St. Marys Fish Hatchery 10 KW generator

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, specifically the Division of Wildlife at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery, is seeking a contractor to procure and install a 10KW Generac LP air-cooled standby generator. The project requires comprehensive delivery and installation, including an aluminum enclosure, prefab concrete generator pad, 16-circuit auto transfer switch, battery, and oil heater kit. Mandatory site visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7am-3pm by contacting Jay Williams at 419-394-5170 ext. 1, with contractors required to familiarize themselves with facility requirements. The generator must be connected to an existing 500-gallon LP tank approximately 50 feet away and electrically tied into the existing service entrance panel. The project has a specific completion deadline, with all materials, labor, and shipping charges to be included in the final price, and all work must be completed and invoiced by June 1st, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery specified as F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with potential considerations for minority and diverse business enterprises (MBE and EDGE) as suggested by the attached documentation. Contractors must comply with Ohio state laws, including ethics regulations and restrictions on offshore services. The project requires contractors to provide their own workers' compensation coverage and affirm compliance with various state regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the contract documentation includes provisions for diverse business participation. The organization is tax-exempt, and the first year of service is included in the bid. Contractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, revealing their principal business location and service performance sites, with strict compliance required regarding data handling and service locations. Though no specific budget range is mentioned, the attached Addendum to Bid Quote Template indicates a maximum payment limit of $###,###,###.##, with payments due 30 calendar days after invoice receipt or service acceptance.