ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Village of Fort Recovery

2026 Water Extensions

Bids for the 2026 Water Extensions project will be received by the Village of Fort Recovery at the Village Hall, 201 S. Main Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846, until Friday, August 21, 2026, 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: The construction of new water main on 1st Street and S.R. 119 in the Village of Fort Recovery.

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.fortrecoveryohio.gov on the homepage.

Village of Fort Recovery

Aaron Rengers

Title Village Administrator

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the Suhr-Freeman-Carmel Church Road Tile Main Replacement Project, which includes the replacement of several tile mains starting north of Carmel Church Road & west of Now Road to the start of the tile main. The project is located in Hopewell Township, Sections 30 & 31, Jefferson 31 Mercer County, Ohio, 0.4 miles west of Now Road and 0.5 miles north of Carmel Church Road.

Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Rm. A201, Celina, OH 45822 until 10:00 a.m. (local time), August 20, 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.

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 Commissioners

Sam Butterfield, Clerk

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Sealed Price Bids for ROAD DE-ICING SALT

For the use of the Mercer County Engineer, City of Celina & Village of Coldwater.

The Board of Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio will accept sealed bids in accordance with Section 307.86 of the Ohio Revised Code on the following item:

ROAD DE-ICING SALT

2026-2027 WINTER SEASON

Sealed bids will be received by the Board until 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, on July 23, 2026, in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH, 45822 for supplying the above item for the use of the Mercer County Engineer, the City of Celina and the Village of Coldwater. Sealed bids shall be in writing.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Mercer County Engineer, 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822. 

This Contract will be in effect from the award of the bid until no later than April 30, 2027.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, July 23, 2026, in the Office of the Mercer County Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners of Mercer County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the advantage of the County.

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

Mercer County Engineer

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman, Clerk

This notice is posted on the statewide public notices at: www.publicnoticesohio.com and the Commissioners' web site via www.mercercountyoh.gov

157-C

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS TO SUPPLY A TANKER TRUCK

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Mercer County Commissioners until 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2026, for the purpose of supplying one Used 4,000 Gallon Tanker Truck for use by the Mercer County Sanitary Department.

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, OH 45822.  Bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2026.

Specifications and bid form can be obtained from the Mercer County Commissioners Office at the address above or call 419-586-3178.

Said bids shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in a guaranty that if the bid is accepted the bidder shall execute a contract in conformity to the invitation and the bid. 

The Board of County Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all irregularities, and accept that bid which in their sole discretion best meets the needs of the Mercer County Sanitary Department.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

Kim Everman, Administrator

This notice is posted on the statewide public notices at: www.publicnoticesohio.com and the Commissioners' web site via www.mercercountyohio.org. 

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LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE SLURRY

These bids are to be in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety-Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or al bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

CATIONIC COAGULANT

These bids are to be in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. $/pound (freight included)

2. Bulk tanker shipment

3. 100-ft. pumping capability

4. Must be able to connect to 3" male/cam/groove fill connection fitting on tank

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety-Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or al bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

LIQUID CALCIUM NITRATE 66%

(Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate Solution)

Ca(NO₃)₂ * 4H₂O

These bids are to be in accordance with Specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director, They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid, and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. $/pound (freight included)

2. Bulk tanker shipment

3. 75' pumping capability

4. Must be able to connect to 2" male cam/groove fill connection fitting on tank.

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the Bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

LIQUID POLYMER

The City of Celina is requesting sealed bids for Liquid Polymer, approximately 18,400 pounds/year, for screw press dewatering of aerobically digested wastewater sludge. Polymer jar testing and performance testing must be completed prior to bidding. The jar testing must be completed by the polymer supplier at the Celina Wastewater Treatment Plant with the assistance of Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel. Following jar testing, polymer suppliers must provide a 5-gallon pail of choice polymer(s) (maximum of two) to be bided to the Celina Wastewater Treatment Plant to allow City personnel to complete performance testing. Pails of polymer must be received no less than FIFTEEN (15) days prior to the bid date.

This bid is to be in accordance with Specifications on file In the office of the Safety Service Director. All bids will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms. furnished with the Invitation to Bid, and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the Bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety.-Service Director reserves he right to waive informalities, to reject any or all bids, or to accept the bid that wlll serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina

is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

SODIUM ALUMINATE SOLUTION, 38% SOLIDS

Na₂Al₂O₄

These bids are to be in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. All bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. $/pound (freight included)

2. Bulk tanker shipment

3. 100-ft. pumping capability

4. Must be able to connect to 3" male/cam/groove fill connection fitting on tank

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety-Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or al bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The City of Celina

is requesting sealed bids for the following chemical:

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

These bids are to be in accordance with Specifications on file in the office of the Safety Service Director. They will be received in the office of the Director, which is located in the City Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened. Contracts will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of Contract with option for renewal.

Each bid must be enclosed in an appropriately marked and sealed envelope and must contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same. Al bids shall be made on Bid Forms furnished with the Invitation to Bid, and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as a guarantee that, if a bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a Contract. On bids for services, or where quantities are not determined, a bid security of five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be required. A Performance Bond may be required on Contracts for professional services.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. 12-1/2%-15% Solution

2. 4,000 gallon loads (average six loads annually)

On bids that are rejected, the bid security will be promptly returned to the bidder. The bid security will be returned to the successful bidders upon proper execution of the Contract.

The Safety Service Director reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or al bids, or to accept the bid that will serve the best interests of the City of Celina, Ohio.

CITY OF CELINA

Thomas Hitchcock

Safety-Service Director

127-133-139-C