New York State Contract Reporter #NI-NR-2020-005-003

Invasive Species Chemical Treatment Services at Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, NY

This opportunity involves environmental restoration services at Whirlpool State Park in Niagara Falls, NY: - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning, Niagara Region - Scope of Work: - One-time service contract for chemical treatment of invasive plant species over approximately 5 acres along the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail and Niagara Scenic Parkway - Targeted invasive species: - Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) - Common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) - Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Honeysuckle species (Lonicera spp.) - Services include: - Woody plant foliar treatment - Woody plant cut stump treatment - Restoration of disturbed areas and final inspection - Requirements: - Contractor must be a Certified Pesticide Applicator - Compliance with New York Labor Law prevailing wage provisions - Registration with the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to bidding - Notable Information: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; focus is on service delivery - Prior similar contracts were awarded to Gaia Ecological Services, LaBella Associates, and Niagara Lawn and Garden Care, LLC - Place of Performance: - Whirlpool State Park, 3100 Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 - Niagara Gorge Rim Trail - DeVeaux Woods State Park (noted as a related government facility) - Period of Performance: - One-time service, approximately 2.5 months, to be performed between mid-July and end of September - Estimated Contract Value: - Typically ranges from $10,000 to $50,000 for similar state park invasive species treatment projects

Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking quotes for a contractor to chemically treat invasive plant species such as common buckthorn, common privet, and Japanese honeysuckle over approximately 5 acres along the Niagara Scenic Parkway at Whirlpool State Park. The contract is a one-time service requiring a certified pesticide applicator. The work involves environmental stewardship to restore habitat by controlling invasive species.

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