LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

MERCER COUNTY BID NOTICE

MER CR 70-0.000

Philothea Road Improvement

PID #109306

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners for resurfacing and widening on CR 70 (Philothea Road) in Mercer County. 

Bids must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners, located at Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on December 5, 2023.

Specifications, bid forms, and construction plans can be obtained by contacting the Mercer County Engineer's Office, located at 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, OH 45822. Phone: 419-586-7759.

Each bid package must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of either:

1. A bond for the full amount of the bid, or

2. certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid. Upon entering a contract, a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the project will be required.

As this is a federally funded project, all bids shall meet all applicable federal requirements including the correct payment of federal prevailing wages.

A completed bid blank should be submitted on the project along with all other required forms.

All bidders must be currently on ODOT'S list of pre-approved contractors for this work type.

Contracts will be awarded for the project on a unit price basis to the lowest and best bidder.  

The awarding agencies reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the agency's advantage.

James A. Wiechart, P.E., P.S.

Mercer County Engineer

By order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Mercer County, Ohio

Kim Everman, Clerk

This notice is posted on the Board of Mercer County Commissioners web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.mercercountyohio.org/elected-officials/commissioners/rfq/

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Coldwater Village Council has passed the following:

Ordinance 1724 - An ordinance prohibiting adult use cannabis operators and medical marijuana retail dispensaries within Coldwater Ohio.

The entire content of this legislation can be viewed at the Village Office, 610 West Sycamore St., during regular business hours.

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

November 30, 2023

Jerry Laffin, Chairman

Mercer County Board of Commissioners

101 N. Main St., Room 102

Celina, OH 45822

419-586-4209

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Mercer County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about, but not before, December 18, 2023, the Mercer County Commissioners will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s):

PY 2023 Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP)

CDBG/HOME

Grant Agreement

# B-C-23-1BX-1/2

Home Owner Private Rehabilitation and Home/Building Repair

Private Owner Rehabilitation - $420,000

Home/Building Repair - $210,000

CDBG/RLF Program Income $20,000

HOME Program Income $24,000

General Administration & Fair Housing $71,000

Multi-Year Project

Mercer County and City of Celina, Ohio

Total Project Cost: $745,000

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Mercer County Commissioners have determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 101 N. Main St., Room 102, Celina, OH 45822 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:00 P.M. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Mercer County 101 N. Main St., Room 102, Celina, OH 45822 or by email to renee.muhlenkamp@econdev.mercercountyohio.gov.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mercer County Commissioners by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above. All comments received before December 15, 2023 will be considered by the Mercer County Commissioners prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Mercer County Commissioners certify to the State of Ohio that Jerry Laffin in his capacity as Chairman of Mercer County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Mercer County Commissioners to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and the Mercer County's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Mercer County Commissioners; (b) the Mercer County Commissioners has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jerry Laffin, Chairman

Mercer County Commissioners

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

November 30, 2023

Mercer County Board of Commissioners

Economic Development Department

101 N. Main Street,

Room 102

419-586-4209

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about, but not before, December 18, 2023, the Mercer County Board of Commissioners will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s):

Project Name: Rockford Franklin Street Area Improvements

Source of Federal Funds: CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization/Allocation Funds

Street/Storm/Sidewalk/Parking Improvements

Single-year Project

Village of Rockford, Mercer Co.

Total Project Costs: $1,800,000

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Mercer Co. Community Development, 101 N. Main Street, Room 102 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:00 P.M. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to 101 N. Main Street, Room 102, Celina, OH 45822 or by email to renee.muhlenkamp@econdev.mercercountyohio.gov.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mercer County Board of Commissioners by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above. All comments received before December 15, 2023 will be considered by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners

certifies to the State of Ohio that Jerry Laffin in his capacity as Chairman of the Mercer County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Mercer County Board of Commissioners to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and the Mercer County's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Mercer County Board of Commissioners; (b) the Mercer County Board of Commissioners has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jerry Laffin, Chairman

Mercer County Commissioners

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on December 12, 2023. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. and will be held at the property site which is the Northwood Homeowners' Association Property known as Tecumseh Court, Tax Map # 09-02-253-008, Parcel No. 26-109400.0400 for the general business of the board and also for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Northwood Homeowners' Association for setback adjustments to allow for a dock parallel to the shoreline on its property known as Tecumseh Court, Tax Map # 09-02-253-008, Parcel No. 26-109400.0400.

