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PIRCHE Partners with Virginia Commonwealth University to Expand User Base, Enhance Transplant Outcomes
PIRCHE Partners with Virginia Commonwealth University to Expand User Base, Enhance Transplant Outcomes VCU integrates PIRCHE’s technology to support donor selection and personalized immunosuppression.
Ohio Department of Commerce Publishes Increased Bidding Threshold for Numerous Public Entities for 2025 | JD Supra
February 4, 2025 Laura Bowman, Mark Evans, Christopher McCloskey, Brock Miskimen, Leah Thorsen Bricker Graydon LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: 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.
[Webinar] Compliance Briefing: Ohio Bathroom Bill (SB 104) (Higher Education) - January 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | JD Supra
On November 27, 2024, Ohio Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 104 (“S.B. 104”), which will take effect on February 25, 2025. This bill touches every corner of campus – from academic buildings to residence halls, from recreation centers and athletics locker rooms and medical training rooms to rentable event spaces. The bill imposes several requirements and restrictions on higher education institutions.
ESSER Funds and Regulatory Compliance: Is Your School District Required to Record a Notice of Federal Interest? | JD Supra
In recent years, many school districts have benefitted from Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants. These grants have assisted school districts and other academic institutions in responding to the unprecedented challenges raised by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
Increased Bidding Threshold for Ohio Public School Districts Beginning October 24, 2024 | JD Supra
August 16, 2024 Christopher McCloskey, Brock Miskimen, Casey Rieth Bricker Graydon LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Effective October 24, 2024, the competitive bidding threshold for Ohio public school districts contained in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) 3313.46 will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and will then increase by 3% annually as set forth in ORC 9.17.
Ohio School Bidding Statute Update: Does your project require bidding? | JD Supra
The bidding statute applicable to school boards in the state of Ohio is R.C. 3313.46.It requires public bidding in accordance with the statutory procedure when the school board “determines to build, repair, enlarge, improve, or demolish any school building, the cost of which will exceed fifty thousand dollars…”. The Ohio Supreme Court has stated that a public entity is not required to engage in competitive bidding in the absence of legislation expressly requiring it (73 Ohio St. 3d 590, 601).
New Guidance for Joint Purchasing Programs Under R.C. 9.48 Sets New Allowances | JD Supra
The Ohio Attorney General (OAG) released an opinion in March 2024, Opinion No. 2024-003, to clarify the kinds of services that may be procured under R.C. 9.48. The March 2024 opinion specifically references an OAG opinion released in August 2019, Opinion No. 2019-028, in which the OAG opined on the authority of a political subdivision to contract for construction services through joint purchasing programs under R.C. 9.48.
Inflation Reduction Act: Federal Incentives for Public Entities for Clean Energy Improvements | JD Supra
By now, you are likely aware that the federal government is making the largest investment in climate and energy improvements in American history, known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA allocates funding to provide incentives that reduce renewable energy costs for an expanded number of organizations including public educational institutions, school districts, states, counties, and local municipalities.
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Advanced Manufacturing Product Credit - A cheat sheet
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Advanced Manufacturing Product Credit – A cheat sheet Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a new “Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit” to support solar, wind and battery component manufacturers. As part of the transition to decarbonized energy sources, this production tax credit (PTC) is designed to support the development of a domestic supply chain for renewable energy technology and energy storage.
Inflation Reduction Act: Federal Incentives for Public Entities for Clean Energy Improvements
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 By now, you are likely aware that the federal government is making the largest investment in climate and energy improvements in American history, known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA allocates funding to provide incentives that reduce renewable energy costs for an expanded number of organizations including public educational institutions, school districts, states, counties, and local municipalities.
Mechanics' liens and public improvements: A primer | JD Supra
November 4, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Mechanics' liens on public construction projects are a fact of life. Although they may seem familiar, it does not pay to regard them too casually. Mechanics' liens are statutory creatures, and anyone dealing with them needs to follow the statutory procedure precisely to avoid undesirable consequences.
Contracting with architects and engineers - New exception to QBS! | JD Supra
Summary of current statutory QBS process 1. All architecture and engineering contracts are subject to the QBS process, unless: The professional design fee is estimated to be $25,000 or less. The public authority maintains a file with current qualifications and the estimated cost of design services will be more than $25,000 but less than $50,000. The public authority head determines in writing that there is an emergency requiring immediate action. 2.
ESSER III: Funding school construction | JD Supra
The original version of this article was published in June, 2021. It has been updated based on experiences over the past year. By now, you are likely aware that the federal government has issued three rounds of relief funding to Ohio school districts in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which many school district leaders consider a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address some of their facilities needs while promoting the health and safety of district students.
