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

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT00526-3 provides comprehensive tree and brush management services for roadway rights-of-way across multiple Ohio districts. The contract covers specialized vegetation management activities including power shearing, trimming, mulching, and removal services utilizing advanced equipment such as bucket trucks, power tree shears, mulcher mowers, tree care handlers, clam fork vehicles, brush chippers, stump cutters, and log loaders. Vendors are required to provide detailed equipment specifications, maintain appropriate insurance, and comply with environmental regulations while performing services along state roadways.

The IDV is awarded to Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, a certified arborist-staffed company based in Massillon, Ohio, for the performance period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type covering all 12 Ohio transportation districts, with potential participation by political subdivisions, state universities, and other state agencies through ODOT's Cooperative Purchasing Program. While no guaranteed minimum or maximum work amount is specified, the contract offers flexible pricing structures including hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates for both equipment and operators, with provisions for mobilization, demobilization, and traffic control services across different districts.