Metal Roof Installation on the CXT at Middle Bass Island State Park
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a qualified vendor to perform a metal roof installation project at Middle Bass Island State Park, located in Putnam County. The specific scope of work involves installing 2x4 roof purlins over an existing concrete roof, implementing a Gallery 28-gauge Parallel Rib style metal roof system fastened with 1" screws, and installing new flashing boots around vent pipes. The vendor will be responsible for complete project management, including demolition, site clean-up, permit acquisition, and material procurement. Bidders are required to provide two examples of similar completed projects with photographs, references, and contact information, and must participate in a pre-award meeting with DNR staff to ensure mutual understanding of project specifications. The project is scheduled for completion by September 5, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of July 25, 2025. Potential bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting a bid, with contact available through Andrea Tibbles at Andrea.Tibbles@dnr.ohio.gov or (419)764-4365. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focused on project experience, technical capability, and compliance with project requirements.
The procurement is specifically designated as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 125.081, which indicates preferences for minority-owned businesses. All equipment used on-site must be free of sediment and debris to minimize invasive species introduction, and any timber matting must be new and unused. Vendors must comply with strict equipment and material standards, including ensuring all on-site equipment is clean and free from external contaminants. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project will be funded through Ohio's standard procurement process, with invoicing handled through Ohio's Financial Shared Services (FSS). The Purchase Order for this project is valid only through June 30, 2026, meaning any services extending beyond that date will require a new Purchase Order. Contractors must also be prepared to adhere to comprehensive state contract terms, including provisions related to worker's compensation, ethics law compliance, and potential restrictions on offshore services.
Ohio 7/25/25, 2:00 PM 7/1/25, 12:00 AM DNR FIELD DIVIDER MAINTENANCE
Ohio Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for field divider maintenance across five Wildlife Areas (Delaware, Muskingum, Putnam, Sandusky, and Wayne counties) with proposals due March 18, 2026; mandatory site visits at all five locations between March 3 and March 6, 2026 are a condition of responsiveness.
The scope covers felling, herbicide treatment, and removal of woody vegetation greater than five inches diameter; herbicide treatment and/or felling of invasive trees and shrubs less than five inches DBH; herbicide treatment of invasive herbaceous vegetation; and herbicide treatment of sod-forming grasses within designated field dividers. The end state is brushy field dividers with only native shrubs remaining. Work may occur year-round depending on material size and ground conditions, which vary and may include wet and poorly drained soil. Extensions will be considered only for delays caused by unfavorable ground or weather conditions.
Attendance at a minimum of one mandatory site visit is required for responsiveness. Site visits are scheduled at Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range (Ashley) on March 4 at 9:00 a.m.; Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area (Shreve) on March 4 at 1:00 p.m.; Wolf Creek Wildlife Area (Malta) on March 3 at 1:00 p.m.; Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area (Vickery) on March 5 at 1:00 p.m.; and Woodland Trails Wildlife Area (Camden) on March 6 at 1:00 p.m. The State will not assume responsibility for information missed by offerors arriving after a site visit commences; attendance will be recorded.
Ohio 3/18/26, 12:00 AM 2/24/26, 12:00 AM PCI Waste Water Treatment FY27
Pickaway Correctional Institution, an Ohio state facility, is soliciting bids from qualified laboratories to provide potable water, wastewater, receiving stream, toxicity, and biosolids testing services for the fiscal year July 2026 through June 30, 2027, with bids due July 23, 2026.
The scope encompasses environmental compliance and regulatory reporting testing on a scheduled basis throughout the contract period. Bidders must demonstrate laboratory qualifications and testing methodology capable of supporting the institution's environmental monitoring obligations.
Contractors must disclose their principal business location, all locations where services will be performed, and all locations where state data will be stored. Contractors are prohibited from performing services outside the United States unless the State provides a duly signed waiver authorizing such performance. Contractors must also certify compliance with executive orders prohibiting offshore service performance, offshore data location, and purchases from Russian institutions or companies. Contractors must immediately notify the State of any changes in service performance locations before, during, or after contract execution. Identical disclosure is required for any subcontractors used on the contract. Failure to provide required location information may result in no award, and the State reserves the right to immediately terminate the contract if services are performed outside the United States without authorization.
