PWC Muskingum River Beverly Boat Ramp

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks and Watercraft, is soliciting bids for a parking lot paving project at the Muskingum River State Park Beverly boat ramp located at 413 Ohio Street, Beverly, Ohio 45715. The procurement involves comprehensive asphalt restoration and renovation of an approximately 5,324 square foot parking lot, with specific technical requirements including milling the existing asphalt surface, cleaning the milled area, applying asphalt tack, laying a leveling course of asphalt, installing 1.5 inches of 404 surface asphalt, compacting the asphalt, and restriping the lot with 4-inch wide fast-drying traffic paint following previous markings. The project is due for completion by December 29, 2025, with the contract valid through June 30, 2026. Bidders are encouraged to visit the project site prior to submission and will be evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid pricing. Prevailing wage rates for Washington County, Ohio, will apply to the contract, and all work must comply with Ohio Department of Natural Resources specifications.

The contract offers preferences for specific business categories, including a five percent preference for Buy American products, a five percent preference for Buy Ohio products or companies with significant economic presence in Ohio or border states, and a two percent preference for certified veteran-friendly businesses. Potential bidders must register on OhioBuys, the state's procurement platform, and obtain an OH|ID to participate. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation insurance. The contract requires strict compliance with state regulations, including nondiscrimination laws, drug-free workplace policies, and ethics compliance statutes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a precise scope of work for a parking lot renovation. Contractors must also complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, affirming they will not perform offshore services and disclosing all service locations.