PWC Wingfoot Pinetree Restroom Sewer Repair

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a sewer line repair project at Wingfoot Lake State Park's Pinetree Restroom facility in Summit County. The procurement involves replacing approximately 80 feet of deteriorated cast iron plumbing, including pipes, stub-outs to urinals and toilets, and connections to existing tile lines. The project aims to resolve ongoing issues of clogging and back-pitched sewer drains that have caused facility closures. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires bidders to provide detailed itemization of services, materials, and labor, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder expected to be awarded the contract. Potential bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission and may be required to provide two examples of similar completed projects. The contract is scheduled to be due by July 25, 2025, with a contract term extending through June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit their proposals through OhioBuys, the state's primary procurement platform, and will need to obtain an OH|ID to access the system.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 125.081, which restricts participation to qualifying minority-owned businesses. The project will be located at 993 Goodyear Park Blvd. in Mogadore, Ohio, with delivery contact Mike Studeny. No state sales tax will be applied to the contract, and invoicing will be processed through Ohio's Financial Shared Services (FSS), with invoices submitted directly via email or mail. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded based on unit costs multiplied by estimated usage. Successful contractors must comply with the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions, which include provisions for data security, background investigations, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. The project represents an opportunity for MBE contractors to participate in state infrastructure maintenance, with potential for future similar opportunities in park facility repairs.