Alum Creek State Park removal and installation of siding on the pole barn

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: Division of Parks and Watercraft, Alum Creek State Park removal and installation of siding on the pole barn.
Ordering Division and address : Alum Creek State Park 2911 South Old State Road Delaware, Ohio 43015
Building - approximately 35’x55’ single story pole barn with 3 exterior 36” doors    and one 8’ garage door.  Building has metal siding that has been covered with T1-11 wood siding.
Specifications :

All equipment used on-site shall be free of sediment and debris from off-site to minimize the introduction of invasive species. Any timber matting used shall be new. Previously used matting will not be permitted.

Evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the State.
Contract Award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total.  Low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive

Preferences. The State will apply all preferences pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 123:5-1-06.

Following the initial evaluation and scoring, all Proposals will be considered for preferences.  Preferences will be calculated at a rate of five percent (5%) for the first preference and two percent (2%) each for the second and third preferences.  The preferences shall be combined and applied as a total percentage of the original Proposal to determine the score for evaluation purposes.

Preferences will only be applied if there is at least one Offeror that does not qualify for that particular preference.  For purposes of qualifying for a preference, an Offeror failing to complete the certification for each preference will be deemed as not qualifying for that preference.

(a) For the Buy American preference, if any Offeror offers a product that is not a domestic source end product, the State will add the applicable percentage of the total available points to the total score of each Offeror offering a domestic source end product.

(b) For the Buy Ohio preference, if any Offeror is a Buy Ohio Offeror claiming the preference, the State will add the applicable percentage of the total available points to each Buy Ohio Offeror’s total score.

(c) If claiming the preferences in (a) and (b) based on the product(s) offered, an Offeror is only eligible to receive the preference if the cost of the product(s) offered exceeds 50% of the total offered cost for products and services.  A Buy Ohio Offeror is also eligible to receive the Buy Ohio preference based on its significant economic presence in Ohio or a border state.

(d) For the Veteran-Friendly Business preference, the State will add the applicable percentage of the total available points to any certified veteran-friendly business Offeror’s total score.
Site Visit & Point of Contact
Prior to submitting a bid response, offerors are encouraged to visit the park.
Site visits available by appointment only 12/22 /2025 through 1/19 /2026. To schedule an appointment, contact: Shawn Bailey (614) 254-4784.
Once a contract is awarded, failure of the bidder to have requested a site visit to become familiar with the facility and requirements of the bid will be insufficient reason to support any request to be released from the contract.
Sustainability: ODNR desires to further its commitment to sustainability through encouraging our vendors to adopt this business philosophy. Improving energy efficiency helps control rising energy costs, reduces environmental footprints, and increases the value and competitiveness of vendors. This means getting the most out of energy, water, materials and resources used in their business. Sustainable concepts and practices vendors should consider: Develop a plan for sustainability, select energy efficient products, explore renewable energy services, understanding efficient water solutions, reducing your organizations carbon footprint, utilize green suppliers/vendors, recycling and resource recovery, use of recycled products, reuse on-site materials, consider cost and value of sustainable options.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder .