23 NC SGL 293 Grouse Blocks Mowing

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is seeking a contractor to perform felling and mowing services on approximately 227 acres of State Game Land No. 293, located in the City of St. Mary's, Elk County. The project requires the removal of woody material less than 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), with the exception of trees marked with red paint for preservation. Qualified bidders must demonstrate previous experience in completing at least 150 acres of machine and/or hand cut mowing in a forested environment within a single calendar year. The contract will be awarded on a price-per-acre basis and will require the successful vendor to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, and materials for completing the brush cutting and vegetation management work. An optional site inspection is scheduled for August 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM, and sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 17, 2022. The contract period runs from the execution of the purchase order until June 25, 2023, with payment to be made on a reimbursement basis for actual acres completed.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders will be required to complete several compliance documents, including a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form that addresses compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, and an Enhanced Minimum Wage Clause requiring a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour, with scheduled increases to $15.00 per hour by July 1, 2024. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract will be structured as a unit-price agreement based on the actual acres of brush cutting completed. Contractors must provide original invoices with their purchase order number and SAP Vendor Number for reimbursement. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract as it determines to be in its best interest. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, operational capacity, and previous experience in similar vegetation management and forestry projects.