Description
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a qualified electrical contractor to perform a comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrade at the Horseman’s Camp within Hueston Woods State Park. The work includes installing a new 800 A main switchboard, upgrading underground feeders, installing new 50 A pad‑mounted pedestals, conduit, grounding, and associated lighting and pole upgrades, as well as several optional alternates for additional pedestals and pavilion lighting.
• Scope covers main switchboard, feeders, new pedestals, conduit, grounding, lighting poles, and related civil work (trenching, directional boring, back‑fill, site restoration).
• Base contract value $415,000 with four optional alternates bringing total potential award to $510,900; includes an $8,000 allowance for utility‑company assistance.
• Mandatory electronic bid submission via BidExpress by July 30, 2026, with a pre‑bid meeting on July 15, 2026 (site‑visit encouraged but not required).
• Contract start (Notice to Proceed) slated for September 30, 2026; substantial completion required by June 30, 2027.
• Compliance requirements: Ohio prevailing‑wage rules, Buy America, EDGE participation (5 % goal), OBWC SUPR enrollment, and executive‑order restrictions on offshore services and Russian entities.