Big Creek Tunnel
ID: EB-2511
• Alt ID: 57-26
• State: Ohio
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Description
Background
The Big Creek Tunnel Project is initiated by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) to address combined sewer overflow (CSO) control requirements as specified in Control Measure #22 of the Consent Decree.
The project aims to construct a significant infrastructure component that will enhance the region's wastewater management capabilities, with an estimated construction cost of $300 million.
Work Details
The project involves the construction of approximately 22,300 linear feet of a 20-foot diameter CSO storage tunnel, excavated in rock and supported with a bolted, gasketed, one-pass steel fiber reinforced concrete segmental lining.
Key components include:
- Six tunnel drop shafts
- An overflow tunnel
- Tunnel adits
- Consolidation sewers
- Sewer diversion and gate control structures
- Associated mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control equipment.
Additional near-surface and ancillary structures are also part of the scope. Detailed specifications can be found in the Contract Drawings and Specification Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence upon award and is subject to completion timelines as defined in the contract documents.
The official bid opening is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Place of Performance
The construction will take place within the jurisdiction of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with various federal labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act and must meet NEORSD's policies regarding Small Business Enterprises (SBE) with a goal set at 15% for this contract.
Bidders are required to submit a Bid Guaranty in either bond form or certified check amounting to 10% of their bid. Additionally, bidders must provide evidence of qualifications through a Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire.
The Big Creek Tunnel Project is initiated by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) to address combined sewer overflow (CSO) control requirements as specified in Control Measure #22 of the Consent Decree.
The project aims to construct a significant infrastructure component that will enhance the region's wastewater management capabilities, with an estimated construction cost of $300 million.
Work Details
The project involves the construction of approximately 22,300 linear feet of a 20-foot diameter CSO storage tunnel, excavated in rock and supported with a bolted, gasketed, one-pass steel fiber reinforced concrete segmental lining.
Key components include:
- Six tunnel drop shafts
- An overflow tunnel
- Tunnel adits
- Consolidation sewers
- Sewer diversion and gate control structures
- Associated mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control equipment.
Additional near-surface and ancillary structures are also part of the scope. Detailed specifications can be found in the Contract Drawings and Specification Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence upon award and is subject to completion timelines as defined in the contract documents.
The official bid opening is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Place of Performance
The construction will take place within the jurisdiction of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with various federal labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act and must meet NEORSD's policies regarding Small Business Enterprises (SBE) with a goal set at 15% for this contract.
Bidders are required to submit a Bid Guaranty in either bond form or certified check amounting to 10% of their bid. Additionally, bidders must provide evidence of qualifications through a Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire.
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Overview
Opportunity ID
EB-2511
Response Deadline
June 25, 2026
Due in 36 Days
Date Posted
April 21, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
A pre-bid conference has been set for 1:30 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Tunnel.
Set Aside Preferences
Small Business
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$300,000,000
(Agency Estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 4/21/26 Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District in Ohio issued Big Creek Tunnel with ID EB-2511 due 6/25/26.
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