23SC-SGL 235 Foliar Herbicide PR project

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Southcentral Region, is soliciting an electronic bid for a hand-only spot foliar herbicide treatment project targeting invasive plant species on 256 acres of State Game Lands No. 235 in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The primary objective is to eliminate invasive plant species through a specific herbicide application process using a 2% Glyphosate and 1.5% Triclopyr (Garlon 3A) mixture with a non-ionic surfactant and water conditioner. Contractors must achieve a minimum of 85% coverage of the target area and complete all work by June 30, 2021, with no contract extension options. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2021, and all electronic bids are due by May 7, 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to successfully apply the herbicide treatment, provide all necessary labor, tools, and equipment, and meet the specified coverage requirements. The contract will be awarded to a single bidder on a per-acre basis, with the contractor required to provide a 10% performance bond prior to commencing work.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be competitively bid through the Commonwealth's electronic bidding system, with potential contractors expected to comply with standard nondiscrimination clauses and federal funding requirements. Contractors must adhere to provisions outlined in the federal boilerplate language, which prohibits discrimination and requires maintaining high standards of integrity. Payment will be determined based on the actual acres correctly completed, as measured by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract value will be calculated on a per-acre basis for the 256-acre treatment area. The successful bidder will be responsible for all aspects of the herbicide application, including equipment, labor, and ensuring minimal environmental impact, with potential financial penalties for noncompliance or damage to Commonwealth property.