Middle Harbor Pump Structure Modification

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) - Division of Wildlife is seeking bids for a Middle Harbor Pump Structure Modification project located at East Harbor State Park in Marblehead, Ohio. The primary objective is to repair gaps in a pump structure by welding water-impermeable plates to prevent water infiltration, with work scheduled to be completed between July 24 and August 15, 2025. Contractors will be responsible for constructing a coffer dam, performing precise welding operations, coordinating with ODNR staff for silt removal, and fully restoring the site to its pre-construction condition. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST in the Middle Harbor parking lot, with final bids due by June 6, 2025. The project site is located at the northern terminus of N. Buck Road, with specific GPS coordinates of 41.5591870, -82.8157327, and bidders must submit itemized costs for mobilization, materials, and labor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contract finalization expected between June 6 and July 16, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly outlined in the documentation, contractors must comply with several key administrative requirements. Bidders are required to complete and attach a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form through OhioBuys, affirming their understanding of Executive Orders related to offshore services and data storage. Additionally, independent contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor/Worker Acknowledgment form within 30 days of beginning services. The primary point of contact for the project is Dave Sherman, Wetland Habitat Coordinator, who can be reached at dave.sherman@dnr.ohio.gov or (419) 345-9513. Contractors must also provide detailed information about their principal business location, service performance locations, and data storage sites, including those of any subcontractors. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive scope of work suggests this is a specialized infrastructure modification project requiring technical expertise in marine and structural repair.