FY26-DNR fairgrounds park flower planting & mulch

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Office of General Services is seeking bids for a comprehensive landscaping project at the DNR Park located at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The procurement involves planting 38 planter pots with tropical and native plants, creating specific flower beds designed to spell out "ODNR" and "OHIO", and spreading 340 cubic yards of brown mulch. Contractors will be responsible for fertilizing, maintaining, and caring for the flower beds and planters from planting by May 31st, 2025, until August 1st, 2025, with final delivery and placement scheduled for July 21-22, 2025, during the State Fair. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with interested bidders entering at 632 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential preference points applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business criteria. Proposal submissions are due by April 1, 2025, and the contract term extends through June 30, 2026.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, with specific provisions supporting these business categories. Contractors must comply with Ohio state legal requirements, including ethics laws, election laws, and provisions related to workers' compensation, insurance, and non-discrimination. The contract requires contractors to affirm they are not subject to findings of recovery and will not engage in services offshore or with restricted jurisdictions. Specific qualifications include the ability to provide black pleated planters in large and medium sizes, demonstrate comprehensive landscaping maintenance capabilities, and submit detailed invoices meeting the state's documentation requirements. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant landscaping work and will be processed through Financial Shared Services. Invoicing will be tax-exempt, and contractors must provide detailed documentation including purchase order numbers, supplier information, service dates, and itemized charges.