FY26 - Lake Erie Fish Access Porta Johns

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Wildlife Division is seeking a porta-john rental and maintenance service contract for Lake Erie fishing access areas in FMD2, specifically covering six sites across Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky Counties. The contract will run concurrent with the state fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, encompassing 35 operational weeks plus additional holiday and on-call trips. Each location requires one ADA and/or standard unit deployed from April through November, with two weekly cleanings, two on-call cleanings, and three holiday cleanings during Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined by calculating the total cost across all items and locations. Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits before submitting proposals, with contact information provided for scheduling. The bid is due on April 2, 2025, and all potential vendors must complete and attach a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form through Ohio Buys, accepting either electronic or wet signatures. Vendors must bid on all items to be considered responsive, with the final award based on the lowest total lot price across specified service requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to have provisions encouraging minority and diverse business participation, as indicated by references to Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendor requirements. Potential contractors must comply with Ohio state laws, including specific regulations related to election laws, workers' compensation, and open trade policies. The procurement includes mandatory administrative documentation, such as the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Independent Contractor/Worker Acknowledgment form, which must be completed within 30 days of service commencement. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for invoicing through Ohio Shared Services with multiple submission options. The opportunity emphasizes geographical restrictions, particularly regarding offshore services, with contractors required to disclose service and data storage locations and prohibited from utilizing services from certain international regions.