Fish Cleaning Station Waste Pumping and Disposal

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor for fish cleaning station waste pumping and disposal services at the Mazurik Fishing Access in Fairfield County. The procurement focuses on seasonal pumping and hauling of fish waste from grease separators and holding tanks, with specific frequency requirements between April and November. At the Mazurik location, contractors must provide 3 times per week pumping in April-June and 1-2 times per week in July-November, with estimated annual waste volumes of 77,000 gallons of liquid and 104,000 gallons of sludge. The scope requires waste disposal at Quasar Energy Group at a rate of $3.22 per gallon, with liquid waste transportation to the Huron Basin Wastewater Treatment Plant or another approved facility. Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submission and will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, calculated by multiplying unit costs with estimated usage. The proposal is due on May 27, 2025, with the contract opportunity officially posted on May 1, 2025. Contractors must hold a valid disposal agreement with Quasar and comply with its delivery guidelines.

The contract opportunity appears to encourage participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, though no specific set-aside percentages are detailed. Contractors must provide their own workers' compensation coverage and cannot be subject to findings of recovery or engaged in boycotts of jurisdictions with which Ohio maintains open trade. Insurance requirements include general liability and vehicle liability policies up to $1 million per occurrence. The contract is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations and will terminate at the end of the current biennium. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract will be awarded based on the most economical total bid. Contractors must also complete several compliance documents, including an Affirmation and Disclosure Form verifying service locations, an OPERS Independent Contractor Form, and affirm they are not performing services offshore or trading with restricted jurisdictions.