DNAP Hellbender Bluff Clean Up

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) H2Ohio Rivers Program is seeking environmental remediation services for the Hellbender Bluff Legacy Illegal Dump Clean-Up project located in Columbiana County. The procurement involves removing approximately 300+ scrap tires, concrete debris, old appliances, automobile parts, and other trash from a state scenic river conservation easement. Contractors must hold a valid Ohio scrap tire transporter registration and demonstrate expertise in environmentally sensitive waste removal, with a specific focus on minimizing ecological disturbance in an area containing vernal pools, wetlands, and endangered Hellbender Salamanders. The proposal evaluation will use an 800-point scoring system, with 500 points allocated to technical requirements and 300 points to cost proposals. Key submission requirements include detailed documentation of project approach, team qualifications, equipment usage, and disposal methods. The solicitation (SRC0000029858) requires proposals to be submitted through Ohio Buys by 10:00am on May 13, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 30, 2025. The project must be completed by November 30, 2025, with an estimated budget of $70,000.

The solicitation offers preferences for Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprises and includes Buy Ohio and Buy American provisions, allowing bid preferences for Ohio, border state, or American products. Disadvantaged businesses, including minority and diverse business enterprises (MBE and EDGE), are encouraged to participate. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including providing proof of insurance, adhering to non-discrimination standards, and meeting prevailing wage requirements. The procurement documents specify that services must be performed within the United States, with potential contract termination if offshore services are utilized without a signed waiver. Contractors will be required to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form detailing their principal business location, service performance locations, and data storage locations. The contract will be executed through a Services Agreement template that allows for compensation within a predetermined budget and is subject to current biennium funding availability and potential Controlling Board approval.