23NC SGL 89 Whiskey Run LSR

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is seeking competitive bids for a mechanical low shade removal (LSR) project on 101 acres of State Game Land 089 located in Colebrook Township, Clinton County. The procurement requires contractors to provide comprehensive tree cutting services, including all necessary labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment to mechanically remove undesirable, low shade trees with diameters ranging from 1-6 inches. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Commonwealth's PA Supplier Portal by 2:00 PM on August 27, 2024, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 16, 2024. Evaluation of bids will be conducted on a per-acre pricing basis, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Successful contractors must be registered state vendors and possess the technical capability to complete the tree cutting work by the project deadline of June 23, 2025. Interested parties can contact Logan Bubb at 814-330-0159 for site-specific questions or Gary Glick, Regional Forester, at 570-398-4744 ext. 30310 for general inquiries.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to provide an accurate certification could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on future state contracts. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed, based on the Commission's surveyed acreage treated. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract as deemed most advantageous. Operators will be responsible for any damage to Commonwealth property and must meet all insurance and hold harmless requirements outlined in the project specifications.