LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT 25-42, OPWC CJ15AC, GRAND BOULEVARD-PARRISH AVENUE-SEE AVENUE-PARKAMO AVENUE- LINCOLN AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT OF CITY OF HAMILTON, OHIO Electronic bids will be received through Bid Express by the City of Hamilton, Ohio ("Owner"), until 2:00 pm, local time, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at which time bids will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter at 345 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 for furnishing of all necessary permits, labor, material, and services necessary for: Contract 25-42, CJ15AC, Grand Boulevard-Parrish Avenue-See Avenue-Parkamo Avenue-Lincoln Avenue Water Main Replacement (the "Project"), as more fully described in the Contract Documents prepared by City of Hamilton (Design Professional"). Bids will not be accepted after this time. Subject to the right of the Owner to reject any or all bids, the Owner will award contracts to the bidder(s) submitting the lowest and best responsible bid(s). Any questions must be received by the Owner through Bid Express no later than 2:00 pm, local time, on Friday, January 23, 2026 in order to provide an addendum to all plan holders. In general, the improvements on which proposals are requested will be as described below: 6,845 lineal feet of 8" ductile iron water main, 15 fire hydrants, 15 water main tie-ins, reconnection of 160 existing water services to the proposed mains with new services and curb boxes, install and cap 8 new water services to the proposed mains with new services and curb boxes, and other appurtenances necessary to complete the project. Notice is also posted on the City's web site, www.hamilton-city.org click on Services then Bids & Quotes, or by query directly at www.bidexpress.com. The electronic bids can only be submitted through Bid Express and must be electronically endorsed by the Bidder. Contract documents are available through the Bid Express Website at: www.bidexpress.com. Registration with Bid Express is free and allows for the Bidder to review, download, and print all contract documents. A digital ID along with a per bid fee of $50.00 or a $50.00 monthly subscription will be required for the Bidder to submit an electronic bid. Contact information for Bid Express; Phone (888)-352-2439, Fax (888) 971-4191, Email support@bidexpress.com Contract Documents may be reviewed during business hours at the following locations: Purchasing Division, 345 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid (including all add alternates) or a certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid (including all add alternates), as described in the Instructions to Bidders. This is an Ohio Prevailing Wage project. No Bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days after the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the lowest and best responsible bidder(s). Craig Bucheit Purchasing Coordinator Grant Fields City Manager City of Hamilton Contract No. 25-42, OPWC CJ15AC Grand Boulevard-Parrish Avenue- See Avenue-Parkamo Avenue-Lincoln Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Information Sheet Description Installation of approximately 6,845 LF of 8" ductile iron water main, installation of 15 fire hydrants, 15 water main tie-ins, reconnection of 160 existing water services to the proposed main with new services and curb boxes, install and cap 8 new water services to the proposed main with new services and curb boxes, and other appurtenances necessary to complete the project. Project Funding OPWC and Local Prevailing Wage Requirement State Project Owner City of Hamilton 345 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 Advertise Date 1/7/2026 and 1/14/2026 Bid Opening Where: City of Hamilton Purchasing Division 345 High Street Hamilton, Ohio 45011 When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Substantial Completion Date March 20, 2027 Final Completion Date April 27, 2027 Plans and Specs www.bidexpress.com Owners Project Representative Chad Brown Department of Engineering chad.brown@hamilton-oh.gov 513-785-7266 1-7,1-14/2026


