SRC0000032276.pdf

STATE OF OHIO

Department of Administrative Services

General Services Division Print Procurement

PRESSWORK SHALL NOT BE SUBCONTRACTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT

INVITATION TO BID FOR: HDU Put-In-Bay Property Signs

BID NUMBER: SRC0000032276

BID NOTICE DATE: 07/10/2025

OPENING DATE: 07/15/2025 (BIDS CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE, VISIT

https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public, FOR

INSTRUCTIONS).

INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING, STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, Revised 3/31/2025, are a part of this Invitation to Bid. All prior versions of Instructions to Bidders, Contract Terms and Conditions are nul l and void. https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/TCond/Standard_T_C_3-31-25.pdf

Any questions or clarifications regarding this Invitation to Bid (ITB) should be directed to Print Procurement at (614)-752-0060 or e-mail:

mike.ruehrmund@das.ohio.gov.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICING

1. DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain a contractor to provide four (4) sandblasted HDU (High Density Urethane) signs with four (4) full-color logos on aluminum for use by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources by August 1, 2025.

2. QUANTITY: 4 SIGNS (exact quantity)

3. UNIT PRICE AWARD: Bidder shall not insert a unit cost more than 3 digits after the decimal point. Digit(s) beyond 3, after the decimal point shall be dropped by DAS and not used in evaluation and any subsequent award. To determine the low lot total pr ice of the ITB, the state will multiply the estimated usage of each item by its corresponding unit price and add the totals toget her.

Failure to bid all items will disqualify your bid.

4. SPECIFICATIONS: RUSH Four signs, all signs are 68in long, (one 24in tall and the other 10in tall), one side sandblasted or routed with one aluminum sign per sign (4 total aluminum signs – 2 designs). High Density Urethane (HDU) foam signs are to be 2in thick, with a pebble texture, and PMS color matching paint on all sides. Vinyl adhered or direct print aluminum signs mounted with screws (for replaceable means) using threated barrels or nuts. Aluminum signs are full color, full bleed, fade resistant ink (vinyl or di rect print). No installation.

A. MAIN HDU SIGNS:

1. QUANTITY: Two (2).

2. SIZE: 24in x 68in each.

3. MATERIAL: High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam / 2 inch thickness.

4. METHOD: Sandblaster and/or routed / one sided.

5. TEXTURE: Pebble texture on background only.

6. PAINT: Two (2) colors; closest match to PMS 349 (green) and 467 (beige) / any finish

/ outdoor-exterior quality / edges and back are to be painted.

B. MAIN ALUMINUM SIGNS (Wildlife Logo):

2. SIZE: 13.5in x 17.25in / shield shaped.

3. MATERIAL: Aluminum / 18 to 14 gauge (0.040-0.064).

https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/TCond/Standard_T_C_3-31-25.pdf mailto:mike.ruehrmund@das.ohio.gov

4. METHOD: Digital print, screen printed vinyl, or direct print onto aluminum / die cut.

5. COLORS: Full color / full bleed / fade resistant UV ink.

6. MOUNTING: minimum of (4) four holes / rust resistant screws aligned with threaded barrel or nut.

C. SECONDARY HDU SIGNS:

2. SIZE: 10in x 68in each.

3. MATERIAL: High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam / 2 inch thickness.

4. METHOD: Sandblaster and/or routed / one sided.

5. TEXTURE: Pebble texture on background only.

6. PAINT: Four (4) colors; closest match to PMS 349 (green), 467 (beige), 294 (navy), 200 (red)

/ any finish / outdoor-exterior quality / edges and back are to be painted.

D. SECONDARY ALUMINUM SIGNS (ODNR Logo):

2. SIZE: 6.25in x 6.25in each / circular shaped.

3. MATERIAL: Aluminum / 18 to 14 gauge (0.040-0.064).

4. METHOD: Digital print, screen printed vinyl, or direct print onto aluminum / die cut.

5. COLORS: Full color / full bleed / fade resistant UV ink.

6. MOUNTING: minimum of (2) two holes / rust resistant screws aligned with threaded barrel or nut

E. SUPPLIED TO VENDOR: A vector-based PDF will be provided / Adobe Illustrator files are available

F. PROOF: Digital and/or photographic proofs shall be emailed to Chad Crouch at chad.crouch@dnr.ohio.gov for approval.

G. PACKING & SHIPPING: Carton pack, cushion to prevent damage in shipment.

H. NOTE: Vendor is to provide a reasonable amount of left-over beige and green paint for touch-up

6. DEADLINE: Delivery MUST arrive by AUGUST 1, 2025 or sooner. Contact Chad Crouch for questions 614-265-6339

7. DELIVERY: The vendor shall be responsible for delivery to:

Ohio Division of Wildlife Attn: Chad Crouch 2045 Morse Road, Bldg G-2 Columbus, OH 43229

All deliveries are to arrive prior to 4pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend or holiday deliveries.

Note: this location does not have a loading dock. If a loading dock is required, please contact Chad Crouch for an alternative Columbus location. Contact Chad Crouch via email (chad.crouch@dnr.ohio.gov) or call 614-265-6339.

8. EXHIBIT:

mailto:chad.crouch@dnr.ohio.gov mailto:chad.crouch@dnr.ohio.gov

6. AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE AWARD. RETURN TO PURCHASING ANALYST IN SEPARATE EMAIL. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB NUMBER AND TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE

EMAIL.

AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM

Contractor af f irms that Contractor has read and understands the applicable Executive Orders regarding the prohibitions of performance of of fshore services, locating State data of fshore in any way, or purchasing f rom Russian institutions or companies.

The Contractor shall provide the name(s) and location(s) where all services under this Contract will be performed and where State data will be located in the spaces provided below or by attachment. If the Contractor will not be using subcontractors, indicate “Not Applicable” in the appropriate spaces.

Contractor Name: Contract Number:

1. Principal business location of Contractor:

(Address) (City, State, Zip)

Name(s)/Principal business location(s) of subcontractor(s):

(Name) (Address, City, State, Zip)

2. Location(s) where services will be performed by Contractor:

Name(s)/Location(s) where services will be performed by subcontractor(s):

3. Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services Contractor is providing, or seeks to provide, will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed up, or stored:

Name(s)/Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services any subcontractor is providing, or seeks to provide, will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed -up, or stored:

Contractor also af f irms, understands and agrees that Contractor and its subcontractors are under a duty to disclose to the State any change or shif t in location of services performed by Contractor or its subcontractors before, during and af ter execution of any contract with the State. Contractor agrees to notify the State immediately of any such change or shif t in location of its services. The State has the right to terminate the contract if any services are performed or State data is located outside of the United States unless a duly signed waiver f rom the State has been attained.

On behalf of the Contractor, I acknowledge that I am duly authorized to execute this Af f irmation and Disclosure Form and have read and understand that this form is a part of any contract that Contractor may enter into with the State and is incorporated therein.

By:

Authorized Contractor Signature

Print Name:

Title:

Date: