John Wonderly Ditch No. 2487 Improvement – Wood County, Ohio

Wood County is soliciting competitive bids for the improvement of Ditch No. 2487 in Perry Township, comprising extensive excavation, conduit installation, rock‑channel protection, slope seeding, and related civil works. The scope covers removal of existing vegetation, installation of reinforced‑concrete pipe and PVC conduit of various diameters, animal‑guard installation, traffic‑control measures, and cleanup of existing utilities. The project must be completed by August 1 2027, with partial labor and material payments made on a regular schedule. Bidders must submit unit‑price bids, a 10 % bid guaranty, and a performance bond equal to the contract price, and must meet extensive insurance and affidavit requirements. • Key activities: excavation (≈ 16 k cu yd), conduit installation (≈ 120 ft of various pipe sizes), rock‑channel protection, slope seeding, and animal‑guard installation. • Bid deadline: Oct 5 2026 10:00 AM; questions due Sep 29 2026 2:00 PM; substantial‑completion required Aug 1 2027. • Mandatory requirements: 10 % bid guaranty or full bond, insurance (CGL, auto, workers’ comp, etc.), multiple statutory affidavits, and compliance with Ohio Revised Code provisions.