The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking contractors to perform herbicide applications and biomass removal of invasive phragmites australis in five management units at the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve. The project is located in Huron, Ohio, and covers approximately 2. 24 acres. Herbicide applications must be completed between August 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025, and biomass removal between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. All work must be completed by March 31, 2026. Bidders must visit the site and become familiar with the area prior to bidding. A work plan, final report, map of treated areas, GPS coordinates, and herbicide application record sheets are required upon completion. Invoices must include specific information to be processed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Site visits are available by appointment.
Herbicide applications must be completed between August 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Biomass removal from management units must be completed between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. All work to be completed by March 31, 2026.
Invoices must include the purchase order number, supplier full name, ship-to address, unique invoice number, date of service, itemization of services, line charges, and remit-to address matching records for payment. This purchase order is valid for goods and services received through June 30, 2026.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the state.
Proper endorsement of Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license and sufficient insurance coverage as outlined in the personal services agreement are required. All project staff must sign a waiver that indemnifies the Great Lakes Commission of any liability.
Site visits to walk the area with a staff member are available by appointment mf, 7:00am-3:30pm. To schedule an appointment, contact: ***@***. *. *, please copy isaac. nothacker@dnr. ohio. gov.
The proposed budget: not to exceed 30,****