Clouse Lake Mowing and Litter Service FY26-27

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor for mowing and litter/debris service at Clouse Lake for fiscal years 2026-2027. The contract requires a vendor to provide lawn maintenance and cleanup services from April through November, with up to 18 mowing visits and 22 litter pickup visits during the specified periods. Services will be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on approximately one acre of grounds, involving detailed tasks such as trimming around buildings, signs, posts, and parking lots, as well as comprehensive litter and debris removal. The contractor must provide their own personnel, supplies, and equipment, with strict adherence to specific requirements including no chemical usage, maintaining a proper employee dress code, and responsible trash disposal. The contract term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with service frequencies potentially adjusted based on weather and growing conditions. The proposal is due on April 14, 2025, with the opportunity originally posted on March 28, 2025.

The procurement appears to have several important compliance requirements for potential bidders. Contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form and a Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form, which includes a commitment to perform all work within the United States. The state demonstrates an emphasis on diversity by mentioning compliance with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendor requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, payment will be made per occurrence at a quoted price, with area personnel conducting post-service inspections. Vendors must be prepared to contact the Athens Fish Unit if large debris items are encountered and are expected to maintain the premises in an orderly condition after each service occurrence. The contract includes standard Ohio state contracting provisions, such as compliance with ethics laws, equal employment opportunity regulations, and drug-free workplace requirements.