005-27 Tree & Brush Power Shearing, Trimming, Mulching & Removal Services

The Ohio Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Tree & Brush Power Shearing, Trimming, Mulching & Removal Services across twelve ODOT districts plus Columbus under ITB 005-27, with bids due October 6, 2026. This is a multiple-award contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum work volumes; vendors may bid on any or all districts.

Work includes trimming trees and brush encroaching on roadsides and shoulders, removing hazardous tree limbs and trunks, complete tree and stump removal in some cases, and mulching and chipping debris in place. The contract term runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. All work must comply with site-specific environmental regulatory restrictions provided by the District Environmental Coordinator prior to work commencement.

Equipment specifications require vendors to provide photos and full descriptions of equipment for nine primary equipment types: bucket trucks, power tree shears, mulcher mowers, tree care handlers, brush chippers, stump grinders, log loaders, and supplemental equipment. Pricing is structured into labor and equipment categories with net unit bid prices for specific service locations and hourly operating rates based on an eight-hour day, forty-hour week standard. Mobilization, demobilization, and site-to-site transportation are separate pay items. Traffic control conforming to the Ohio Manual of Uniformed Traffic Control Devices requires vendor prequalification in "Signings & Markings" and "Maintenance of Traffic" through ODOT's Traffic Academy.

All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act. Vendors must be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State or qualify for exemption. Prevailing wage rates apply when projects are subject to Ohio Prevailing Wage Laws. Proof of liability insurance listing the State of Ohio Department of Transportation as an additional insured party is required. The contract is available for cooperative purchasing by political subdivisions, state universities, and other authorized agencies under Ohio Revised Code Section 5513.01(B). Submissions must be made electronically through OhioBuys; late submissions will not be accepted. Contracts are not issued until vendors complete electronic signature procedures and obtain an OAKS Payor ID.