Alkyre Run Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Project

The City of Westerville Parks & Recreation Department is procuring a comprehensive wetland and floodplain restoration project for the Alkyre Run area located in Delaware County, Ohio. The procurement involves a federally funded environmental restoration initiative with an engineer's estimated project cost of $190,460. Key deliverables include excavating and grading wetland features, constructing an inlet on Alkyre Run, placing ODOT Type D rock along the streambank, off-site soil disposal, placement of woody debris, invasive species treatment, temporary erosion control installation, and native plantings and seeding across approximately 4 acres. The project is scheduled to commence upon Notice to Proceed and must be fully completed by October 31, 2026. Bid submissions are required electronically through the Westerville Bonfire Procurement Portal, with the final submission deadline set for November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including bid guaranty, certification forms, experience records, and subcontractor information. The project requires strict adherence to federal procurement standards and contracting provisions, as it is funded through an Ohio EPA Section 319(h) pass-through subaward grant.

Contractors must be eligible for capital projects involving federal monies and will be subject to various regulatory requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations, equal employment opportunity standards, and environmental protection guidelines. The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance and payment bonds are required, with sureties needing to be licensed in Ohio. The project involves working within jurisdictional waters and is authorized under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit. Contractors will need to comply with a comprehensive Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and demonstrate capability in environmental restoration techniques. The total project budget is $190,460, with the City of Westerville reserving the right to award the contract to the lowest and best bidder for the base bid or base bid plus selected alternates. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide detailed pricing across 17 specific line items, ranging from mobilization and surveying to specific ecological restoration activities.