2025 Cable Replacement Project

The City of Westerville Electric Division is soliciting bids for the 2025 Cable Replacement Project (Project No. 2025-301), a public works infrastructure improvement initiative located in Delaware County, Ohio. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bids (RFB) requiring electronic submissions by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. The project involves furnishing and installing critical electrical infrastructure, specifically 3" Schedule 40 PVC Bore-Gard conduit, 1-1/4" Schedule 40 HDPE flexible conduit, pull boxes, and tracer wire, with the Westerville Electric Division providing 1/0 aluminum 15-kV cable for contractor installation. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including experience records, subcontractor information, and unit pricing for various line items such as conduit installation, cable placement, maintenance of traffic, and site restoration. The project will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with an engineer's estimated value of $650,000 and a planned completion date of August 31, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for coordinating utility work, maintaining public access, and restoring surfaces to their original condition, with strict requirements for documentation, safety, and quality of work. The project includes provisions for handling unexpected conditions, utility coordination, and environmental protection. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates as detailed in the attached wage rate documentation, which covers multiple skilled craft unions and establishes base hourly rates and fringe benefits. The project will require performance bonds and adherence to comprehensive documentation and safety standards. The total project scope encompasses 5,250 linear feet of 3" PVC conduit, 5,000 linear feet of HDPE communication conduit, 5,350 linear feet of cable installation, and 11 communication utility boxes, with the City reserving the right to award the contract based on the most advantageous bid.