City of Athens Uptown Area Utility Relocation Bid - Project #383 - 2025
City of Athens cityCity · Athens city, OH- Due
- Jul 7, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2025
- Primary contact
- Suzanne Caudill
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Athens is soliciting sealed bids for Project #383, the Uptown Area Utility Relocation. The scope of work includes relocating existing overhead utilities into underground facilities along Carpenter Street, W State Street, and Mill Street from N Congress Street to E State Street. Additional work involves signal improvements and street beautification along Carpenter Street featuring updated landscaping, lighting, and benches. The project is funded through the Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), requiring compliance with prevailing wage rates, US Iron and Steel requirements, and ACGP minority hiring goals. Bids must include a 100% proposal bond or a 10% certified check. The engineer's estimate for the base bid is $2,336,352.82. Bids are due by July 7, 2025.
Sealed bids, Proposal bond or certified check, ACGP Minority Hiring Goal Compliance Plan
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
The City of Athens is soliciting sealed bids for Project #383, the Uptown Area Utility Relocation.
The scope of work includes relocating existing overhead utilities into underground facilities along Carpenter Street, W State Street, and Mill Street from N Congress Street to E State Street. Additional work involves signal improvements and street beautification along Carpenter Street featuring updated landscaping, lighting, and benches. The project is funded through the Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), requiring compliance with prevailing wage rates, US Iron and Steel requirements, and ACGP minority hiring goals. Bids must include a 100% proposal bond or a 10% certified check. The engineer's estimate for the base bid is $2,336,352.82. Bids are due by July 7, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Sealed bids
- Proposal bond or certified check
- ACGP Minority Hiring Goal Compliance Plan
- Submit to
- City Building, 8 East Washington Street, Athens, Ohio
- Scope location
- Athens, OH
- Reported agency
- City of Athens
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Athens city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 7, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: City Building, 8 East Washington Street, Athens, Ohio. For questions, contact Suzanne Caudill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Athens city in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Suzanne Caudill. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids, Proposal bond or certified check, ACGP Minority Hiring Goal Compliance Plan. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Athens city?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Athens city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Athens, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.