WILDLIFE WOODY VEGETATION CONTROL (District One North, Killdeer Plains, La Su An, Pickerel Creek, Wildlife District 2 Office, & Magee Marsh)

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (ITB016901) enables procurement of specialized horticulture and wildlife vegetation management services focused on woody vegetation control across Ohio's natural resource areas. The contract allows for comprehensive forest mid-story management through multiple treatment methodologies, including chemical and mechanical approaches such as foliar application, injection, cut stump, and basal bark techniques. Specifically designed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the contract covers multiple wildlife districts including Killdeer Plains, La Su An, Pickerel Creek, and Magee Marsh, with services ranging from light to heavy vegetation treatment levels.

Better Meadows & Woodlands LLP has been 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 allows potential renewals up to 24 months and maintains firm pricing for the initial 12-month period, with subsequent opportunities for price adjustments upon proper documentation. Geographically limited to Ohio, this contract requires all treatment services to be performed by commercially licensed pesticide applicators and includes specific seasonal restrictions, particularly to protect endangered bat species. While the exact total contract value is not specified, the IDV provides a structured framework for targeted vegetation management across Ohio's wildlife management areas.