Invasive Plant Species Treatment at the Doan Brook Restoration Near Horseshoe Lake

The purpose of this contract is to treat select invasive plant species in the project area for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s (District’s) Doan Brook Restoration at Horseshoe Park. The project area is located along Doan Brook, east of Lee Road along the border between Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights (Figure 1). The invasive vegetation management services shall include the treatment of invasive plant species within the approximate 50-acre project area. Treatment methods may include foliar, cut-stump, hack-and-squirt, as well as aerial (drone) applications. Treatment will occur during summer, fall, and early winter of 2025. Methods and schedules shall be determined on a species basis to ensure time and resource efficiency, long-term control, and the minimization of damage to non-target species. All treatments must be completed by December 31, 2025.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Sewer District) protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 363 square miles, serves 63 communities and nearly one million residents, treats approximately 80 billion gallons of wastewater a year, and manages 489 miles of streams.

In addition to its award-winning treatment plants and laboratory performance, the Sewer District's Project Clean Lake construction program will reduce annual Lake Erie pollution by 4 billion gallons by 2035, while its Regional Stormwater Management Program addresses widespread inter-community problems like flooding, pollution, and erosion.

NEORSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.