Baker, Bedford Water Main Replacement

Background
The Baker, Bedford Water Main Replacement project is initiated by the City of Cincinnati, aiming to enhance its water infrastructure. The project is funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and/or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, necessitating compliance with specific federal and state requirements, including those related to minority and women business enterprises (M/WBE) participation.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the replacement of water mains in the Baker and Bedford areas. This includes all necessary construction activities to ensure the new water mains are installed according to city standards. The contractor must adhere to M/WBE subcontracting goals of 5% for minority-owned businesses and 6% for women-owned businesses.

Additionally, all iron and steel products used in the project must comply with the American Iron and Steel Requirement, meaning they must be produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted. The contractor is also required to maintain an apprenticeship program for the primary apprenticeable occupation involved in this project.

Period of Performance
The contract duration will be specified in the final agreement but is expected to follow typical municipal project timelines, which may range from several months to over a year depending on project scope and complexity.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in the Baker and Bedford neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio.