St. Marys Fish Hatchery well repair.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive well repair services at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery located in St. Marys, Ohio. The specific procurement involves cleaning and repairing an 8-inch water well, which includes an Airshock Nitrogen gas well cleaning for a 240-foot deep well, installing a new 20 hp, 230V motor, a Grundfos 230S300 pump, a Baker Pitless adapter, and new pump wiring. The project requires complete pump testing and full site restoration, with the contractor responsible for disposing of old equipment. Site visits are available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3 pm by appointment, and the project must be completed by January 31st, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through Ohio Buys, with the total cost determined by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. Key contacts for the project are Jay Williams (419-394-5170 ext. 1) and Steve Niekamp (419-394-5170 ext. 2) from the St. Marys Fish Hatchery.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The state emphasizes compliance with various requirements, including minority and diverse business participation, ethics law adherence, and restrictions on offshore services. Contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor form and an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which requires detailed information about service locations and compliance with Executive Orders. While a specific budget range is not provided, the contract is contingent upon Ohio General Assembly appropriations. Invoicing must be submitted directly to Financial Shared Services via email (invoices@ohio.gov) or mail, with specific formatting requirements including the PO number, full supplier name, service facility details, unique invoice number, and itemized service descriptions. The state is tax-exempt, and contractors must adhere to standard terms and conditions that cover confidentiality, public records management, performance standards, and potential contract termination for non-compliance.