Invasive Plant Eradication Project - Cossaduck Hill Rd, Pachaug SF, Phase 3

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Division of Forestry, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number DEEP032426CM for invasive plant eradication services involving multi-year herbicide treatment of invasive plants within a 47-acre forest stand located at Cossaduck Hill Road in Pachaug State Forest, designated as Phase 3 of a broader eradication initiative. The procurement is open to all vendors and seeks comprehensive proposals for the treatment scope as detailed in the attached project specifications and DEEP Standard Bid Terms and Conditions. Bidders are required to submit proposals based on the detailed scope of work provided in the solicitation documents, though no specific line items are designated. The solicitation was released on March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT, with a firm bid submission deadline of April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. No vendor questions and answers period, site visits, or bidders' conferences are scheduled as part of this procurement process. Interested parties should contact Michelle Auclair, Forester I, at the DEEP Division of Forestry for clarification regarding project details and requirements. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified in the proposal.

The solicitation contains no disclosed set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that may respond, and no information regarding disadvantaged enterprise preferences or requirements is provided in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated total value or budget range for this multi-year contract is not disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors should review all attached project specifications and the DEEP Standard Bid Terms and Conditions thoroughly before submitting proposals to ensure full understanding of the project scope, deliverables, and contractual requirements.