New York State Contract Reporter #X0000063

Agricultural Management Services for Rome Wildlife Management Area, NY

This opportunity seeks agricultural management services for the Rome Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Oneida County, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Fish and Wildlife - Products/Services Requested: - Agricultural management and maintenance services - Maintain designated areas in grain crops (corn and soybeans) - Support wildlife habitat and enhance recreational opportunities (e.g., hunting, nature observation) - Approximately 10% of the WMA to be maintained as grasslands or fields - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must support both habitat management and wildlife-dependent recreation - Focus on providing high-quality foraging habitat for species such as wild turkeys and white-tailed deer - Place of Performance: - Rome Wildlife Management Area, Oneida County, NY - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract term

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking services related to the management and conservation of the Rome Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which spans 1,204 acres of diverse habitats including wetlands, grasslands, agriculture, shrubland, and forest. The WMA supports wildlife-dependent recreation such as hunting, trapping, and nature observation. The Department plans to maintain certain areas in grain crops like corn and soybeans to meet habitat management goals and support wildlife species including wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. The contract term is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031, and the location is Oneida County, New York.

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