23 SC SGL 235 Foliar Herbicide

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Southcentral Region, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform foliar herbicide treatment on 53 acres of State Game Lands (SGL) No. 235 located in Letterkenny and Hamilton Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The procurement is for a comprehensive invasive plant species management contract requiring the successful bidder to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to treat three designated spray blocks. Contractors must possess a current Pennsylvania commercial pesticide applicator license and submit a performance bond equal to 10% of their final bid price. The work must be completed between May 1 and June 30, 2022, with a requirement to achieve a minimum of 85% control of target invasive species. An optional site visit is available upon request, and bidders must submit their proposals by March 16, 2022. The unit price bid per acre must include all associated costs such as labor, equipment, tools, insurance, and incidental expenses necessary for project completion.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment will be processed on a reimbursement basis for actual acres correctly treated, with contractors responsible for preventing damage to Commonwealth property and removing all generated trash and debris. Contractors must comply with prevailing minimum wage requirements and complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, which mandates adherence to Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws. The contract includes standard federal boilerplate language requiring nondiscrimination, agreement integrity, and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scope of work involves treating 53 acres of invasive plant species, which would likely determine the overall contract value. Potential bidders must also demonstrate full compliance with the Commonwealth's legal and regulatory requirements, including potential penalties for providing false information or failing to meet contract specifications.