County to apply for OPWC grants, approves ODOT signage agreement and awards local construction contracts
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Richland County authorized OPWC grant applications for three bridge replacements and a resurfacing project, approved an ODOT signage agreement with a 20% county match, and awarded contracts for the dog shelter HVAC and Juvenile Justice Center plumbing.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to apply for two Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grants and approved an ODOT signage agreement during its Dec. 9 meeting, while also awarding two construction contracts.
OPWC applications: County engineer Adam Gove told the board he would apply for a $500,000 OPWC grant toward approximately $1,000,000 in bridge replacement work for Rock Road, Lost Run Road and one other bridge, and for a separate resurfacing package estimated at about $1,100,000 for roughly 12.5 miles of roads; the county requested $495,000 for the resurfacing application. The board moved and approved resolutions to apply for both OPWC grants.
ODOT signage grant: Gove also reported the county had received a signage grant presented as $40,000 to cover the majority of materials for replacing approximately 600 signs; the county will fund the remaining 20% from the county engineer's auto license and gas tax fund. The board approved entering into the agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Contract awards: The board accepted a low bid of $285,000 from CRS Metal Works, Inc. for the dog shelter HVAC/AC project (the county engineer's estimate including fees raised the total above $300,000). The Juvenile Justice Center plumbing project was recommended for award to Standard Plumbing and Heating LLC; the board approved that award as presented.
The board moved each application and award by motion and approved them by voice or roll call as documented in the meeting record.