District Three Boat Building Ceiling & HVAC

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is seeking bids for a renovation project at its District Three Boat Building facility located in Akron, Summit County. The procurement opportunity involves two primary scopes of work: (1) installation of an interior metal ceiling using 26-gauge white-painted steel liner panels with R-38 rockwool insulation in a three-bay storage building covering approximately 1,375 square feet, and (2) sourcing and installing a new ceiling-hung, propane-compatible furnace rated at a minimum of 100,000 BTU. The project requires a licensed contractor, with subcontractors permitted, and must be completed by August 29, 2025. Site visits are available by appointment between May 19 and June 6, 2025, and work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, excluding holidays. Bidders are expected to submit a formatted bid with two distinct line items: one for ceiling/insulation installation and another for furnace sourcing/installation. The Division of Wildlife maintains flexibility in the bid evaluation process and reserves the right to opt in or out of the furnace installation component.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the standard terms and conditions document suggests encouragement of MBE and EDGE vendor participation. Contractors must comply with various Ohio Revised Code sections, maintain workers' compensation coverage, and affirm they are not boycotting jurisdictions with which Ohio can trade. The project requires contractors to obtain necessary permits, including those from the Ohio Department of Commerce, and will involve working with an existing outdoor propane tank (anticipated 500 gallons) with a gas regulator to be installed on the building's external east wall. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves precise specifications for materials, which must be new, and includes running a dedicated electrical circuit for the furnace. Contractors must also complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form addressing offshore service prohibitions and data location restrictions, and provide documentation such as the OPERS Independent Contractor Form if applicable.