Bat Conservation

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT51618-1 is a specialized contract focused on Bat Conservation services within the state of Ohio. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables ODOT to procure comprehensive natural resource mitigation services related to bat habitat protection and conservation. The contract specifically supports identifying, acquiring, and protecting qualified bat habitats in collaboration with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), with an initial committed budget of $5,000,000 and a goal of securing a minimum of 500 acres of high-value conservation properties.

EnviroScience Inc. of Stow, Ohio, was awarded this contract on July 7, 2017, with a performance period extending through July 31, 2025. The competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is structured to provide full delivery natural resource mitigation services. While no guaranteed purchase volume is specified, the contract allows ODOT to issue purchase orders or use payment cards for specific bat conservation projects. The contract encompasses a range of services including property search, environmental assessments, real estate acquisition, permitting, documentation, monitoring, and long-term protection and management of acquired conservation lands.