Scope_of_Work_Fence.docx

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Executive Summary The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS)/Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) – Sandusky is seeking bids for the install of a 6’ (foot) tall, black aluminum, picket style fence at 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Mandatory Site Visit A Mandatory site visit will be held. Suppliers attending the Mandatory site visit are required to sign in and attendance will be taken. The site visit will commence promptly on the date and time listed below, barring any unforeseen circumstances that result in a delay of the site visit. The State will not be responsible to a Supplier for their failure to obtain information discussed during the site visit due to their arriving after the site visit has convened.

August 13, 2025 Will begin promptly at 10:00 am.

Sandusky, OH 44870 Secrest Main Entrance (Strub Road)

State of Ohio Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions can be located on the Documents tab in this solicitation.

Purpose Objective Install of a 6’ (foot) tall, black aluminum, picket style fence. Approximate linear footage of fence is 250’ (foot) 9” (inches). The fence will need an ADA compliant 9’ (foot) gate at the entry/exit area of the sidewalk located in the middle of the desired placement of the fence. The sidewalk measures 9’ foot 9” inches.

Specifying hardware for access control with emergency egress that ties in with the fire system, and an option for additional lock and key. The gate will need 120-volt electric supply wired to it from a delegated location of DVS’s choice. Wire will need to be trenched, buried in direct burial conduit to current code specs.

Placement to comply with ODH/CMS regulations.

Scope of Work (SOW) ODVS/OVHS is Requesting a Quote (RFQ) for the install of a 6’ tall, black aluminum, picket style fence. Approximately 250’ 9” wide. Including a 9’ (foot) gate in the middle of the fence lining up with existing sidewalk.

ODVS/OVHS is requiring the Contractor to wire the fence with 120 Volt electric supplied from a delegated location of DVS’s choice.

ODVS/OVHS is requesting the Contractor to install specifying hardware for access control with emergency egress, that ties into the fire system, with additional lock and key option.

ODVS/OVHS is requiring the Contractor to match the style, Hight and durability of the fence to the current fences on the property. (Currently installed fences to be shown as part of the site visit).

Expectations To install a fence for the safety and security of our facility.

ODVS/OVH General Requirements All work must comply with any ADA and OSHA Standards and all federal, state, and local regulations.

1. Contractor shall at all times in the performance of this work exercise due care and caution for the safety and welfare of the workmen employed on the job, the ODVS/OVH employees, residents and property.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible to repair any and all damages, caused by contractor negligence, to the ODVS/OVH property and grounds at the contractor’s expense.

3. All work shall be performed by qualified personnel. Qualifications shall be presented upon request.

4. All Contractor scheduled services must be done at times approved by the appropriate ODVS site representative. All service activities should be performed during mutually agreed upon hours unless the particular service request requires otherwise.

5. The Contractor and its personnel shall follow all ODVS/OVH security check-in procedures upon arrival and while at the facility.

6. The Contractor must sign-in and out of ODVS/OVH and pick up an ODVS/OVH Contractor badge when performing services at OVH. Failure to sign in and/or out may be grounds for termination and/or deemed as not providing services.

7. Permits and licenses of any nature, necessary for any and all work, shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.

8. All Contractor provided services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained or properly certified personnel, where applicable.

9. The Contractor will be expected to maintain a neat and tidy working environment.

10. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all debris, scrap and trash from the worksite and cleaning work areas. The Contractor shall keep the premises free of any debris, scrap and trash resulting from their work as work progresses. The Contractor shall remove such debris and materials from property.

11. Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment and crews for the completion of the work outlined in the SOW.

12. ODVS/OVH-S’s invoice for payment. Costs for all parts and materials shall not be in excess of market prices. Contractor shall retain market price information, (e.g., quotes), for future inspection.

13. Contractor shall provide forty-eight (48) hour notice of intended dates and times of service before scheduled service. Services shall be performed Monday through Friday (excluding State of Ohio Holidays) between the hours of 7:00am and 03:30pm unless a different time and/or date is approved by ODVS/OVH Site Representative(s) in advance.

14. Rescheduling Services – if for any reason, service is not completed at the mutually agreed upon time, the contractor will reschedule the scheduled service in coordination with ODVS/OVH staff.

15. Contractor supplier invoices for billable parts and materials must be submitted with ODVS/OVHS’s invoice for payment.

Additional Terms and Conditions for Contracts

1. Criminal Convictions. Employees of Contractor or subcontractor(s) with criminal convictions, as identified in Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 109.572 (A) (2) (a) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 3701-13-05 (A) (1), or any other criminal conviction; which in the opinion of ODVS may endanger staff and/or visitors, shall not be permitted to perform work at ODVS under any agreement resulting from this solicitation and responses thereto, unless specifically approved, in advance, by ODVS.

2. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction as identified above shall be grounds for non-award and/or immediate cancellation of the contract.

3. Drug Free Workplace – Contractor will make a good faith effort to ensure that all of the Contractor’s agents’ employees, representative, and sub-contractors while working on State property, will not have or been under the influence of marijuana, medical marijuana, illegal drugs, or alcohol or abuse prescription drugs in any way.

To ensure a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment, all Contractors are subject to random drug testing at any time during their engagement with the Department. Drug tests will be conducted in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

A random selection process will be used to identify contractors for testing. Selected contractors will be notified and required to submit to a drug test within a specified time frame. The test will be conducted by a certified laboratory chosen by the Department, and contractors will be required to provide a sample under supervision. Contractors will be notified of the results within a reasonable time frame.

All cost associated with random drug testing shall be the responsibility of the Department.

All drug testing results and related information will be treated as confidential and will only be disclosed to individuals with a legitimate need to know.

Bid Submission Contractors shall submit all bids in OhioBuys.

Ensure to fill out the Grid lines with Hourly labor rate, trip charge, and material/parts mark up percentage.

Bid Awarding Process Companies considered for award are required to complete an Affirmative Action Plan, or accept the States Plan and affirm being in compliance with the requirements of ORC 125.111 prior to being awarded a contract (Reference Material attached in Documents).

Contractors must agree to our State of Ohio Contract (Sample in Documents).

The intent is to award this solicitation to the lowest and most responsive bidder, with consideration of start and end dates of work.

Invoicing Invoice shall be detailed to show a breakdown of labor hours, hourly rate and material used and associated cost for material with the Purchase Order and notated on the invoice. Invoices must be considered a proper invoice under ORC 125.01. Invoices shall be submitted within 30 days of completion of the work.

Proper invoice shall be emailed to invoices@dvs.ohio.gov .