2025 Woody Invasive Treatment - Old Woman Creek

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Office of Coastal Management is soliciting contractors for woody invasive treatment at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve in Erie County. The project involves herbicide application and vegetation removal within a 15-acre parcel, targeting specific invasive species including Honeysuckle, Common Privet, Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and other Ohio invasive species. Contractors must achieve a 95% reduction for each targeted invasive species by June 30, 2025. Mandatory qualifications include possessing an Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator license and appropriate insurance coverage. Prospective contractors must submit a comprehensive work plan, maintain clear trail access, safely handle chemicals according to OSHA guidelines, and prepare a final report with GPS coordinates and detailed herbicide application records. Site visits are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm, with the proposal due date set for February 3, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to bid on the entire Priority Area 1 and include a price per acre in their proposal.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement forms suggest potential opportunities for MBE/EDGE vendor participation. The total project budget is not to exceed $15,000.00, with a fixed price of $1,000 per acre for the 15-acre treatment area. Contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor form and affirm that all services will be performed within the United States. Additional compliance requirements include completing the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form and adhering to federal funding guidelines outlined in the contract addendum. All invoices must be submitted to Financial Shared Services (FSS) following specific processing requirements. Contractors will need to register with OhioBuys, the state's procurement platform, and provide documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and regulatory specifications of the invasive species management project.