The DNR750460 District 2-Wildlife Management DNRWIL is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing Ohio’s wildlife habitats through targeted ecological restoration and land management practices. Its core mission centers on maintaining healthy forest ecosystems and native wildlife populations by implementi...
The DNR750460 District 2-Wildlife Management DNRWIL is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing Ohio’s wildlife habitats through targeted ecological restoration and land management practices. Its core mission centers on maintaining healthy forest ecosystems and native wildlife populations by implementing precision land treatments, including tree planting, soil conditioning, and invasive species control. Strategic priorities include habitat connectivity, native species recovery, and the integration of emerging technologies such as drone-based application systems for targeted vegetation management. Key programs focus on reforestation of degraded areas, wetland buffer restoration, and the establishment of food plots for game species, all aligned with long-term conservation goals for Ohio’s public wildlife areas.
Procurement patterns reveal a consistent emphasis on specialized ecological services, particularly in forestry support and agricultural land preparation. The agency routinely solicits contractors for site-specific interventions such as tree planting, soil preparation, and precision spraying operations, indicating a preference for field-based, labor-intensive ecological services delivered through competitive solicitation processes. Contracts are typically awarded on a project-by-project basis, with no evidence of long-term blanket purchase agreements or indefinite-delivery vehicles.
Industry preferences are narrowly focused on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and NAICS 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), reflecting a demand for contractors with expertise in ecological restoration, native plant establishment, and wildlife habitat engineering. The agency does not utilize set-asides or diversity programs in its procurement, and vendor relationships appear transactional, driven by technical capability in habitat management rather than size-based preferences.
Organized under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this district operates across multiple wildlife management areas in central and northwestern Ohio, with no fixed administrative headquarters. It relies exclusively on direct solicitation for procurement, utilizing standard state contracting mechanisms for environmental services without centralized purchasing systems.
