Building Demolition at Marion and Fred Conkel Wildlife Area, Pike County, Ohio

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is seeking a contractor to perform building demolition services at the Marion and Fred Conkel Wildlife Area in Jackson Township, Pike County, Ohio. The project involves demolishing six specific structures: a brick and vinyl siding house, a concrete block shed, a wood barn, a metal barn, a one-car garage, and a detached wooden patio. Key deliverables include complete demolition of buildings and foundations, removal of all above-ground debris, site reclamation, pumping and collapsing of a septic system vault, and filling and sealing of a 50-foot well and basement. Foundations deeper than 3 feet must be removed or rendered permeable, while foundations less than 3 feet deep may remain if covered with 3 feet of dirt. All holes must be filled, graded level, and seeded with oat or winter wheat cover crops and straw. A pre-bid site visit is recommended and can be scheduled with Ashley Dawson at 740-682-7524. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, with proposals due by November 19, 2025, and must be submitted through Ohio Buys.

The solicitation encourages utilization of Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including drug-free workplace standards, Ohio ethics laws, and Executive Orders prohibiting offshore services. The contract is subject to funding appropriation by the Ohio General Assembly and will be governed by Ohio law. Contractors must complete an Independent Contractor Form and an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which requires detailed information about service locations and potential subcontractors. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract operates on an F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed basis, with the contractor bearing all freight costs and risk of loss until title passes to the State. Invoices must be submitted in PDF or JPG format to Financial Shared Services, and no sales tax will be applied to the contract.