This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The contract term shall commence July 1, 2024 and terminates June 30, 2025. All projects must be completed by the termination date. This procurement is set aside for bid and award to small businesses only. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, requires the services of a contractor to cut inhibiting woody vegetation to an estimated total of 64 acres in Forest District 09 in Elk County on 1 scattered block. The cut is necessary to remove competing vegetation consisting primarily of striped maple, red maple and sweet birch up to and including 4" DBH. Species to be retained are poplar, oaks and black cherry. All cuts must be severed completely from the stump, with trees being felled at right angles to the stump. This block was harvested in 2021 and significant logging slash and tops are present which will impede walking and working with brush cutting equipment along with other difficulties. The contractor's per acre price must include the cost of labor, insurance, superintendence, tools, equipment all miscellaneous expenses and any other items necessary for completion of the tasks. Questions regarding the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to Joe Tate at 717.783.7990 or jotate@pa.gov. Questions regarding the bidding or contracting procedures should be directed to Jenna English at Jenenglish@pa.gov or 717.787.3278. Contractors are expected to continuously communicate with the Field Contract Coordinator through the contract term regarding potential time delays and the latest possible completion date. If an extension is desired, the Contractor must reach out in writing to the Monitoring Specialist no later than May 1, 2025 to discuss why an extension is needed. An extension should only be requested due to unavoidable delays. It is solely at the discretion of the Monitoring Specialist whether the extension will be granted and for what length of time. Any extension granted will not exceed three (3) months beyond the original contract termination date. The Department will notify the contractor in writing as to the Department's determination concerning the extension request. Projects may be cancelled by the Department for unforeseen conditions. No compensation will be made for cancelled blocks.