Bid Opening-Construction Inspection and Administration for the replacement of the Main Street Bridge Project No ALL-C.R. 270-6.41 (View Legal Notice)

LEGAL ADVERSTISEMENT
ALL-C.R. 270-6.41 MAIN STREET BRIDGE; BLUFFTON, OH
PID NO. 115516
Using a quality-based selection process, the Allen County Engineer will be selecting an engineering firm to
complete Construction Inspection & Administration Services for the replacement of the Main Street Bridge
located over Riley Creek, 0.20-mile northeast of State Route 103 in the Village of Bluffton, Ohio.
Project Description:
The Main Street Bridge was originally built in 1925 carrying both Main Street traffic and an old interurban rail line.
The road was paved with brick before being overlaid with asphalt in later years.
The existing reinforced concrete arch structure is to be removed and replaced with an 80' single span composite
prestressed concrete box beam superstructure on reinforced concrete wall abutments supported by spread
footings on bedrock. Sidewalks with decorative concrete parapets will line each side of the bridge. All approach
roadway work will be done as part of a separate project with the Village of Bluffton.
The following prequalification requirements must be met by the consultant:
* Project Inspector 1
* Project Inspector 2
* Project Structure Inspector
* Soils and Aggregate Inspector
* Construction Engineer Level 1
* Construction Management Firm
Submittals
Engineering firms interested in being considered for this selection must submit a Letter of Interest along with a
general qualifications statement. Letters of Interest shall be limited to a maximum of 4 single-sided pages not
including a one-page cover letter and shall be submitted to the Allen County Engineer, 1501 North Sugar Street,
Lima, Ohio 45801 prior to 3:00 PM on Friday, October 30th, 2026.
The prime consultant's 2026 General Qualification Statement must be submitted and on file with the Allen County
Engineer to be considered. For firms that have not submitted General Qualification Statements for 2026, a
General Qualification Statement can be submitted along with the Letter of Interest. This General Qualification
Statement does not automatically qualify as a submittal for 2026. Please follow the guidelines at
www.allencountyohengineer.com/engconsultants/. It is anticipated that the project will sell in early 2027 with
construction beginning in Summer of 2027 and a project duration of up to 120 days.
Technical or scope of services questions can be emailed to Doug Karhoff at dkarhoff@allencountyohio.com.