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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a contractor to perform mechanical brush cutting services on approximately 25 acres of State Game Lands (SGL) 105 located in Armstrong County. The primary objective is the removal of invasive species, specifically targeting honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and autumn olive through mechanized brush cutting techniques. Contractors must use a tracked mechanical cutter to cut all stems 6 inches or less to ground level, with specific instructions to avoid damaging certain tree species like crabapple, apple, evergreens, and oaks. The solicitation requires bidders to provide all necessary labor, superintendence, tools, and equipment to complete the project, with work to be completed by June 15, 2018. An optional site inspection tour was scheduled for November 15, 2017, and bids were due by November 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. The evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with payment to be determined by the actual acres treated as measured by the Land Management Officer.

The contract opportunity does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. Contractors must provide workers' compensation, general liability, and property damage insurance, and agree to indemnify the Commonwealth. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The bidding process requires contractors to comply with nondiscrimination clauses, contractor integrity provisions, and Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the payment structure is based on a per-acre unit pricing model. Contractors must also meet standard Commonwealth requirements, including not being suspended or debarred, and maintaining the ability to reimburse investigation costs if required. The contract will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order, with actual work permitted to begin on January 2, 2018, indicating a specific start date constraint for the selected vendor.