Waterline replacement Senecaville residence 2025

The State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Division of Wildlife's Senecaville State Fish Hatchery located in Geauga County, is seeking competitive bids for a waterline replacement project for a hatchery residence. The procurement involves installing approximately 300 feet of waterline, connecting from an existing water valve to a new water valve, which must be supplied by the winning bidder. The project requires excavating and connecting a 2" waterline through an existing 4" waterline while maintaining continuous water service to an occupied residence. Mandatory site visits are scheduled between February 18th and March 13th by appointment only, with a project completion deadline of June 30th, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a low lot total, calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. Bidders must submit invoices to Ohio Shared Services and will be required to locate underground utilities, provide the new water valve, and sign necessary documentation through Ohio Buys.

The procurement appears to have specific requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises, with provisions encouraging Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) participation per Section 125.081 of the Ohio Revised Code. Contractors must complete additional documentation, including an Affirmation and Disclosure Form confirming no offshore service delivery, an Independent Contractor Form for OPERS, and adherence to standard state terms and conditions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure replacement with relatively specific scope. Contractors will need to maintain various insurance coverages, including commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), automobile liability ($1 million), and workers' compensation insurance. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Ohio General Assembly, with payment terms specifying remittance within 30 calendar days after proper invoice submission or service acceptance.