Speed Ramp Government Bids & RFPs

The contractor will have until October 31, 2026, to complete all work.

Progress payments will be made on or about the 26th day of each month, equal to ninety percent (90%) of the work completed and ninety percent (90%) of materials and equipment delivered. A five percent (5%) retainer will be paid after completion of all work and punch list items.

The contractor warrants that the services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards and the highest standards of care, skill, diligence, and professional competence. Defects found during the one-year period after final completion must be corrected by the contractor and are guaranteed for one year.

The city reserves the right to waive any technicalities or informalities, to reject any or all bids received, and to accept any bid with any combination of alternates which is deemed most favorable to the city of Elyria, Ohio. The award will be made to the bidder whose evaluation indicates it would be in the best interest of the city.

All bidders shall be ODOT prequalified. The bidder prime contractor shall be certified by the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation for similar highway construction projects. Bidders must be qualified to do business in the state of Ohio.

Liquidated damages are set at **** for each calendar day that expires after the specified completion time, unless the city grants a time extension for good reason not under the contractor's control. Failure to execute the contract within ten days of award may result in forfeiture of bid security.

Bidders are responsible to visit the site to become familiar with conditions that may affect cost, progress, or performance. The city will grant permission to access the site by issuing a no-fee excavation permit, except when pavement cutting is required.

A bidder may be disqualified if they fail to execute the contract within ten days after notice of award, or fail to secure the contract with an acceptable performance bond and payment bond. Withdrawal of a bid after submission may lead to disqualification from further bidding on the work.

The bid notice states project completion: ****.

The bid notice states Bidders must complete an online request for permission to bid this project.

The bid notice states that the required delivery date for all items is ****.

The bid notice states that if bidding anything other than the specified MPN, a spec sheet must be provided.