AGR-maple only - asian long horned beetle (ALB) eradication program survey - clermont county, ohio

The Ohio Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) ITB026060 is a specialized contract focused on arborist and forestry management services, specifically targeting the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Cooperative Eradication Program. The contract covers comprehensive tree survey services, including forest pest control, forest monitoring, and arborist services within Clermont County. Utilizing United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories 70151502, 70151506, 70111506, and 70151500, the IDV enables precise tree inspections and management, with a particular emphasis on maple tree surveys within 1.5 miles of known ALB infestation areas.

A-1 Tree Care Inc., a certified Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), was awarded this competitive selection contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The contract is effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with potential renewals up to 24 months. Covering the state of Ohio, this contract requires the contractor to provide survey crews, foremen, a project manager, and a project arborist to conduct detailed tree inspections following strict survey protocols. The contract pricing remains firm for the initial 12 months, with potential economic adjustments thereafter, supporting a collaborative effort between the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).