Water Treatment Plant Operators

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking proposals from professional certified Water Treatment Plant operators to staff and operate water and wastewater facilities at its Pickaway Correctional Institution. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for providing a Water Class 2 operator and a Wastewater Class 3 operator to comply with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations. The contract term will be from the award date through June 30, 2025, with ODRC having the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by October 1, 2024, and ODRC will evaluate the technical and cost proposals, potentially conducting negotiations before making an award. The RFP requires offerors to provide comprehensive proposals including their company background, prior project experience, staffing plan, staff qualifications, understanding of the project needs, ability to meet performance requirements, and willingness to comply with all applicable regulations.

The RFP does not identify any set-asides or incumbents. ODRC anticipates the need for multiple awards to meet agency needs, with pricing required for a Water Class 2 operator and a Wastewater Class 3 operator. The RFP states that ODRC will not be responsible for any costs not identified in the offeror's cost proposal, and there will be no additional reimbursement for travel or other related expenses. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but ODRC expects to award contracts to the responsible offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the state.