New York State Contract Reporter #C100295

Invasive Plant Eradication Services and Herbicide Supply for Albany Pine Bush Preserve

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is seeking bids for large-scale invasive plant eradication services across up to 260 acres in Albany, NY. - Government Buyer: - Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Stewardship Division - Contact: Joel A. Hecht, Stewardship Director - OEMs (Herbicide Manufacturers): - BASF (Krenite S, Arsenal) - Corteva (Accord) - Products/Herbicides Requested: - Krenite S (Fosamine) – for low volume foliar application on scrub oak and other invasives - Arsenal (Imazapyr) – used in combination with Krenite S - Accord (Glyphosate) – for foliar and cut stump treatment, especially for Japanese knotweed and invasive trees - Services Requested: - Chemical and mechanical treatment of invasive plants, including: - Foliar thinning of scrub oak (Quercus prinoides and Quercus ilicifolia) on 110 acres - Foliar treatment of Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) on 1.5 acres at seven sites - Cut stump treatment of invasive trees (e.g., Black locust, Aspen) on up to 145 acres - Use of handheld herbicide application and power tools (e.g., brush saws) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All personnel must be New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators - Ability to identify both target and protected species, including the federally endangered wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis) - Strict compliance with EPA, DOT, and NYS DEC regulations - Adherence to best management practices for herbicide use and spill response - 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal - Previous Contractors: - AMRO Forestry - Labella Associates

Description

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is soliciting bids to chemically and mechanically treat invasive plants on up to 260 acres using foliar and cut stump application methods. The work involves handheld herbicide application and the use of power tools such as brush saws. Treatments include foliar thinning of scrub oak and other invasives, foliar treatment of Japanese knotweed, and invasive tree cut stump treatment. The contract term is from August 17, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and the work location is 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY.

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