Pine Pond Invasive Removal
Awarded State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2133128
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Points of contact
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- Renee Wickman renee.wickman@parks.ny.gov (585) 493-3638
- Mark Kirwan mark.kirwan@parks.ny.gov (585) 405-4814
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About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) Genesee Region is requesting quotations for herbicide treatment of Brachypodium sylvaticum invasive species at Letchworth State Park, with quotes due May 8, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
The project site encompasses 10 acres of wooded terrestrial trails between Hemlock Trail (2A) and Pine Pond Y Loop, with an estimated treatment area of 2–3 scattered acres representing 10–20% infestation coverage. Treatment will employ foliar spray herbicide application by NYSDEC-certified applicators, with manual removal required for plants within 100 feet of wetlands. The contract runs from award through September 1, 2028, with first-round treatments conducted monthly from June through August 2026 and continuing annually through 2028.
MWBE and SDVOB vendors are encouraged to participate with documented good faith efforts. Contractors must register with the New York Department of Labor prior to bidding and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three comparable projects and provide herbicide product labels with EPA registration numbers. Vendor questions are due April 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
Pricing must be submitted as an itemized cost breakdown with separate line items for permits, materials, labor, equipment, transportation, personal protective equipment, and incidental costs, including unit prices, estimated quantities, and extended totals. Responses exceeding $15,000 require additional certifications including lobbying law compliance, non-collusive bidding affirmation, and Executive Order compliance regarding Russian business operations and workplace sexual harassment prevention policies. The contract is guaranteed valid until December 31, 2026. Award will be based on lowest total cost meeting all requirements. LaBella holds the incumbent contract (2025–2027) for similar stiltgrass treatments within Letchworth.
Opportunity text
The Genesee Region of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) is soliciting quotes for herbicide treatment of Brachypodium sylvaticum (Slender false-brome) within Letchworth State Park. The project site encompasses 10 acres of wooded terrestrial trails surrounded by Appalachian Oak-Hickory Forest and Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest, located between the Hemlock Trail (2A) and Pine Pond Y Loop. Infestations include scattered patches in forested areas between trails, as well as encroaching toward the Pine Pond wetland system. The estimated treatment area is approximately 2-3 acres, representing 10-20% infestation coverage within the total 10-acre project boundary. Please note the 10-acre figure defines the geographic boundaries of the project area, not the total area to be treated. Due to the scattered and variable nature of the infestation, the exact acreage requiring treatment may vary and cannot be precisely determined in advance. Vendors should anticipate treating approximately 2-3 scattered acres within the defined project area. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: -LaBella (2025-2027 contract for Stiltgrass treatments within Letchworth)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Pond Invasive Removal Scope_RFQ_Final.pdf |
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