Aerial woody vegetation spraying at Killdeer Plains WA

This state and local contract opportunity is for the aerial spraying of woody vegetation on approximately 500 acres of the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Wyandot County, Ohio. The project is being procured by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, and involves the aerial application of a herbicide mix consisting of Garlon, Tordon 22K, MSM 60, and surfactant to control the encroachment of woody vegetation and maintain the desired herbaceous grassland cover. The ODNR will provide the herbicides and surfactants, and the selected contractor is responsible for mixing and applying the herbicide using domestic drones. All work must be completed by October 31st, 2024, and the contractor is required to contact the ODNR project manager at least two business days prior to entering the property. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a quote, and payment will be contingent on the successful completion of the work as per the specifications and deadlines outlined in the Scope of Work.

The contract will be subject to the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for regulatory compliance, liability and risk, contract construction, performance and compliance, and data and information control. The Addendum to the Bid Quote Template also sets forth additional terms and conditions, such as the total contract value not to exceed $###,###,###.##, payment terms, non-appropriation clause, and contractor compliance requirements. The State encourages the use of Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors for subcontracted goods and services. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not specified in the provided documents.