NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Celina will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Yorkshire Court and Barnsbury Court Improvements project.

Bids will be received at the office of the City of Celina, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio, until 11:00 a.m. December 14, 2023, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

Bids will be received on a unit costs basis as outlined in the bid documents.

The project involves the reconstruciton of Yorkshire Court and Barnsbury Court. Included is storm sewwer replacement, curb and gutter, drive approaches, and full depth street reconstruction.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Meyer Road & Pond Street Improvements Project within the City of Celina, Ohio.

Bids will be received at the Mercer County Commissioners office located at Room A201, 220 W. Livingston Street, Celina, Ohio 45822, until 11:00 a.m. (local time), December 21, 2023, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents: 

The project includes storm sewers, catch basins, the reconstruction of Meyer Road, and the extension of Pond Street.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. 

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) utilization, various insurance requirements, various equal employment opportunity provisions, and Section 3 Requirements.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents may be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

This notice is posted on the ​Board of Mercer County Commissioners​ web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.mercercountyohio.org/elected-officials/commissioners/rfq/ 

By: Board of Mercer County Commissioners

   Kim Everman,

Administrator/Clerk of the Board 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

City of Celina Planning Commission

December 21, 2023

The Planning Commission of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in the Celina Administration Building, 224 N. Main Street (second floor Council Chamber). The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The first item on the agenda is a request by Revival Design Collective for 5 Point Rental Properties LLC. They are requesting a conditional use to have a residential unit at 208 S. Main Street on the second floor. Current zoning is B-2.

For additional information, please stop by the Celina Engineering office at 308 Portland Street or call 415-586-1144. The City of Celina Planning Commission requests that the applicant or their designee attend this meeting so in the event of any questions they can be answered and a decision can be made at meeting.

Vince Barnhart, Secretary City Planning Commission

City of Celina

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Parkway Local Schools in the District Office 400 Buckeye Street, Rockford, OH 45882, until December 19, 2023, 1:00 P.M., at which time and place proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after December 19, 2023, 1:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be for the furnishing of materials and the performance of labor necessary for the:

23061.00

Parkway Schools 

New Athletic Building

400 Buckeye Street

Rockford, Ohio 45882 

All in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc., Minster, OH / Columbus, OH / Indianapolis, IN / Fort Wayne, IN

A Lump Sum bid for the project will be received.

A prebid meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M. on December 5, 2023, at 400 Buckeye Street. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The facility will be open for inspection at this time.

A Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or surety company bond pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised code in the amount of 10% of the total bid shall accompany each bid; or a bid guaranty bond in accordance with Chapter 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of 100% of the total bid shall accompany each bid.

The Contract Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, are on file for public inspection at the office of the Architect: Garmann/Miller & Associates Inc., Phone 419-628-4240: the office of the Parkway Local Schools; Construction News Corporation, the McGraw Hill-Dodge Plan Room, the Builders Exchange and iSqFt.

Contract Documents may be purchased from DC Reprographics, 1254 Courtland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201; www.DCplanroom.com; Phone 614-297-1200. Each Bidder is responsible for shipping cost or providing a shipping number for billing to the bidders account.

Each bid must be submitted in duplicate on a blank form furnished by the Architect, in a sealed envelope. Mark plainly on the outside of the envelope, the project you are bidding on. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bids to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids.

This notice is posted on the Parkway Local Schools web site. Notice can be accessed at: www.parkwayschools.org.

The Date of this notice: November 20, 2023 

By: Parkway Local Schools 

400 Buckeye Street

Rockford, OH  45882 

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 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Liberty Township Trustees will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Storage Building project.

Bids will be received at the Township Hall, 9930 S.R. 49, Rockford, Ohio, until 10:00 a.m. December 20, 2023, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 10:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as outlined in the bid documents. 

The project involves the construction of a 60' x 92' wood frame storage building with metal exterior wall and roof panels, and metal interior ceiling panels. The building will have a concrete foundation and floor.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. 

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC., 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents may be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

UNCLAIMED MONEY

The Celina City Auditor's office has compiled a listing of businesses and individuals with Unclaimed Monies held with the City. This list is available for public viewing at the following locations:

• Celina Auditor's Office

• Celina Municipal Utilities

• City Hall first floor bulletin board

• www.celinaohio.org

Questions may be directed to the Celina Auditor's office at 419-586-6451 or celinaauditor@celinaohio.org

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NOTICE

City Of Celina

Civil Service Commission

Notice of Meeting

Date: December 6, 2023

Time: 9:00 A.M.

Location:

Board Room

City of Celina Administration Building

225 N. Main Street

Meeting Topic:

• Review minutes from 11/16/2023 meeting

• Discuss National Testing Network

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PROBATE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

MATTHEW L. GILMORE, JUDGE

IN RE: THE NAME OF

COURTNEY DAWN SAWMILLER to

COURTNEY DAWN CORNETT

Case No.: 20239032

NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME

(R.C.2717.08 and 2717.14)

Applicant hereby gives notice that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in this Court, requesting the change of name of Courtney Dawn Sawmiller to Courtney Dawn Cornett. A hearing on the application will be held on January 22, 2024, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Mercer County, Ohio, located at 101 N. Main St., Room 307, Celina, OH 45822.

Courtney Sawmiller

818 W. Butler St.

Coldwater, OH 45828

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Marion Local School District Board of Education ("Owner") is seeking professional design services. The Board is interested in developing plans, drawings, and specifications to erect a new building consisting of nine classrooms, a gym, locker rooms, a cafeteria, an agriculture facility, and administrative offices. The new building will be connected to the existing elementary building by a corridor. The new building is to be approximately 66,000 sq. ft. Interested firms can submit statements of qualification electronically to Mike Pohlman, Superintendent by 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2023. Submissions should be made to, and additional instructions and award criteria are available on request from pohlmanm@marion local.org.

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Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

The State of Ohio, Mercer County. First National Bank in New Bremen, Plaintiff, vs. Jay J. Truesdale, et al., Defendant. Case No. 23CIV062

Pursuant to a Court Order of Sale, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 9:00 A.M., if the property does not sell on that date, it will go up for a second sale on RealAuction.com, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., the following described real estate to-wit:

Parcel No.: 27-200500. 0000 

Complete Legal Description can be located in the Mercer County Map Office, located in Room 209, at the Mercer County Courthouse. 

Said Premises located at 818 Sycamore St., Celina, OH 45822

Said premises appraised at $108,400. A deposit of $5,000 is required to RealAuction.com. This appraisal does not include an interior examination of the premises.

TERMS OF SALE:  Property cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor is purchaser, no deposit is required.

TERMS OF 2^ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit and payment requirements same as the first auction. 

Pursuant to ORC 2329.21, purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Jeff Grey, Sheriff 

Captain Lori Knapke

Mercer County, Ohio

Schnelle Law Office, LLC

Attorney

937-538-4324

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