Five Rivers Metroparks, Dayton, OH·Special District
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Five Rivers MetroParks is seeking sealed bid proposals for construction of the MOT-Wolf Creek Bikeway Conn Phase 1 project, PID 110786, Bid No. 26-011, located in Dayton, Ohio. The work entails constructing a new 2.5-mile long, 10-foot wide asphalt-paved trail extending from the existing Wolf Creek Trail inside Wesleyan MetroPark to the Hickorydale Park parking lot at W. Hillcrest Ave, including two span structures, roadway paving, drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, and traffic control. The estimated construction cost is $3,350,000, with a 7% SBE goal and Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Bids are due by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time at the MetroParks Main Office, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must provide contact information to download documents, comply with ODOT prequalification and SAM registration, and submit a 100% bid guaranty or 10% certified check/letter of credit.
Responsiveness, responsible bidder, project experience requirements, compliance with Statement of Qualifications
2.5 mile long, 10-foot wide asphalt-paved trail, Retaining walls, Structures 20 foot span and under, Roadway paving, Drainage, Erosion control, Traffic control
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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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 4, 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.metroparks.org/about/do-business-with-us/#bid-on-active-projects. For questions, contact John Eubanks.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness, responsible bidder, project experience requirements, compliance with Statement of Qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is John Eubanks at (937) 275-7275. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dayton, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 2.5 mile long, 10-foot wide asphalt-paved trail, Retaining walls, Structures 20 foot span and under, Roadway paving, Drainage, Erosion control, Traffic control. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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