The Southcentral Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids for competing vegetation removal on 133 acres on game lands located in Huntingdon and Juniata Counties. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, Forestry Division, Southcentral Region, requires the services of an Operator at specifically designated locations to provide ground application of herbicide in forested areas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to aid in the establishment of stands of desirable trees by eliminating competing understory vegetation consisting primarily of Ailanthus and Paulownia plants. The types and categories of equipment, specific locations and the timing for herbicide application required for this project are detailed in Section G. Project requires the Operator to provide the herbicide, labor, insurance, and all miscellaneous expenses to complete the operation. The Commission will reimburse the Operator based upon the surveyed acreage treated. Any questions regarding this may be directed to the DGS helpdesk at (877) 435-7363 or (717) 346-2676, or email ra-srmhelp@state.pa.us. The work may begin after PO is received, performance bond is provided, and on or after June 1, 2023. Work must be completed by June 30, 2023. No extension of time will be awarded. Any questions concerning the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to the Regional Forester (physical address listed below). Roy A. Bucher Regional Forester, Southcentral Region Pennsylvania Game Commission 8627 William Penn Highway Huntingdon, PA 16652 814-643-1831 x.40484 All work must be completed between June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023. The Commission reserves the right to evaluate the proposed spray operation, including but not limited to equipment operators, spray equipment and operating plan, and reject any part of the operation that in the Commission's said opinion will result in unsatisfactory performance. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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