FY26 Darke W. A. Wetland Embankment Repairs & Water Control Structure Replacements

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is seeking bids for the FY26 Darke W.A. Wetland Embankment Repairs & Water Control Structure Replacements project located in Darke County. The procurement involves comprehensive wetland restoration work at two specific sites (Wetlands 273 and 274) within the Darke Wildlife Area in Greenville, Ohio. Contractors are required to perform detailed excavation, embankment repairs, and water control structure replacements, which include removing vegetation, installing N-12 culvert pipes, Agri-drain components, and rat guards, and implementing specific reseeding protocols. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 28th, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and bidders must submit individual bids for each wetland site along with a combined total. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the Ohio Buys procurement platform, with bids due by November 10th, 2025. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates from the Ohio Department of Commerce and demonstrate capabilities in precise environmental restoration and construction techniques.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, with potential set-aside considerations for diverse businesses. Contractors must complete a mandatory eComply Solutions Labor Compliance Software training webinar before project assignment and submit comprehensive documentation including payroll schedules, wage notifications, and certified payrolls. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves detailed infrastructure improvements with potential federal funding implications. Contractors must meet stringent requirements including providing proof of various insurance coverages, completing background checks, and adhering to confidentiality standards. Additional compliance requirements include completing the OPERS Independent Contractor Form, affirming service and data location disclosures, and meeting Ohio's ethical and legal contracting standards. The project emphasizes minimal ground disturbance and precise environmental restoration, suggesting a technical and environmentally sensitive approach to wetland management.