DNR facilities Plumbing Contract awarded by County

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking plumbing service contractors to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services across multiple counties, with a specific focus on facilities managed by the Divisions of Parks and Watercraft, Wildlife, Natural Areas and Preserves, Forestry, Coastal Management, and Oil and Gas. The procurement is a two-year contract running from October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2027, with awards to be made on a county-by-county basis. Qualified suppliers must complete a detailed Excel pricing template, providing rates for emergency, regular business hours, and non-normal business hours service calls, including trip charges, hourly rates for licensed plumbers, pipe fitters, and apprentices, as well as a materials markup percentage. The contract requires contractors to perform preventative maintenance, repair infrastructure, service water treatment systems, inspect backflow prevention and fire suppression systems, and handle diverse plumbing needs across 99 facilities ranging from small day-use areas to large parks with complex water and wastewater systems. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with the bid response deadline set for November 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids compared using standardized service scenarios.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with standard state requirements, including maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, adhering to drug-free workplace standards, and following federal, state, and local laws. The procurement does not reference incumbent contractors or specific enterprise preferences. While no explicit budget range is provided, the database of facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value, with plumbing needs spanning 99 parks and facilities across multiple counties. Contractors must be capable of handling diverse infrastructure challenges, including facilities with municipal water connections, private wells, on-site water treatment plants, and various wastewater management systems. Key contract requirements include completing annual audits, maintaining financial records, providing access to records for three years following final payment, and ensuring all contract data resides within the contiguous United States. Notably, for counties like Erie and Ottawa that include facilities requiring ferry access, bidders capable of covering all facilities will be prioritized.