FD-16 Herbicide Machine Only Project 22H-M-S-2

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to apply herbicide by machine-only for the removal of competing vegetation in Forest District 16, located in Tioga County. The project involves treating an estimated 339 acres across 5 scattered, steep spray blocks, with work to be completed by June 30, 2024, and primary spraying conducted in July and August 2023. Contractors must possess the required equipment, employees, and pesticide application licenses to perform the work effectively. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with bids requiring a per-acre price that covers herbicide, labor, equipment, and associated expenses. The bid must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's electronic system (SRM) prior to the bid opening date of February 1, 2023, with the Department reserving the right to request references and qualifications from potential bidders before finalizing the award.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for self-certified small businesses in Pennsylvania, as verified through the Department of General Services' self-certification process. Only businesses meeting these specific small business criteria are eligible to submit a bid or be awarded the contract. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience, non-appropriation of funds, or cause. Payment will be based on the Department's survey of successfully treated acreage, with invoices submitted electronically or by mail. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves treating 339 acres of forestland, which suggests a significant but not precisely quantified contract value. Contractors will be required to complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws, and must adhere to the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements, which provide preferences for Pennsylvania-produced goods and services.