F. D. #5 & #7 Mowing (16-2)

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to perform mowing and woody vegetation removal services in Forest Districts 5 and 7, covering six blocks totaling 437 acres. The project requires hand or machine cutting of tree species between 1-6 inches in diameter, with specific requirements for removing cut material and repairing any damage to trails, roads, or utility rights-of-way. Contractors must provide references demonstrating completion of at least 100 acres of similar work in a single calendar year. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Rothrock State Forest District Office. The contract term runs from the date of execution through April 1, 2017, with payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of each project block. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder expected to receive the contract.

This procurement opportunity is specifically reserved for the Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only self-certified small businesses through the Department of General Services can submit bids. The contract includes provisions of the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences to Pennsylvania-based bidders and manufacturers. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, payment will be calculated based on unit prices bid for actual work performed, with the potential for contract quantities to increase or decrease based on the Department's needs. The procurement covers areas in multiple counties, including Huntingdon County, with the work focused on maintaining forestry management areas. Bidders must complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act form, identifying manufacturers and states of origin for their proposed services, and failure to provide this information will result in bid rejection. The contract is structured as an Established Price Contract, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed in its best interest.