Ridge Avenue Rehabilitation

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting a design‑build contractor to replace water mains along Ridge Avenue and to perform specialized fire‑hydrant painting and hydraulic flow‑testing services. The project includes full water‑main replacement, coordination with traffic control, compliance with prevailing‑wage rules, and rigorous reporting of hydrant test data. Bidders must submit their electronic bids through the VSS portal by the March 13, 2026 deadline and provide the required bonds, insurance, and M/WBE participation. • Scope: water‑main replacement on Ridge Avenue plus fire‑hydrant painting (industrial enamel) and flow testing (AWWA M‑17 standards). • Requirements: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance bond, 7 % M/WBE participation, prevailing‑wage compliance, detailed daily and final testing reports. • Timeline: bids due March 13, 2026; work must start within 5 days of award and be completed within 540 calendar days.