City of Tipp - Uptown Road Widening and Utility Extension Engineering RFP 2026
- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Tipp City seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms for design services, plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for the Uptown Road Widening & Utility Extension Project on SR 571 (West Main Street) west of County Road 25a. The project includes roadway widening of approximately 2,700 feet, extension of sanitary sewer main, water main, storm sewer, and a new traffic signal to support commercial development including a Meijer store on a 60-acre parcel (Parcel G15-022634). Scope involves topography, existing right-of-way establishment, construction cost estimates, maintenance of traffic plans, cross sections, permitting assistance, right-of-way plans, bidding phase support, and construction phase consultation. Submissions are due by October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Selected firms must be ODOT pre-qualified. Evaluation criteria include project understanding, firm experience with Tipp City, personnel qualifications, timeliness, and proposed man-hours.
Engineering and design services, Plans, Estimates, Specifications, Contract documents, Maintenance of traffic plans, Right-of-way plans, Record documents
Understanding of all aspects of the project and proposed approach, experience with the City of Tipp City and successful completion of similar size and type projects, qualifications of personnel assigned to and available for this project, ability to complete the work to the satisfaction of the City in a timely manner, proposed man-hours required for each phase of work
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Summary
The City of Tipp City seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms for design services, plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for the Uptown Road Widening & Utility Extension Project on SR 571 (West Main Street) west of County Road 25a.
The project includes roadway widening of approximately 2,700 feet, extension of sanitary sewer main, water main, storm sewer, and a new traffic signal to support commercial development including a Meijer store on a 60-acre parcel (Parcel G15-022634). Scope involves topography, existing right-of-way establishment, construction cost estimates, maintenance of traffic plans, cross sections, permitting assistance, right-of-way plans, bidding phase support, and construction phase consultation. Submissions are due by October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Selected firms must be ODOT pre-qualified. Evaluation criteria include project understanding, firm experience with Tipp City, personnel qualifications, timeliness, and proposed man-hours.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Understanding of all aspects of the project and proposed approach, experience with the City of Tipp City and successful completion of similar size and type projects, qualifications of personnel assigned to and available for this project, ability to complete the work to the satisfaction of the City in a timely manner, proposed man-hours required for each phase of work
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Engineering and design services
- Plans
- Estimates
- Specifications
- Contract documents
- Maintenance of traffic plans
- Right-of-way plans
- Record documents
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Project understanding and approach
- Firm experience with four references
- Qualifications of personnel
- Detailed proposed schedule
- Proposed design fee
- Submit to
- https://www.tippcityohio.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=78&PRINT=YES
- Scope location
- Tipp City, OH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Tipp?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.tippcityohio.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=78&PRINT=YES.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Tipp 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering and design services, Plans, Estimates, Specifications, Contract documents, Maintenance of traffic plans, Right-of-way plans, Record documents. 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: "Understanding of all aspects of the project and proposed approach, experience with the City of Tipp City and successful completion of similar size and type projects, qualifications of personnel assign..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Tipp?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Tipp are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Tipp regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: project understanding and approach, firm experience with four references, qualifications of personnel, detailed proposed schedule, proposed design fee. Review the full document from City of Tipp for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tipp City, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.