The City of Sidney is seeking bids to modify the Great Miami River water‑intake dam, including construction of a downstream rock riffle, stabilization of the existing low‑head dam, site clearing, grading, seeding, mulching, and installation of warning signage. The work is fully funded with federal requirements (Davis‑Bacon, Buy‑American, EEO, etc.) and requires performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract price. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for late substantial or final completion.
• Scope: rock riffle construction, dam stabilization, clearing & grubbing, boulder placement (city‑supplied and purchased), temporary & permanent seeding, signage, and as‑built documentation.
• Mandatory compliance: Federal labor standards, prevailing‑wage rates, Buy‑American, debarment certifications, numerous insurance and bonding requirements.
• Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting 2 Jun 2026 (optional), questions due 8 Jun 2026, bid deadline 11 Jun 2026, substantial completion required by 11 Dec 2026, final completion by 31 Dec 2026.
• Financial: Engineer’s estimate $327,420; 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance/payment bond; no budget disclosed beyond estimate.