RFQ032921 - 2026 Conservation Area Management

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking an experienced firm to provide invasive‑species management, brush removal, herbicide treatment, storm‑water and pond maintenance, and native‑plant restoration across municipal parks and recreation areas. The work will be performed under an Indefinite Quantity Agreement with a ceiling of $49,999 per year, lasting until 31 Mar 2027. The contractor must hold Ohio pesticide applicator certifications and follow city‑approved BMPs. • Remove and haul brush‑vegetation debris (mechanical removal only). • Cut, treat, and dispose of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plants using approved herbicides. • Perform routine inspections/maintenance of storm‑water infrastructure and recreational ponds, and install native plantings in restoration zones.