23NC Staver Run Mowing

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is seeking machine mowing services for 35 acres of State Game Land #089 located in Gallagher Township, Clinton County. The procurement involves comprehensive mowing and mulching of mountain laurel and woody interference, with contractors required to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, and insurance. Specific equipment requirements include forestry-type mowing machines with a minimum of 95 horsepower, capable of cutting woody stems up to 4 inches in diameter. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the PA Supplier Portal by January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an optional site tour scheduled for January 10, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the northern gate on Hazard Road. Contractors must possess comprehensive insurance coverage, including $300,000 in general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and provide a $1,000 performance bond. The project has a defined contract period from award through March 15, 2025, with no permitted extensions, and payment will be made on a reimbursement basis calculated by the Commission's surveyed acreage.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws. The project requires vendors to be registered in the PA Supplier Portal system and adhere to specific work restrictions, including cessation of operations during certain hunting seasons and mandatory wearing of fluorescent orange material during designated periods. No incumbent vendors were identified in the documentation. The contract appears to be competitively bid on a per-acre basis, with potential vendors expected to have specialized forestry equipment and expertise in land management techniques. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project scope suggests a modest contract value commensurate with the 35-acre treatment area and the specialized mowing services required. Interested parties can direct technical questions to Logan Bubb, Forester, at 814-330-0159 or general procurement inquiries to the Game Commission's Contracts and Procurement department at 717-787-6594.