Description
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new, single‑story, unoccupied non‑tempered cold‑storage building at Portage Lakes State Park, together with associated site improvements. The project includes a 4,000 sf metal‑building envelope, a 900 sf covered outdoor storage area, grading, gravel paving, and chain‑link fencing. Two optional alternates (metal‑building insulation and insulated rolling service doors) are available. The contract is a fixed‑price General Contract with prevailing‑wage and domestic‑steel compliance, and requires EDGE program participation, SUPR enrollment, and a 10 % bid guaranty.
• Scope: new 4,000 sf storage building plus site grading, paving, fencing, utilities, and optional insulation/door upgrades.
• Budget: Base estimate $410,000; total potential contract value up to $440,000 with alternates.
• Schedule: Bid deadline July 21 2026; Notice to Proceed expected mid‑September 2026; Substantial Completion by May 3 2027 (≈ 8‑month construction period).
• Procurement: Electronic bidding via BidExpress; mandatory bid guaranty, performance bond, and compliance with Ohio prevailing‑wage, domestic‑steel, EDGE, and SUPR requirements.