Invasive plant control services for Cleveland Metroparks for contracts under $75,000

This contract is for invasive plant control services for Cleveland Metroparks, with a focus on contracts under $75,000. The scope of services includes invasive plant population assessment, development of treatment plans, invasive plant control, chemical control, mechanical control, and assessment of treatment effectiveness. The contract was awarded to five vendors: Jones Lake Management, Ecological Field Services, Better Meadows & Woodlands, LLP, AQUA DOC Lake & Pond Management Inc., and Davey Resource Group. Key factors considered in the award decision include competence, experience, field identification skills, and prior experience with comparable projects. • Invasive plant population assessment and prioritization of treatment • Development of treatment plans including target species, control methods, and environmental protection guidelines • Invasive plant control in terrestrial, wetland, or aquatic plant communities • Chemical control of invasive plants • Mechanical control of invasive plants • Assessment of treatment effectiveness