Appalachian Hills and Wolf Creek Wildlife Area July 1st 2025 to June 30th 2027

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a contractor to provide mowing and litter pickup services for Appalachian Hills and Wolf Creek Wildlife Areas from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The procurement opportunity covers approximately 29 total acres across multiple locations in Morgan, Noble, Muskingum, and Guernsey Counties, with services to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Specific service requirements include mowing (1-4 times per month depending on location), trimming, brush/tree clearing, and comprehensive litter/debris pickup across 8 main areas at Appalachian Hills and 28 parking lots at Wolf Creek Wildlife Area. Contractors must adhere to strict specifications, including prohibitions on chemical use and detailed maintenance of visitor center landscaping areas. Site visits are available by appointment with designated contacts Jordan Skates and Jonny Lukins. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the bid evaluation calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage, and the proposal is due by March 27, 2025.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions that may impact contractor eligibility, specifically incorporating Buy American (5%), Buy Ohio (2%), and Veteran-Friendly Business (2%) preferences. Potential bidders must complete multiple compliance documents, including an Affirmation and Disclosure Form confirming service locations, an OPERS Independent Contractor Form, and adherence to the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions. The contract requires vendors to be properly registered with the Secretary of State and encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) certified vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, payment will be made at quoted prices per occurrence with F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed terms. Contractors must also be prepared to submit invoices within 30 calendar days and understand that all payments are contingent upon fund availability through Ohio General Assembly appropriations.