23NC SGL 252 Invasive Shrub Mowing

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Northcentral Region, is seeking a contractor to perform invasive shrub mowing services on approximately 80 acres of State Game Lands No. 252 located in Gregg Township, Union County. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive brushcutting services that require the successful bidder to furnish all necessary labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment to remove invasive shrub species including bush honeysuckle, multiflora rose, autumn olive, and privet. Contractors must have a vendor number assigned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and will be evaluated based on a dollars-per-acre pricing model. An optional site inspection tour is scheduled for February 1, 2024, and all bids must be submitted by March 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The contract term will commence upon receipt of the purchase order, no earlier than July 1, 2024, and will terminate on August 15, 2024. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and provide proof of adequate insurance coverage.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for any damage to Commonwealth property resulting from their work and must adhere to various federal requirements outlined in the contract documents, including nondiscrimination provisions and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment based on the actual amount of work completed and inspected by the Land Management Group Supervisor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured on a per-acre basis for the invasive shrub mowing services. The contract includes provisions for potential termination if the contractor fails to provide accurate certifications or comply with state labor laws, which could result in a three-year ineligibility to bid on future state contracts.