Herbicide application multiple wildlife areas
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000028901
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking qualified vendors to perform selective herbicide application on reclaimed strip-mined properties across six wildlife areas in Ohio, covering approximately 6,513 total acres. The procurement opportunity involves treating woody vegetation, including autumn olive, black locust, honeysuckle, and other invasive species, with the objective of achieving a 95% kill rate while preserving grass ecosystems. Mandatory pre-bid site visits are scheduled between March 27 and April 2, 2025, and vendors must attend these meetings for the specific wildlife areas they intend to bid on, with bids due by April 14, 2025. Vendors are required to develop comprehensive treatment proposals that address methodology, chemical usage, scheduling, staging areas, and necessary certifications, demonstrating expertise in selective herbicide application on challenging terrain. Evaluation criteria will include the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with potential preference given to Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business offerings. The contract requires initial and follow-up treatments to be completed by June 30, 2025, with payment contingent upon successful completion and post-work site visit evaluation.
The solicitation appears open to various types of businesses, with potential scoring adjustments for diversity and veteran-owned enterprises. Vendors must be prepared to navigate complex site conditions, including coordinating with existing grazing contracts and using georeferenced PDF maps to identify treatment areas. Strict prohibitions exist against using Chinese-made drones, and contractors must provide precise treatment documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests significant potential contract value across the six wildlife areas. Vendors must complete an Independent Contractor/Worker Acknowledgment form with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and adhere to standard state contract terms, including compliance with Ohio ethics laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. The contract will be structured to not extend beyond the current biennium, with potential for renewal through a separate addendum, and total payments are contingent upon Ohio General Assembly appropriations.
Opportunity text
Herbicide application of trees and shrubs on reclaimed strip-mined properties listed below. The wildlife areas listed below are all reclaimed strip-mined land with autumn olive, black locust, honeysuckle, and other woody species invading the herbaceous reclamation areas. The density of woody vegetation varies from very little to near closed canopy. It is the responsibility of the vendor to research all aspects of completing treatment including consideration for access, treatment methods, staging areas, topography, vegetation density, and all other considerations necessary. Potential bidders are required to attend a pre-bid on-site visit at each of the wildlife areas listed in (c) which the vendor wishes to submit a bid. Bids submitted by vendors not in attendance will not be considered. The objectives of the onsite pre-bid meetings are to orient vendors with the scope of work, the areas to be treated, connect with onsite staff, ask questions about the scope, etc.
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