REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
City of Sandusky
2026 Dock Replacement, Phase 2 at Shelby Street Boat Launch
Issued by:
The City of Sandusky, Ohio
Issued:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Contact Person:
Colleen Gilson
c/o Department of Community Development
240 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-627-5891
email: cgilson@cityofsandusky.com
Proposals Due:
Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30pm
The City of Sandusky reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive
informalities, or to accept any Proposal which it deems most favorable to the City
of Sandusky
City of Sandusky
2026 Dock Replacement, Phase 2 at Shelby Street Boat Launch
Table of Contents
Sections
Pages
I. Notice to Proposers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
II. Procurement Process, Timeline and Deadlines ---------------------------------- 2 - 3
III. Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
IV. Scope of Services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - 6
V. Specific Conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 - 8
VI. Proposal Submittal and Format ---------------------------------------------------- 9 - 11
VII. Evaluation of Proposals ---------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 15
VIII. Qualifications of Proposer ------------------------------------------------------------ 16
IX. Submittal Forms -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
(a) Proposal Form / Price Proposal
(b) Organization and Experience History, Service References
(c) Waiver & Release Form
(d) Proof of Liability Insurance
(e) Disclosure of Personal Property Taxes
(f) Bidder’s Affidavit #1
(g) Bidder’s Affidavit #2
(h) Non-Collusion Affidavit
SECTION I. NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposals for the City of Sandusky “2026 Dock Replacement, Phase 2 at Shelby Street
Boat Launch” must be received in the office of the Department of Public Works, 240
Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870, to the attention of Colleen Gilson, no later than
1:30pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Proposal packages shall be submitted with one original in sealed envelope labeled “2026
Dock Replacement, Phase 2 at Shelby Street Boat Launch”. These Proposals are to be
sent or delivered to:
Colleen Gilson
c/o Department of Community Development
240 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-627-5891
email: cgilson@cityofsandusky.com
Correspondence shall include contact name, address, telephone, fax, and email
information.
Copies for the Request for Proposals (RFP) can be downloaded from the City of Sandusky’s
website at www.cityofsandusky.com, or if you prefer a hard copy, please contact Melissa
Vassallo at mvassallo@cityofsandusky.com or 419-627-5932.
All questions must be submitted to Jason Werling in writing via email at
jwerling@cityofsandusky.com no later than 8:00am on Friday, March 13, 2026. Any
questions submitted and answers thereto, clarifications or Request for Proposals
amendments shall be distributed to those parties that requested or have been sent an
original RFP.
All proposals must be received on time and in full compliance with the instructions
contained in the RFP. The City of Sandusky reserves the right to reject any and all
Proposals, and to withdraw this solicitation at any time.
The City of Sandusky reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any
of the Proposals received and to award to the offeror whose proposal best meet the
needs of the City of Sandusky.
Please publish on: March 4 & 11, 2026
Approved by:
John Orzech, City Manager
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II. Procurement Process, Timeline and Deadlines
This Request for Proposals is being issued by the City of Sandusky. The primary contact
for all communications regarding this Proposal shall be done through email with Jason
Werling at jwerling@cityofsandusky.com, with a last day for questions being no later than
8:00am on Friday, March 13, 2026.
All private, for-profit, non-profit and public entities shall be eligible to submit Proposals
for this work.
The Request for Proposals shall be available upon Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and
publicized as follows:
• On the City of Sandusky Website at http://www.cityofsandusky.com
• Published as Legal Notice in the Sandusky Register on March 4 & 11, 2026
The Request for Proposals shall be available upon request in the following formats: hard
copy (paper) and electronic email (Adobe Acrobat *.PDF format). The Request for
Proposals shall be distributed as requested by the aforementioned eligible
Proposer/Contractors. Requests for the Request for Proposals shall be made to the
Department of Community Development. All requests shall include the Request for
Proposals format preference (hard copy or electronic email), complete contact
information of person making the request, including email address and fax number.
The Proposals shall be due no later than 1:30pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Proposals received after that date and time will not be accepted. Cost Proposal packages
shall be submitted as outlined in Section VI. Proposal Submittal and Format. The Proposals
shall be sent to:
Colleen Gilson
c/o Department of Community Development
240 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-627-5891
email: cgilson@cityofsandusky.com
Proposer/Contractor bears total responsibility for ensuring their proposal is complete and
arrives on time.
Proposer/Contractor shall comply with each and every requirement of this RFP to be
considered responsive.
The Proposals shall be reviewed by a committee following the Request for Proposals due
date and time. The selected finalists shall be established based on the Rating Scale as
defined in Section VII. Evaluation of Proposals.
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Specific Project Timeline
March 4 & 11, 2026 Advertise in the Sandusky Register that the City of Sandusky is
accepting Proposals and the Request for Proposals/Specifications packets are available.
Document will be posted on the City’s Website.
March 13, 2026 at 8:00am Last day to submit questions and clarifications regarding the
Request for Proposals for SCADA Improvements at Cedar Point Lift Station.
March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm Deadline for submittal of Proposals to the City of Sandusky.
March 18, 2026 – March 25, 2026 Review and evaluate proposals to formulate the top
three Proposer/Contractor. Demonstrations may be requested during this time.
April 13, 2026 Agreement will go to City Commission for approval.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.