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Community Notices
Village of Amanda Notice to ContractorsLeist Street Improvements 001.03.1DOCUMENT 001.03NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSSealed bids for the Leist Street Improvements project will be received by Village of Amanda at 116 East Main Street, Amanda, Ohio 43102, until Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM local time, and then and there publicly opened and read.The Leist Street Improvements Project will include resurfacing the existing street along with pavement repair and sidewalk replacement. Work also includes new storm sewer and catch basins.Bid Documents as prepared by Verdantas may be examined free of charge during normal business hours at the following locations:Verdantas LLC, 1555 W. Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, Ph. 740-344-5451Village of Amanda at 116 East Main Street Amanda, Ohio 43102, Ph. 740-969-4771Complete sets of bidding documents may only be purchased through Verdantas LLC. Bidders may obtain electronic bidding documents upon payment of $25.00 (non-refundable) in the form of cash or check payable to Verdantas LLC. Bid documents may also be obtained as hardcopy upon receipt of $100.00plus $20.00 shipping fees at the above office.Bidders are required to provide Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid Price or certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit equal to ten percent of the bid amount to guarantee the Bidder’s entrance into a contract, if awarded the project.Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the bid and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. Submit your offer on the Bid Form provided within these Bid Documents.Each Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project shall to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required.Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Fairfield County as determined by the State of Ohio Prevailing Wage Determinations.The Engineer’s estimate is as follows: $362,500Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 60 daysafter submission. In the event that the Owner is unable to obtain an Agreement with the Bidder initially selected, the Owner may award the contract to the next bid, most favorable to the Owner.The right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bids received and to accept any bid which is deemed to be the lowest and best bid. Publish: March 26, 2024April 2, 2024END OF NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Community Events
2024
Community Yard Sales June 7 & 8th
Trick or Treat-TBD
Light Ohio BlueLight Ohio Blue is a statewide campaign to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Light Ohio Blue also strives to show support to the currently serving law enforcement personnel who protect our communities throughout our great state.In the month of May, we ask that Ohioans across the state to light up skylines all around Ohio Blue for law enforcement. We encourage every citizen to change their home exterior lights to blue to show their support.In addition to changing your lights, May 8-18 Light Ohio Blue will host local events: honoring ceremony, as well as, law enforcement caravan that will parade throughout the state. A full list of events can be found at lightohioblue.org On May 8th the caravan will be traveling though Amanda beginning approx. 6:45-7 P.M.. Light Ohio Blue so engage and enlist citizens, civic groups, churches, businesses, schools, current or retired members to show support. Residents are welcome to come outside to line the caravan route in support of our fallen heroes and currently serving law enforcement personnel. You are encouraged to create signs in support and show off your blue porch lights. Go to LightOhioBlue.org for more details.Anyone taking photos/videos can use #LightOhioBlue2024
Here is a video of past Light OHio Blue events
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Service Projects
Food Bank
Fairfield County Food Bank
(in our area)United Methodist202 E. High St(Third Wednesday of every month 6 P.M.-8 P.M.)This is for residents in need that live within the Amanda Clearcreek School District.
Fairfield County Food BanksInformation Referrals: Either call 211 or 740-687-0500 or go to the website at www.fairfieldcounty211.org While you are there check out other assistance programs: food, Medication, financial, eyeglass, Christmas, school clothes
Fairfield County Food BanksInformation Referrals: Either call 211 or 740-687-0500 or go to the website at www.fairfieldcounty211.org While you are there check out other assistance programs: food, Medication, financial, eyeglass, Christmas, school clothes
Latest News
Leist Street Resurfacing Project to begin
Spring/Summer 2024
Crack Seal and Alley work will also be done in 2024
Also, we will be installing a new well in water well field to replace an aging well. So watch for postings.
In addition to the above mentioned projects, we have applied for grants to help with cost for the Media Change out of Durilator at the Water Plant, Replacement of the Salt Barn, and the Upgrade of the Sewer Lift Stations depending on if and when we hear back about these projects this could be 2024-2025.
Village and Township Officials Talk About the County's Land Use Plan with commissioners
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Council Meetings
Meetings are first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. , unless holiday then it's moved to the following Monday
You can find meeting videos at - Village of Amanda Youtube