FD-15/FD-16 Mechanical Mowing Project 22M-1

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to perform mechanical mowing services for Forest Districts 15 and 16, located in Potter and Tioga Counties. The project involves mechanically cutting inhibiting woody vegetation across an estimated 223 acres, with specific project numbers 152222 and 162203. Contractors must be self-certified small businesses capable of providing necessary equipment, employees, and qualified operators to complete the work. The contract will commence upon execution of the purchase order and terminate on August 30, 2024. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect project sites in advance and must submit bids electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by the due date of August 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with payment made via Automated Clearing House (ACH) upon satisfactory completion and DCNR's surveyed acreage verification.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for self-certified small businesses under the Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only qualifying small businesses may submit bids. Contractors must provide performance security of $5,000 and meet specific insurance and administrative requirements. The DCNR may request references and qualifications from bidders prior to contract award. Contractors will be required to complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with state labor and workplace safety laws. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and the contract appears to be funded through the Commonwealth's budget. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a fixed-price contract based on the total bid amount for mechanical vegetation removal across the specified forest districts.