Shelter for gun range

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Lorain Correctional Institution located in Grafton, Ohio, seeking construction services for a firing range shelter upgrade. The project involves constructing a 12' x 48' x 8' post frame shelter with a 4/12 pitch gabled roof, fully enclosed on two sides, and featuring a white metal ceiling and a 36" walk-through door with keyed entry. The scope includes concrete work such as a 4" slab with 3" gravel base, wire reinforcement, and a smooth finish, as well as an additional 80' x 80' concrete pad with site preparation and minor excavation. The solicitation requires detailed construction specifications including 2" x 6" fascia, 5" gutters with downspouts, and a lean-to attachment. The contract opportunity was posted on July 17, 2025, with a proposal due date of August 1, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet the precise construction requirements outlined in the Range shelter scope document.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, potential bidders must complete an Independent Contractor/Worker Acknowledgment Form and an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which require verification of service locations within the United States and compliance with Ohio's standard terms and conditions. Contractors must affirm that all services and data will be performed and maintained domestically, with no offshore or Russian-based service provisions permitted. The Standard Terms and Conditions document indicates rigorous requirements for data security, background investigations, and financial accountability. While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the documents, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate robust information security programs, ability to conduct necessary background checks, and capability to protect confidential state data. Interested vendors must carefully review the Standard Terms and Conditions (Rev. 033125) to understand the comprehensive legal and operational expectations for this state contract opportunity.