Hueston Woods State Park installation of a pavilion, a covered area for outdoor program seating, a small playground, and a large playground

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Dec 16, 2025
Due:	Jan 15, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	SRC0000035819
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Solicitation ID:	SRC0000035819
Solicitation Name:	Hueston Woods State Park installation of a pavilion, a covered area for outdoor program seating, a small playground, and a large playground
Original Begin Date:	12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
Begin Date:	12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
End Date:	1/15/2026 10:00:00 AM
Inquiry End Date:	1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Commodity:	Playground equipment
MBE Set Aside:	MBE Set Aside
Agency:	DNR353214 Hueston Woods State Park DNRPRE
Solicitation Status:	Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type:	Request for Quote (RFQ)

Solicitation General Information

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

Solicitation ID

SRC0000035819

Solicitation Name

Hueston Woods State Park installation of a pavilion, a covered area for outdoor program seating, a small playground, and a large playground

RFx Type

Request for Quote (RFQ)

Lot #

Solicitation Status

Open for Bidding

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MBE Set Aside

Begin Date

12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM (ET)

Amendment?

End Date

1/15/2026 10:00:00 AM (ET)

Inquiry End Date

1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: a pavilion, a covered area for outdoor program seating, a small playground, and a large playground.
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Contract Award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total. Low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive .
Prevailing Wage .
All current wage rates apply for Preble County, Ohio.

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RFQ Specifications	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	RFQ_Hueston Woods Playgrounds and Pavilions RFQ.pdf
Affirmation and Disclosure Form_4-17-24	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	Affirmation and Disclosure Form_4-17-24.pdf
DAS Standard_T_C_3-31-25	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	DAS Standard_T_C_3-31-25.pdf
Services Agreement (Federal Funds) Base Template_Rev. 2025 11 28	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	Services Agreement (Federal Funds) Base Template_Rev. 2025 11 28.docx
How to Guides	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	OhioBuys+Fact+Sheet+for+Bidders_Suppliers.pdf State of Ohio Supplier Operations.pdf
prevailing wage threshold	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	prevailing wage threshold.pdf

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: a pavilion, a covered area for

outdoor program seating, a small playground, and a large playground

Project Background: The nature center gathers visitors as it is a hub of information for first timers.

Returning visitors congregate with family and friends to learn about the day’s programs and new

changes to the park. A playground and pavilion will enhance the experience to get visitors to stay longer

and to host events here. The covered seating area will allow visitors comforting shade in the summer, it

will allow shelter in the rain while we continue our programs.

Specification:

#1 Installation of open-air pavilion roughly 22’ x 36’ that will cover a preexisting concrete pad.

The pavilion will cover bench seating as well as a small stage where staff members do wildlife

programs.

#2 Installation of open-air pavilion that is roughly 24’ x 40’.

Contractor to install a matching 24’ x 40’ concrete pad for pavilion and concrete connection to

existing sidewalk and parking lot at the nature center.

#3 Installation of a large playground space, theme similar to the examples below, located at the

nature center

#4 Installation of a small playground for our horsecamp area similar to the examples below

For Each Pavilion: (#1 and #2)

• Pavilion style to match example shown below including:

o Curved, glue laminated roof beams

o tongue and groove solid wood boards for roof decking

o Pavilion plans stamped by an Engineer licensed by the State of Ohio

• Gutters and downspouts should be added to the long sides of the structure.

• Roof minimum 1 ft overhang on the gutter sides.

• Metal for roof and siding – 26 gauge minimum and 25-year paint warranty.

• Roof color to be determined by park manager.

• Awarded supplier to obtain applicable building permits and coordinate inspections with the Ohio

Department of Commerce.

• Supplier to provide as-built records including engineer stamped as-built drawings and operation and

maintenance manuals for all building components.

Concrete Specifications:

• Excavate topsoil and create a compacted subgrade

• Provide 4” compacted granular aggregate base

• Provide 4” thick concrete slab

• Concrete sloped minimum of 1% and maximum 1.5%. No low spots that will allow ponding of water.

• Concrete must be air entrained at 6% (+/- 2%) with minimum compressive strength of 4500 psi

• Provide concrete mix formula to Park Manager prior to performing concrete work.

• ¼" radius applied to edge of concrete slab.

• Light broom finish to concrete surface.

• Contraction joints placed 10’ apart and 1” deep. Joints cut straight, uniformly, and evenly.

• Properly cure concrete based upon the weather conditions utilizing plastic sheeting or liquid

membrane applied to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• In cold weather, protect concrete from freezing for minimum of 7 days.

