Public Notice Advertisement for Bids Bids shall be

Public Notice Advertisement for Bids Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com web service until 10:00 Tuesday August 19, 2025, at which time they will be publicly received and read aloud, for the project known as: O.R.C. 6131 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Franklin Drainage Improvement Project All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service www.bidexpress.com . The bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid or a certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, a Performance Bond is required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project cost. THE ENGINEER’S CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE FOR THE PROJECT IS $192,786.34 PER O.R.C. 6131.40 NO BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED THAT EXCEED THE ENGINEER’S CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE. PRE-BID MEETING Wednesday August 13, 2025, at 10:00 5111 South Old 3C Highway Westerville Ohio 43082 The Owner of the project is the Delaware County Board of Commissioners. Copies of the plans and specifications must be obtained from www.bidexpress.com . All bidders must register and be a member of the web service to bid on the project. This notice is posted on the Delaware County website at www.co.delaware.oh.us and may be accessed by selecting “Public Notices and Bids.” The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before December 19, 2026. The estimated commencement of work date is September 1, 2025. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Award of the contract shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the Delaware County Board of Commissioners in the best interest of Delaware County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. August 2, 2025 1T 90210744