Forest Pest Control: Spotted Lanternfly Treatment 4 Regions

The Ohio Competitive Selection ITB022665 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focuses on forest pest control services, specifically targeting the spotted lanternfly treatment across multiple regions of Ohio. The contract enables comprehensive pest management activities, including assessment and suppression of spotted lanternfly populations in diverse environments such as forests, woodlots, fencerows, streets, backyards, parks, railroads, and industrial areas. Contractors are required to apply approved pesticides and herbicides using trained applicators, with a crew leader holding a commercial applicator license and a designated project manager to oversee operations.

The IDV is awarded to A-1 Tree Care Inc. through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and will be effective from August 5, 2024, to July 31, 2025, with potential renewals extending up to 36 months. The contract covers four distinct Ohio regions: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast, with some areas designated as quarantined. Pricing is structured with a firm price for the initial 12-month period, allowing for potential economic adjustments in subsequent years based on documented cost increases. The contract is available to the Ohio Department of Agriculture and was developed in response to Invitation to Bid No. SRC0000021014, providing a strategic approach to managing spotted lanternfly populations across the state.