PWC Watercraft PFD Station gear

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically the Division of Parks and Watercraft, is conducting a procurement for Person Flotation Devices (PFDs) targeting watercraft loaner stations across multiple state park locations. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks 230 PFDs to be distributed to six different shipment locations including parks in Delaware, Cortland, Oregon, McConnelsville, Waynesville, and McArthur. The PFDs must be available in multiple sizes: Infant/Child, Child, Youth, Adult Universal, and Adult Oversized, with a mandatory requirement that all devices be United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on either a low lot total or line item pricing. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2025, with a proposal due date of July 8, 2025, and procurement contact Andy Foos can be reached at (740) 815-2124 for additional information. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed, meaning the contractor is responsible for freight costs and risk of loss until state acceptance.

This procurement is designated as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside, which restricts participation to qualified minority-owned businesses. Potential vendors must obtain an OH|ID, a secure single sign-on credential for accessing Ohio's procurement systems like OhioBuys, which serves as the primary platform for this solicitation. The procurement is subject to the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions (Revision 033125), which includes comprehensive legal, operational, and data security requirements that contractors must meet. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 230 PFDs across multiple size categories. Vendors must comply with state ethics standards, potentially undergo background investigations, maintain appropriate insurance, and adhere to specific data protection and security protocols. The procurement aims to enhance watercraft safety by providing high-quality, USCG-approved personal flotation devices for public use in Ohio state parks, with a focus on supporting minority-owned businesses in the state's procurement ecosystem.