CITY OF RAVENNA LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through bidexpress.com, until 11:00 am Ohio time on October 7th , 2025 and will then be opened at the Mayor’s office at 210 Parkway in Ravenna and read for: "2025 Storm Improvements, 2025-C" The proposed work under this Contract consists of replacing an existing 36" culvert pipe, installation of 4 new catch basins, 173 lineal feet of 12" and 18" storm conduit, constructing 64 lineal feet of combination curb and gutter with underdrains, replacing a guardrail, excavating 633 lineal feet of swale at City Park, replacing a sanitary lamp hole with a manhole, fire hydrant replacement, and pavement restoration. The estimated cost for this project is $104,000 and $142,255 with alternate items. Copies of Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined online on BidEpress and at the office of the City Engineer, 530 North Freedom Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. Copies will not be available to purchase at this office. The electronic bids can only be submitted through Bid Express and must be electronically endorsed by the Bidder. Contract documents are available through the Bid Express Website at: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/54074/home. Registration with Bid Express is free and allows for the Bidder to review, download, and print all contract documents. A digital ID along with a per bid fee of $50.00 or a $60.00 monthly subscription will be required for the Bidder to submit an electronic bid. Contact information for Bid Express; Phone (888)-352-2439, Fax (888) 971-4191, Email support@bidexpress.com. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid surety furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety in an amount as allowed by Treasury Circular 570. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. Bidders must comply with the wage rates for Public Improvements in Portage County and in the City of Ravenna, Ohio as determined by the State Prevailing Wages for this work. The Board of Control reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Award will be based on best low bidder. BY ORDER OF: Tim Contant, Service Director APPROVED: Frank J. Cimino, Law Director Advertised: September 16th and September 23rd, 2025 Ordinance No.: 2025-082 Passed: September 2nd, 2025 9/16 & 9/23/25; #11659292