NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on May 12, 2026 in the Lorain County Board of
Commissioners, 4th floor, Fiscal Department, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio for the furnishing of all
labor, material and equipment for the 2026 Countywide Chip & Seal Program in accordance with plans
and specifications prepared by the office of Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer. The project consists of
performing Chip & Seal pavement treatment to approximately 48 miles of County and Township roads
throughout Lorain County. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening to be held
immediately following the deadline, in the Lorain County Commissioners Public Hearing Room-B.
All materials and equipment must meet the specifications of the Ohio Department of Transportation and
work performed shall be under the supervision of Lorain County Engineer. All contractors involved with
this project will, to an extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in
implementation of this project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment
opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required.
Bidders must submit a list of equipment and must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public
Improvements in Lorain County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of
Wage and Hour Administration, (614) 644-2239.
Official bid documents and specifications can be obtained at the office of the Lorain County Engineer,
247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday. Only bids prepared on the official documents obtained by the County Engineer will be
accepted. A $50.00 non-refundable check or money order is required for each set of bidding documents.
Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of
the Ohio Revised Code. 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.
Each proposal shall contain the full name or names of persons and company submitting the proposal and
shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “2026 Countywide Chip & Seal Program”.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
informalities or irregularities if it is deemed in the best interest of Lorain County to do so. Any
interpretation, correction or modification to the specifications desired shall be submitted via email to
Deputy County Engineer, Shaun Duffala, at sduffala@loraincounty.us and must be received at least four
(4) working days prior to the date of bid opening.
BY ORDER OF:
LORAIN COUNTY ENGINEER
Ken Carney P.E., P.S.
Publish: Chronicle Telegram
April 17 & 24, 2026