Hoop Houses for State Nursery

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking to purchase 10 hoop house kits for the new Buckeye State Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio. This is a one-time procurement contract, with delivery required within 42 days of order. The hoop houses must meet detailed specifications including dimensions, wind and snow load ratings, end wall kits, poly coverings, door systems, ventilation and heating systems, and other components. The DNR will be responsible for assembling the hoop houses, with up to 6 months of support services from the successful bidder. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total. The contract is available for use by the Department of Natural Resources, but the State makes no guarantee regarding the volume of purchases.

The contract is open to all interested and qualified vendors. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The State did not provide any information about existing incumbent vendors or contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract award value was not specified, but the State noted that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.