Installation of security system for 3 Buildings

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry is soliciting bids for the installation of a comprehensive security system at the Fernwood State Forest headquarters located in Bloomingdale, Ohio. The procurement involves installing a security system across three structures: one office building with a garage and two large outbuildings, with a primary control panel to be located in the office building. The system must include all necessary hardware and software for complete monitoring capabilities. Site visits are mandatory and available by appointment only from January 6, 2026, through January 23, 2026, with Ryan Zeisler (740-381-1882) as the point of contact. Bidders must submit proposals for all items to be considered responsive, with the contract award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total lot cost calculations. The contract will be valid through June 30, 2026, and requires compliance with Ohio's procurement preferences, including Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business certifications.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must comply with several state requirements, including maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation, cyber liability, and professional liability where applicable). Bidders must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, affirming compliance with Executive Orders prohibiting offshore service performance and disclosing all locations where services and data will be processed. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract includes provisions for payment based on a not-to-exceed amount with invoices submitted according to ODNR's specifications. Contractors must also meet various state compliance requirements, including prevailing wage standards, drug-free workplace regulations, and ethics laws. An OH|ID credential is required to access the OhioBuys procurement platform and respond to the solicitation.