2016 Competing Vegetation Removal FD-7

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Bald Eagle State Forest, is seeking a contractor to provide ground application of herbicide and selective felling of trees across 292 acres in multiple counties, including Union County. The project aims to establish high-value tree stands by eliminating competing understory tree species through targeted vegetation removal. Contractors must provide the herbicide as part of their per-acre bid, and the work encompasses five separate areas with completion deadlines of September 1, 2016, for one project and November 1, 2016, for the remaining areas. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project sites prior to submission. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, with award determination based on the lowest total sum. The contract requires the successful bidder to supply all necessary materials, labor, tools, and equipment for completing the vegetation removal project, with payment processed on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed and verified by surveyed acreage.

This procurement opportunity is specifically reserved for the Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only self-certified small businesses are eligible to submit responses. Bidders must be certified through the Department of General Services' self-certification process to participate in the solicitation. A site inspection tour was scheduled for March 15, 2016, at 9:00 am at the Bald Eagle State Forest District Office, with electronic bids due by March 29, 2016, at 9:00 am. The solicitation is designated as an Electronic Bid (SRM) with solicitation number 6100037571. While specific budget details are not explicitly outlined, the contract will cover herbicide application and selective tree felling across multiple forest areas. The contract may be extended up to three additional months at the Commonwealth's discretion, providing flexibility in project completion timelines.