Darke Wildlife Area Firebreak Bush Hogging FY25

This state and local contracting opportunity from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is for bush hogging and mowing services to maintain firebreaks within the Darke Wildlife Area for fiscal year 2025. The contract requires the contractor to mow various acreages, including 30-foot, 15-foot, and trail mowing, across the wildlife area to a width of 15' or 30'. The project also includes bush hogging two small acreages, totaling an estimated 17 acres. The contract term is for one year, with the possibility of renewal, and the scope of work must be completed between the time of award and September 15, 2024, with a preference for work in August due to hunting seasons. Bids should be for the project in its entirety, and site visits between July 30 and August 2, 2024 are mandatory. Pricing will be awarded on a low lot total basis, and failure to bid all items may result in the bidder being deemed non-responsive. All bidders must sign and attach the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form to their bid in Ohio Buys, and the awarded contractor will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is not disclosed, but the ODNR indicates the total contract amount shall not exceed $###,###,###.##, and payments are contingent on availability of appropriated funds by the Ohio General Assembly.