Bids for the CHIP Seal Resurfacing Project due February 27, 2026.

INVITATION TO BID
 
Sealed bids, in accordance with Stark County's plans and specifications for the H-1-2026 CHIP SEAL RESURFACING PROJECT in Stark County, Ohio, will be received at the Offices of the Stark County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 110 Central Plaza South (Suite 240), Canton, Ohio 44702, until 10:00 A.M. local time on February 27, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
Bid envelopes shall be marked:
H-1-2026 CHIP SEAL RESURFACING PROJECT
On and after February 5, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, specifications and other contract documents are on file for review at: Stark County Engineer's Office, 5165 Southway Street SW, Canton, Ohio 44706. (Phone 330-477-6781)
Please Note: On and after February 5, 2026, specifications and other contract documents are on file for purchase either electronically anytime, or by mail or in person from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at: AA Blueprint Office, 2757 Gilchrist Road, Akron, Ohio 44305. (Phone 330-794-8803) Website: www.aaplanroom.com
Reproduction cost is non-refundable and is the responsibility of the bidder. Bidding Documents can be forwarded upon request and a fee will be required; forwarding via the least expensive carrier. Only bidders of record will receive addendum to the specification, if any. The County nor AA Blueprint is not responsible if bidding documents so mailed are received too late for filing a timely bid.
The only bids that will be accepted will be those of bidders of record. Bidders of record are those who have signed the bidders list, obtained specifications and paid the prescribed fee.
The Total Engineer's Estimate for the project is as follows:
Base Bid: $1,128,507.11
Alternate 1: $4,200.09
Notice: Upon receiving a responsible and responsive low bid, the County will proceed with Award of the Contract. The County will issue the Notice to Proceed after the Contract is fully executed. Upon receipt of Notice to Proceed and approval by the Engineer the Contractor shall order all of the required slag to complete all of the resurfacing base bid and approved alternates. The Contractor will be paid for stored materials, but shall not begin construction until July 20, 2026 and shall be substantially complete with work before September 1, 2026. Please take this into consideration when preparing your bid.
A pre-bid conference will not be held by the Stark County Engineer's. If any questions or clarifications are needed answered, please email them to us prior to 10:00AM on February 23, 2026 and we will address them accordingly.
Construction work shall be subject to the prevailing wage rates established by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.
Each bid shall be in conformity with the Ohio Revised Code and all bids and certificates shall be upon the forms furnished with the specifications. All bids shall be delivered to the office of the Stark County Commissioners, at or prior to the date and hour specified for receiving bids.
In the case of corporations not chartered in the State of Ohio, the bid shall be accompanied by a proper certificate of the Secretary of State, certifying that such corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of (1) a certified check, or cashier's check, or letter of credit equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid; or (2) a bid guaranty bond for the full amount of the bid; both forms of guaranties as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code and in the project specifications. The amount of the bid for said guaranty purposes shall include all additive alternates. All bid guaranties shall be conditioned that if the bid is accepted within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, a proper contract shall be executed and that upon failure or refusal to enter into said contract within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of award, the bidder and the surety on any bond shall be liable to the County in an amount not to exceed ten (10) percent of the bid.
Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity requirements set forth in the specifications. A Bidder/Contractor will be deemed committed to the goal of such bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.
Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin.
Terms of payment shall be as provided in Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
The Stark County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated.
The commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The Specifications contain a Bidder's Profile and Best Bid Criteria designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board's decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion.
No work may commence on this project until receipt by the contractor of a formal notice to proceed from the County Commissioners.
BY ORDER OF:
THE BOARD OF STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, CANTON, OHIO
Published in The Repository on February 5, February 12 and February 19, 2026.