071col_201309031150_0001.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the provision of natural resource management services across multiple state parks and wildlife areas in Ohio. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide a range of services including forestry management, wildlife habitat improvement, pond and stream maintenance, and recreational facility upkeep. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. Proposals are due by October 15, 2013, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 25, 2013.

The RFP outlines pricing to be based on fixed hourly rates for different labor classifications, with a not-to-exceed amount for each service category. The ODNR has set aside 10% of the total contract value for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) program participants. The current contract is held by ABC Natural Resources, Inc. The project is funded through the ODNR's annual parks and wildlife budgets, with a total estimated value of $5 million over the 5-year potential contract term.