Mowing, Slope Mowing, and Grounds Maintenance Services

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for exterior grounds maintenance and mowing services, specifically targeting state-owned properties managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This competitive selection contract (OT902221) enables procurements for comprehensive landscape maintenance, including standard mowing, slope mowing, and grounds maintenance across various state facilities such as wildlife areas, dams, and other state-owned properties. The vehicle covers critical vegetation management services with specific pricing structures for different geographical districts and location complexities.

The IDV is currently awarded to three prime contractors: Hartman Lawn Care LLC (Zanesville, OH), Buckeye Excavating Development LLC (Dalton, OH), and Lovin Contracting Company, Inc. (Robbinsville, NC). The contract's current performance period runs from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with state-wide coverage across Ohio. Mowing services are priced on a per-location basis, ranging from $560 to $8,125 per mowing, and include supplemental time and materials rates for specialized services. The contract allows for hourly billing for mowing ($100/hour), slope mowing ($145/hour), and additional services like trash cleanup, with provisions for emergency service calls and materials markup.