Golf Course Irrigation

Background
The City of Cincinnati is issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Golf Course Irrigation project. The goal of this contract is to upgrade and install irrigation systems across multiple golf courses, ensuring efficient water management and maintenance. The City aims to enhance its facilities while adhering to local codes and standards.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Installation of new irrigation systems at three golf courses: Avon, Neumann, and Woodland.
2. Removal of old sprinkler heads and controllers, which must be returned to golf course staff. All other components of the old system are to be abandoned in place as per Section 102.13.
3. Coordination with an Ohio licensed electrician for electrical work related to pump stations, including startup, calibration, and testing.
4. Grass types specified for each course include:
- Avon: Greens – Bent / Poa Annual; Fairways – Bent; Rough – Tall Fescue / Kentucky Blue Grass Blend.
- Neumann: Greens – Bent / Poa Annual; Fairways – Bent; Rough – Tall Fescue / Kentucky Blue Grass Blend.
- Woodland: Greens – Bent / Poa Annual; Fairways – Bent/Bluegrass; Rough – Tall Fescue / Kentucky Blue Grass Blend.
5. Waste management includes placing dirt and old sod as directed by golf course staff with no export allowed. Old pipes and manmade waste must be disposed of as normal trash.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award and extend through the completion of the irrigation installation, with a specific due date for bids set for August 20, 2025.

Place of Performance
The work will take place at three golf courses in Cincinnati: Avon Fields Golf Course, Neumann Golf Course, and Woodland Golf Course.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 325 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. A DEI 147 form must be submitted within ten days of notification from the Department of Economic Inclusion. Additionally, bidders are required to meet M/WBE subcontracting goals of 1% for both MBE and WBE participation.