FD-01 & FD-03 Basal Herbicide Project 22B-1

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to perform basal herbicide application for the removal of competing understory tree species across an estimated 516 acres in Forest Districts 1 and 3. The project spans multiple counties including Franklin, Adams, Huntingdon, Perry, and Juniata, and involves 5 scattered basal spray blocks. Contractors must provide basal application of herbicides, specifically Pathfinder II and Garlon 4 in basal oil, with a contract period from July 1 to October 1, 2024, and no herbicide application permitted between March 1 and May 31. Required qualifications include a valid Pesticide Application Business License and appropriate insurance coverage. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by May 24, 2023, and the Department will conduct a pre-work briefing with the selected contractor prior to project commencement. Evaluation will focus on the lowest total sum bid from a qualified bidder.

This procurement is exclusively available to small businesses certified through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services' self-certification process, making it a restricted small business opportunity. Only Pennsylvania-certified small businesses may submit bids or be awarded the contract. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item or total bid basis, depending on what is most advantageous. Payment terms are based on successful completion of project blocks, with potential partial payments for blocks exceeding 50 acres. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving herbicide application across multiple counties suggests a significant contract value. Contractors will be required to complete detailed documentation, including daily herbicide spray records and reports on personnel and equipment, to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.