PWC Dredge Directional Bore Mercer County

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a contractor to perform directional boring services for the Grand Lake St. Mary's Dredge project located in Mercer County. Specifically, the project requires the installation of an 18-inch Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) pipe at the intersection of Dibble and SR 703. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including all material procurement, locating, and permitting requirements for the project. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms set as F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed. The project solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with proposals due by December 16, 2025. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting a bid, with contact information provided for Dan Gillis at 419-394-3611 or dan.gillis@dnr.ohio.gov. The purchase order will be valid through June 30, 2026, with any work beyond that date requiring a new purchase order.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must complete an Affirmation & Disclosure Form, which requires detailed information about the principal business location and all locations where services will be performed. Contractors must comply with specific requirements, including prohibitions on offshore services and restrictions on purchasing from Russian institutions. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, contractors must submit pricing on a bid basis, with invoices to be submitted to Ohio's Financial Shared Services (FSS). Contractors must also obtain an OH|ID and be prepared to use the OhioBuys procurement platform for all transaction-related activities.