Replacement of 2 Geothermal Units at Malabar State Park Visitor's Center.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the replacement of two Geothermal Water Source Heat Pump units at the Malabar Farm State Park Visitor Center in Lucas, Ohio. The scope of work includes the demolition and removal of existing units, the installation of Water Furnace replacements matching existing configurations, and all necessary sheet metal, electrical, and braided supply and return line work. All services must be performed between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, with a required completion date of October 30th. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by line item, with specific scoring preferences applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and certified Veteran-Friendly businesses. Contractors must comply with the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, including prevailing wage requirements under R.C. Chapter 4115 and the provision of a performance bond. Bidders are required to submit proposals exclusively through the Ohio Buys portal and must affirm compliance with executive orders prohibiting offshore services and the use of Russian entities. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer, with terms set at 30 days following the receipt of a proper invoice or acceptance of services. Additionally, the contractor must maintain an information security program aligned with NIST frameworks and provide insurance from carriers with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A:VII.