Kokosing Construction seeks subs/suppliers for CRAA-Taxiway C Relocation Phase 2 Project #24044

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“Attention DBE Companies”

Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. is preparing a bid for the CRAA-Taxiway C Relocation Phase 2 Project #24044 at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.  We are seeking quotes for any portion of the project listed that you are qualified to perform or provide supplies, which includes the following:

Asphalt Pavement Removal, Excavation, Drainage Work, Cement Stabilization, Pavement Milling, Asphalt Paving, Pavement Grooving, Pavement Markings, Topsoil, Seeding, Lighting/Electrical, and Erosion and Sediment Controls.

Copies of the bidding documents can be obtained from the B2GNow website, https://columbusairports.diversitycompliance.com/ or Key Blueprints, 614-228-3285, www.keycompanies.com.  Documents are on file at  McGraw Hill Construction, The Builders Exchange or at 6235 Westerville Rd., Westerville, OH  43081 for viewing.  Please submit quotes to Ryan Davis via e-mail at  rad@kokosing.biz by 4:00 p.m., May 31, 2023 or fax at 740-957-9227.  Mr. Davis may be contacted at 740-497-8966.

“Kokosing Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer.”

OBDC Construction Academy celebrates graduate and mentors

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The OBDC Construction Academy celebrated contractors and local organizations participating in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 business training courses.  The Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted a graduation ceremony. County Administrator Ken Wilson provided remarks.  OBDC assisted over 40 Black and small contractors in developing better business skills.  They received instruction and mentorship from local general construction companies Elford, Ascension Construction Solutions, HC Inspections, HH&M Masonry, and Smoot Construction. 

Class topics included: estimating, how to read blueprints, understanding the specification book, scheduling, bonding, legal contracts, and accounting. 

Local entrepreneurs Attorney Ambrose Moses, Wanda Curry-Shephard, and Nicole Simpson provide information on legal issues, accounting, and insurance. 

Terri Wise, with Columbus City Schools; Marliese Ryan,  Gilbane Building Company; Cathy Holloway, HH&M Masonry; and Damita Brown, National Church Residences, are advisory board members.

The next session of the OBDC Construction Academy will begin on May 24.  Registration is online at OHBDC.org

CRAA issues bid notice for Taxiway C Relocation Phase 2

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Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Taxiway C Relocation Phase 2 Project #24044
JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority values diversity and inclusion and the impact small and minority-owned firms have on the Central Ohio economy.  The Columbus Regional Airport Authority invites you to access the following link: www.columbusairports.diversitycompliance.com to  register to do business with us and to view new bid opportunities and results. Email BusinessDiversity@ColumbusAirports.com for questions about the Diversity Programs at Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

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