Hueston Woods State Park installation of One Small Playground, and One Large Playground

Agency:	State Government of Ohio
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted Date:	Jan 13, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 11, 2026
Solicitation No:	SRC0000036241
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Solicitation ID:	SRC0000036241
Solicitation Name:	Hueston Woods State Park installation of One Small Playground, and One Large Playground
Original Begin Date:	1/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
Begin Date:	1/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
End Date:	2/11/2026 10:00:00 AM
Inquiry End Date:	2/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Commodity:	Playground equipment
MBE Set Aside:	MBE Set Aside
Agency:	DNR353214 Hueston Woods State Park DNRPRE
Solicitation Status:	Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type:	Request for Quote (RFQ)

Solicitation General Information

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

Solicitation ID

SRC0000036241

Solicitation Name

Hueston Woods State Park installation of One Small Playground, and One Large Playground

RFx Type

Request for Quote (RFQ)

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Solicitation Status

Open for Bidding

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MBE Set Aside

Begin Date

1/13/2026 12:00:00 AM (ET)

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End Date

2/11/2026 10:00:00 AM (ET)

Inquiry End Date

2/9/2026 12:00:00 AM

Summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: a small playground, and a large playground.
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Process

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 .

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DNR353214 Hueston Woods State Park DNRPRE

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RFQ Specifications	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	RFQ_Hueston_Woods_Playgrounds - KG.pdf
Affirmation and Disclosure Form_4-17-24	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	Affirmation and Disclosure Form_4-17-24.pdf
DAS Standard_T_C_3-31-25	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	DAS Standard_T_C_3-31-25.pdf
Services Agreement (Federal Funds) Base Template_Rev. 2025 11 28	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	Services Agreement (Federal Funds) Base Template_Rev. 2025 11 28.docx
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: A small playground, and a large

playground at Hueston Woods State Park

Project Background: The nature center gathers visitors as it is a hub of information for first timers.

Returning visitors congregate with family and friends to learn about the day’s programs and new

changes to the park. A playground will enhance the experience to get visitors to stay longer and to host

events here. The second playground will be located at the Park’s horse camp.

Specification:

#1 Installation of a large playground space, theme similar to the examples below, located at the

nature center

#2 Installation of a small playground for our horsecamp area similar to the examples below

For the Nature Center Playground (#1)

Specifications/Scope of Work

1) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green,

brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-

year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 60 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights

 One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height

 One (1) open slide, 72” height

 Two (2) twisty/curly slides, 96” height

 One (1) rope or cable climber feature

 Two (2) play/activity panels

b. Secondary playground set designed for use by children ages 2-5 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 48” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height

 Dual or side-by-side slide, 48” height

 Two (2) play/activity panels

 Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights

 One (1) musical or sound-making feature

c. Freestanding swing-set including:

 Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams

 Minimum 96” height

 Four (4) total swing positions

 Two (2) belt seat swings with chains

 Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

d. Rock climbing panels, free-standing or attached to primary playground

e. Multiple realistic nature themed play structures like tree stumps, rocks/boulders,

mushrooms, or forest creatures for climbing/stepping, 16-24” height or greater

3) Provide detailed drawings and layout for equipment attached to your quote

4) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the

mulch. This should be placed under each playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9

inches deep for 5 feet of fall height

5) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction

timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

For the horse camp playground (#2)

Specifications/Scope of Work

2) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green,

brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-

year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 20 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 One (1) alternative climbers to reach platform heights

 One (1) open slide, minimum 24” height

 One (1) twisty/curly slides, minimum 24” height

 One (1) play/activity panels

b. Freestanding swing-set including:

 Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams

 Minimum 96” height

 Four (4) total swing positions

 Two (2) belt seat swings with chains

 Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

3) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the mulch.

This should be placed under the playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9 inches deep for 5 feet

of fall height

4) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction

timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

Ordering Division and address: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio

45003

Delivery: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio 45003 Kathryn Conner

513-260-4445 kathryn.conner@dnr.ohio.gov

Site Visit & Point of Contact:

Prior to submitting a bid response, offerors must visit Hueston Woods State Park before the bid can be

considered. Contact Kathryn Conner 513-260-4445 to set up a meeting time Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-

5pm

This project is federally assisted. Contracts to be awarded under this invitation for bids will be subject

to federal laws and related acts that are referenced in this bid package.

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

Invoices Origin-DNR- 481 Hueston Woods State Park

All invoices must be submitted DIRECTLY to Financial Shared Services (FSS).

There are three options available to submit invoices to FSS:

• EMAIL the invoice to: invoices@ohio.gov

• MAIL the invoice to: Financial Shared Services, PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880

In order to process your invoice, please make sure all the required information listed below is on your

invoice before submitting it to FSS or they will be returned for not being a proper invoice.

1. Must include the Purchase Order (PO) number assigned. You may shorten it to the last five

digits.

2. Supplier full name as it appears on your PO.

3. The Ship to and/or service facility name and full address

4. Unique invoice number

5. Date of service or date work was completed.

6. Complete itemization of services performed, materials or goods supplied and/or labor

furnished.

7. Line charge(s). If parts are included, please break out the line charges with product and charges

separately.

8. No State of Ohio sales tax

9. Remit to address must match our records for payment

All fields mentioned above are required to count as a correct invoice; failure to provide this information

will result in a returned invoice and delayed payment..

The awarded supplier will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement.

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