2026 FRA-Westerville, Ohio to Erie Trail PID 124397

The City of Westerville, Ohio, in Delaware County, is procuring reconstruction services for the Ohio to Erie asphalt trail through a competitive sealed bid process with an Engineer's Estimate of $1,532,000 and a project completion deadline of September 23, 2026. The procurement encompasses reconstruction of approximately 9 miles of asphalt trail across two non-contiguous segments (Electric Avenue to Old County Line Road, and Maplebrook Drive to Maxtown Road), including demolition and reconstruction using a new 10.5-inch pavement section, replacement of concrete curbing and curb ramps, installation of five Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) sign systems at street crossings, pavement markings, traffic control signage, and related appurtenant work totaling 34 line items. Key deliverables include concrete base work spanning 12,001 square yards, ground-mounted sign supports and signage installation, removal and reerection of existing signage, and various pavement markings including stop lines, edge lines, center lines, crosswalk lines, and transverse lines. Only Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) prequalified contractors are eligible to submit bids, with prequalification status required to remain in force at bid time, award time, and throughout the contract term, and the prime contractor must self-perform no less than 30 percent of the total original contract price. Bids were due on May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time with a public opening to follow, and a preconstruction conference is required prior to work commencement. The project is subject to Federal-Aid Highway construction requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and FHWA-1273 contract provisions, and all unit pricing must include materials, equipment, labor, delivery, installation, overhead, and profit.

This procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 5 percent, and all bidders must submit an SBE Utilization Plan within two hours of bid opening and comply with prompt payment, drug-free workplace, and workers' compensation requirements. The project is funded with federal funds and is subject to applicable Federal procurement standards and contracting provisions. A bid guaranty in the full amount of the bid is required, and a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price is required upon award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for work remaining uncompleted after the final completion date, with adjustments based on total contract amount. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project involves integration with existing Ohio to Erie Trail infrastructure originally designed in 1998 and incorporates modern safety features such as RRFB systems and updated pavement markings standards. The estimated contract value is $1,532,000, with the final award amount to be determined based on the successful bidder's pricing for the base bid and all alternates.