Low-bid construction contract for downtown improvements

Sylvania plans to award the Downtown Transportation Improvements Project (Phase 2) construction contract to Helms and Sons Excavating, Inc. for $4,526,522, 2% below the engineer’s estimate. The project reconstructs a downtown block of Main Street with new drainage, sidewalks, lighting, and seating, supported by OPWC grant and loan funding.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$4,526,522

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Sylvania City Council Agenda Packet 2026-05-18

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Sylvania City Council Agenda Packet 2026-05-18

AMENDED

Town of Sylvania, OhioDecreasing the contract amount by $140,474.98May 18, 2026

sylvania_city_council_minutes_may_15_2023.pdf

AMENDED

City of Sylvania, OhioDecrease by $22,468.14 (final contract amount not stated)May 15, 2023

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by Town of Sylvania?

Helms and Sons Excavating Inc was awarded this construction contract by Town of Sylvania, as recorded on May 18, 2026. The contract value is $4,526,522.

How much is the Helms and Sons Excavating Inc contract with Town of Sylvania worth?

The Helms and Sons Excavating Inc contract with Town of Sylvania is valued at $4,526,522, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Sylvania City Council Agenda Packet 2026-05-18 (AgendaPacket), dated May 18, 2026 from Town of Sylvania. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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