The Board will then reconvene at the Jefferson Township Hall, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, Ohio, for general business of the board and also for the purpose of hearing the following:

An application by Brock and Megan Peters, 7468 Celina Mendon Dr., Celina Ohio 45822, for a variance to install a pool safety cover rather than a fence for the pool at that residence.

The public is welcome to attend both portions of the meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Celina will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Yorkshire Court and Barnsbury Court Improvements project.

Bids will be received at the office of the City of Celina, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio, until 11:00 a.m. December 14, 2023, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

Bids will be received on a unit costs basis as outlined in the bid documents.

The project involves the reconstruciton of Yorkshire Court and Barnsbury Court. Included is storm sewwer replacement, curb and gutter, drive approaches, and full depth street reconstruction.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Parkway Local Schools in the District Office 400 Buckeye Street, Rockford, OH 45882, until December 19, 2023, 1:00 P.M., at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after December 19, 2023, 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:

23061.00

Parkway Schools 

New Athletic Building

400 Buckeye Street

Rockford, Ohio 45882 

All in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc., Minster, OH / Columbus, OH / Indianapolis, IN / Fort Wayne, IN

A Lump Sum bid for the project will be received.

A prebid meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M. on December 5, 2023, at 400 Buckeye Street. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The facility will be open for inspection at this time.

A Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety company bond pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised code in the amount of 10% of the total bid shall accompany each bid; or a bid guaranty bond in accordance with Chapter 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of 100% of the total bid shall accompany each bid.

The Contract Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, are on file for public inspection at the office of the Architect: Garmann/Miller & Associates Inc., Phone 419-628-4240: the office of the Parkway Local Schools; Construction News Corporation, the McGraw Hill-Dodge Plan Room, the Builders Exchange and iSqFt.

Contract Documents may be purchased from DC Reprographics, 1254 Courtland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201; www.DCplanroom.com; Phone 614-297-1200. Each Bidder is responsible for shipping cost or providing a shipping number for billing to the bidders account.

Each bid must be submitted in duplicate on a blank form furnished by the Architect, in a sealed envelope. Mark plainly on the outside of the envelope, the project you are bidding on. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bids to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids.

This notice is posted on the Parkway Local Schools web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.parkwayschools.org.

The Date of this notice: November 20, 2023 

By: Parkway Local Schools 

400 Buckeye Street

Rockford, OH  45882 

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 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Liberty Township Trustees will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Storage Building project.

Bids will be received at the Township Hall, 9930 S.R. 49, Rockford, Ohio, until 10:00 a.m. December 20, 2023, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as outlined in the bid documents. 

The project involves the construction of a 60' x 92' wood frame storage building with metal exterior wall and roof panels, and metal interior ceiling panels. The building will have a concrete foundation and floor.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. 

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents may be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the County of Mercer will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in the Mercer County Commissioners Office, Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, Ohio.

Based on both citizen input and local officials' assessment of the county's needs, the county is proposing to undertake the following Revolving Loan Fund activity:

The county intends to loan the amount of $200,000 to GHK Enterprises LLC dba Wabash Valley Electric LLC to purchase property at 1012 St. Rt. 219, Fort Recovery. Wabash Valley Electric LLC will create 8 FTE jobs, of which 5 will be offered to or made available to LMI persons; which meets the National Objective.

The total project cost will be $700,000 with funds coming from Revolving Loan Fund of $200,000; Equity $100,000 and Private Lender $400,000. 

This second public hearing is being held to give citizens an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the county's proposed application, before the loan is approved.

Jared Ebbing, Economic Development Director

Mercer County Community Development Department

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

MERCER COUNTY BID NOTICE

St. Peter, Township Line, St. Anthony & Mud Pike Road Reconstruction

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners for reconstruction of St. Peter, Township Line, St. Anthony & Mud Pike Roads in Mercer County.

Bids must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners, located at Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2023.

Specifications and bid forms can be obtained by contacting the Mercer County Engineer's Office, located at 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822 (Phone: 419-586-7759).

Each bid package must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of either:

1. A bond for the full amount of the bid, or

2. A certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid. Upon entering a contract, a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the project will be required.

A completed bid blank (blanks) should be submitted on the project along with all other required forms. 

All contractors and subcontractors shall meet all applicable state prevailing wage requirements.

Contracts will be awarded for the project on a unit price basis to the lowest and best bidder(s).

The awarding agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the agency's advantage.

James A. Wiechart, P.E., P.S. 

Mercer County Engineer

By order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners 

Mercer County, Ohio

Kim Everman, Clerk

This notice is posted on the Board of Mercer County Commissioners web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.mercercountyohio.org/elected-officials/commissioners/rfq/

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