INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of

INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the WATER TREATMENT PLANT CLARIFIER IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the City of Bowling Green, Ohio at the office of the Utilities Director, in the City Administrative Services Building, 305 North Main Street, until 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME NOVEMBER 17, 2026 and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of rehabilitating and repairing the two existing lime softening clarifiers. The work will include replacing mechanical drives, corroded steel, painting, and other related components. The Engineers estimate for the work is $3,495,000 The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the office of the Utilities Director, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Documents may be viewed and ordered online or obtained electronically from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, OH 43614, Telephone: 419-385-5303, www.beckerplanroom.com/projects/public . A non-refundable deposit will be required for each set of hard copy plans and specifications. The cost is to be paid to the printing company at the time the documents are picked up. Shipping and tax charges are the bidder’s responsibility and payable directly to Becker Impressions. All bids shall be signed and submitted on the forms included in the bid documents. Bids shall state the unit prices on the forms provided and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “WATER TREATMENT PLANT CLARIFIER IMPROVEMENTS” . Bids are to be addressed to the Utilities Director, City Administrative Services Building, 305 North Main Street, City of Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Each bid must contain the name of every interested person, firm, or corporation and be accompanied by a bid guaranty to the City of Bowling Green as described in the contract documents. The bid guaranty may be of two forms: 1. Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond. A Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid using the forms provided in the specifications. The dollar amount of the bid does not need to appear on this form. The Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond shall meet the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 153.54 and shall consist of the original executed documents, including applicable power of attorney if required. Copies or reproductions of the Bid Guaranty will not be accepted. 2. Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Letter of Credit. A certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit in favor of the City of Bowling Green in the amount equal to 10% of the bid. If the contract is awarded to a Bidder providing this form of Bid Guaranty, at the time the Contract is entered into, the Bidder shall provide a Contract Bond for the full amount of the Contract meeting the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 153.54. The Successful Bidder will be required to submit an affidavit to the City Finance Director that he has no delinquent personal property taxes charged against him on the general tax list of personal property in Wood County, Ohio, at the time this Bid was submitted. Bids received after the scheduled bid opening date and time, or not accompanied by a satisfactory bid guaranty, will neither be read nor considered. The Successful Bidder and all Sub-Contractors must comply with the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the Project as set forth in the contract documents. No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The City of Bowling Green, Ohio reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any irregularity in any bid, and to determine the lowest and best bidder. Brian O’Connell Utilities Director City of Bowling Green, Ohio 305 North Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 #733 - October 21, November 4, 2026