Irvington Village Civicplus #2026-41

Irvington Woods Park Ecological Restoration: Invasive Species Removal, Deer Fencing, and Native Planting

The Village of Irvington, New York, is seeking qualified ecological restoration contractors for a large-scale restoration project at Irvington Woods Park, funded by the NYSDEC Community Reforestation (CoRE) Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Village of Irvington, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) CoRE Grant Program - Project Scope: - Restoration of a 241-acre municipally owned forest preserve (Irvington Woods Park) - Three main components: - Invasive species removal and treatment across approximately 99.5 acres - Installation of 4,000 linear feet of permanent 8-foot black PVC-coated galvanized welded-wire deer exclusion fencing with lockable maintenance gates - Site preparation and planting of approximately 6,025 native containerized trees, shrubs, and bare-root seedlings, including browse protection and warranty replacement - Products/Services Requested: - Invasive species management (mechanical removal, herbicide treatments, follow-up treatments) - Wildlife exclusion fencing (8-foot, black PVC-coated, galvanized welded-wire) - Native plant installation (trees, shrubs, seedlings) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NYSDEC grant terms and technical specifications - Contractors may bid on one, two, or all three project components - The Village may award contracts for individual components separately or collectively - Prevailing wage requirements apply - Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be handled by the Village after contract completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified firms in ecological restoration, forestry, and environmental services - Total implementation budget is $331,050, with funding allocated per component

Description

The Village of Irvington is soliciting proposals for ecological restoration services under the Community Reforestation (CoRE) Grant program funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The project involves implementing restoration activities in Irvington Woods Park, a 241-acre municipally owned forest preserve, to restore native forest composition, reduce invasive species, protect natural regeneration from deer herbivory, and enhance biodiversity and watershed function. Contractors may submit proposals for one or more of three components: invasive species removal and treatment, permanent deer exclosure installation, and site preparation with native tree and shrub establishment. The Village reserves the right to award contracts separately or collectively based on qualifications and value.

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