GDC Landscaping Project FY25

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is soliciting landscaping materials and services for the Gallipolis Developmental Center (GDC) through a competitive Request for Quotation (SRC 0000030307). The project encompasses two primary landscaping phases: Phase I involves landscaping around living areas 6044-6050, and Phase II focuses on landscaping at the AT Center building's front and parking lot. Additionally, the project requires installation of four 10'x20' raised vegetable garden beds. Contractors must provide all equipment, work during 7 AM to 4 PM hours, and adhere to specific landscaping guidelines including using clean dirt, installing heavy landscaping fabric, utilizing mature plants, applying dark-colored mulch, and selecting low to semi-low, non-toxic flowers and plants. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due by May 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM through the OhioBuys procurement platform. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the option to award all phases or select portions of the project. Evaluation will consider the contractor's detailed scope of work, plant lists, and landscaping fabric specifications.

The solicitation requires contractors to complete a Contractor Information Form, which includes disclosing company demographics, employee statistics, and DODD certification status. Bidders must provide workforce composition details, including percentages of women and minorities, and submit an executed Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form addressing offshore service restrictions and compliance with Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D. The form mandates ongoing disclosure of service locations for both primary contractors and subcontractors, with the state retaining the right to terminate contracts for non-compliance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project appears to be a comprehensive landscaping initiative for a state developmental center. Contractors must have an OAKS Supplier ID or Tax Identification Number and be prepared to provide detailed organizational information. The project is expected to be completed before and after June 30, 2025, with specific phased approaches to minimize disruption to the facility's operations.