Great Miami River Trail Extension – REBID

The City of Fairfield is rebidding the Great Miami River Trail Extension, a 6,000‑foot paved multi‑use trail project that includes utility coordination, drainage improvements, new pedestrian crossing with solar‑powered rapid‑flashing beacons, tree removal, and extensive traffic‑control measures. The contract is funded with federal aid, requires compliance with prevailing‑wage and Buy‑America rules, and mandates a 6 % Small‑Business‑Enterprise goal. The prime contractor must be ODOT‑pre‑qualified, self‑perform at least 30 % of the work, furnish a 10 % bid bond, and provide performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract price. The work schedule allows 270 calendar days from notice to proceed, with final paving required by June 1 2027, and includes a one‑year warranty on materials and workmanship. • Scope: excavation, geogrid installation, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, RRFB pedestrian crossing, drainage structures, erosion control, signage, and traffic‑control devices. • Requirements: federal prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America compliance, SBE utilization plan (6 % goal), bid bond (10 % of bid), performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract), insurance, and a one‑year warranty. • Schedule: bid opening Sept 4 2026, 270‑day construction window, final paving by June 1 2027, with numerous reporting, notification, and coordination deadlines.