Bids for T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction due March 5, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
 
Sealed bids will be received by the City of New Philadelphia at the Service Director's Office, 150 East High Avenue, Suite 200, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 until 1:30 P.M. EST on the 5th day of March, 2026, at which time said bids will be opened and publicly read for the T-Hangar and Taxilane Construction project for the City of New Philadelphia, in accordance with the specifications on file in bid #2026-1 – T-HANGAR AND TAXILANE CONSTRUCTION.
The project generally consists of the construction of a t-hangar building and adjacent taxilane.
Each bid shall contain the full name of each person or company submitting a bid and shall be accompanied by either:
(1) A bond in accordance with division (B) of the ORC 153.54 for the full amount of the bid; or
(2) A certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the ORC, in accordance with division (C) of ORC 153.54. Any such letter of credit is revocable only at the option of the City of New Philadelphia. The amount of the certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid.
Bidders are advised that HB 308 rules apply. Contractors or suppliers shall furnish MSDS sheets for any hazardous substance brought onto the Airport property and/or job site.
Plans and specifications can be viewed and ordered at www.neblueplanroom.com under the All Public Jobs button or by contacting Northeast Blueprint directly at (216) 261-7500. Contractors must purchase the bid documents at their own expense for a document fee of one hundred forty dollars ($140.00) payable to Northeast Blueprint for hard copies plus shipping costs or ninety dollars ($90.00) payable to Northeast Blueprint for electronic download only. A receipt for the purchase of the bid packet must be included as a part of a properly submitted bid. Accordingly, without the inclusion of the receipt, the bid will be deficient.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the Harry Clever Field Airport, Terminal Building, 1834 E. High Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 at 2:00 P.M. EST on the 23rd day of February, 2026.
Prospective bidders may address inquiries to Yamini Gowda, P.E., Project Manager. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to yamini.gowda@mbakerintl.com. All questions must be received by 11:00
A.M. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Each bid must be in a sealed envelope and the outside thereof properly marked with the Quotation Number, Date and Time of the bid opening.
All bids must be identified by marking sealed envelope:
PROPOSAL: #2026-1 – T-HANGAR AND TAXILANE CONSTRUCTION.
The successful bidder, upon receipt of the Notice of Acceptance of the bids, must furnish a Performance Bond in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, to the City of New Philadelphia, said Bonds to be unconditionally payable to the City of New Philadelphia. Said Bonds to be that of an approved Surety Company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and shall be underwritten by a Surety that is listed on the most current Department of the Treasury Circular 570, "Surety Companies Acceptance on Federal Bonds".
Upon rejection of any bid, the Bid Guaranty shall forthwith be returned to the unsuccessful bidder, upon the acceptance of a bid, the Bid Guaranty shall be returned to the successful bidder upon the proper execution and securing of the Contract.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.24, it is now mandatory that prior to the awarding of Contracts for goods, services or construction for Tuscarawas County, a search must be made on the FINDING FOR RECOVERY DATABASE of the Auditor of the State of Ohio to determine if a prospective successful bidder has a finding against it for non-payment of an obligation to the State or political subdivision thereof.
If, at the determination of the City of New Philadelphia, the acceptance of the lowest and best bid is not in the best interest of all concerned, said Authority may accept another bid so opened.
The Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidders must be completed and submitted with all proposals.
All bidders shall pay particular attention to the rules and regulations of the EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY, and to the AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN, throughout the term of the project.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid during a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days after the date of the bid opening. The City of New Philadelphia reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, and to waive all informalities. The City of New Philadelphia may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right claim or cause of action by an unsuccessful bidder against the City of New Philadelphia.
Published in The Times Reporter February 15 and February 22, 2026