23NC SGL 89 Staver Run Tree Planting

The Pennsylvania Game Commission - Northcentral Region is seeking a vendor to perform a comprehensive tree planting project on State Game Lands 089 located in Gallagher Township, Clinton County. The procurement involves planting approximately 16,968 hardwood seedlings across 56 acres, with the contractor responsible for furnishing all necessary trees, labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Commonwealth's "PA Supplier Portal" system by 2:00 PM on August 22, 2024, with bids to be submitted on a per-acre basis. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM, where prospective vendors can inspect the project location. Key qualifications include the ability to complete the tree planting by May 10, 2024, provide a $1,000 performance bond, meet insurance requirements, and have a vendor number assigned by the Commonwealth. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Pennsylvania Game Commission reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents, vendors must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment Certification requirements. This includes adhering to state labor laws such as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. The contract does not indicate the presence of an incumbent vendor or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. No explicit budget range or total contract value is provided, though the bid is structured on a per-acre pricing model. Interested vendors should direct technical questions to Logan Bubb, Forester for the Northcentral Region, at lobubb@pa.gov or by phone at 814-330-0159. The contract will be awarded for the period from the award date through June 23, 2025, with no provisions for extensions.