Aquatic Vegetation Management Program

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (ITB007337) is a Mandatory Use Contract focused on aquatic vegetation management services for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The contract enables comprehensive aquatic nuisance vegetation management across Ohio's State Parks and State Wildlife areas, encompassing critical services such as surveying, monitoring, sampling, treatment, and reporting. Specifically covering herbicide services (UNSPSC 70141604), the contract allows for both scheduled and unscheduled aquatic vegetation treatments with pricing determined by a contracted price list and location-specific requirements.

The IDV is awarded to Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management, based in Chardon, Ohio, and is administered by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The contract's initial period was from 5/9/2022 to 4/30/2025, with a renewal amendment extending performance through 04/30/2027. As a time and materials contract, services are measured by acreage treated and chemical quantities used, with an average service season running from March 1st to October 31st annually. The contractor is required to maintain current Ohio aquatic pesticide applicator licenses and coordinate closely with DNR's Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, ensuring comprehensive and compliant vegetation management across the state.