Hocking Hills State Park Well #3 Pump Installation

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a contractor to complete a well pump installation project at Hocking Hills State Park located in South Logan, Ohio. The procurement involves installing Well #3, which requires a comprehensive set of services including installing a pit less adapter to the well casing, inserting a pump, wiring, check valves, and piping into a 430-foot deep well. Key deliverables include performing EPA-required well performance testing, conducting 24-hour pump drawdown and recovery tests, collecting water samples, camera inspection of the well, and installing two protective bollards around the site. The project specifications mandate that the well design support 65 gallons per minute, and all work must be completed within 60 days of contract execution, with a firm deadline of November 11th, 2025. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit with Robert Baughman prior to submission and will be required to provide two examples of similar completed projects with photographs. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a mandatory pre-award meeting to ensure mutual understanding of project scope.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed project examples, contact information for references, and evidence of capability to execute the specialized water infrastructure installation. All equipment used on-site must be free of sediment and debris to minimize invasive species introduction, and any timber matting must be new. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves specialized water infrastructure installation requiring technical expertise in well pump systems and EPA compliance protocols. The successful contractor will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement, with the purchase order valid through June 30, 2026. Potential bidders should note that the project requires coordination with the park manager to avoid conflicts with nearby campsites and demands strict adherence to Ohio Administrative Code section 3749-9 specifications.