NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, through the Division of Parks and Watercraft, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 1501.10 of the Ohio Revised Code proposes to lease for the operation of Kiosk Rental concessions at Buck Creek, Caesar Creek, Dillon, East Fork, Findley, Forked Run, Jesse Owens, Lake Loramie, Lake Milton, Lake White, Mt. Gilead, Portage Lakes, Shawnee, West Branch, and Wingfoot State Parks. The lease will be for a term of approximately four (4) years from lease execution to December 31, 2029. Said lease may be renewed at the option of the Director for a period not to exceed four (4) years. The Division of Parks and Watercraft will provide the following: land and shoreline areas for the placement of kiosk concession equipment. The Concessionaire shall provide a reservation software system for customers to make reservations, all necessary hardware for locks, lockers, and/or kiosks, furnish the minimum amount of kayaks at each location as enumerated in the bid specifications, a sufficient amount of life jackets and paddles to meet the demand of the public, and two sets of replacement paddles at each location. It shall be the intent of the lease that the minimum season of operation will be from May 1 through October 15. Sealed bid proposals will be received in the office of the Division of Parks and Watercraft until 2:00 p.m., January 7, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened thereafter by the Chief or his authorized agent. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bid proposal packages are available online at https://ohiodnr.gov. Any questions in reference to this bid, please call (614) 265-6545. MARY MERTZ, Director 12-9,12-16,12-23,12-30/2025
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