068-27 Requirements/Specifications Chain Link, Right of Way, and Snow Fence

Solicitation 068-27 is a multiple award contract issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation to establish pricing for the purchase and installation of chain-link, right-of-way, and snow fence components. The scope includes providing materials and installation services, with specific requirements that materials conform to the current Construction and Materials Specifications Handbook, ASTM specifications, and Standard Construction Drawings F-1.1, F-2.1, and F-3.2. Installation must typically begin within ten calendar days of a request, and all deliveries are to be made F.O.B. destination between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on business days. The award is based on the total combined cost of all items, with a tie-breaking process involving revised pricing or performance evaluations. Bidders must submit responses electronically via OhioBuys, ensuring that unit prices are entered without the use of ditto marks or arrows to avoid being deemed non-responsive. Compliance requirements include adherence to the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and various federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Payments are issued via electronic funds transfer within 30 calendar days of receiving a proper invoice. Contractors are held liable for direct losses caused by negligence under the Ohio Revised Code and must maintain all necessary business licenses and insurance.