Ice_form.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) form related to multiple state and local contract opportunities in Ohio, involving Dorchester County, the City of Edinburg, and METRO RTA in Summit County. The primary focus is Dorchester County's solicitation for Phase 1 of the Stratton Capers 2 Water Line Upgrade Project, which requires installation of approximately 4,725 linear feet of 8-inch water main, eight fire hydrants, twenty-six 8-inch gate valves, and ninety service reconnections across multiple streets. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, with the final deadline for questions on August 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm, and bid opening on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The project requires substantial completion within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Additionally, the file references the City of Edinburg's procurement for a diesel-powered, trailer-mounted mobile light tower meeting Generac MLT4060KVLED-STD specifications, and METRO RTA's Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) study for evaluating Bus Rapid Transit corridors across Summit County, which will analyze ridership demand, travel time savings, capital and operating costs, and community impacts to support federal funding applications.

The procurement is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG #4-CI-24-004) with separate pricing for CDBG-funded and Dorchester County-funded items. Award decisions will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential for multiple awards depending on contractor capacity. Bidders must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with federal regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America Act, and Executive Order 11246. The solicitation mandates positive efforts to utilize small and minority-owned businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the total contract amount, and all materials must be manufactured in the United States. Contractors must maintain detailed project records for a minimum of five years after project completion and are subject to potential audits by HUD, the State, or the Grantee.