This contract is for invasive plant control at North Chagrin Reservation, with a focus on managing the selective removal of multiple invasive plant species across a diverse wetland habitat. The contract was awarded to EnviroScience, Inc. for a two-year, three-month period, with an option to renew for an additional year. The contract value is not to exceed $314,823. Key aspects of the contract include the use of selective equipment and treatment methods, sufficient staffing and work schedules, and a clear cost structure.
• The contract includes a detailed plan for invasive plant management, including the use of herbicides and tank mixes.
• The contractor is responsible for mitigating or preventing off-target damage and disposing of target biomass.
• The contract includes a plan for follow-up management and monitoring.
• The contractor must have experience with similar projects and a record of performance.
• The contractor must have qualified crew leaders with experience in plant identification and treatments in forested wetlands.