Mowing Services for Deer creek Shooting range and archery range 7/1/2025-6/30/2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide mowing services for the Deer Creek Shooting Range and Archery Range located in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The procurement opportunity involves weekly mowing services from April 1 through October 31, not to exceed 30 total occurrences, with specific requirements for maintaining grass areas in range zones, parking lots, pathways, and perimeters. Contractor responsibilities include mowing, trimming around obstacles and fences, edging sidewalks and curbs, sweeping grass from paved surfaces, and removing leaves and debris. The shooting range operates Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is closed on specific holidays, while the archery range is open seven days a week from daylight to dark. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined by calculating the total lot price through multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. The proposal due date is April 2, 2025, with contractors encouraged to conduct optional site visits on Mondays and Tuesdays by contacting Range Manager Matt Neumeier.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and diverse business enterprises, specifically Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. Contractors must complete an OPERS Independent Contractor/Worker Acknowledgment form within 30 days of beginning service and provide detailed personal and service information. Specific qualifications include furnishing all materials, equipment, and supplies without additional cost, maintaining appropriate licenses, workers' compensation coverage, and adhering to state and federal regulations. Contractors must affirm that all contracted services will be performed within the United States and that state data will remain within U.S. borders. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for invoicing through Ohio Shared Services and is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations. Additional requirements include compliance with Ohio ethics and election laws, and strict documentation of service and data locations, with potential contract termination for non-compliance.