Killdeer Plains Water Control Structure Replacement at GTR West and Pond 3

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor to replace water control structures at the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Wyandot County, specifically at Pond 3 and GTR West locations. The project involves removing two existing concrete water control structures and corresponding pipes, then installing new 8-foot AgriDrain water control structures with 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipes. Contractors will be responsible for disposing of existing concrete materials off state property, replacing riprap, refilling with topsoil, regrading, and reseeding disturbed areas. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area office, with the project expected to be completed by June 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid for all items, with work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The Ohio Division of Wildlife will provide all materials and water control structures, while the successful bidder must supply equipment and perform the installation.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions typically encourage minority and diverse business enterprise (MBE and EDGE) vendor participation. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including ethics laws, election laws, and executive orders related to offshore services and open trade. The contract requires contractors to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, detailing their principal business location, service performance locations, and data storage sites. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, contractors should be prepared to submit detailed invoices to Ohio Shared Services through email, fax, or mail. The project involves working in a sensitive wildlife area, so contractors should have experience with environmental construction projects and the ability to work carefully in a natural setting with minimal disruption to the existing ecosystem.