department timestamp serving as the official record for receipt time and date determination. The proposal opening will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams, with additional information available on the Franklin County Purchasing Office website.

In response to bidder inquiries, Franklin County clarified that tap locations and depths for sanitary sewer laterals are marked in the field with green-painted wooden posts, with estimated lateral locations and depths provided in an attached table relative to existing manholes. Franklin County noted these depths are estimates and does not guarantee their accuracy. Franklin County also confirmed that all properties in the service area are currently connected to City of Columbus water service. The document was prepared by the Purchasing Department under the direction of Megan A. Perry-Balonier, Director, with oversight from Commissioners John O'Grady, Kevin L. Boyce, and Erica C. Crawley.