Five Rivers MetroParks - Alterations to the Blacksmith Building at Carriage Hill MetroPark Historical Farm - Bid No. 26-017
Five Rivers Metroparks, Dayton, OH·Special District
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- Reported Agency
- Five Rivers MetroParks
- Primary Contact
- John Eubanks · (937) 274-3180
- Duration
- 4 months
- Scope Location
- Huber Heights, OH
- Submission Address
- Five Rivers MetroParks Main Office, 409 E. Monument Avenue, Third Floor, Dayton, OH 45402
SUMMARY
Five Rivers MetroParks invites sealed bids for the alterations and restoration of the Blacksmith Building at Carriage Hill MetroPark Historical Farm, located in Huber Heights, Ohio (Bid No. 26-017). The project scope includes structural repairs, foundation improvements involving new CMU foundations and concrete footings, heavy timber repairs, post and beam framing work, board and baton cedar siding replacement, standing seam metal roof panel installation, masonry restoration with salvaged clinker brick and adhered natural thin stone veneer, joint sealing, and site clearing. The estimated construction cost is $145,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 am local time at Carriage Hill Metropark – Daniel Arnold Historic Farm, 7850 E. Shull Road, Dayton, OH 45424. Bids are due by August 25, 2026, at 10:00 am local time at the Five Rivers MetroParks Main Office, 409 E. Monument Avenue, Third Floor, Dayton, OH 45402, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must provide a 100% Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or a 100% Performance and Payment Bond upon award, and comply with State of Ohio prevailing wage rates and project experience requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Compliance with Project Experience requirements, lowest and best bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Base Bid Work Scope at Carriage Hill Blacksmith Building, Bid Alternate No. 01 (Contingency Allowance), Bid Alternate No. 02 (Site Restoration work), Bid Alternate No. 03 (Construction of the coal storage bin), Bid Alternate No. 04 (Removal of existing metal panel roof and installation of new metal panel roof system)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Documents to Accompany Bids Checklist, Bid Proposal & Bid Breakdown Form, Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond, Statement of Qualifications with Specified Project Experience Documentation, Corporate Affidavit, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Substitution List, Proposed Use of Sub-Contractors
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this Bid from Five Rivers Metroparks?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 25, 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: Five Rivers MetroParks Main Office, 409 E. Monument Avenue, Third Floor, Dayton, OH 45402. For questions, contact John Eubanks.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with Project Experience requirements, lowest and best bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Five Rivers Metroparks?
All active and historical solicitations from Five Rivers Metroparks are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Five Rivers Metroparks regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Documents to Accompany Bids Checklist, Bid Proposal & Bid Breakdown Form, Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond, Statement of Qualifications with Specified Project Experience Documentation, Corporate Affidav. Review the full document from Five Rivers Metroparks for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Five Rivers Metroparks 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 John Eubanks at (937) 274-3180. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Huber Heights, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Base Bid Work Scope at Carriage Hill Blacksmith Building, Bid Alternate No. 01 (Contingency Allowance), Bid Alternate No. 02 (Site Restoration work), Bid Alternate No. 03 (Construction of the coal storage bin), Bid Alternate No. 04 (Removal of existing metal panel roof and installation of new metal. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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