Sycamore Street Retaining Wall PID 122597

The City of Cincinnati is seeking bids for the design‑build construction of a new retaining wall on Sycamore Street (PID 122597). The scope includes demolition of the existing wall, clearing, grubbing, excavation, concrete surface preparation, installation of a prefabricated modular retaining wall system, associated site‑work, traffic control, signage, and landscaping. Bidders must be pre‑qualified by the Ohio Department of Transportation for Earth Retaining Structures (Work Type 34) and must meet a 5 % Small‑Business‑Enterprise (SBE) participation goal. The contract will be awarded on a “lowest and best” basis, with a performance and payment bond equal to 10 % of the total bid. Work must commence within five days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 60 days of the start date (mid‑January 2027). All submissions are electronic via the City’s VSS system and must include completed forms, the SBE utilization plan (within 2 hours of bid opening), and any required good‑faith effort documentation. • Demolition, excavation, and installation of a prefabricated modular retaining wall. • Required ODOT pre‑qualification (Work Type 34 – Earth Retaining Structures). • 5 % ODOT‑certified SBE participation with mandatory utilization plan submission. • Performance and payment bonds of 10 % of the bid; electronic submission only; deadline Nov 13 2026.