WILDLIFE WOODY VEGETATION CONTROL (Appalachian Hills, Cooper Hollow, Fallsville, Indian Creek, & Wildlife District 4 Office)

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (ITB019418) is a mandatory use contract for wildlife woody vegetation control services, specifically targeting forest mid-story management across Ohio's wildlife areas. The contract enables procurement of comprehensive vegetation management solutions, including chemical and mechanical treatment methodologies such as foliar application, injection, cut stump, and basal bark treatments. Services are categorized into light, medium, and heavy treatment levels based on basal area reduction and tree density, allowing for both scheduled and unscheduled treatment services within the horticulture sector.

Switchback Forestry and Ecosystem is the prime contractor for this Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) contract, effective from March 8, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and includes approved sub-contractors: Aries Land Management, LLC, Ohio Wild Land Services, LLC, and Paradise Natives LLC. The contract features firm pricing for the initial 12 months with potential price adjustments thereafter and may be extended for up to 24 months total. Contractors must employ qualified and certified labor, adhere to environmental regulations such as bat species protection, and provide flexible vegetation management services across Ohio's natural landscapes.