Ashtabula County Barthels Legacy Farm Dump Clean Up

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking proposals for the H2Ohio Rivers Program to clean up a legacy farm dump in Ashtabula County's Kingsville Township. The project involves comprehensive debris removal from a sensitive ecological area near the Conneaut Creek state-designated Wild and Scenic River corridor, with specific requirements to remove surface debris including concrete, appliances, automobile parts, bottles, scrap tires, and miscellaneous trash. Contractors must use registered scrap tire transporters and ensure proper disposal at licensed facilities while minimizing ecological disturbance. The proposal will be evaluated using an 800-point scoring system, with 500 points allocated to technical requirements and 300 points for cost considerations. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2025, and proposals are due by 10:00 AM on May 9, 2025, through the Ohio Buys procurement platform. The project must be completed by July 31, 2025, with the contract valid through June 30, 2025. Technical and cost proposals must be submitted separately, with detailed invoicing requirements specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

The procurement opportunity includes several preferential considerations for specific business types, including the Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise program, which allows certified veteran-friendly businesses to submit bids that can exceed standard bids by up to 5%. The RFP also incorporates Buy Ohio and Buy American provisions that provide preferences for products produced in Ohio, border states, or the United States. Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors are encouraged to participate. The estimated budget for the project is $30,000, with contractors required to complete a comprehensive Affirmation and Disclosure Form detailing service performance locations and data storage sites. Potential bidders must obtain an OH|ID credential to access the OhioBuys procurement system and must comply with the state's standard terms and conditions, which include specific insurance requirements and confidentiality protocols. Offshore service provisions are strictly regulated, with the state retaining the right to terminate contracts if services are performed outside the United States without appropriate waivers.