Cleveland Metroparks Geese and Gull Management

The contract is for geese and gull management services for Cleveland Metroparks. The vendor, Ohio Geese Control, LLC, will provide services for up to 10 park reservations utilizing various deterrent techniques. The contract is for a five-year period with an option to renew for an additional five years. The total contract value is $296,757.89. The key factors considered in the evaluation of the proposals included previous experience, certification and quality of personnel, quality of equipment and services, and proposed pricing. • The contract includes a detailed management plan with adaptive management for each reservation. • The vendor has years of relevant experience and lists multiple references for their work. • The vendor's staff is certified under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and receives annual training on geese and gull management. • The contract includes a provision for the vendor to communicate with Cleveland Metroparks staff and respond to requests.