Lake Alma State Park Paving Project

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to pave the largest possible area within Lake Alma State Park. The contract will be awarded based on the total square footage of paving the bidder proposes to complete, emphasizing volume over price. This opportunity targets firms with heavy‑equipment capabilities, asphalt paving expertise, and experience working on state park facilities. • Contract award criteria: highest total square feet paved (quantity‑based, not cost‑based). • Required deliverables: asphalt paving, surface preparation, and related finishing work within the park boundaries. • Submission window: August 18 2026 – September 9 2026; questions due by September 4 2026. • No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit indicated; bidders must rely on provided specifications (RFQ Lake Alma Asphalt Repair). • The project is a lot‑specific RFQ (Lot 1) and is open to all qualified contractors (no MBE set‑aside).