Cooper Hollow Wetland Dredging

The State of Ohio, through the Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), is seeking bids for the Cooper Hollow Wetland Dredging project in Jackson County. The scope of work involves removing vegetation and soil to a median depth of 18-24 inches from an approximately 11,155 square yard area. All woody vegetation must be removed and placed along the boundary of the wetland, and all disturbed soil must be excavated and removed from the site. The excavated fill must be hauled to a separate location and dumped on the Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area off Rempel Road. The project must be completed by September 1, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A pre-bid meeting will be held on May 20, and site visits are mandatory and available from June 3-5, 2024. Bids should be submitted as a cost per square yard, and the successful bidder will be required to obtain a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount.

The contract will be subject to prevailing wage requirements, and if the project is funded in part with federal funds, Davis Bacon Wage Rates may apply. The awarded supplier will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement, and all bidders must sign and attach the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form to their bid in Ohio Buys. The state encourages the use of Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. The total amount to be paid to the Contractor under this Agreement shall not exceed $###,###,###.##, and the state is exempt from federal excise taxes and all state and local taxes.