The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft, seeks bids to disconnect and remove, clean, and dispose of a 2,000-gallon double-walled gasoline storage tank and its associated steel containment dyke at Dillon State Park. The work also includes preparing removed components for safe storage and managing associated waste, with disposal reimbursed at documented actual cost up to $3,400. The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the State.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, District Two is seeking a contractor to transport and manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) kiosks used to monitor hunter-killed deer in northern Ohio. Work includes seasonal pickup, transport, indoor storage, redeployment, and collection of kiosks at designated sites during the 2027–2028 cycle, with the contractor responsible for freight costs. Bidders must attend a required site visit, and the solicitation states that the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected.
South Construction needs electric service installed in its new storage building at Bainbridge. The solicitation seeks one required electric-installation item, with the scope described in the attached scope-of-work document. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified Minority Business Enterprise to remove the existing metal roof and siding from the Paint Creek State Park maintenance building and install new materials supplied by the park. The contractor must provide labor, dispose of removed metal, maintain a clean and safe site, and follow the stated environmental safeguards. The work is due by January 1, 2027; the solicitation is an MBE set-aside and offers additional preference points for specified business certifications.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a contract to print Z-card brochures ordered by three ODNR divisions in two formats, using artwork supplied by ODNR. The work includes specified paper and board, printing, folding, and coating requirements, with quantities of 5,000 to 25,000 brochures per printing. The contract term is two years with two possible one-year renewals, and each order must be delivered within 30 days of the purchase order to an ODNR location in Columbus.
Replace floors in 5 shower houses. Tear out existing floors and cove base, grind down and prep to have a new polyurea flake system installed. Each shower house has a combined square footage of
approx. 502 SF. The showers themselves are going to be tiled so polyurea need to be run just passed the entry to the actual shower area (not the dressing room).
This project includes mobilization, access and well site development, drilling or cleaning out of and plugging of one (1) Orphan Wells, storage and disposal of all materials generated during the plugging of the well, decommissioning, removal, storage and disposal of all casing, tubing, well and production equipment and affiliated lines and restoration of all areas disturbed during this project.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a contract to print Z-card brochures ordered by three ODNR divisions in two formats, using artwork supplied by ODNR. The work includes specified paper and board, printing, folding, and coating requirements, with quantities of 5,000 to 25,000 brochures per printing. The contract term is two years with two possible one-year renewals, and each order must be delivered within 30 days of the purchase order to an ODNR location in Columbus.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, seeks a contractor to prepare sites and plug three orphan wells in Wyandot County: Myers-Lortz #1, Country Landfill #1, and Country Landfill #2. Work includes developing site access, preparing, cleaning out and plugging the wells, disposing of generated materials, removing casing, tubing, equipment and related lines, and restoring disturbed areas. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required, and bidders must be active on a CSP900922 contract (DAS Index No. MAC110).
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks bids to plug and plate two orphan wells in the Scioto 3F project, including mobilization, site development, drilling or clean-out, disposal of well equipment, and restoration to pre-project conditions. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at the Romanello #1 well site. The open Quick Quote is for well-plugging services, with bids due November 19, 2026.
US Hotel OSP Ventures LLC at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Effective: Jan 31, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a contract for US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC to operate public service facilities at Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio. The agreement spans from January 31, 2018, to January 31, 2038. The Service Provider is responsible for managing lodges, cabins, a golf course, and concessions, including maintenance and adherence to service standards. Financial terms involve the Service Provider paying a percentage of gross receipts to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as contributing to Advance Deposit, Guarantee, and Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Funds.
US Hotel OSP Ventures LLC at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Effective: Sep 28, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract establishes a 20-year agreement, commencing October 8, 2022 (with cabin operations starting September 28, 2022), between the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, and US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC. The Service Provider is granted exclusive rights to operate and manage public service facilities, including a lodge and cabins, at Hocking Hills State Park. Key financial aspects involve the Service Provider remitting percentages of gross receipts to the Department (5-20% depending on service), making initial deposits of $325,000 for an Advance Deposit Fund and $300,000 for a Guarantee Fund, and depositing $3,854,753 into a Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Fund, with ongoing contributions (7-18% of gross receipts) to this fund.
US Hotel OSP Ventures LLC at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Effective: Sep 1, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Modification to the Contract of January 31, 2018, between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC. It provides a financial relief credit of $118,745.27 to US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC, to offset losses incurred from the Maumee Bay marina closure during the 2018 season. This credit is applied against remittances owed, starting from the September 2018 monthly receipts.
US Hotel OSP Ventures LLC at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Effective: May 10, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Lease Agreement outlines the terms for US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC (Concessionaire) to operate public service facilities, including a dining lodge, cabins, and gift shop, at Lake Hope State Park for the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources. The Concessionaire will pay the Department percentages of gross receipts and contribute to maintenance funds, starting operations on May 10, 2026, with the lease concluding on February 1, 2036. The agreement details operational responsibilities, financial obligations, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
US Hotel OSP Ventures LLC at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Effective: Jan 31, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as the second modification to a contract dated January 31, 2018, between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC, concerning the operation of public service facilities at Maumee Bay State Park. The modification introduces a new section, 12(E)(5), which enables the Service Provider to seek approval for eligible expenditures from a designated Fund for expenses related to properties under other specified contracts, subject to the Department's discretion. The modification explicitly states that all other terms and conditions of the original contract remain in effect, and it becomes effective upon execution.
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Oglmc Meeting
Date: May 12, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed procedures for land nomination submissions, including the development of an online portal and guidelines for accepting public comments. Key topics included the legislative requirements for nominations, the handling of surface use requests within the nomination process, and strategies for maintaining transparency while navigating statutory limitations on communications.
Oglmc Meeting
Date: Apr 17, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The committee focused on finalizing proposed rule and lease revisions for submission to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Key discussion topics included the adjustment of insurance coverage requirements, specifically transitioning from a $10 million general liability limit to a structure featuring a $1 million general liability policy with a $14 million umbrella policy. The commission also addressed concerns regarding surface leasing language to prevent any implication of endorsement and reviewed the procedural timeline and requirements for the upcoming hearing.
Oil & Gas Land Management Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Dec 1, 2022
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The Commission reviewed and discussed the first draft of a proposed standard lease form and associated rules. Members proposed and approved several non-substantive changes to the lease document, including updates to sections regarding primary terms, real property taxes, and surface use references. The Commission established a timeline for an open public comment period and planned to post a summary of the approved changes on their website. Additionally, members initiated discussions on potential legislative changes for the upcoming budget cycle, specifically regarding nomination and bid fees, and set a date for the subsequent meeting.
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