The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, Forestry Division, requires the services of a contractor at specifically designated locations to provide application of herbicide in forested areas of State Game Lands to aid in the establishment of stands of desirable trees by eliminating competing understory vegetation consisting primarily of striped maple, sweet birch, beech, and other undesirable trees and shrubs. The types and categories of application, specific locations and the timing for herbicide application required for Purchase Order(s) are detailed in Section G. All Purchase Orders require the contractor to provide the herbicide, labor, insurance, and all miscellaneous expenses to complete the operation. The Commission will reimburse the contractor based upon the surveyed acreage treated. The contract term shall be for approximately 1 year; starting date is July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025. Specific acceptable treatment periods are listed for each block and must be adhered to. The Commission will determine the exact application start date and the time period that application may take place depending upon the type of treatment. The Commission reserves the right to alter the delivery starting and ending date by up to fifteen (15) days. As a further guarantee of faithful performance of the conditions set forth in this contract, the Successful Bidder(s) hereby agrees to furnish the Commission with Certified Check, Savings Account, Irrevocable Letter of Credit, or other security acceptable to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, in the sum of $5,000.00 per line item. Any questions concerning the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to the Chief Forester at 717-787- 2039, (physical address listed below). Questions concerning the bidding or contracting procedures should be directed to the PGC Procurement Division at 717-787-6594.
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