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

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) 005B25-2 provides comprehensive tree and vegetation management services across 12 ODOT districts. The contract covers essential roadside maintenance activities including tree and brush power shearing, trimming, mulching, and removal services along highway rights-of-way. Vendors can utilize specialized equipment such as bucket trucks, tree shears, mulcher mowers, log loaders, and stump grinders to perform these critical infrastructure maintenance tasks. The scope of services is designed to support vegetation control and maintenance for ODOT's expansive transportation network, with specific operational requirements including potential prevailing wage compliance and environmental restrictions.

The IDV is awarded to Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, with a contract period from November 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage in Ohio, offering multiple-award capabilities. While no guaranteed minimum or maximum work volume is specified, the contract allows for flexible procurement of tree and vegetation management services across various ODOT districts. Pricing is structured through hourly rates for equipment and labor, with additional provisions for mobilization and demobilization costs. The contract operates through the ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program, enabling participation from various political subdivisions, state universities, and government agencies via the OhioBuys electronic procurement platform.