Document 00 10 00 - Solicitation (General Contracting / Electronic Bid)
State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility Construction
Electronic bids will be received by:
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC)
https://bidexpress.com
for the following Project:
DRC-25F426
RCI Roof & Fence Improvements
Ross Correctional Institute (RCI)
16197 SR-104 Chillicothe, OH 45601
in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by:
Decisive Dynamics, LLC
255 Silver Branch Drive
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Dustin Doherty P.E, CPESC, MS4-SCP
dustin.doherty@decisivedynamics.com
In compliance with Section 153.08 of the Ohio Revised Code and Section 153:1-8-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code, Bids
for this Project are being received, opened, and published through electronic means using the State’s electronic bidding service.
To access this Project through the electronic bidding service, you must first register at https://bidexpress.com by clicking on
the “REGISTER FOR FREE” button and following the instructions. In order to bid, you must create and enable a digital ID
within the service. This process requires the submission of notarized paperwork and may take up to five business days to
complete. There are no fees to register, create and enable a digital ID, or to download bid documents. There is a small expense
on a monthly or per bid basis to submit a bid. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at
(888) 352-2439 or via email at support@bidexpress.com.
Bidders may submit requests for consideration of a proposed Substitution for a specified product, equipment, or service to the
Architect/Engineer (“A/E”) no later than 10 days prior to the bid opening. Additional products, equipment, and services may
be accepted as approved Substitutions only by written Addendum.
From time to time, the Commission issues new editions of the “State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility
Construction” and may issue interim changes. Bidders must submit Bids that comply with the version of the Standard
Requirements included in the Contract Documents.
Prevailing Wage rates and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements are applicable to this Project.
This Project is subject to the State of Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (“EDGE”) Business Development
Program. A Bidder is required to submit with its Bid and with its Bidder’s Qualifications form, certain information about the
EDGE-certified Business(es) participating on the Project with the Bidder. Refer to Section 6.1.10 of the Instructions to
Bidders.
The EDGE Participation Goal for the Project is 5.0 percent.
The percentage is determined by the contracted value of goods, services, materials, and labor that are provided by EDGE-
certified Business(es). The participation is calculated on the total amount of each awarded contract. For more information about
EDGE, contact the State of Ohio Department of Development at http://development.ohio.gov/business; or by telephone at (800)
848-1300.
The Bidder must indicate on the electronic Bid Form, in the spaces provided or by attachment, the locations where its services
will be performed, in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 2019-12D related to providing services only within
the United States. The Bidder must also affirm its compliance with Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting purchases from or
investment in any Russian institution or company. Failure to do so may cause the Bid to be rejected as non-responsive.
DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011 APPLY
TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 153.011 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF
THE OFFICES OF THE OHIO FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION.
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DRC-25F426
Ross Correctional Institute Roof and Fences
Bidders are encouraged to be enrolled in and to be in good standing in a Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR)
Program approved by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (“OBWC”) prior to submitting a Bid and provide, on the
Electronic Bid Form with its Bid, certain information relative to their enrollment in such a program; and, if awarded a Contract,
shall comply with other SUPR criteria described in Section 1.6 of the General Conditions.
Electronic bids will be received for:
Base Bid
Estimate
Base Bid (Housing No. 1, 3, 4, 6 & Fence Repairs) . ………………….$3,500,000.00
Alternate Bid
Estimate
Alt #1 – Housing No. 2............................................... ………………….$740,000.00
Alt #2 – Housing No. 5............................................... ………………….$700,000.00
Alt #3 – Housing No. 7............................................... ………………….$675,000.00
Alt #4 – Housing No. 8............................................... ………………….$675,000.00
Alt #5 – Penthouse Wall Coatings (All 8 Housing Units)…………… $370,000.00
until Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., when all Bids will be electronically opened.
All Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the following
location: The Ross Correctional Institute, 16197 OH-104, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Bidders are to meet at the rear sally port for
access.
To register for the Pre-Bid Meeting, please email a list of all attendees’ names, email addresses, and phone numbers to
cole.zimmerman@decisivedynamics.com.
The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the Project, coordinating the Subcontractors, and providing other services
identified in the Contract Documents.
The Contract Documents may be downloaded as electronic PDF files from the State’s electronic bidding service at
https://bidexpress.com at no charge.
Reference Specification Section 01 10 00 – Summary for the project schedule and phasing requirements.
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