PWC West Branch Maintenance Garage Repair/Renovation

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking qualified contractors for a maintenance garage repair and renovation project at West Branch State Park in Ravenna, Ohio. The project requires comprehensive structural repairs to a 36' x 56' maintenance garage, including replacing 16 perimeter support beams with pressure-treated lumber, grading the surrounding area to improve water drainage, installing new gutters, repairing soffits and headers, adding a shed roof overhang, and installing commercial 26-gauge aluminum ribbed panel metal siding. Bidders must provide two examples of similar completed projects with accompanying photos and are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission. The contract opportunity is posted in the OhioBuys procurement system, with proposals due by August 15, 2025. The project is scheduled for completion by March 27, 2026, with a contract term valid through June 30, 2026. Award will be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage, with a required pre-award meeting to ensure mutual understanding of materials and project scope.

The contract is designated as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 125.081, which may restrict participation to qualifying minority-owned businesses. Contractors must obtain an OH|ID credential to access the OhioBuys system and must comply with state requirements including prevailing wage standards, non-discrimination policies, and background check procedures. The contract will be managed through a Services Agreement Template that allows for potential subcontracting with prior ODNR approval, contingent upon maintaining appropriate insurance coverage. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes a not-to-exceed compensation structure to be finalized during the award process. Contractors must also adhere to strict data security and confidentiality provisions, including compliance with moderate-level security baselines defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and potential restrictions on offshore service locations.