Sycamore Park Pond Improvements

The City of Pickerington is seeking bids to remodel the existing 2.18‑acre pond in Sycamore Creek Park, including dredging, deepening the water body, installing a fishing pier, constructing a precast concrete boardwalk with railings, adding a fountain and aerator, upgrading utilities, and implementing extensive erosion‑control and wetland‑restoration measures. The work will be performed over a three‑month construction window (Sept‑Dec 2026) with a final planting deadline of 31 May 2027. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis and will require compliance with Ohio EPA storm‑water permits, OSHA safety standards, and ODOT design criteria. • Scope: earthwork (excavation, grading, cofferdam), structural (pier, boardwalk, railings), utilities (culvert replacement, electric line), water‑feature installation (fountain, aerator), and ecological restoration (wetland planting, sediment control). • Mandatory deliverables: SWPPP, record drawings, warranties (10‑year boardwalk, 12‑month railing), and post‑construction vegetation establishment. • Procurement: Bids must be submitted online via www.bidexpress.com by 10 AM on 2 Sept 2026; pre‑bid meeting (optional) on 20 Aug 2026 at City Hall.