The solicitation is administered through OhioBuys, Ohio's cooperative purchasing platform. Bidders must maintain current vendor registrations, review contract documents thoroughly, and adhere to specified submission procedures and deadlines. Supporting documentation includes Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D establishing the procurement framework and authorization for state agencies.
Ohio 7/23/26, 12:00 AM 7/9/26, 12:00 AM Landscaping improvement project for the Magee Marsh Visitor Center
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a contractor for a landscaping improvement project at the Magee Marsh Visitor Center located in Oak Harbor, Putnam County. The project involves creating a comprehensive landscape design featuring native plant species, including the installation of a 4-foot wide gravel walkway, river stone hardscaping, and pollinator-friendly native gardens across five distinct zones surrounding the visitor center and pond area. Key deliverables include precise planting of 21 different native plant species such as Prairie Dropseed Grass, Purple Coneflower, and Butterfly Weed, with specific quantities and placement detailed in the project plans. A mandatory site visit is required, with appointment dates available on July 30, 31, and August 7, 2025. Proposals must be submitted through Ohio Buys by the due date of August 19, 2025, with construction scheduled to commence upon purchase order approval and anticipated completion by April 15, 2026. Bidders will be evaluated based on a low lot total calculation, with potential additional scoring applied through Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business preferences.
The procurement opportunity appears to have several set-aside and preference considerations, including potential advantages for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Contractors must complete and submit an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which includes strict requirements about service locations, prohibiting offshore services and engagement with Russian institutions. The contract is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations and requires contractors to comply with state ethics and election laws. Bidders must provide documentation confirming their independent contractor status using the OPERS Independent Contractor Form. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive landscaping work with multiple planting zones and requires careful ecological integration. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in native plant installation, environmental conservation, and the ability to create ADA-compliant pathways with minimal ecosystem disruption.
Ohio 8/19/25, 3:00 PM 7/18/25, 11:45 AM DNR-Vegetation Management for Unclassified Dams
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, through the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, is soliciting bids for recurring annual vegetation management on unclassified dams across multiple Wildlife Areas statewide under ITB035832, with bids due May 29, 2026. Attendance at a minimum of one mandatory site visit is required; bidders who fail to attend any of the five scheduled visits (May 12–20, 2026) will be deemed non-responsive. Bidders must hold a Commercially Licensed Pesticide Applicator License from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The scope covers year-round mowing of grass and herbaceous vegetation to a maximum height of 18 inches, and treatment or removal of woody vegetation with diameter at breast height less than five inches on wetland embankments. Woody debris exceeding five inches must be removed from the site and invoiced by tonnage with weight slips; smaller woody material may be mulched on-site unless directed otherwise. Services span five Wildlife Areas: Magee Marsh (Oak Harbor), Big Island (New Bloomington), Woodbury (Warsaw), Woodland Trails (Camden), and Mosquito Creek (North Bloomfield). The contract runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with one-month renewal options thereafter at the agency's discretion; cumulative renewals may not exceed 48 months unless the agency determines additional renewal necessary.
Pricing must be submitted on a unit-cost basis per work unit, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All pricing must include materials, herbicides, equipment, qualified and certified labor, transportation, logistics, and equipment mobilization. Prices remain firm for 12 months; thereafter, contractors may request increases supported by documentation of cost increases in raw materials, labor, freight, workers' compensation, or unemployment insurance. A temporary fuel adjustment clause permits adjustments after 12 months if statewide or national fuel costs increase more than 20 percent from contract award.
Contractors must attend annual kick-off meetings within 30 days of award and before February 1 each subsequent year, complete on-site field visits by April 1 annually, and submit detailed work plans by May 1 each year for agency approval before purchase orders are issued by July 1.
Ohio 5/29/26, 12:00 AM 5/20/26, 12:00 AM