Wayne NF Non-Native Invasive Plant Control 2016-2021

The Wayne National Forest Non-Native Invasive Plant Control Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a comprehensive environmental management vehicle focused on controlling non-native invasive species and selected invasive-like native plants within the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. The contract requires contractors to provide complete services including expertise, labor, supervision, herbicide treatments, equipment, transportation, personal protective equipment, and all necessary materials to execute invasive plant control projects. Contractors are responsible for implementing targeted herbicide treatments to manage and reduce the spread of non-native plant species across various forest locations.

The task orders under this contract are consistently set aside for small businesses, with individual task order values typically ranging from approximately $3,000 to $60,000 and all orders having an ultimate completion date of April 21, 2021. The task orders consistently focus on specific geographic areas within the Wayne National Forest, such as Howdyshell, Deadhorse, Lyra, and various ridge and run locations, with precise tree and shrub control interventions. Common descriptions include "NNIS Tree and Shrub Control" and "Invasive Species Control," indicating precise, localized environmental management efforts. Each task order is funded by the U.S. Forest Service and priced as a firm fixed price contract, demonstrating a standardized approach to these environmental management projects. The contract's geographic concentration and specialized ecological focus suggest a strategic approach to managing invasive plant populations in this specific national forest region.