Effective: July 1, 2015
Latest Legislation: House Bill 53 - 131st General Assembly
Notwithstanding sections 153.65 to 153.71 of the Revised Code, a county engineer may combine the design and construction elements of a bridge, highway, or safety project into a single contract, but only if the cost of the project as bid does not exceed five million dollars.
When required to use competitive bidding, the county engineer shall award a design-build contract in accordance with sections 307.86 to 307.92 of the Revised Code. In lieu of the requirement for plans, the county engineer shall prepare and distribute a scope of work document upon which bidders shall base their bids.
A county engineer may request the director of transportation to review and comment on the scope of work document or the construction plans for conformance with state and federal requirements. If so requested, the director shall review and comment on the document or plans.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges
Chapter 5543 | Duties of County Engineer
Section 5543.01 | General Powers and Duties of County Engineer.
Section 5543.011 | Fuel Sales to County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Section 5543.02 | Annual Report.
Section 5543.03 | Report to Director of Transportation.
Section 5543.04 | Naming and Numbering Roads and Bridges - Maps.
Section 5543.05 | County Engineer to Assign Expense of Road or Bridge.
Section 5543.06 | Annual Meeting of County and Township Authorities.
Section 5543.08 | Assistance of Director of Transportation.
Section 5543.09 | Supervision by County Engineer.
Section 5543.10 | Constructing Sidewalks, Curbs, or Gutters.
Section 5543.11 | Grade and Width of Sidewalks - Permission for Construction.
Section 5543.12 | County Engineer Right of Entry.
Section 5543.13 | Agreement as to Compensation and Damages.
Section 5543.14 | County Engineer to Trim or Remove Vegetation Along Roads.
Section 5543.16 | Construction and Repair of Approaches and Driveways - Cost.
Section 5543.17 | Avoiding Closing to Traffic at Any One Time Entire Width of Highway or Bridge.
Section 5543.18 | Erection of Signposts.
Section 5543.19 | Construction or Reconstruction by Force Account.
Section 5543.20 | Responsibility for Bridge Inspection.