Magee Marsh WA - Parking Lot & Road Crack Sealing and Speed Bump Painting

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is seeking a contractor to perform road maintenance services at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area located in Preble County, Ohio. The procurement involves crack sealing and speed bump painting across approximately 2.75 miles of paved roadway and parking lots, with the primary objective of extending pavement lifespan and preventing water infiltration. Specific deliverables include cleaning and preparing pavement cracks, applying hot-pour rubberized crack sealant meeting ODOT specifications, and repainting two existing speed bumps with high-visibility yellow traffic marking paint. The project is scheduled to commence upon purchase order approval and must be completed by October 31, 2025. Site visits are available by appointment only, and interested contractors must contact Jack Lindquist, Wildlife Area Coordinator, at jack.lindquist@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-935-0920 to schedule a visit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids to be submitted on a per linear foot or per square foot basis through the OhioBuys solicitation platform. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under R.C. Chapter 4115 and demonstrate adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations.

The solicitation encourages participation from Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse business participation. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace, avoid employment discrimination, and complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form within 30 days of beginning service. The project encompasses multiple parking areas, including the Visitor Center Main and Rear Lots, Lab/Headquarters Lot, Duck Hunter Lot, Shop Lot, East, Middle, and West Beach Lots, Headquarters Loop Road, and the Wildlife Area Entrance Road. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded based on the most cost-effective bid that meets all technical requirements. Contractors must also complete a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form, which requires confirmation that all contracted services will be performed within the United States and that state data will not be sent, accessed, or stored outside the country without prior written authorization. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to Ohio ethics laws, election laws, and executive orders regarding offshore services and open trade.