MIGHTY PHASE ll
We are ready to take on the challenge…
The Mighty Children’s Museum has been a vital part of our community for the last six years! We have loved sharing experiences with you and watching as your children grow along with us. Together with our Board of Directors, we have decided that it is time to expand our reach. In our building, there is an un-renovated third floor that we are looking to transform into a space for an older age demographic.
We are on a quest for ONE MILLION DOLLARS and are excited to involve our community in this expansion opportunity. If you are interested in donating to this project, people click the ‘Donate” button below!
What’s going to change??
There are several components to our Expansion Plan.
The third floor space will become a space for the older demographic, 8 to 13 year old, to engage in STEM based learning and discovery.
The 2nd floor mezzanine which currently acts as our Birthday Party space will transition into an art space for all the enjoy!
The general layout of the current main exhibit space will remain the same with some minor updates!
May 2024 Update!
Mighty is tirelessly working on applying for grants, both local and national, to secure the funding for our expansion project!
On May 1, Governor Dewine visited Chillicothe to announce the recipients of the Appalachian Community Grant Program..and Mighty was on the list!
This will allow us to begin phase 1 of our renovations to our 3rd floor expansion plan!
Continue to follow along on our journey for updates!
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Interior Alterations to the Mighty Children’s Museum
Sealed Bids clearly marked Interior Alterations to the Mighty Children’s Museum will be received by the Mighty Children’s Museum at 21 East Second Street in Chillicothe, Ohio 45601, until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment and related services.
Electronic bid proposal documents, specifications and drawings for these improvements may be obtained by contacting JCKL Architects, LLC- Email: eric@marsharchitects.com Address: P.O. Box 340037, Columbus, Ohio 43234, or by phone at (614) 507-2717. All questions should be addressed to Eric Karhoff .
Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code for 10% of the bid price. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.
Proposals will be received for one contract: General Trades. The Prevailing Wage Rates to be paid under this contract shall be provided in the bid documents package by the Owner.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 10:00 am at the job site Mighty Children’s Museum at 21 East Second Street in Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Accessibility to the third floor is limited.
There is only a narrow ladder to the third floor from the second floor.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bids. Work is described as: Interior Alterations to the Mighty Children’s Museum. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids, without the consent of The Mighty Children’s Museum. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds. Bonding Agent must be listed in U.. Treasury Circular #570. Bond must be for 100% of the bid.
This notice is also posted on the Mighty Children’s Museum Internet site on the world-wide web which may be accessed at: http://www.mightymuseum.org
Kelcie Pierce
Mighty Children’s Museum, Administrator
PRE-BID MEETING
PROJECT: Mighty Children’s Museum
DATE & TIME: 07-28-2025 at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT AT MEETING:
Eric Karhoff, JCKL
Kim Hardesty, Ross County
Bob Waller, RL Waller Construction
Marshall Berry, RL Waller Construction
DISCUSSION ITEMS: See Addendum #1
1. A request was made to change the length of the contract to one year (365 days).
2. Anticipate 3 rows of sprinklers running through the existing section of the museum.
3. It may be necessary to close the museum for a 2-week period when installing the
sprinkler system.
4. Contractor to remove & reinstall any existing museum equipment and displays as
required during construction.
5. No compaction tests required per the architect.
6. The address of the property is 21 E. Fourth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 (The
”Invitation to Bidders” said 21 East Second Street).
7. Kim Hardesty with Ross County will perform prevailing wage interviews for the
County.
July 31, 2025
Addendum #1
The bid opening remains Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:00 am. The bid packages are to be
delivered to the Mighty Children’s Museum, 21 East Fourth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.
Meeting Items:
1. The length of the construction contract has been changed to a one year length (365 days) starting
from the Notice to Proceed date.
2. It may be necessary to close the Mighty Children Museum for a 2-week period when installing
sprinkler system. Other closures to be coordinated with the Museum staff as needed.
3. The selected Contractor will be required to remove & reinstall any existing Mighty Children Museum
displays or equipment as required and reinstalled at the same location.
4. No soil compaction tests are required on this project.
5. The address of the property is 21 E. Fourth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 (The
”Invitation to Bidders” mistakenly said 21 East Second Street).
Sincerely,
Eric Karhoff
JCKL Architects, LLC
P.O. Box 340037
Columbus, Ohio 43234
Ph. 614-507-2717 mobile
eric@marsharchitects.com
Addendum #2
The bid opening has been changed to Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 am. The bid packages are
to be delivered to the Mighty Children’s Museum, 21 East Fourth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.
Addendum #3
The bid opening scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 am. has been postponed until
further notice.
In attendance at the Prebid Meeting at 10:00 am, 7-28-2025:
Eric Karhoff JCKL Architects, LLC eric@marsharchitects.com
Kim Hardesty, Ross County Commissioners
Sarah Mallory, Bricker Graydon smallory@incompliance.com
Jeff Butler, Brenton Avenir Construction jbutler@brentonavenir.com
Rachel Wright, Brenton Avenir Construction rwright@brentonavenir.com
