Woody Corridor Mgt at Wyandot WAs - FY2025

The State of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is seeking proposals for the management of large trees in woody corridors (hedgerows) at the Wyandot Wildlife Area in Wyandot County and the Willard Marsh Wildlife Area in Huron County. The scope of work includes the selective cutting and removal of trees between 3 and 18 inches in diameter at breast height, as well as follow-up spot spraying of invasive woody species. The contractor must have a certified commercial pesticide applicator license and be skilled in plant identification. The work must be completed in two phases - the initial tree felling and removal by March 31, 2025, and the herbicide application between May 1 and June 21, 2025. Contractors must submit a bid for the entire 7.86-acre project area through the OhioBuys procurement system by October 16, 2024, and a site visit is required prior to bidding.

The state encourages the use of Ohio-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors for this contract opportunity. The total contract value shall not exceed $###,###,###.##, and payment will be withheld until all work is completed as specified. ODNR reserves the right to prorate payment or cancel the contract if the work is not initiated or completed as required. The contract will be awarded for a one-year term in Fiscal Year 2025, with the potential for renewal.