PWC WWW Facility Operation S. Bass, Kelly's Island, Findley

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide operational support for wastewater treatment facilities located at South Bass Island, Kelly's Island, and Findley State Parks through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The contract requires a contractor with a Class 1 or higher wastewater operator certification to manage three .02MGD extended aeration treatment plants, with services required from April to November 15th annually (year-round for Findley State Park). Key operational deliverables include weekly facility inspections, EPA-compliant logging, process control testing, monthly reporting, and general maintenance. Contractors must be prepared to handle ferry transportation to island locations and perform comprehensive maintenance tasks such as chemical disinfection, lab analysis, and EPA reporting. The solicitation is specific to Fairfield County and will be processed through the OhioBuys procurement platform, with a proposal due date of March 27, 2025. Potential bidders are encouraged to schedule site visits with Shawn Hefner, the Water/Wastewater Administrator, prior to submitting their bid response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will extend through June 30, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the contract requires strict compliance with Ohio's standard terms and conditions, which typically include provisions for non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Contractors must complete a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form detailing service locations, with specific prohibitions on offshore services and data storage. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and cyber liability coverage with minimum specified limits. The contract appears to have a not-to-exceed total payment structure, though specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the provided documentation. Potential bidders must register through the OhioBuys platform and obtain an OH|ID for system access. Contractors will be required to adhere to rigorous compliance standards, including background checks, confidentiality obligations, and protocols for handling sensitive information. Invoicing will be processed through Financial Shared Services, with mandatory requirements for purchase order numbers and detailed service descriptions.