Greenhouse Structure

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of one new greenhouse cold frame structure for the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio. The required structure must measure 30 feet wide by 160 feet long with ground posts of at least 4 feet. Technical specifications include a minimum wind load rating of 101 mph for 3 seconds, a minimum snow load rating of 25 pounds per square foot, 6mil 4-year overwintering white poly for the entire structure and end walls, and 50% shade cloth for the main structure. Bidders must provide stamped engineering drawings if not already possessed by the Division of Forestry, and all structural members must comply with domestic steel use requirements per Section 153.011 of the Ohio Revised Code. The contract will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with preferences applied for Buy American and Buy Ohio certifications. Deliverables are to be provided F.O.B. Destination, with the contractor bearing the cost of freight. The agreement is governed by the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring contractors to maintain specific insurance ratings, adhere to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, and comply with state and federal accessibility laws. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ohio Buys procurement platform. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer, with terms set at 30 days following the receipt of a proper invoice.