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OVERVIEW OF THE
PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
The structure of the
bidding process is defined by the Ohio Revised Code statute. The process
begins with the public advertisement for bidders. This advertisement
describes work divided into trade packages. It indicates where the
documents can be obtained and states the date, time, and place of the
public bid opening. It establishes a time and place for a pre-bid
conference during which the Contractors can ask questions related to the
project. Sealed prime contract bids are received at the bid time and
publicly opened, read aloud and tabulated.
BIDDING
Evaluate Bidders
After the
bid opening meeting, the apparent low bidders are evaluated to determine
whether they are responsible according to criteria set forth in law. The
Bid Packages are carefully examined by district counsel and the CM for
compliance with the Bidding Requirements.
Enter Into Contracts
Within 60
days of the receipt of bids the CM and low bid Contractors work together
to prepare Construction Contracts for the work on form documents
provided by OSFC. The Contracts are approved by Resolution of the Board
of Education and the Commission.
Trade Contractor
Partnering
Similar in
format to the previous day-long Executive Partnering Session, the Trade
Contract Partnering Session introduces the Prime Contractors to the
team. Objectives and concerns are discussed, communication channels are
established and dispute resolution procedures are agreed upon.
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