Killdeer Pond #33 Boat Ramp Repair

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Wildlife Division is seeking a contractor to repair the Killdeer Pond #33 Boat Ramp located at 14225 CH 75 in Upper Sandusky, Wayne County, Ohio. The project requires removing and replacing all steel decking on the boat ramp, which is 12 feet wide and 40 feet long, by extracting the ramp from the pond or lifting it using a crane. The selected contractor must install new 3.14 lb. galvanized expanded metal grating welded to support beams. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a response, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total. The bid requires all bidders to sign and attach the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form through Ohio Buys. The project must be completed by June 30th, 2026, with the bid due date set for October 17th, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage and totaling the items to determine the lowest bid.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Contractors must comply with various state regulations, including Ohio ethics laws, drug-free workplace requirements, and restrictions on offshore service delivery. The contract includes specific provisions prohibiting business with Russian institutions and mandates compliance with Ohio's independent contractor regulations. Bidders must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form and provide detailed information about their business operations, including principal business location and service performance locations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be funded through Ohio General Assembly appropriations, with payments due 30 calendar days after invoice receipt or service acceptance. Contractors must maintain various insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Cyber Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits.