D01 Ditch Cleaning - Putnam

Putnam County, Ohio, is seeking a contractor for a ditch cleaning project involving approximately 18,000 linear feet of open ditches or gutters within the county. The procurement requires a vendor with GPS-guided equipment featuring auto steer and machine control capabilities, capable of cleaning ditches ranging from 3-8 feet wide with directional discharge control and the ability to windrow material or throw it into adjacent fields. Contractors must demonstrate the capacity to load ODOT trucks for soil removal and perform work during the period from April to November 2025. Interested bidders are instructed to utilize the "Inquiry" tab for questions and should review the attached GIS maps for specific ditch locations. Site visits can be scheduled by contacting Paul Lehman at 419-999-6761. The bid is posted on March 11, 2025, with proposals due by March 25, 2025. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached documents, including the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which requires detailed information about service and data location compliance.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the standard ODOT Purchasing Terms and Conditions document suggests potential preferences for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) certified vendors. The Affirmation and Disclosure Form mandates strict compliance with geographic restrictions, prohibiting offshore services and data storage without formal waivers. Contractors must disclose all principal business locations, service performance locations, and data handling locations, including information about subcontractors. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the estimated 18,000 linear feet of ditch cleaning represents a substantial municipal infrastructure maintenance project. The contract appears to be a unit-price procurement, with payment likely based on the actual linear footage of ditches cleaned, understanding that the total work amount is an estimate and cannot be guaranteed.