H2Ohio Little Beaver Creek Scrap Tire and Household Trash Removal and Disposal

Please see attached Request for Proposal for full specifications and scoring criteria. Background Information: ODNR's H2Ohio Rivers Program is dedicated to promoting the health of Ohio's rivers and streams. The program invests in current best-practices to improve water quality and natural function of freshwater ecosystems in Ohio through litter and trash removal, habitat restoration, enhanced aquatics monitoring and surveying, riparian preservation, and low-head dams' removal. This project will positively impact the health of the State Scenic Little Beaver Creek and the wildlife found near it by removing hundreds of tires and trash from its floodplain. The trash would otherwise eventually enter the river negatively impacting water quality and wildlife. The forested riparian area in the floodplain and bluffs above the creek prevent sediment from entering the creek - which is home to one of few remaining state endangered Hellbender Salamander populations. These creatures require rivers and streams with low sediment loading to allow for crevices under the large rocks under which they reside. Overview: The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the removal of surface debris (household trash, empty steel drums, and approximately 300 scrap tires) from an illegal dumping activity located in Columbiana County near Beaver Local High School Football Field (40.71042, -80.63928; parcel 40-50009.000). The site is down a steep grade and in an ecologically sensitive area where heavy equipment is not permitted access. Roads may not be cut to gain access to the site. All tire hauling must be completed by a registered scrap tire transporter and delivered to a registered scrap tire licensed facility. Technical Proposal Should Address the Following: 

1. Company history and years of relevant experience. 
2. Provide examples of projects of similar scope completed by Offeror. Should include photos and a description of the project. 
3. Provide a proposed timeline to demonstrate how the project will be accomplished within the given timeframe and explain how your company's capacity can handle the addition of this project to your workload.
4. Demonstrate plan to minimize site disturbance.
5. Bidders should include a concise but complete description of how they will complete the project including:
   1. a list of equipment to be used to extract the trash.
   2. a description of where and how materials, equipment, and trash will be staged.
   3. who will transport and receive (recycle) scrap tires.

Cost Proposal:

In a separate document, please provide your cost proposal. Site Visit & Point of Contact Optional Site Visit. April 11, 2024, at 1:00pm at 13093 OH-7, Lisbon OH 44432. Point of Contact: Matthew Smith (330-298-9195) Once a contract is awarded, failure of the bidder to have requested a site visit to become familiar with the facility and requirements of the bid will be insufficient reason to support any request to be released from the contract.