Seiter Road levee repair, water control structure removal, and Agri-Drain installment at Big Island Wildlife Area

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is soliciting bids for a water control structure replacement and levee repair project at the Big Island Wildlife Area in Marion County, located within Meigs County. The procurement opportunity involves removing an existing corrugated metal water control structure and installing a new 18" Agri-Drain water control structure with a 6' riser, along with comprehensive levee system repairs. Contractors are required to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the project, with specific technical requirements including creating 3:1 slope embankments, installing stainless steel rodent guards, and implementing a beaver exclusion fence. The project's primary objective is to restore wetland habitat management capabilities, with work to be completed between the bid close date and October 31st, 2025. Bidders must submit a photo of the site or schedule a site visit before submitting a bid, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid is due by August 1, 2025, and interested parties should contact project agents Katherine Camarda or Robert Batterson for additional information and site visit coordination.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, consistent with Ohio's procurement policies. Contractors must complete several compliance documents, including an Affirmation and Disclosure Form verifying their principal business location and confirming they have not engaged with Russian institutions. The contract includes strict requirements about service delivery, prohibiting contractors from performing services or storing data outside the United States. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is subject to Ohio General Assembly appropriations and will not extend beyond the current biennium. Potential contractors must be free of findings for recovery and must comply with Ohio ethics and election laws. An Independent Contractor Form is required for those classified as independent contractors, which outlines specific criteria for classification and potential implications for future retirement benefits.