Description
The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for a comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation contract covering eight county bridges within Hamilton County. The work includes bridge‑deck overlay (micro‑silica or latex‑modified concrete), hydro‑demolition, bearing resetting, guardrail and masonry repairs, structural steel fabrication, permanent shoring, dump‑rock placement, and full traffic‑control management. All labor must comply with Ohio prevailing‑wage rates and the contractor must meet MBE (12 %) and WBE (9 %) participation goals. Bids are submitted electronically via the VSS portal, with a 10 % bid bond and a 100 % performance bond required. The contract must be started within five days of notice and completed within 270 calendar days, with liquidated damages for late performance.
• Bridge‑deck removal, surface preparation, and placement of high‑performance concrete overlays on multiple sites.
• Structural steel repair, bearing resetting, masonry restoration, guardrail replacement, and shoring of bridge abutments.
• Full traffic‑management services (MOT) for all locations, night‑work restrictions, and strict quality‑control testing requirements.
• Mandatory MBE/WBE subcontracting, prevailing‑wage compliance, and extensive bonding and insurance obligations.