New York State Contract Reporter #C100294

Vegetation Mowing Services for Albany Pine Bush Preserve (196 Acres, Fecon-Type Mulcher Required)

This solicitation from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission seeks bids for specialized vegetation mowing as part of its Wildlife Habitat Restoration Plan. - Government Buyer: - Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Stewardship Division - Scope of Work: - Mowing of 196 acres of scrub oak, grass, rubus (wild blackberries and raspberries), and other pine barrens vegetation - Work to be performed across eight designated sites within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve - Use of a rubber track skid steer equipped with a fecon-type (forestry mulcher or bull hog) mower head is required - Rotary mowers are explicitly not acceptable - Mowing height must be maintained between 6 and 12 inches - All mowed vegetation must remain on site with minimal mulching to support future prescribed burns - Contractors must avoid damaging specified tree species and ensure equipment is clean to prevent the spread of invasive species - OEMs and Equipment: - Fecon is highlighted as the required type of mower head (forestry mulcher or bull hog) - No specific OEMs are named for the skid steer, but Fecon is the notable OEM for the mower head - Vendor Requirements: - Proof of liability and workers compensation insurance - Three references for similar work completed in the past three years - 30% MWBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) participation goal - Evaluation Criteria: - Award based on 70% technical ability and 30% cost - Notable Exclusions: - Project is not subject to prevailing wage requirements

Description

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is soliciting bids for mowing 196 acres of scrub oak, grass, rubus (wild blackberries and raspberries), and other pine barrens vegetation as part of their Wildlife Habitat Restoration Plan. The project requires the use of a rubber track skid steer with a fecon type mower head; rotary mowers are not acceptable. The mowing must be completed between October 19, 2026, and December 23, 2026, across multiple specified sites within the preserve. Bidders must provide proof of insurance and references for similar work completed in the past three years.

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