Kitts Hill Communications Tower Project
Request for Proposals | Lawrence County Board of Commissioners
Status: Closed. Proposals were due April 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Archival record. This solicitation closed before the Board’s July 21, 2026 resolution establishing lawrencecounty.org as the County’s official procurement website under Ohio Revised Code Section 307.87. It is posted here as part of the County’s archived procurement opportunities.
The Lawrence County Commissioners issued this Request for Proposals from qualified contractors for the design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning of a 300-foot, 3-leg, solid-steel, self-supporting communications tower, all associated civil and electrical site work, and a 10 by 12 foot communications shelter, to be constructed at 857 County Road 105, Kitts Hill, Ohio.
Key Dates
| RFP released | April 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Written questions due | April 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Proposals due | April 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Construction start | Upon award and contract execution |
| Substantial completion | 5 to 7 months from RFP to completion |
Project Overview
The County solicited a turnkey solution that includes engineering, design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the communications tower and related infrastructure. Proposals were evaluated on overall value to the County rather than solely on price. The scope includes:
- A 300-foot, 3-leg, self-supporting steel tower meeting the TIA/EIA-222-H standard, with OSHA-compliant safety climb system and FAA obstruction lighting
- A 10 by 12 foot pre-fabricated communications shelter with HVAC, electrical distribution, grounding, and cable entry ports
- All civil site work, including grading, access improvements, drainage, fencing, and erosion control
- All electrical infrastructure, including utility service extension, surge protection, site lighting, and grounding
- Drilled shaft foundations engineered in accordance with the Terracon Geotechnical Report (Terracon Project No. N2245228)
- Turnkey delivery with testing, closeout documentation, and as-built drawings
All structural, civil, electrical, and foundation designs were required to be prepared and sealed by professional engineers licensed in the State of Ohio. The procurement complies with all applicable State of Ohio public procurement requirements, including prevailing wage laws.
Contractor Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience constructing self-supporting towers over 250 feet
- Demonstrated experience with drilled shaft foundations in shale
- Proof of insurance meeting County requirements
- Ability to meet prevailing wage labor requirements
- OSHA 30-certified supervisory personnel
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) providing stamped drawings
Bonding
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 153.54, the successful proposer must furnish both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Ohio.
Questions
Direct questions about this RFP to the Lawrence County Commissioners’ office:
Lawrence County Commissioners Office
111 South Fourth Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Phone: 740-533-4300
Documents
The complete RFP document governs this procurement. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities or irregularities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the County.