Wetland Reconstruction and Water Control Structure

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) - Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor for a wetland reconstruction project at the Fallsville Wildlife Area in New Vienna, OH, located within Clermont County. The procurement involves comprehensive embankment reconstruction, stabilization, armoring, and water control structure replacement for an existing wetland embankment spanning approximately 550 linear feet. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete vegetation clearing, embankment regrading, stone armoring, and water control structure installation. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 10th at 10:00 AM EST, with all project work required to be completed by June 1st, 2026. The contract will be awarded through OhioBuys to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific technical requirements including 3:1 slope grading, 12-inch minimum armor stone placement, and precise water control structure installation procedures. Contractors must utilize tracked machines or low-ground-pressure equipment to minimize site disruption and will be responsible for reseeding the entire work area upon completion.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors, with specific compliance requirements for Ohio ethics laws and executive orders. Contractors must affirm that all contract services will be performed within the United States and that no state data will be sent, accessed, maintained, or stored outside the country without obtaining a specific waiver. Bidders are required to submit a total price proposal and attach a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form, demonstrating their capability to meet the project's technical specifications. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract is contingent upon appropriations from the Ohio General Assembly. Potential bidders must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form and comply with various state regulations, including maintaining independent contractor status and providing necessary documentation about their business operations and service locations.