The DNR850100 MRM Administration DNRFRA is tasked with managing environmental remediation, natural resource protection, and infrastructure resilience programs across Ohio. Its core mission centers on reclaiming and restoring land and water systems impacted by historical industrial activity, particul...
The DNR850100 MRM Administration DNRFRA is tasked with managing environmental remediation, natural resource protection, and infrastructure resilience programs across Ohio. Its core mission centers on reclaiming and restoring land and water systems impacted by historical industrial activity, particularly through abandoned mine land (AML) mitigation, water supply infrastructure upgrades, and ecological restoration. Strategic priorities include implementing precision environmental monitoring, deploying mobile safety units for hazardous site operations, and maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Key initiatives focus on watershed protection, soil stabilization, and sustainable land use practices, supported by technical services such as surveying, hydrological modeling, and environmental consulting.
The agency procures a broad range of specialized services and equipment to support field operations, with frequent acquisitions in site preparation, water system installation, and environmental remediation technologies. Contracts are typically awarded through open solicitations without set-asides, indicating a preference for competitive, performance-based procurement vehicles that prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Procurements often involve engineered solutions for hazardous environments, including laser-guided excavation tools, filtration systems, and confined-space safety equipment.
Primary procurement activity targets NAICS categories related to environmental remediation (924110), water infrastructure (221310), site preparation (238910), and land management (561730, 541370). The agency also procures specialized manufacturing items such as measuring devices and industrial filtration systems, reflecting its need for custom-engineered hardware. Vendor relationships are driven by technical expertise in environmental engineering, geospatial analysis, and hazardous material handling, with no indication of formal diversity or small business set-aside programs.
Organized under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this unit operates statewide with no fixed administrative location, coordinating field-level remediation efforts through decentralized project teams. It relies on direct solicitations and task-order contracts to acquire mission-critical services and equipment, ensuring rapid deployment in response to environmental emergencies and long-term restoration goals.
