Competing Vegetation Bald Eagle State Forest

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Bald Eagle State Forest is seeking a contractor to provide ground application of herbicide and selective tree felling across three specific forest project sites totaling 120 acres in Union and Snyder Counties. The project involves basal bark and cut/stump spray treatments designed to eliminate competing understory tree species and establish high-value tree stands. Specific project sites include 58 acres at Spruce Run in Union County, 11 acres at Middle Ridge WP in Snyder County, and 51 acres at Lindale E & M in Union County. The Statement of Work requires the contractor to complete all work between the Notice to Proceed and November 1, 2017, with a targeted site visit scheduled for January 4, 2017. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid amount, with payment based on actual acreage surveyed and completed. Prospective bidders must demonstrate capabilities in herbicide application, selective tree felling, and forest management techniques. The bid submission deadline is January 18, 2017.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for small businesses through the Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only contractors self-certified through the Department of General Services can submit bids. The competition is restricted to small business entities, which effectively limits participation to qualifying small business vendors. No incumbent vendor is specifically identified in the documentation. While exact budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project scope suggests a moderate-sized contract covering 120 acres of forest management services. Contractors will need appropriate licensing, insurance, and expertise in forestry management, herbicide application, and selective tree removal techniques. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item and includes standard provisions related to nondiscrimination, contractor integrity, and potential background checks for personnel accessing Commonwealth facilities. The contract will commence upon issuance of the Purchase Order and continue until successful completion and acceptance of the specified forest management services.