DEEP032426CM_Apr_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Division of Forestry, for invasive plant eradication services in Pachaug State Forest. The solicitation (DEEP032426CM) seeks multi-year herbicide treatment proposals for invasive plants across a 47-acre forest stand located at Cossaduck Hill Road, designated as Phase 3 of a broader eradication initiative. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires comprehensive proposals based on detailed project specifications provided in the solicitation materials. The bid was released on March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT with a firm submission deadline of April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. No vendor question-and-answer period, site visits, or bidders' conferences are scheduled. Interested parties should contact Michelle Auclair, Forester I, at (203) 913-9233 or michelle.auclair@ct.gov for project clarification.

Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified in submitted proposals. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. No specific line items are designated in the solicitation, and no set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on vendor types are identified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Vendors are required to review all attached project specifications and DEEP Standard Bid Terms and Conditions thoroughly before submission to ensure full understanding of project scope, deliverables, and contractual obligations.