WILDLIFE WOODY VEGETATION CONTROL (Berlin, Grand River, Highlandtown, Killbuck Marsh, Mosquito Creek, Salt Fork, Wildlife District 3 Office, &…

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (ITB013641) provides comprehensive wildlife woody vegetation control services for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The contract enables chemical and mechanical treatment of vegetation across multiple wildlife management areas, including Berlin, Grand River, Highlandtown, Killbuck Marsh, Mosquito Creek, Salt Fork, and Wildlife District 3 Office. Services encompass forest mid-story management with light, medium, and heavy treatment levels, focusing on basal area reduction, tree density management, and crop tree release techniques. Contractors must be commercially licensed pesticide applicators and adhere to specific environmental regulations, particularly concerning tree felling during sensitive ecological periods.

ZFE LLC was awarded this competitive selection contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with a performance period from November 15, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The contract is classified under the Horticulture UNSPSC code (70110000) and covers statewide Ohio locations. Pricing remains firm for the initial 12-month period, with potential subsequent price adjustments based on documented cost increases. While the contract allows for potential renewals and extensions up to 24 months, it does not guarantee specific purchase volumes. The IDV is specifically available to Ohio Department of Natural Resources agencies, providing a structured approach to wildlife habitat management and vegetation control.