Letchworth Stiltgrass Treatment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) is seeking qualified contractors to perform herbicide treatment of Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) within Letchworth State Park. The project encompasses approximately 4 acres of wooded terrestrial trails located between the Big Bend Trailhead (#10) and Trillium Trailhead (#10A), situated within a 10-acre project area. Contractors must be NYSDEC-certified applicators and will be required to utilize a foliar spray method for herbicide application, with continuous monthly surveys and spot treatments throughout the growing season from July through October in 2025-2027. A mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for June 18th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and the final quotations are due by June 27th, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including qualifications demonstrating experience with at least three comparable projects, herbicide product labels, and proof of required certifications. Key evaluation criteria will likely include technical expertise, environmental protection compliance, and the ability to execute the treatment protocol effectively within the specified timeframes.

This procurement is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, though the solicitation encourages good faith efforts to include Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB). No incumbent vendors have been identified as having been awarded similar contracts in the past five years. The contract is structured as a unit price sum contract, covering all associated costs including permits, materials, equipment, transportation, personal protective equipment, and incidental expenses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance, specifically commercial general liability and comprehensive business automobile liability coverage. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors will be expected to submit lump sum pricing that encompasses the full scope of treatment across the 4-acre site. The contract term is set from July 15th, 2025, to October 1st, 2027, providing a multi-year approach to managing the Japanese Stiltgrass infestation within Letchworth State Park.