2025 Old Woman Creek Window Replacement

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Office of Coastal Management is seeking competitive quotes for the 2025 Old Woman Creek Window Replacement project located in Huron, Erie County, Ohio. The procurement involves purchasing and installing five windows at the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), specifically one four-panel casement window for the visitor center conference room and four double-hung windows for office spaces. Required window specifications include double-pane high-efficiency glass with anti-bird strike coating, full screens, and no grids. Potential bidders can conduct site visits by appointment from March 7th through April 2nd, 2025, with installation to be completed during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a contract term extending through June 30, 2025. Contractors are responsible for all materials, measurements, window ordering, removal, installation, and necessary permits. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, compliance with specifications, and potential preferences for domestic sourcing, Ohio-based businesses, and veteran-friendly businesses.

The solicitation demonstrates preferences for Ohio-based and veteran-friendly businesses, with potential scoring adjustments for these categories. Contractors must comply with standard Ohio state contract requirements, including completing an OPERS Independent Contractor form and adhering to location-specific service performance standards mandating all work be conducted within the United States. Invoicing will be submitted directly to Financial Shared Services with specific documentation guidelines. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves precise window specifications and installation at the Old Woman Creek NERR facility located at 2514 Cleveland Road East, Huron, Ohio 44839. Additional compliance requirements include completing the Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which mandates service performance within the United States and ensures state data remains domestically located. Potential bidders must register with the OhioBuys procurement platform and obtain an OH|ID to participate in the solicitation process.