Document 00 10 00 - Solicitation (General Contracting / Electronic Bid)
State of Ohio Standard Requirements for Public Facility Construction
Electronic bids will be received by:
The Ohio State University
https://bidexpress.com
for the following Project:
Project OSU-240504-2
Airport - Airfield Lighting Improvements
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Franklin
in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by:
Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc
8101 N High St, Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43235
317-492-9171
Melanie Reddick
mreddick@cmtengr.com
www.cmtengr.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.
The project is financed with grant assistance from Federal Aviation Administration and is subject to the Davis-Bacon
Act and Related Provisions. The total amount of the federal grant is $TBD.
The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation, apply to this contract. It is the
policy of the Airport Sponsor to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in award or
performance of this contract. These requirements apply to all Bidders/Offerors, including those who qualify as a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Per the provisions of Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 26.55, qualified DBE firms that
subcontract work to a non-DBE firm shall deduct the amount of the non-DBE subcontract from the total amount of the DBE
participation that counts toward meeting the Owner’s DBE participation goal.
The DBE goal of 0% is established for this contract.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provisions/clauses apply to federally funded construction projects per the Contract
Provision Guidelines for Obligated Sponsors and Airport Improvement Program Projects document issued by the FAA on
November 18, 2022.
The project must comply with 49 USC § 50101, Buy American Preference, BABA and other related Made in America
Laws,1 U.S. statutes, guidance, and FAA policies, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all iron,
steel and manufactured goods used in AIP funded projects are produced in the United States, unless the Federal Aviation
Administration has issued a waiver for the product; the product is listed as an Excepted Article, Material Or Supply in
Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 25.108; or is included in the FAA Nationwide Buy American Waivers Issued list.
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OSU-240504-2
Airport Airfield Lighting Improvements
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.
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:
Trade
Estimate
Base Bid – Airfield Electrical Vault .......................................... $1,593,000.00
Additive Alternate 1 – Taxiway A Lighting Rehab................... $789,000.00
Additive Alternate 2 – Runway 9R-27L Lighting Rehab .......... $340,000.00
Additive Alternate 3 – Airfield Priority 1 Signs........................ $157,000.00
until May 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm., when all Bids will be electronically opened. Bid tabulations will be posted no later than 5:00
p.m. on the day Bids are opened.
All Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting on April 22, 2026, at 2:30pm., at the following location:
The Ohio State University Airport Terminal, Room 235, 2160 W Case Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235.
The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the Project, coordinating the Subcontractors, and providing other services
identified in the Contract Documents.
The Contract Documents are available for purchase from Key Companies, https://www.keycompanies.com/,
plankey@keycompanies.com, 614.228.3285 at the non-refundable cost of $20 per set, plus shipping, if requested.
The Contract Documents may be downloaded as electronic PDF files from the State’s electronic bidding service at
https://bidexpress.com at no charge.
END OF DOCUMENT
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