LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Treasurer, Newark City Schools, at the Administrative Service Center, 621 Mt. Vernon Road, Newark OH 43055, until 4:00 P.M. local time Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a single prime contract for the Newark City Schools, Cherry Valley Elementary School and Heritage Middle School Boiler Replacement Projects in accordance with Drawings & Specifications prepared by Roger D. Fields Associates, Inc., when they will be opened and read. Submit all questions to Greg Topp, Roger D. Fields Associates, Inc., (T: 614-451-2248; email: gtopp@rdfa.com). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M local time Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Newark City Schools Cherry Valley Elementary School, 1040 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio 43055. Meet at the main front entrance to Cherry Valley Elementary School. Documents may be obtained from Key Blueprints, 1920 Schrock Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229 (T: 614-899-6180). Printing and shipping costs are the bidder's responsibility. Plans and specifications will be available May 27, 2026. Electronic copies are also available for a cost. Documents may be reviewed without charge during business hours at Roger D. Fields Associates, Inc., 580 N. 4th St., Suite 240, Columbus, Ohio 43215; Columbus Builders Exchange Plan Room; Columbus FW Dodge Plan Room. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid or a certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw its bid within 60 days after the bid opening. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of a bidder. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: Cherry Valley Elementary School Boiler Replacement: Single Prime Contract – Base Bid: $215,000.00 Heritage Middle School Boiler Replacement: Single Prime Contract – Base Bid: $270,000.00 – Total Bid: $485,000.00 Publish Dates: 5/28/2026, 6/3/2026 By Order of the Treasurer END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS May 28, June 3 2026 LWOO0525446