Bids for UPC North 2026 project due by May 19, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Electronic bids will be received by the Ohio Department of Natural Resource's Division of Mineral Resources Management (ODNR-DMRM) through Bid Express: www.infotechinc.com/bidexpress until 05/19/2026 1:30 PM and opened thereafter for furnishing the materials and performing the labor for the execution and construction of:
PROJECT NAME: UPC North 2026
PROJECT NUMBER: UPNO26
in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the ODNR-DMRM, COLUMBUS, OHIO. BIDS WILL BE OPENED ONLINE. The construction completion date for this project is 06/30/2027. THE ESTIMATE FOR THIS PROJECT AS DETERMINED BY THE DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IS $184,000.00.
A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on 05/05/2026 10:00 AM, at the project site. It is the intent of the ODNR-DMRM to commence the pre-bid meeting at the designated time. Prior to commencement of the meeting, an attendance sign-in form shall be distributed among the contractors present. This form will be collected by ODNR-DMRM staff when the pre-bid meeting begins. Only those contractors signed in prior to collection of the form who remain in attendance through the discussion of the plans and detailed specifications shall be deemed present for the purpose of determining eligibility for bid submission acceptance. Participation in the site viewing subsequent to the completion of the discussion of the detailed specifications will not be required in establishing attendance. NO PLANS OR SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PRE-BID MEETING.
Copies of the plans, specifications, proposal forms, project description and map will be available on Bid Express. A copy of the plans and specifications will be available for public review during normal business hours at ODNR-DMRM, 2045 Morse Road, H-2, Columbus, Ohio 43229. For information regarding the project, the primary contact person is the Project Engineer, Brian Jacoby, at the Columbus District Office 1-614-265-6633. Or in their absence you may contact the Project Officer, Todd Gleydura, at the Salem District Office 1-234-206-4255.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a BID GUARANTY, meeting the requirements of Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code.
CONTRACTORS ARE ADVISED THAT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONDITIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS PROPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 153.59 AND 125.111 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A 5% EDGE PARTICIPATION GOAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF O.R.C. SECTION 123.152 AND O.A.C. 123:2-16-08. DAVIS BACON WAGE RATES ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DAVIS BACON ACT AS AMENDED (40 US.S.C 3141-3148).
CONTRACTORS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT, IF AWARDED THE CONTRACT, BOTH THE CONTRACTOR AND ITS SUBCONTRACTOR(S) SHALL PERFORM NO SERVICES REQUESTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 2019-12D.
Sealed proposals shall be submitted online through Bid Express. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Contact Melissa Price at 614-265-6369 with any questions regarding bidding.
The Director of Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept the bid which embraces such combination alternate proposals as may promote the best interest of the State.
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION IN:
The Canton Repository -
April 17, 24 2026
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