Mohican-Memorial Shrine Opening and Cleaning

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive opening and cleaning services for the Mohican-Memorial Shrine located in Hanover Township, Ashland County. The contract requires daily shrine operations from 8:00 am until dark or 8:00 pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Specific service requirements include basic cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, window cleaning, and trash removal, with potential additional responsibilities like lowering flags to half-staff when directed by state or federal officials. The contract term is set from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal. Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the shrine at 1000 OH-97, Perrysville, OH 44864 prior to submitting a bid and can contact Chad Sanders, Forest Manager, at 614-439-6522 for additional information. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the submission deadline set for June 24, 2025.

The procurement offers preferences to Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly businesses, potentially creating advantages for qualifying organizations. Contractors must register with an OH|ID and comply with OhioBuys procurement platform requirements. The contract allows for potential economic price adjustments after the initial term, with contractors required to provide detailed documentation supporting any proposed price increases. Invoicing must follow specific guidelines, including submission to Financial Shared Services with a purchase order number and comprehensive service breakdown. Contractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, affirming their understanding of Executive Orders prohibiting offshore services and disclosing business and service performance locations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a moderate-value contract that would be suitable for local service providers with experience in facility maintenance and public space management.