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

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT00526-5 provides comprehensive tree and brush management services across Ohio's transportation infrastructure. The contract covers essential services including power tree shearing, trimming, mulching, tree and brush removal, and stump grinding. Designed to support roadway maintenance and right-of-way management, this IDV enables ODOT districts to procure critical vegetation control services with standardized equipment and labor requirements. The services are applicable across 12 ODOT districts and the Central Garage in Columbus, with vendors required to provide specialized equipment such as bucket trucks, power tree shears, mulcher mowers, and stump grinders.

Berens Tree & Excavating LLC has been awarded this competitive selection contract, which will operate from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The contract is a multiple award vehicle covering the entire state of Ohio, with a focus on tree and brush management services valued under $10,000 per project. The IDV is structured as a competitive selection contract type, allowing ODOT districts flexibility in procuring necessary vegetation management services while adhering to environmental regulations and prevailing wage requirements. The contract's UNSPSC code 70111500 specifically relates to plants and ornamental trees, further defining its specialized scope of services.