DNR FORESTRY MULCHING AND CLEARING SERVICES (Darke)

The Ohio Competitive Selection ITB028648 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides comprehensive forestry mulching and clearing services for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The contract covers specialized vegetation management activities, including mechanical cutting, mulching, and chipping of woody vegetation across various wildlife areas in Ohio. Contractors are required to manage multiple work units simultaneously, adhere to rare species regulations, and perform services during specific seasonal windows (July 15th-September 15th and January 15th-March 1st).

Simpson Landworks, LLC is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) General Services Division. The contract is effective from May 23, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with potential renewals up to 48 months. The competitive selection contract covers statewide Ohio operations, with a materials markup not exceeding 30% and provisions for both scheduled and unscheduled services. Pricing remains firm for the first 12 months, with subsequent price adjustments permitted through proper documentation of cost increases.