Madison County Solicitation

Background

The contract is issued by Madison County, Ohio, for a safety improvement project on County Road 71 (Spring Valley Road). The project aims to enhance roadway safety by addressing issues such as roadway departure crashes through construction and right-of-way planning. The estimated construction cost is $2,050,000.

Work Details

The services required under this contract include: - Preparation of construction contract and right-of-way plans for a 1.6-mile safety improvement project on County Road 71 from State Route 142 to US 42. - Minor widening of CR 71 to reduce roadway departure crashes. - Drainage improvements as necessary. - Installation of rumble strips at critical locations and realignment of curves that do not meet design speed, contingent on budget availability. - Right-of-way acquisition services for approximately 40 parcels, with appraisal review under a separate consultant agreement. Required prequalification includes design services (non-complex roadway design, complex right-of-way plan development), environmental services (ecological surveys, archaeological investigations), and right-of-way acquisition services (appraisal, negotiation, closing).

Period of Performance

The anticipated date of authorization for the selected consultant is August 2026, with plans to be completed within nineteen months from the date of authorization. Key milestones include environmental document approval by November 1, 2027, and right-of-way acquisition completion by December 1, 2028.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed in Madison County, Ohio along County Road 71 (Spring Valley Road) from State Route 142 to US 42.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must meet prequalification requirements set by ODOT for various categories including financial management system evaluation. Only individuals are prequalified for right-of-way acquisition services. Firms included on the federal list of suspended or debarred firms are not eligible for selection.