New York State Contract Reporter #GE-LW-2026-006

Herbicide Application Services for Invasive Species Control at Letchworth State Park, NY

This opportunity seeks certified vendors to perform herbicide treatment of invasive Slender false-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) at Letchworth State Park, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP), Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning, Genesee Region - Project Scope: - Herbicide treatment of Brachypodium sylvaticum (Slender false-brome) infestation - Project area: 10 acres of wooded terrestrial trails, with 2-3 acres of actual infestation to be treated - Work includes foliar spraying, environmental consulting, and site restoration - Requirements: - Applicators must be NYSDEC-certified for herbicide application - Strict compliance with environmental and safety standards, including buffer zones near wetlands, use of personal protective equipment, and detailed documentation (before-and-after photos, permit filings) - Itemized cost proposals required - Contractors must register with the Department of Labor before bidding - Products/Services Requested: - Herbicide application services for invasive species control - No specific OEMs or herbicide brands are named; vendors must use approved herbicides - Notable Details: - Treatments expected once a month between June and August each year - Multi-year contract from 2026 to 2028 - Past contractor LaBella is referenced for similar work, but not as a required vendor - Place of Performance: - Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427

Description

The Genesee Region of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) is soliciting quotes for herbicide treatment of Brachypodium sylvaticum (Slender false-brome) within Letchworth State Park. The project site covers 10 acres of wooded terrestrial trails surrounded by Appalachian Oak-Hickory Forest and Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest, located between the Hemlock Trail (2A) and Pine Pond Y Loop. The estimated treatment area is approximately 2-3 acres, representing 10-20% infestation coverage within the total 10-acre project boundary. Treatments will be conducted from 2026 to 2028 with certified herbicide applicators, and contractors must register with the Department of Labor before bidding.

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