Field Restoration in Wood Co and Wyandot Co - FY 2025

This state and local contracting opportunity is for upland field restoration work on public lands in southern Wood County and northern Wyandot County, Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, is seeking contractors to restore 57 acres of prairie habitat through tasks such as bushogging, spraying, planting, and top mowing. The successful contractor must complete the preparation and planting by June 1, 2025 and the post-plant top mowing by August 15, 2025. Site visits are mandatory prior to bidding, and bids are due by October 30, 2024. Payment will be issued on a percentage basis for each completed task, with a minimum 60% payment if the fields are prepared according to specifications, even in the case of germination failure. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supplies to complete the work.

This contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside, but the state's standard terms and conditions apply, including compliance with Ohio's prevailing wage, nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, and other legal requirements. The total contract amount is not to exceed $###,###,###.##, and payments will be due 30 calendar days after receipt of a proper invoice. The contract is contingent on appropriation of funds by the Ohio General Assembly and shall terminate at the end of the current biennium, with any renewals requiring a separate addendum.