Nwro herbicide treatment property 241-58

The Pennsylvania Game Commission Northwest Region is soliciting bids for herbicide application services on Hunter Access property 241-58, located in Lucinda, PA. The contract requires treatment and control of invasive plant species across 138 acres, divided into 5 separate blocks. Targeted invasive species include multiflora rose, Asiatic honeysuckle, autumn olive, fern, Japanese stilt grass, and barberry. The work is scheduled to be performed between May 15, 2018, and June 30, 2018, with a strong recommendation for a site visit prior to bid submission. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Commonwealth's system by December 11, 2017. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost bidder, and a $5,000 performance security per line item is required. Technical questions should be directed to the Pennsylvania Game Commission Northwest Region office, and all bid pricing must be FOB destination.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of performing the specified herbicide treatment services. No incumbent vendor was identified for this specific project. The solicitation documents indicate that the contract's award is subject to funding availability, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract includes provisions for performance security and compliance with various state and federal requirements, including non-discrimination clauses, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and contractor responsibility provisions. Interested bidders must ensure they are not suspended or debarred and must be prepared to comply with the comprehensive terms and conditions outlined in the attached government files.