Effective October 24, 2024, the competitive bidding threshold for Ohio public school districts contained in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) 3313.46 will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and will then increase by 3%...more
The bidding statute applicable to school boards in the state of Ohio is R.C. 3313.46. It requires public bidding in accordance with the statutory procedure when the school board “determines to build, repair, enlarge, improve,...more
The Ohio Attorney General (OAG) released an opinion in March 2024, Opinion No. 2024-003, to clarify the kinds of services that may be procured under R.C. 9.48. The March 2024 opinion specifically references an OAG opinion...more
By now, you are likely aware that the federal government is making the largest investment in climate and energy improvements in American history, known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA allocates funding to...more
6/15/2023
/ Alternative Fuels ,
Biden Administration ,
Charging Stations ,
Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Funding ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Public Entities ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Energy Incentives ,
Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a new “Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit” to support solar, wind and battery component manufacturers. As part of the transition to decarbonized energy sources, this production...more
Federal energy policy is making many new incentives available for local governments to fund energy-related assets. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, established a set of energy-related asset categories that...more
Mechanics' liens on public construction projects are a fact of life. Although they may seem familiar, it does not pay to regard them too casually. Mechanics' liens are statutory creatures, and anyone dealing with them needs...more
11/4/2022
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Failure To Pay ,
Liens ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Notice Requirements ,
Remedies ,
Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Subcontractors
A review of the statutory qualifications-based selection process and a new exception to the process -
Ohio public entities are required to follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process when hiring an architect,...more
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover:
- Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more
9/15/2022
/ Best Practices ,
Compensation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Claims ,
Contract Price ,
Delays ,
Design Professionals ,
Documentation ,
Events ,
General Contractors ,
Lost Productivity ,
Shipping ,
Standard of Care
The original version of this article was published in June, 2021. It has been updated based on experiences over the past year.
By now, you are likely aware that the federal government has issued three rounds of relief...more
8/3/2022
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
CCIP ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Construction Project ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Federal Funding ,
Health and Safety ,
Public Schools ,
School Districts ,
School Safety ,
State Education Departments
This full-day workshop, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects and when competitive bidding is required.
The morning session features a...more
4/7/2022
/ Competitive Bidding ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
Events ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Project Delivery Methods ,
Public Entities ,
Public Projects ,
Sole Source Contracts
Join Bricker & Eckler Public Sector Attorneys as they take a deep dive into levy planning and campaigns, facilities financing, booster projects, fund flexibility and economic development for K-12 school districts....more
A review of the statutory qualifications-based selection process and when it is required -
Ohio public entities are required to follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process when hiring an architect, engineer or...more
Much has been written by various prognosticators regarding the January 6, 2022, release by the U.S. Treasury of its Final Rule as to the use by state and local governments of federal stimulus funding under the American Rescue...more
1/14/2022
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Stimulus ,
Federal Funding ,
Final Rules ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Health ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Public Projects ,
Relief Measures ,
State and Local Government ,
State Procurement Contracts ,
U.S. Treasury
On October 29, 2021, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) issued new requirements regarding the use of federal ESSER II and ESSER III funding for construction and capital expenditures. Under the new requirements, local...more
19th Annual Top Gun Premier Midwest Construction Claims Webinar Series -
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event...more
9/24/2021
/ Best Practices ,
Budgets ,
Compensation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Managers ,
Construction Project ,
Construction Site ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Claims ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Damages ,
Defense Strategies ,
Delays ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
Documentation ,
General Contractors ,
Lost Productivity ,
Scope of Work ,
Standard of Care ,
Webinars
19th Annual Top Gun Premier Midwest Construction Claims Webinar Series -
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event...more
9/22/2021
/ Best Practices ,
Compensation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Construction Site ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Claims ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Damages ,
Defense Strategies ,
Delays ,
Design Professionals ,
Documentation ,
General Contractors ,
Lost Productivity ,
Nonconforming Use ,
Standard of Care ,
Webinars
For some time now, improving broadband internet access has been a priority for school districts and other political subdivisions across Ohio. Moreover, one of the main challenges faced by school districts in their efforts to...more
7/7/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Broadband ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Funding ,
Funding ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Libraries ,
Municipalities ,
Port Authority ,
Public Entities ,
Public Schools ,
Remote Learning ,
School Districts ,
State and Local Government ,
State Funding
This webinar is part of the 13th annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series.
With carefully crafted procurement and contract documents, a “term agreement” and “task...more
7/1/2021
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
General Contractors ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Project Delivery Methods ,
Public Bidding ,
Public Contracts ,
Webinars
The federal government has issued three rounds of relief funding to Ohio school districts in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The most recent round - created by the American Rescue Plan and referred to as ESSER III or...more
6/3/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Grants ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Schools ,
Relief Measures ,
School Districts ,
State Procurement Contracts
The federal government has allocated three rounds of relief funds to public schools during the course of the pandemic. Its most recent legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted on March 11th, will funnel an...more
This webinar is part of the 13th Annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series.
During 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government made funding...more
4/29/2021
/ CARES Act ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Federal Funding ,
General Contractors ,
Project Delivery Methods ,
Public Bidding ,
Public Contracts ,
Public Entities ,
Webinars
By this point in time, it will come as no surprise to school districts that they are the recipients of federal grant funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. As of late March 2021,...more
It's no longer just bidding! Bricker attorneys Casey Cross and Chris McCloskey will share the risk factors to consider when selecting a construction delivery model, as well as what you need to know to make sure your district...more
1/27/2021
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Managers ,
Construction Project ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
General Contractors ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Project Delivery Methods ,
School Districts ,
Webinars
On November 19, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 404, which extends the ability to hold virtual public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic beyond the previous December 1, 2020, deadline,...more