23 SC PR 4-7 Herbicide Border Treatment

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Southcentral Region, is seeking a contractor to perform mechanical herbicide field border treatment on approximately 34.3 acres across State Game Lands in Perry and Snyder Counties. The procurement involves furnishing all necessary labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment to apply herbicide across specified areas. The contract requires comprehensive herbicide application services with strict performance standards, including daily trash removal and prevention of damage to Commonwealth property. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 21, 2017, with bid submissions due by 2:00 pm on April 25, 2017, through the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. The contract term will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and is expected to terminate on June 15, 2017, with a potential extension to June 30, 2017 at the PGC's discretion.

The contract requires a $3,000 performance bond and mandates specific insurance coverage for the successful bidder. While no explicit set-aside designations are mentioned, all bidders must complete and submit the attached Lobbying Certification Form with their response. The award will be made to the bidder providing the most competitive unit price per acre, which must include all labor, equipment, tools, and insurance necessary for project completion. Payment will be calculated based on the actual acres correctly treated, as determined by PGC representatives. The scope of work is limited to the specified State Game Lands in Perry and Snyder Counties, with precise treatment areas to be identified during the mandatory site visit. No specific budget range is provided, but the contract will be valued based on the per-acre treatment rate and the total 34.3 acres of herbicide border treatment required.