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Public Bid Advertisement (Electronic Bidding)
State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents
1130-25-341
FY25 Mechanical Systems Improvements, Phase 6
Lake Erie Center – Boiler Replacement
The University of Toledo
Lucas County, OH
Bids Due: March 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the State’s electronic bidding system at https://bidexpress.com
EDGE Participation Goal: 5.0% of contract of the contract sum with EDGE-certified business(es) AND additional 10% EDGE-certified OR Diverse Supplier vendors including MBE, WBE, VBE, BSVI, SDVOB, and LGBTBE.
Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011.
Contract Estimated Cost
General Trades $350,000.00
Pre-bid Meeting: February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. – Main Campus, Plant Operations Building – Room 1000, The University of Toledo, 2925 East Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606.
Walk-Through: No walk-through at this time.
Bid Documents: Available electronically at https://bidexpress.com.
More Info: Fishbeck, Kevin Lafferty, PE, 419-893.3141, klafferty@fishbeck.com
Volunteer Tutors Needed
St. Philip Lutheran Church, 3002 Upton at Central is seeking tutors in Math and English for our “Raise a Child” tutoring programs. This will be for 4th to 6th graders from McKinley Stem Academy on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm, from February to May. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your time and talent with children who need assistance in these subjects. Background checks and child safety classes will be required. Please call 419-283-434 if you are interested
Security Services
The Toledo Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) intends to hire a firm to add Contracted Security Officers to provide protection, assistance, information, and miscellaneous related services to the management, employees, and visitors of TARTA facilities.
Duties of these contracted officers at TARTA’s Transit Hub (612 N. Huron Street, Toledo) and Central Avenue garage (1127 Central Avenue, Toledo) may include:
Providing a visual security presence
Making hourly patrol rounds, logging activity and noting unusual occurrences
Monitoring cameras
Reporting suspicious activity to TARTA management
Observing passengers in TARTA facilities and on buses
Observing employees while on duty
Assisting in investigation of accidents, incidents and other safety issues
TARTA reserves the right to award multiple firms. There is no guarantee of work through this solicitation.
The submission deadline for questions regarding this request for qualifications is February 7. Submissions must be delivered by 3 p.m. on February 21 through opengov.com (free to sign up, can follow TARTA for all future procurement notices). Questions may be directed to: Steve Wise, Manager of Safety, Security & Training, TARTA at swise@tarta.com.
NOTICE
CONCESSIONAIRE PROPOSALS marked “Operation of The Wheelhouse Food and Beverage Concession” will be received by the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43615, until: 1:00 PM Local Time on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Proposals received after the specified due date and time will not be considered.
Metroparks Toledo is accepting Proposals from qualified vendors capable of operating a food and beverage concession at The Wheelhouse at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. The Wheelhouse is positioned near the popular Beach Ridge Singletrack mountain biking Trail and Cannaley Treehouse Village in Swanton, Ohio.
RFP packets for the Qualification Statement requirements may be obtained electronically by contacting Mike Keedy, Director of Enterprise Development, at mike.keedy@metroparkstoledo.com, (419) 407-9707. Submit one (1) PDF electronic copy of the Proposal as instructed in the RFP packet. The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area may elect to interview short-listed firms but reserves the right to award a contract based solely upon Metroparks’ review and ranking of Proposals received.
By order of the Board of Park Commissioners
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA
David D. Zenk, Director
N O T I C E
Will Ms. Marcia Ricketts or anyone who can provide information of her whereabouts kindly contact JULIANNE HEWITT, Attorney-at-Law whose address is
Shop C10,
Shoppes of Pineapple,
Sylvia Lawn,
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone – (876) 208-9667 and (876) 341-1165
Email address: juliannehewitt@outlook.com
N O T I C E
Will Ms. Karen Ricketts or anyone who can provide information of her whereabouts kindly contact JULIANNE HEWITT, Attorney-at-Law whose address is
Shop C10,
Shoppes of Pineapple,
Sylvia Lawn,
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone – (876) 208-9667 and (876) 341-1165
Email address: juliannehewitt@outlook.com
N O T I C E
Will Ms. Sophia Ricketts or anyone who can provide information of her whereabouts kindly contact JULIANNE HEWITT, Attorney-at-Law whose address is
Shop C10,
Shoppes of Pineapple,
Sylvia Lawn,
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone – (876) 208-9667 and (876) 341-1165
Email address: juliannehewitt@outlook.com
N O T I C E
Will Ms. Waneka Ricketts or anyone who can provide information of her whereabouts kindly contact JULIANNE HEWITT, Attorney-at-Law whose address is
Shop C10,
Shoppes of Pineapple,
Sylvia Lawn,
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone – (876) 208-9667 and (876) 341-1165
Email address: juliannehewitt@outlook.com
N O T I C E
Will Ms. Maxine Smalling or anyone who can provide information of her whereabouts kindly contact JULIANNE HEWITT, Attorney-at-Law whose address is
Shop C10,
Shoppes of Pineapple,
Sylvia Lawn,
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone – (876) 208-9667 and (876) 341-1165
Email address: juliannehewitt@outlook.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Toledo announces the availability of federal funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the 2025 Program Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
CDBG Applications will be accepted with a funding priority for the following programs/activities:
Programs/Activities Available Funding
Housing Preservation $ 750,000
Public Service $ 750,000
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) $1,500,000
TOTAL: $3,000,000
Eligible applicants: 501(c)3 organizations, other nonprofits, government agencies, and certified Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), for-profits (for Economic Development activities only).
NOTE: Special consideration will be given to Public Service and New Construction activities in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) when implemented by a Department of Housing and Community Development certified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO).
ESG/CDBG applications from Homeless Service Providers will be considered, with funding prioritized for the following project components. The available funds are approximately $640,000.
Project Components
Access and Prevention (AP)
Emergency Shelter (ES)
Rapid-Rehousing (RRH)
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Transitional Housing (TH)
HOME applications will be accepted from certified City of Toledo Community Housing and Development Organizations (CHDOs) for the following projects that demonstrate a gap in financing, address the City of Toledo’s affordable and special populations’ homeownership needs, and leverage HOME funds with other funding sources.
Projects Available Funding
Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (non-CHDO) $500,000
Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units (CHDO) $350,000
TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND THE MANDATORY APPLICATION MEETINGS BELOW:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
(for Non-Homeless Service Providers)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
(for Homeless Service Providers)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library
Large Glass Community Room
325 N. Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Open office hours will be available for CDBG general questions for NEW APPLICANTS ONLY as follows:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Department of Housing and Community Development
One Government Center, Suite 1800
Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Streets
NOTE: The applicant’s CDBG application must be completed prior to the open office
session on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
CDBG Application Zoom Training
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/85122124380
ESG Application Zoom Training
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/88017825128
HOME NOFA Workshop
Friday, January 24, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/87530514192
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CDBG AND ESG APPLICATIONS IS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 AT 4:45 P.M.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE HOME APPLICATION IS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 AT 4:45 P.M.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ZOOMGRANTS
FOR CDBG/ESG: For additional information, please contact Monica Brown, Community Planning and Development Grants Manager, at monica.brown@toledo.oh.gov
FOR HOME: For additional information, please contact Steven Powell, Housing Manager, at steven.powell@toledo.oh.gov
The City of Toledo supports the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion ADA coordinator at (419) 245-1198 or submit a request online at toledo.oh.gov/ada.
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