DRC-Sod Installation Service - DRC270082-OPI Administration Building-LoCI
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The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is soliciting competitive sealed bids for ground preparation and sod installation services at the Ohio Penal Industries Administration Center located within the London Correctional Institution. The project requires the installation of approximately 36,000 square feet of sod, including all necessary excavation, topsoil placement, and final grading to a dozer finish of +/- 1 inch. All work must be completed by November 30, 2026. The contract term runs from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of mutual renewals for up to four years. A mandatory site visit is required for all bidders and will take place on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Proposals must be submitted via the OhioBuys portal by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Awardees must comply with strict institutional security standards, maintain employer liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars, and provide proof of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation coverage. Additionally, contractors must adhere to Ohio Executive Orders prohibiting the use of offshore services and the engagement of Russian entities.
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Offerors must review the attached RFQ documents, follow the instructions provided in the document, and submit all required documentation via OhioBuys. All bids and inquiries must be submitted through OhioBuys. The solicitation adheres to the dates provided in OhioBuys, shall any changes in the dates be necessary, such information will be posted in OhioBuys as well. Please review the questionnaire and attach requested documentation if possible. Failure to do so will NOT disqualify any proposals; however, the awarded contractor must be able to supply these requested documents before finalizing any contracts.REQUIRED SITE VISITA mandatory site visit will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the OPI Administration Center located at 2210 Old Springdield Rd., London OH 43140. The purpose of this site visit is to survey the facility and discuss the requirements of the solicitation. The site visit will commence promptly at 10:00 AM EST, barring an unforeseen circumstance that results in a delay of the site visit. Attendance will be recorded. The state will not be responsible to a supplier for their failure to obtain information discussed during the site visit due to their arriving after the site visit has convened.Please contact Zachary Taubenheim by 2:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 614-813-2910 during regular business hours (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00PM) to make arrangements for authorization to enter the facilityOHIOBUYS TRAINING MATERIALSOhioBuys training materials can be located at this site https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/03_Using+OhioBuys To participate or submit an inquiry for this RFx, you need to be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Suppliers are not required at this time to be registered in OAKS. If you have a need to seek technical support, clearly specify you need access to an active Ohio Buys solicitation.Technical Support 1-877-644-6771If there is a need for technical support during your proposal submission in the last 48 hours prior to the submissions, contact 614-466-5090. This number is for OhioBuys solicitation technical questions only; there will not be any questions answered regarding the solicitation.Note:Chrome is the preferred browser for OhioBuys.Only have a single window open that is logged into OhioBuys, having multiple windows opened to a single user can create an error when trying to submit your proposal.
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Items I1_000001 | Required Item | Prepare ground and install approximately 36,000 square feet of sod for land surrounding OPI Administration facility | To include: Harley Rake, Rockhound, and install approximately 36,000 square feet of sod. Please see ITB document for specifications. | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 11/30/2026
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