installation of 14kW standby generator

The State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver and install a 14 kW standby generator at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery located at 01735 Feeder Road, St. Marys, Ohio 45885. The procurement involves a comprehensive generator system installation, including a Generac LP air-cooled standby generator with an aluminum enclosure, a 100 amp 120/240 volt single phase Nema 3R smart transfer switch, battery, 50 amp load manager, generator pad, oil heater kit, and secondary LP gas regulator installation with trenching. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage for all items. Site visits are strongly encouraged and can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm, with bidders required to submit all required documentation through Ohio Buys, including the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form. The project must be completed and invoiced by June 1st, 2025, with the solicitation posted on December 5, 2024, and proposals due by December 27, 2024.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside and diversity requirements, mandating compliance with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) provisions under Section 125.081 of the Ohio Revised Code and encouraging the utilization of EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) businesses. Contractors must adhere to strict guidelines regarding service locations, including prohibitions on offshore services per Executive Order 2019-12D and services in Russia per Executive Order 2022-02D. The procurement requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, contractors must submit invoices within 30 calendar days of service completion to Ohio Shared Services, with the facility being tax-exempt. Additionally, contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form and acknowledge their status as an independent service provider, understanding they are not eligible for public employee benefits or retirement contributions.