Advertisement/Notice to Bidders Bids for the 2026

Advertisement/Notice to Bidders Bids for the 2026 FAYETTE COUNTY PAVING PROGRAM will be received by the: Fayette County Commissioners 133 South Main Street, Suite 401 Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 Until 10:00 A.M., Monday. March 16, 2026 and then at 10:00 A.M. at said office opened and read aloud. Anyone interested may download plans and specifications by registering for a free account at https://bidexpress.com . Bids are to be electronically submitted through the https://bidexpress.com service (fees apply) prior to the above stated time. No paper bids will be accepted. Bidders must be plan holders of record to have their bid considered. Each bid must be accompanied by either a bid bond, cash, certified check, or letter of credit, in an amount of 10% of the bid amount with a surety satisfactory to the County of Fayette. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority of the official or agent signing the bond. Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the form of Ohio Revised Code Section 154.53(B). Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to prevailing wage standards, various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a payment bond and performance bond for 100% of the contract price. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Fayette County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. The Engineer's estimate is $1,678,522.00 No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Fayette County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. Jason S. Little, P.E., P.S. Fayette County Engineer For Publication: Saturday , February 21, 2026 90218473