23SC SGL 235 Herbicide

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Southcentral Region, is seeking a contractor to perform post-emergent targeted hand herbicide treatment on 121 acres of State Game Lands (SGL) No. 235 located in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County. The specific scope of work requires manual treatment of Hay Scented Fern and Mile-A-Minute without using mist blower applications, with all work to be completed between June 1 and June 30, 2024. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and insurance to complete the operation, with bids to be submitted electronically through the PGC's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system by 2:00 pm on April 17, 2024. An optional pre-bid site tour is scheduled for April 15, 2024, and technical questions can be directed to Eric Horsh at ehorsh@pa.gov or 814-643-1831. The evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit pricing per acre that includes all associated project costs. Successful bidders must provide a 10% performance bond prior to commencing work and adhere to prevailing minimum wage requirements.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must complete and submit 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 accurate certification could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on state contracts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual acres correctly completed as measured by the PGC. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item if determined to be in its best interest. The contract will commence upon execution and continue until service completion, including any applicable warranty periods and final payment. No prompt payment discounts will be considered in the award determination.