Contracting with architects and engineers - What’s required today? | JD Supra
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 other design professional to perform professional design services. Although the QBS process and changes implemented with construction reform have been in effect since 2011, not all public owners and design professionals are aware of and/or follow the current process.
ODE issues new requirements for ESSER-funded construction and capital expenditures | JD Supra
On October 29, 2021, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) issued new requirements regarding the use of federal ESSER II and ESSER III funding for construction and capital expenditures. Under the new requirements, local education agencies (LEAs) will need to provide additional assurances and budget details within their ESSER applications on the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) platform for all ESSER-funded construction and capital expenditures.
[Ongoing Program] Specific Claims – Defective and Non-Conforming Work - November 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
November 4th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST 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.
[Ongoing Program] Specific Claims – Changes in Project Design and Scope, Preconstruction - November 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
November 18th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST 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.
Leveraging the growing resources for broadband connectivity for schools | JD Supra
For some time now, improving broadband internet access has been a priority for school districts and other political subdivisions across Ohio. Moreover, one of the main challenges faced by school districts in their efforts to maintain continued learning during the COVID-19 pandemic was internet connectivity, or lack thereof.
[Webinar] Construction Webinar Series: Streamlining Procurement with Term Agreements for Design Professionals, CMRs & Design-Builders - July 15th, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST | Bricker & Eckler LLP - JDSupra
July 15th, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM EST 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 order” arrangement may be used by public entities to allow a professional to work on multiple projects within a specific time frame, without the need to re-procure or re-negotiate a contract for each project.
ESSER III: Funding school construction | JD Supra
The federal government has issued three rounds of relief funding to Ohio school districts in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The most recent round—created by the American Rescue Plan and referred to as ESSER III or ARP ESSER—is the largest round so far and has made $4.5 billion available to Ohio school districts.
ESSER III: Receiving and spending your district’s dollars | JD Supra
The federal government has allocated three rounds of relief funds to public schools during the course of the pandemic. Its most recent legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted on March 11th, will funnel an additional $4.5 billion to Ohio school districts. These monies, commonly referred to as ESSER III or ARP ESSER can be applied toward school district needs arising between March 13, 2020, and September 30, 2024.
[Webinar] Construction Webinar Series: CARES Act Funding of Construction Improvements - May 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
May 13th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST This webinar is part of the 13th Annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series. During 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government made funding available to public entities through the CARES Act to improve the air quality in their buildings.
ESSER & HVAC: What school districts need to know | JD Supra
By this point in time, it will come as no surprise to school districts that they are the recipients of federal grant funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. As of late March 2021, school districts have received two rounds of this funding, known as ESSER I and ESSER II, respectively, and a third round of funding (ESSER III) is right on the horizon. As a result, school districts are identifying the best ways to spend these incoming funds.
[Webinar] Wednesday Webinar: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Understanding Construction Procurement for Schools (Pre-K to 12) - February 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | Bricker & Eckler LLP - JDSupra
February 10th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST It's no longer just bidding! Bricker attorneys Casey Cross and Chris McCloskey will share the risk factors to consider when selecting a construction delivery model, as well as what you need to know to make sure your district is following Ohio law when hiring a design professional, contractor, construction manager at risk or design-builder.
Virtual Public Meeting option extended through July 1, 2021 | JD Supra
On November 19, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 404, which extends the ability to hold virtual public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic beyond the previous December 1, 2020, deadline, through July 1, 2021. The Bill is expected to be signed by the Governor. With COVID-19 cases far exceeding what we saw in the spring and summer, public entities may want to revisit the need or desire to utilize a virtual option to conduct business meetings and hearings.
[Webinar] Specific Claims – Changes in Project Design and Scope, Preconstruction - November 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
November 19th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Webinar Series: 18th Annual Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series.
[Webinar] Specific Claims – Defective and Non-Conforming Work - November 5th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
November 5th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Webinar Series: 18th Annual Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series.
[Webinar] Facilities Considerations in a COVID-19 World - May 27th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
May 27th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Join several Bricker attorneys as they discuss how to prepare facilities according to state and CDC safety recommendations, the use of athletic facilities over the summer and facility maintenance challenges due to budget cuts.
[Webinar] Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts - Bidding Requirements for Public Construction Contracts - May 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | Bricker & Eckler LLP - JDSupra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Public body meetings and hearings may be held virtually during the State Emergency | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Got coverage? What to consider in the wake of the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling on Ohio Northern University v. Charles Construction Services, Inc. | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Resolving zoning challenges between local governments | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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