PWC Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations Deer Creek State Park

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide water and wastewater treatment plant operations for Deer Creek State Park located in Pickaway County. The contract requires comprehensive operational services for Class 1 water and wastewater treatment facilities, including weekly site inspections with specific visit frequencies: 3 wastewater visits per week and 5 water visits during peak season (May 1st - October 31st), and 4 water visits during off-peak season (November 1st - April 30th). Key deliverables include operational checks, EPA compliance, process control testing, log maintenance, lab analysis, reporting, and minor maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for all operational aspects while ODNR provides necessary chemicals, sampling costs, and maintenance materials. The contract opportunity is posted on OhioBuys, with proposals due by October 13, 2025, and a contract term extending through June 30, 2025. Site visits are available by appointment with Shawn Hefner, the Water/Wastewater Administrator, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential bidders must complete the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form, which requires transparency about business and data locations, with strict prohibitions on offshore services. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Cyber Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. While no specific budget range is listed, the Services Agreement Template indicates that compensation will be detailed in an attached Scope of Work exhibit, with payments not to exceed a predetermined amount. Invoicing must be submitted directly to Financial Shared Services with specific documentation requirements. Contractors must also comply with Ohio Office of Budget and Management Travel Policy and adhere to state and federal regulations, with potential criminal and civil sanctions for non-compliance, particularly regarding data protection and confidentiality.