PWC Natural Resource Officer Mascot Costume

The contract pertains to the creation and supply of a full mascot costume representing Officer Foxwood, the new Natural Resources Officer mascot for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft. This mascot, inspired by a student drawing contest and named by visitors at The Ohio State Fair, is intended to be a family-friendly figure appearing at various public and agency events throughout Ohio State Parks. The mascot serves not only to engage children and families but also acts as an honorary officer symbol at numerous park-related activities. The ordering office is located at 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, Ohio, with the place of performance specified as Columbus, Ohio, ZIP code 43229. The solicitation for this contract, identified by number SRC0000036608, was posted on January 27, 2026, with a response deadline of February 17, 2026. The contract will comply with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Standard Terms and Conditions through March 31, 2025, which include regulatory and legal compliance requirements such as anti-trust provisions, drug-free work policies, conflict of interest prohibitions, and contractor warranties, all governed under Ohio law. While the contract focuses on mascot costume procurement under NAICS Code 339999 (miscellaneous manufacturing), it ensures strict adherence to state contract policies. The mascot is a strategic engagement tool designed to support the agency’s outreach and public relations efforts at various Ohio State Parks events.