ODRC – Rigging and Moving Services for 2 Industrial Plastic Bag Machines - OPI LoCI Bag Shop -ITB DRC260127

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is conducting a competitive sealed bid solicitation (ITB DRC260127) for rigging and moving services to relocate two industrial plastic bag machines from the OPI Distribution Center to the OPI Plastic Bag Shop, both located on the London Correctional Institution campus in London, Ohio. The scope of work involves the professional rigging, transportation, and installation of two Plascon model BSM 1300 machines, each approximately 8 feet long by 7 feet wide by 4 feet tall and weighing 1,500 pounds. Qualified bidders must demonstrate extensive experience with industrial rigging and moving services, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 annual aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence, and certify their ability to complete the project within 30 days of contract execution. All bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit to inspect the machines and both facility locations. Bids must be submitted through the OhioBuys online procurement platform by 4:00 p.m. Columbus, Ohio time on March 13, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by ODRC pursuant to Ohio Revised Code standards. The contract term extends from the award date through June 30, 2027, with provisions for mutual renewal not to exceed four additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and appropriation of funds by the Ohio General Assembly. All pricing must be all-inclusive and account for shipping and related charges, with payment terms set at Net 30.

The procurement is open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements; there are no designated set-aside provisions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses in the available documentation. Bidders and their subcontractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form certifying that all services will be performed within the United States in compliance with Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, prohibiting offshore service performance and data storage outside the United States, as well as prohibiting purchases from Russian institutions. The contractor must provide staff names within one week of contract award, and background checks (LEADS) will be conducted on all contractor personnel prior to facility access at ODRC's expense. The ODRC and OPI must be designated as additional insureds on all insurance policies. While no specific incumbent vendor or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents, the all-inclusive pricing structure and Net 30 payment terms indicate the state's expectation for comprehensive cost estimation covering all labor, materials, equipment, and logistics associated with the specialized machinery relocation project.