New York State Contract Reporter #NI-WB-2023-001-26-01

Chemical Control of Invasive Species at Woodlawn Beach State Park, Erie County, NY

This opportunity from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation seeks a qualified contractor for chemical control of invasive plant species at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Erie County, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Niagara Region - Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning - Targeted Invasive Species: - Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) - Pale swallowwort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) - Knotweed (Reynoutria spp.) - Common reed (Phragmites australis) - Scope of Work: - Chemical (herbicide) application to invasive species - Pre-treatment cutting and disposal of knotweed - Post-treatment cutting of common reed - Mechanical cutting and disposal as required - Total treatment area: approximately 1.24 acres within a 15.88-acre project area - Service Line Items: - Herbicide cut stump and foliar spray treatments - Mechanical cutting and disposal - Materials for invasive species control - Required Article 15 DEC Permit for aquatic pest control - Requirements: - Contractor must hold a certified NYSDEC Pesticide Applicators License - Documentation of at least three similar completed projects - Compliance with prevailing wage requirements under New York Labor Law - Registration with the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; opportunity is open to all qualified service providers - Previous similar contracts awarded to Gaia Ecological Services, LaBella Associates, and Allen Chase Enterprise (as reference) - Place of Performance: - Woodlawn Beach State Park, S-3580 Lakeshore Rd, Blasdell, NY 14219 - Notable Details: - One-time service contract, with work to be completed by December 1, 2026 - Permit for aquatic pesticide application required - Project covers both chemical and mechanical invasive species control

Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is soliciting quotes for a one-time service contract involving chemical control of invasive species including oriental bittersweet, pale swallowwort, knotweed, and common reed at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Erie County, NY. The scope includes pre-treatment cutting and disposal of knotweed and post-treatment cutting of common reed. Bidders must have a certified NYSDEC Pesticide Applicators License and demonstrate experience with at least three similar projects. The contract term ends December 1, 2026.

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