The City of Cincinnati is soliciting electronic bids for the “Reading and Summit Improvements” project (PID 119753), a civil‑construction effort that includes roadway, sidewalk, drainage, traffic‑signal, and fiber‑optic infrastructure work. The solicitation requires ODOT pre‑qualification, a minimum 10 % bid bond, a 100 % performance bond, and compliance with prevailing‑wage and insurance requirements. Bidders must submit a completed Excel price sheet, all mandatory forms, and the DEI‑147 form via the City’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) portal. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder who meets all bonding, insurance, and pre‑qualification criteria, with work to commence within five days of award and be completed within 200 calendar days.
• Scope includes site preparation, pavement removal/reconstruction, curb and median work, utility removal, traffic‑control device installation, and fiber‑optic cabling.
• Required compliance: ODOT pre‑qualification, M/WBE participation, DEI‑147, prevailing‑wage (Det 57826004), and specific insurance minimums.
• Mandatory submissions: Volume 2 forms (Bid Surety, Self‑Perform, Buy America, etc.) and the Excel bid sheet (Volume 3) uploaded to VSS by 10 Feb 2026.