Opportunity
Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #2026 - 15
Reconstruction of Elmer Drive Entrance at Toledo Botanical Gardens
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
2026 - 15
NAICS
237310, 237990
The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo) is seeking bids for the reconstruction of the Elmer Drive Entrance Road at the Toledo Botanical Gardens in Lucas County, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, Planning & Construction Department - Scope of Work: - Reconstruction of entrance road including asphalt paving, curb ramp installation, concrete walkways, catch basin reconstruction, manhole adjustments, concrete curb repairs, and related civil works - Detailed line items include: - Removal and installation of asphalt pavement, walkways, and curbs - Subgrade compaction, topsoil placement, seeding, mulching, and erosion control - Catch basin reconstruction, miscellaneous metals (castings, frames, grates) - Application of tack coat, various types of asphalt concrete, concrete and brick walks, curb ramps, pavement markings - Excavation, aggregate base, geogrid installation - Traffic maintenance, construction layout, and mobilization - Estimated Construction Cost: - $180,387.08 - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Ohio prevailing wage laws - Project Labor Agreement with the Northwestern Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council for contracts over $50,000 - 10% bid guaranty and 100% performance bond required - Liquidated damages for delays beyond substantial completion date (except for delays due to long lead items outside contractor control) - All bids must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; all materials must meet project specifications.
Description
This solicitation is for the reconstruction of the Elmer Drive Entrance Road at Toledo Botanical Gardens, including asphalt paving, curb ramps, concrete walk, catch basin reconstruction, manhole adjustments, concrete curb repairs, and related work. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Metroparks' PlanetBids portal by August 20, 2026. A bid guaranty equal to 10% of the bid is required, and the successful bidder must provide a 100% Performance Bond. The project includes various construction tasks such as asphalt pavement removal, subgrade compaction, seeding, erosion control, and pavement markings.