NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Coldwater will receive sealed bids for the Terrace Avenue and Cedar Street Improvements project.
Bids will be received in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, until 12:00 p.m. (local time), January 22, 2026, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 12:00 p.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price as outlined in the bid documents.
The project includes waterlines, street excavation, aggregate base, underdrains, milling, and asphalt paving.
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 Drawing, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC, 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B, Celina, OH, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $70.00 for paper copy. The paper documents can 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.
This notice to bidders is posted on the Village of Coldwater's internet site on the World Wide Web, and can be located at www.villageofcoldwater.com.
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 except as provided in section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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INVITATION TO BID
The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids to provide mowing, trimming, and other services in connection there with as outlined in the Information to Bidders. Services shall be performed at the following county-owned locations: 4-H Campground, Eden Haven Park, andBunge Park.
Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners, Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Celina, OH 45822, until 11:00 a.m. (official local time), January 29, 2026, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. (official local time) will be returned unopened.
The Bidding Documents and detailed specifications may be examined and obtained at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners, Central Services Building, 220 W. Livingston Street, Celina, OH 45822 or can be accessed on the world wide web at www.mercercountyohio.gov; click on Commissioners under Elected Officials then on Notices. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, you may contact commissioners@mercercountyoh.gov or (419) 586-3178.
Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents 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. If the bid is accepted, the contractor will within ten (10) days enter into and sign a contract.
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.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio
Kim Everman,
Administrator/Clerk
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the State Route 197, Howick Road Tile Main Replacement Project, which includes the replacement of several tile mains starting south of State Route 197 and east of State Route 197 to the start of the tile main. The project is located in Jefferson Township, Sections 33 and 34, Center Township, Sections 27 and 28, Mercer County, Ohio 1.25 miles east of Celina Mendon Road and 0.25 miles south of State Route 197.
Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Rm. A201, Celina, Ohio 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time), January 15, 2026, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents.
Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed, 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(s) will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.
The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District, 4978 Mud Pike, Suite 3, Celina, OH 45822. These documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for a shipping fee. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.
The Mercer County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the Mercer County Commissioner's advantage.
No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided in section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.
By Order of the Mercer County Commissioners
Kim Everman, Administrator
This notice is posted on the statewide public notices at www.publicnoticesohio.com and the Commissioners' web site via www.mercercountyohio.gov.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education at, Fort Loramie High School Office, Door 1, Media Room 310, located at 600 East Park Street , Fort Loramie , Ohio 45845, until January 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after January 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:
25041.00 Fort Loramie Local Schools Athletic Complex Building & Associated Improvements.
Redskin Training Center & Locker Room Renovation: 600 East Park Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
Elementary School Addition:
35 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
All in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc., Minster, OH | Columbus, OH | Indianapolis, IN | Ft. Wayne, IN
A Lump Sum bid for the project will be received.
A prebid meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Fort Loramie High School Office, Door 1, Media Room 310, located at 600 East Park Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio, 45845. 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 Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education; 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 Fort Loramie Local School District web site.
Notice can be accessed at: www.loramie.k12.oh.us
The Date of this notice: December 11, 2025.
By: Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Yankee Run Self-Forming Channel, located in Hopewell Township, Sections 09 & 10, Mercer County, Ohio. The channel begins on the west side of Hellwarth Road (north of the intersection of Oregon Road), going north and east across Hellwarth Road and then north ending at the farm bridge north of the woods east of Hellwarth Road.
Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Rm. A201, Celina, Ohio 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time), January 6, 2026, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents.
Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed, 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(s) 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 other provisions.
The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District, 4978 Mud Pike Road, Celina, Ohio 45822. These documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for a shipping fee. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.
The Mercer County Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the Board's advantage.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided in section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.
This notice is posted on the statewide public notices at www.publicnoticesohio.com and the Commissioners' web site via www.mercercountyohio.gov
By Order of the Mercer County Board of Commissioners
Kim Everman, Clerk
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SECTION 00 11 13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education at, Fort Loramie High School Office, Door 1, Media Room 310, located at 600 East Park Street , Fort Loramie , Ohio 45845, until January 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after January 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:
25041.00 Fort Loramie Local Schools Athletic Complex Building & Associated Improvements.
Redskin Training Center & Locker Room Renovation: 600 East Park Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
Elementary School Addition:
35 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845
All in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc., Minster, OH | Columbus, OH | Indianapolis, IN | Ft. Wayne, IN
A Lump Sum bid for the project will be received.
A prebid meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Fort Loramie High School Office, Door 1, Media Room 310, located at 600 East Park Street, Fort Loramie, Ohio, 45845. 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 Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education; 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 Fort Loramie Local School District web site.
Notice can be accessed at: www.loramie.k12.oh.us
The Date of this notice: December 11, 2025.
By: Fort Loramie Local School District Board of Education
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Osgood will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Osgood, North Street Reconstruction project.
Bids will be received at the office of the Village of Osgood, P.O. Box 177, Osgood, OH 45351, until 1:00 P.M., December 23, 2025, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents:
The construction of curbing, sidewalks, paving, and storm sewer line for approximately 1,300 lineal feet of reconstruction of North Street.
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.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Exexutive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Darke County and the Village of Osgood as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644‑2239.
The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B, Celina, OH, 45822. Bidders may obtain an electronic copy of the documents for $25.00 and hard copy will be $75.00 for each complete set of documents. These documents can be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional shipping fee of $15.00. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions. 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.
This notice to bidders is posted on the Village of Osgoods's internet site on the World Wide Web, and can be located at www.osgoodohio.com
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Village of New Knoxville
Hoge Street Reconstruction
Bids for the Hoge Street Reconstruction project will be received by the Village of New Knoxville at the 101 S. Main Street, New Knoxville, OH 45871, until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Reconstruction of Hoge Street and Mill Street between Main Street and Botkins Angle Road (approx. 620') with new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and storm sewer within the Village of New Knoxville.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found and downloaded at the following website: choiceoneengineering.com/projects-out-for-bid. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office of Choice One.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
The bid notice is also available at www.newknoxville.com on the Government page under Forms.
Village of New Knoxville
Larry Kellermeyer
Village Administrator
October 22, 2025
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Coldwater will receive sealed bids for the Second Street Reconstruction Phase 2 project.
Bids will be received in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, until 11:00 a.m. (local time), November 5, 2025, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price as outlined in the bid documents.
The project includes full depth reconstruction of the street, storm sewers, and some full depth pavement repair and curb replacement.
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.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required.
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, OH, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents, with the cost of $25.00 for an electronic copy and $80.00 for a 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.
This notice to bidders is posted on the Village of Coldwater's internet site on the World Wide Web, and can be located at www.villageofcoldwater.com.
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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority (LFA) will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Prairie Creek Wetland Inlet Improvements Project.
Bids will be received at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time) on October 23, 2025. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.
Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents.
The project consists of construction of modifications to a pumping inlet structure on Prairie Creek, excavating to enlarge an existing wetland settling pond, installation of a viewing platform, and other associated work.
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 other 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 $150.00 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.
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/
By Order of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority
Kim Everman, Clerk
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