The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified design‑build firm to remediate two active landslide zones along Columbia Parkway (US‑50) and Riverside Drive (US‑52). The contract covers full‑service engineering, permitting, construction, traffic management, testing, documentation, and close‑out of the stabilization works. The selected firm must be pre‑qualified by ODOT, provide licensed Ohio professional engineers, and perform at least 30 % of the contract price with its own resources. The project is budgeted for a 12‑month term, with an anticipated start upon contract execution. Key dates include a non‑mandatory virtual pre‑submission meeting on 1 Oct 2026, questions due 5 Oct 2026, and final electronic submission due 23 Oct 2026.
• Design‑build scope: geotechnical analysis, slope stabilization, retaining walls, drainage, road grading, and related site restoration.
• Required permits, traffic‑control plans, and coordination with ODOT, utilities, and emergency services.
• Minimum qualifications: ODOT pre‑qualification, licensed Ohio PE staff, proven landslide or slope‑stabilization experience, 30 % self‑performance.
• Evaluation criteria weighted heavily toward cost (65 %), technical solution (20 %), and experience (10 %).
• Small Business Enterprise goal of 5 % with mandatory SBE participation documentation.
• Contract term: approximately 12 months, with possible extensions for unforeseen conditions.