PWC 2026 State Fair Natural Resources Park Landscaping

Location: Ohio
Posted: Mar 22, 2026
Due: Apr 17, 2026
Agency: State Government of Ohio
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No: SRC0000037782
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Solicitation ID: SRC0000037782
Solicitation Name: PWC 2026 State Fair Natural Resources Park Landscaping
Original Begin Date: 3/20/2026 9:18:48 AM
Begin Date: 3/20/2026 9:18:48 AM
End Date: 4/17/2026 10:00:00 AM
Inquiry End Date: 4/10/2026 9:00:00 AM
Commodity: Landscaping services
MBE Set Aside: MBE Set Aside
Agency: DNR-Dept of Natural Resources
Solicitation Status: Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)

Solicitation General Information
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Solicitation ID
SRC0000037782
Solicitation Name
PWC 2026 State Fair Natural Resources Park Landscaping
RFx Type
Request for Quote (RFQ)
Lot #
1
Solicitation Status
Open for Bidding
Round #
1
MBE Set Aside
Begin Date
3/20/2026 9:18:48 AM (ET)
Amendment?
End Date
4/17/2026 10:00:00 AM (ET)
Inquiry End Date
4/10/2026 9:00:00 AM
Summary

Kayak Pond Area - Landscaping Maintenance and Planting Services at Ohio State Fairgrounds
Ordering Division and address:
Ohio State Fair Grounds
Natural Resources Park 717 E. 17th Ave , Columbus, Ohio 43211

Specifications
The Supplier shall provide full-service landscaping maintenance, planting, watering, and irrigation system support at the Natural Resources Park (Kayak Pond Area) on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The area surrounding the kayak pond, includes approximately 587 square feet of mulched beds to be maintained.  Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Bed Maintenance / Detailing/ Routine Bed Maintenance
To Include:


Plants and Mulch
In addition to labor/services, the vendor will provide an estimate and a list of all plant materials, as well as mulch for the kayak pond bed(s).  A mix of annuals with a patriotic (Red, White, and Blue) theme/accent is required.  These may include purple, red, white petunia, blue salvia, geranium etc.)   Also include cost/yardage of mulch and the application.
Maintenance and Health of Plantlife
Ohio State Parks requires the vendor to support the health and beauty of the plant life and the surrounding area for the duration of the project.  The contractor should plan on monitoring the weather/heat index and appropriately water and care for the landscaping through the end of the fair.

Spring/Fall Clean-Up and Fair Preparation
For the 2026 event year, the contracted Supplier shall provide the following services:
Spring Clean-Up ( Spring) Pre-Fair Planting and Mulching (July)
Irrigation System Services
Supplier shall manage the irrigation system for the Kayak Pond garden beds as follows:
Damage Prevention: Pruning and Hedging


Leaf Removal
Leaf removal will be required during site prep - while removing weeds and invasive, undesirable plants, and tree trimming.
Final leaf and debris removal should also be completed a few days before the first day of the fair: by July 24, 2026.
Fall leaf removal: Vendor will complete contract services by providing a fall clean up (leaves, any fall required pruning, debris) to be completed by November 13, 2026.  The contractor will work with ODNR/Parks & Watercraft to identify date(s) for this portion of the service agreement so as to not impede or interfere with prescheduled events at the Natural Resources Park and Ohio State Fairgrounds.  The fall clean up will include removing and disposing of all leaves, trimmings and waste.

Predecessor Contract
Process

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the State.

Ship To
P002290 DNR Parks & Watercraft A-3 358 2045 Morse Rd. Bldg. A-3 Columbus
Contracting Entity
DNR-Dept of Natural Resources
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