2026 Fair Haven Beach State Park Japanese Knotweed Herbicide Treatment
Awarded State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2136083
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Points of contact
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- Ronda Williamson ronda.williamson@parks.ny.gov (607) 539-4038
- Charlie Ippolito charlie.ippolito@parks.ny.gov (585) 261-2710
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About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is requesting quotes for chemical herbicide treatment of Japanese knotweed across 5.85 acres at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Cayuga County, with responses due July 3, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on June 22, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.
Award will be made to the lowest-quoted responsive and responsible bidder. No MWBE goals, prevailing wage, or contractor registry requirements apply.
Treatment must occur between August 15 and September 30, 2026, using glyphosate-based aquatic-approved herbicides such as Rodeo, Aquamaster, or equivalent formulations. The northeast wetland polygon may require stem injection and foliar application depending on site conditions and standing water; all other terrestrial sites receive foliar application. Applicators must hold valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in category 3A or 5A, with category 5A required for work in or adjacent to wetlands or standing water.
Pricing must be all-inclusive lump-sum, covering all salaries, equipment, supplies, travel mileage, and accommodation. Commercial General Liability Insurance must meet $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits; Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance are also required. Buy America requirements mandate that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States unless subject to an approved waiver.
Vendor questions are due June 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The designated contact is Charlie Ippolito, Finger Lakes Region, 585-750-8943 or Charlie.Ippolito@parks.ny.gov.
Opportunity text
chemical treatment of japanese knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica) in conservation target areas at Fair Haven Beach State Park. The total bid must be all inclusive(i.e. include all expenses incurred during delivery of service including any salaries, equipment, supplies, travel mileage, and or accommodation). Some Japanese knotweed infestations exceed 75% cover actively suppressing native plant communities and expanding into adjacent areas. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Knotweed_Site_Tour_Questions - Answers 6-26-26.docx | DOCX document | |
| REVISED EFO-FHB- 2026_JapaneseKnotweed RFQ 6-26-26.docx | DOCX document | |
| EFO-FHB- 2026_JapaneseKnotweed RFQ.docx | DOCX document |
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