Indian Lake Weed Harvesting

The Ohio Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) ITB012385 is a specialized contract for aquatic vegetation management services, specifically focused on Indian Lake weed harvesting. The contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to procure routine aquatic vegetative maintenance and debris removal services. Primary services include daily surface and submerged vegetation harvesting during the summer recreational season (approximately April 1st to September 30th), with specific requirements for targeting vegetation types like Curly Leaf Pondweed and Coontail while avoiding Eurasian Watermilfoil.

The IDV is awarded to Shoreline Construction & Excavating LLC of Russells Point, Ohio, through the State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The contract was originally effective from 4/12/2023 and is currently extended through 3/31/2027, with a competitive selection contract type. The contractor must deploy specialized equipment including two cutting machines with minimum 10' cutting width, a transport barge, and offloading equipment. The contract employs a fixed pricing structure with potential economic adjustments after the first 12 months and requires the contractor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Marine General Liability and Workers' Compensation.