PWC NE District Parks Snow Removal

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks and Watercraft, is seeking on-demand snow removal services for six northeastern Ohio state parks located in Geauga County and surrounding areas, including Punderson, Geneva, Mosquito Lake, West Branch, Lake Milton, and Nelson-Kennedy State Parks. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with contractors required to provide snow removal and de-icing services for paved roadways, parking lots, and access areas from November 1st through April 1st annually. Contractors must respond to service requests within four hours and provide verification of work through GPS data, timestamped photos, or ODNR staff sign-off. The contract will run through April 30, 2027, with potential mutual renewals not exceeding 36 months total. Bidders are encouraged to visit park sites prior to submission, though site visits are not mandatory. All proposals must be submitted through the OhioBuys procurement platform, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by line item. Pricing must remain firm during the initial contract term, with any future price adjustments requiring detailed documentation supporting cost increases.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including obtaining an OH|ID for system access, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, and adhering to state ethics and compliance standards. The contract requires Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is structured on a per-service billing model with contractors submitting invoices for completed snow removal and de-icing services. Contractors must be prepared to operate across multiple state park locations, with services limited to two de-icing applications per business day unless specifically approved by ODNR staff. The procurement emphasizes flexibility, with contractors bidding on parks they are interested in servicing by posting their hourly on-call rates. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide prompt, reliable snow removal services across diverse northeastern Ohio state park locations.