PWC Hocking Hills Winter Hike 2026 Busing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000034087
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
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- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, specifically Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County, is seeking a bus transportation contractor for its Annual Winter Hike on January 17, 2026. The procurement requires a vendor to provide 10 buses, each with a minimum 40-passenger capacity, to shuttle hikers between multiple locations including the State Park Lodge, Campground, Elementary School, Cabins, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, and Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Contractors must supply licensed drivers, radios for bus communication, and fuel for each vehicle, with services running from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The buses will be strategically deployed, with 8 buses starting at 8:00 am and 2 additional buses beginning at 9:30 am. Hocking Hills State Park will provide one radio for communication with park employees. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a contract term extending through June 30, 2027. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact Park Manager Brent Bendele at (740) 279-1186 for site visits and additional information, with the bid due date set for October 10, 2025.
The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Ohio's standard contracting documents typically include provisions for minority and edge business participation. The solicitation appears open to transportation and bus service providers capable of meeting the specified requirements. While no incumbent vendor is named, the contract requires strict compliance with Ohio's standard terms and conditions, including provisions for data security, background investigations, and offshore service restrictions. Invoicing will be processed through Ohio Shared Services, with no state sales tax applied and a fixed-price arrangement for the busing services. The procurement documents indicate that contractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, confirming service locations and data handling practices. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will cover bus rental, driver compensation, fuel, and communication equipment for the one-day winter hiking event. Contractors must also adhere to the state's comprehensive legal and operational guidelines as outlined in the attached standard terms and conditions document.
Opportunity text
Needed Service: Hocking Hills State Park- Winter Hike - 10 x 40+ Passenger Bus for January 17, 2026 Ordering Location and Address: Hocking Hills State Park 19852 St. Rt. 664 South Logan Ohio, 43138 Specifications: Hocking Hills State Park requires bus service for Hocking Hills State Park's Annual Winter Hike on January 17, 2026, from 8:00 am until complete but not to exceed 6:00 pm. The park manager will release the buses, one by one, as the crowd at Ash Cave dwindles and as the drivers communicate with each other. Buses will shuttle hikers between various parts of Hocking Hills State Park hiking trails. See attached Bus Route and map for Bus Route. Contractor is to provide 10 buses with seating for 40 passengers each. Contractor will provide licensed drivers, radios for bus drivers, and fuel for each bus. Hocking Hills State Park will provide one radio to communicate with park employees. Contractor will provide 8 buses at 8:00 am, 2 buses at 9:30 am. Bus Route: • Pick up hikers at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge & Conference Center at 20020 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan, Ohio 43138 Drop off at Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 19988 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 • Pick up hikers at Hocking Hills State Park Campground at 19852 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 Drop off at Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 19988 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 • Pick up hikers at Hocking Hills Elementary School at 19197 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 Drop off at Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 19988 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 • Pick up hikers at Hocking Hills Cabins at 20020 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 Drop off at Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 19988 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 • Pick up hikers at Cedar Falls at 21711 St. Rt. 374, Logan Ohio 43138 Drop off at Old Man's Cave, Cabins, Campground & Elementary School Parking Lots. • Pick up hikers at Ash Cave 26400 St. Rt. 56, S. Bloomingville, Ohio 43152 Drop off at Old Man's Cave, Lodge & Conference Center, Cabins, Campground & Elementary School Parking Lots. • Pick up hikers at Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 19988 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan Ohio 43138 Drop off at Ash Cave, Lodge & Conference Center, Cabins, Campground & Elementary School Parking Lots. Maps and/or Photos: attached Completion/Delivery Date: January 17, 2026 Site Visit & Point of Contact Prior to submitting a bid response, offerors are encouraged to contact Brent Bendele - (740) 279-1186 Once a contract is awarded, failure of the bidder to have requested a site visit to become familiar with the facility and requirements of the bid will be insufficient reason to support any request to be released from the contract.
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