Holmes County Seeks Bids for Courthouse Window Restoration Project

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners is accepting sealed bids for the Holmes County Courthouse Window Project, with submissions due by 10:00 a.m., local time on November 24, 2025. Bids must be enclosed in an opaque envelope bearing the bidder's name and the project title, and delivered to Holmes County Commissioners, Attn: Holmes County Courthouse Window Project, 2 Court Street, Suite 14, Millersburg, Ohio 44654. Submitted bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The procurement notice specifies that contract documents, including detailed plans and specifications, are available for download at www.holmesengineer.org at no charge. The project will be awarded on the basis of a lump sum bid to complete the courthouse window work in accordance with the issued plans and specifications, and the scope includes all required appurtenances incidental to the construction. The advertisement was published in the Holmes County Bargain Hunter on November 8 and November 15, 2025.

For local contractors, the solicitation presents a clear opportunity to bid on public work at the county seat in Millersburg. The use of sealed opaque envelopes and a public bid opening are longstanding procedures meant to ensure fairness, to protect bidder confidentiality prior to opening, and to provide transparency in the award process. Posting the contract documents online at no charge expands access to smaller firms and reduces administrative barriers that can deter local participation.

For residents and taxpayers, the project raises questions about preservation, long term maintenance costs, and the county's approach to capital improvements for its courthouse. Windows on historic county buildings can affect energy efficiency, safety, and architectural integrity, and a competitive procurement process helps ensure the county receives a responsible price and compliant workmanship. Public bid openings also allow community members and interested parties to monitor the county's contracting decisions.

The notice does not include a contract value, construction schedule, or award date. Contractors seeking to participate should obtain the plans and specifications from the county engineer website and follow the submission instructions precisely. Because the deadline is November 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., prospective bidders should allow time for delivery and for any pre qualification or bonding requirements described in the contract documents.

The commissioners' solicitation is the first public procedural step toward the courthouse window work. How the county evaluates the bids, selects a contractor, and oversees construction will determine the project's cost effectiveness and the preservation outcome for a building that serves local government functions and community identity.