House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more
5/29/2025
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This full-day seminar, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects, as well as requirements and best practices for administering procurement...more
4/10/2025
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Effective January 1, 2025, the competitive bidding threshold for numerous Ohio public entities as set forth in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) Section 9.17 increased from $75,000 to $77,250 through 2025....more
2/4/2025
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Threshold Requirements
Thinking about a construction project? To hire a general contractor, you likely need to competitively bid your project in accordance with Ohio law!
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Effective October 3, 2023, the threshold amount for rejecting bids when they exceed the original construction estimate will increase for certain Ohio public entities. Previously, Ohio Revised Code (ORC)153.12 specified that...more
It’s a new year! Have a building project coming up? Need a master facilities assessment or other construction? If so, hiring a design professional will be at the top of your to-do list.
Did you know that the Ohio Revised...more
Bricker Graydon'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
9/21/2023
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Effective October 3, 2023, the threshold amount for rejecting bids when they exceed the original construction estimate will increase for certain Ohio public entities. Previously, Ohio Revised Code (ORC)153.12 specified that...more
Effective October 3, 2023, the construction competitive bidding threshold for certain Ohio political subdivisions including libraries, counties, and townships will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and will...more
7/17/2023
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State Procurement Contracts
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
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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
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Public Entities ,
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Sole Source Contracts
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
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
9/15/2021
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Webinars
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
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Webinars
This webinar is part of the 13th Annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series.
Bricker attorneys Mark Evans and Laura Bowman will review the statutory procurement process...more
5/20/2021
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Webinars
Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event will cover:
- Important construction concepts, including key contract...more
9/17/2020
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Webinars
Bricker & Eckler attorneys, with special guest Thomas Winston, President & CEO, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, invite you to attend a virtual presentation that will walk you through the process of developing public or...more
9/1/2020
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Zoning Laws
Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This webinar series, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more
Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This webinar series, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more
5/21/2020
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Webinars
Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This full-day workshop, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more
When preparing for a construction project, one of the first decisions that must be made is whether to use a general contractor, construction manager at risk or design-build delivery model.
Join Bricker attorneys Laura...more
2/12/2020
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Webinars
Design-build (DB) means a firm is responsible to a public owner for both the design and construction of a project. The procurement process for public design-build projects is set forth in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio...more