Tree & Brush Power Shearing, Trimming, Mulching & Removal Services

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT00526-14 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides comprehensive tree and brush management services for roadway rights-of-way. The contract covers specialized services including power shearing, mulching, chipping, removal, and trimming of trees and brush across Ohio's transportation infrastructure. Vendors are required to supply various equipment types such as bucket trucks, power tree shears, mulcher mowers, and stump grinders, enabling ODOT to efficiently manage vegetation along roadways in Districts 1-12 and Central Garage.

The IDV is awarded to Russell Tree Experts LTD, a Westerville, Ohio-based contractor, with a contract period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This competitive selection contract is a multiple-award vehicle that allows ODOT and potentially other political subdivisions to utilize cooperative purchasing options. The contract does not guarantee minimum or maximum work volumes, and ODOT retains direct purchasing authority for projects under $10,000. Pricing is structured with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates for equipment and services, with provisions for standard and prevailing wage operator rates across multiple operational zones.