23NC Craig Fork Mowing

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is soliciting competitive bids for a machine mowing project on State Game Land No. 089, located in Colebrook Township, Clinton County. The procurement involves felling mountain laurel and other woody stems up to 4 inches in diameter at breast height across 45 acres of designated land. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, tools, and equipment to complete the mowing operation by June 24, 2023, with no extensions permitted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 9:30 AM, and electronic bids must be submitted through the Commonwealth's PA Supplier Portal by 2:00 PM on May 2, 2023. Evaluation will be based on the lowest price per acre, with bidders required to submit pricing on a per-acre basis. Successful contractors must demonstrate the capability to safely and adequately complete the mowing work, possessing appropriate equipment, facilities, and qualified personnel.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the contract documents. The project requires a $1,000 performance bond from the awarded contractor, and payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed, as determined by the Commission's surveyed acreage. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract includes strict provisions regarding potential damages, with contractors liable for any damage to Commonwealth property or residual trees. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Although a specific budget range was not specified, the contract will be awarded based on the most competitive per-acre pricing submitted by responsive and responsible bidders who meet the technical and operational requirements for the mowing project.