For the Nature Center Playground (#3)

Specifications/Scope of Work

1) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green,

brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-

year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 60 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights

 One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height

 One (1) open slide, 72” height

 Two (2) twisty/curly slides, 96” height

 One (1) rope or cable climber feature

 Two (2) play/activity panels

b. Secondary playground set designed for use by children ages 2-5 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 48” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height

 Dual or side-by-side slide, 48” height

 Two (2) play/activity panels

 Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights

 One (1) musical or sound-making feature

c. Freestanding swing-set including:

 Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams

 Minimum 96” height

 Four (4) total swing positions

 Two (2) belt seat swings with chains

 Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

d. Rock climbing panels, free-standing or attached to primary playground

e. Multiple realistic nature themed play structures like tree stumps, rocks/boulders,

mushrooms, or forest creatures for climbing/stepping, 16-24” height or greater

3) Provide detailed drawings and layout for equipment attached to your quote

4) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the

mulch. This should be placed under each playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9

inches deep for 5 feet of fall height

5) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction

timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

For the horse camp playground (#4)

Specifications/Scope of Work

2) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green,

brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-

year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 20 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

 Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps

between panels

 Roof area over at least one platform

 One (1) alternative climbers to reach platform heights

 One (1) open slide, minimum 24” height

 One (1) twisty/curly slides, minimum 24” height

 One (1) play/activity panels

b. Freestanding swing-set including:

 Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams

 Minimum 96” height

 Four (4) total swing positions

 Two (2) belt seat swings with chains

 Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

3) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the mulch.

This should be placed under the playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9 inches deep for 5 feet

of fall height

4) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction

timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

Ordering Division and address: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio

45003

Delivery: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio 45003 Kathryn Conner

513-260-4445 kathryn.conner@dnr.ohio.gov

Site Visit & Point of Contact:

Prior to submitting a bid response, offerors must visit Hueston Woods State Park before the bid can be

considered. Contact Kathryn Conner 513-260-4445 to set up a meeting time Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-

5pm

This project is federally assisted. Contracts to be awarded under this invitation for bids will be subject

to federal laws and related acts that are referenced in this bid package.

Evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as

determined by the State.

Contract Award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low

lot total. Low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage listed in the

bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items

may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive

Prevailing Wage

All current wage rates apply for Preble County, Ohio. View Prevailing Wage Rates | Ohio Department of

Commerce The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Labor and Worker Safety, Wage and Hour

Bureau has identified that work in this solicitation and to be performed under contract may be subject

to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Sections 4115.03 to 4115.16, Prevailing Wage. Upon award of

a Contract, the successful Contractor, and all of the sub-contractors, guarantees that the prevailing wage

for the area, to include any adjustments thereto, as published by the Ohio Department of Commerce,

Division of Labor and Worker Safety, Wage and Hour Bureau will apply to any workman assigned by the

Contractor or all of the sub-contractors to this project. The DNR representative will serve as prevailing

wage coordinator and will be responsible for proper application of labor rates as required by the Ohio

Department of Commerce. Responsibilities of the Prevailing Wage Coordinator include, but are not

limited to; setting up and maintaining payroll reports, monitoring when payments of wages are made,

receiving the Contractor’s complete payroll records of each employee, establish procedures to monitor

compliance, notify Contractor of any adjustment to the prevailing wage scales and report delinquencies

on the part of the Contractor. The successful supplier and all of the sub-contractors shall strictly comply

with the wage provisions of the contract.

Innovating Accounts Payables

Invoices Origin-DNR- 481 Hueston Woods State Park

All invoices must be submitted DIRECTLY to Financial Shared Services (FSS).

There are three options available to submit invoices to FSS:

• EMAIL the invoice to: invoices@ohio.gov

• MAIL the invoice to: Financial Shared Services, PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880

In order to process your invoice, please make sure all the required information listed below is on your

invoice before submitting it to FSS or they will be returned for not being a proper invoice.

1. Must include the Purchase Order (PO) number assigned. You may shorten it to the last five

digits.

2. Supplier full name as it appears on your PO.

3. The Ship to and/or service facility name and full address

4. Unique invoice number

5. Date of service or date work was completed.

6. Complete itemization of services performed, materials or goods supplied and/or labor

furnished.

7. Line charge(s). If parts are included, please break out the line charges with product and charges

separately.

8. No State of Ohio sales tax

9. Remit to address must match our records for payment

10. This PO is only valid for the goods and/or services received through June 30, 2026.

11. Any goods/services received after June 30, 2026 will require a new PO.

All fields mentioned above are required to count as a correct invoice; failure to provide this information will result

in a returned invoice and delayed payment..

The awarded supplier will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement. Example attached.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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