DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Green Ditch, located in Center Township, Sections 17, 18, 20 and 29, Mercer County, Ohio, starting approximately 2,000 feet south of Howick Road (approximately 500 feet east of Celina Mendon Road), traveling north to the Celina Mendon Road bridge crossing, continuing north and west to the Stose Road bridge crossing until Green Ditch enters Blierdorfer Ditch. Sections of the ditch will be converted to a two-stage ditch and sections will be cleaned and maintained as a traditional ditch.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 3, 2024 at 9:00 am at the Mercer County Agriculture Services Center conference room, located at 4978 Mud Pike Road, Celina, Ohio. This conference must be attended by any party wishing to bid on this project. If you cannot make this meeting, you must arrange a meeting with the project manager prior to the bid opening date.

Bids will be received in the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 W. Livingston Street, Rm. A201, Celina, Ohio 45822 until 1:30 p.m. (local time), October 15, 2024, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 1:30 p.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. Alternate B will be evaluated as part of the bid reviews and may or may not be included in the final contract.

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 Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman, Clerk

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-FRE2 US Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Jesse Criswell, as Heir to the Estate of Judith Criswell, et al., Defendant. Case No. 23CIV105.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 42-001800. 0100

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the Mercer County Courthouse. 

Said Premises located at 2332 State Route 29, Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $230,000. A deposit of $10,000 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE:  Property cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor is purchaser, no deposit is required.

TERMS OF 2^ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit and payment requirements same as the first auction. 

Pursuant to ORC 2329.21, purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Jeff Grey, Sheriff 

Captain Lori Knapke

Mercer County, Ohio

Manley Deas

Kochalski LLC, Attorney

614-220-5611

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Shannon McNeil, et al., Defendant. Case No. 24CIV016.

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No. 27-181800. 0000 

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the Mercer County Courthouse. 

Said Premises located at 1102 Grand Ave., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $110,000. A deposit of $5,000 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE:  Property cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor is purchaser, no deposit is required.

TERMS OF 2^ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit and payment requirements same as the first auction. 

Pursuant to ORC 2329.21, purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Jeff Grey, Sheriff 

Captain Lori Knapke

Mercer County, Ohio

Albertelli Law Partners

Ohio LLC, Attorney

216-588-1500

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LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council has passed the following:

Resolution 2024-2 - accepting the Local Government Fund.

Resolution 2024-3 - accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission.

Resolution 2024-4 - opposing the Dominion Energy Ohio's proposed 30% rate increase and requesting that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio deny Dominion Energy Ohio's request for the same.

The entire content of the above listed legislation can be viewed at the Village Office located at 371 N. Linn St., Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Marion Local Schools, will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Marion Local Schools Waterline Extension Project within Maria Stein, Ohio.

Bids will be received at the Marion Local Schools Media Center Conference Room located at 1901 St. Rt. 716, Maria Stein, Ohio 45860, until 1:00 p.m. (local time), October 3, 2024, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 1:00 p.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents: 

The project includes the extension of a 12" waterline to the Marion Local Schools from the existing Village of Chickasaw Water System 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. 

All contractors and sub-contractors 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 Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) utilization, various insurance requirements, 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 an electronic copy of the documents for $25.00 and hard copy will be $90.00 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, 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

The Celina Tree Commission is planning a meeting this Friday at 3 p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Items for discussion include the continued implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Grant and all other items relevant to the Commission.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Lakefield Airport Authority has changed the dates of its October and November regular meetings. The October meeting has been changed from October 14, 2024, to October 7, 2024, and the November meeting has been changed from November 11, 2024, to November 4, 2024. 

The Lakefield Airport Authority meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Lakefield Airport, 6177 State Route 219, Celina, OH 45822.

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY

GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

O.R.C. 505.10

The Granville Township Trustees intend to sell the following properties as not needed for public use. 

• 141 S. Walnut Street,

Saint Henry, OH 45883

• 205 W. Columbus Street, Saint Henry, OH 45883

Sealed bids will be received by the Township via mail at 640 Cooper Avenue, Saint Henry, OH 45883 until 5 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024. The properties are being sold separately via the process described. Bidders are to identify the property address within a bid submission. All bids will be opened at the next regular township trustee meeting held on September 23, 2024, at the Granville Township Building at 752 Cooper Drive, Saint Henry, OH 45883. Sealed bidders may attend the meeting and may, at that time, increase their bids as in a public auction. Bidders must submit a sealed bid prior to the September 23, 2024, meeting in order to participate in the public auction. The Township reserves the right to reject all bids. The Township intends to close on the sale of the property on or before October 31, 2024, provided a bid is accepted.

• Minimum Bid: 141 S. Walnut St., $16,000

• Minimum Bid: 205 W. Columbus St., $18,200

All property is being sold in as is condition.

Complete terms may be obtained by contacting the Township Fiscal Officer at 567-644-5399. Potential bidders who would like to review the properties can reach out to either the Township Fiscal Officer or Trustees.

Granville Township Board of Trustees

Greg Clune - Trustee

Ron Post - Trustee

Mike Steinlage - Trustee

Nathan Schwieterman - Fiscal Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the Celina Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (second floor In the City Council Chambers). The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following request(s):

For review is a request by John Shreves of 1207 Jessica Lane is requesting an in ground pool to be placed less than allowable amount from a rear property line. Pool wall is to be 10 feet from property line. Shreves is requesting 3-5 from rear property line. Zoning is R-1.

Additional information may be obtained from the City Engineering Department, 308 Portland Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO ATTEND. Landowner or his signed designee must attend this meeting.

Vince Barnhart, Secretary

Board of Zoning Appeals City of Celina

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CITY OF CELINA PLANNING COMMISSION

September 26, 2024

The Planning Commission of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the Celina Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (second floor County Chambers). The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The first item on the agenda is a site plan review by Master Precision Machining Co. LLC requesting to place a machine shop at 457 Grand Lake Road (old Ergo Desktop). They are requesting a zoning change from R-O to M-1.

The second item is a site plan review by Mid-America Properties Inc. to build a new 18 unit 3 story apartment building (matching current build plans) at 1400 Meadowview Drive. Zoning is R-3.

The third item is a requested lot split by Celina Commons LLC at 800 N. Main St., the southern most part of the parcel (.821 acres). Zoning is B-3.

For additional information, please stop by the Celina Engineering office at 308 Portland Street or call 419-586-1144. The City of Celina Planning Commission requests that the applicant or their designee attend this meeting so the event of any questions they can be answered and a decision can be made at meeting.

Vince Barnhart, Secretary

City Planning Commission

City of Celina

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