FY25 Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Water Control Structure Replacement

The State of Ohio, through the Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, is seeking bids for the replacement of water control structures located at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Putnam County. The project involves removing existing corrugated metal pipe culverts with canal gates and installing new precast concrete riser boxes with dual stoplog channels or Agri-Drain structures at four sites: East Marsh, Turtle Creek Bay, Franklin Unit, and Perry Unit. Bidders must submit a base bid covering the core elements of the project, as well as optional bid alternatives. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A mandatory site visit is required prior to submitting a bid, and the successful contractor will be required to comply with prevailing wage, non-discrimination, and other statutory obligations. The procurement opportunity is posted on October 4, 2024, with proposals due by November 8, 2024.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State's Standard Terms and Conditions document outlines requirements for the use of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, but does not specify any mandated utilization levels. The total contract value is not provided, but the Addendum to Bid Quote Base Template indicates a not-to-exceed amount of $###,###,###.##. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.