23 NC Herbicide SGL 193 PR 7-3

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Northcentral Region, is seeking a contractor to perform broadcast herbicide treatment on approximately 58.7 acres of State Game Lands 193 located in Union County, specifically targeting Japanese stiltgrass and mile-a-minute weed. The project requires the successful bidder to furnish all necessary labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment for comprehensive understory vegetation treatment. A mandatory site visit for prospective bidders is scheduled for February 5, 2018, with sealed bids due by February 14, 2018, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must complete all work by April 1, 2018, with no contract extensions permitted. Evaluation criteria will include the ability to meet project specifications, pricing, and demonstrated capability to perform the required herbicide application services effectively.

The procurement appears open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. A performance bond of $1,000 is required, and contractors must meet specified insurance requirements. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis, with payment issued on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed, based on the Commission's surveyed acreage treated. The bid price must comprehensively include costs for herbicides, labor, insurance, and all associated expenses. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal that best meets the project's needs. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project scope covers approximately 58.7 acres of herbicide treatment, suggesting a relatively modest contract value focused on specific ecological management objectives.