The Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids for the mowing/felling of ground shrubs and small trees up to 6 inches diameter on 145 acres on SGL 332, Indiana County, Brush Valley Township. The project may commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order that includes a notice to proceed. All work must be completed by the termination date of June 30, 2024. A performance bond in the amount of $3,000.00 will be required in the form of a Certified, Cashier's or Treasurer's Check drawn to the order of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The performance bond must be provided within two weeks of the full execution of the purchase order. The check will be returned only upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Questions concerning the site characteristics or description of the project should be directed to Assistant Regional Forester Brandon Karlheim, 814-907-1103 or bkarlheim@pa.gov. Payment for understory mowing contract: The unit price shall include all labor, equipment, tools, culverts, insurance, and all items necessary for the completion of the project. The contractor shall be paid on a reimbursement basis after the final inspection by a forestry division employee verifies work was successfully completed to the terms and specifications outlined in the contract. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to choose the bid that, in its sole opinion; best meet the needs of this project. Site Walkthrough Event: The site inspection will provide prospective bidders the opportunity to view the site and evaluate conditions specific to the project, including vegetation for control, topography, site challenges (rock, downed logs, density of trees, etc.) Bidders may visit the site on their own any time. Bidding on this project without a site inspection of the entire project area is strongly discouraged.
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