The City of Columbus is seeking qualified contractors to design and construct a new irrigation pond at Raymond Golf Course in Franklin County, Ohio. The scope includes full demolition of existing pavement and structures, extensive earthwork and grading, installation of a liner, new irrigation piping and pump equipment, utility relocation, erosion‑control measures, and final site restoration with specified seed mixes. The project also incorporates several alternates for spoil handling, tank removal, and additional electrical work for future wells. Bidders must submit a detailed bid through the BidExpress platform, provide required pre‑qualification documentation for contracts over $500 k, and attach a bid bond (10 % of the total bid) and performance bond (100 % of contract value).
• Core construction elements: excavation, liner installation, irrigation system, utility coordination, and landscaping.
• Mandatory documentation: Construction Pre‑Qualification Certificate, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and various Form B submissions (subcontractors, experience, cost control, etc.).
• Financial parameters: Estimated contract value between $500,000 and $2,000,000; $25,000 allowance for electrical aid‑in‑construction fees; 10 % bid bond and full performance bond required.