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Statewide Invasive Plant Pest Management and Mitigation Services for Pennsylvania

This opportunity seeks contractors for invasive plant pest management and mitigation services across Pennsylvania, primarily for the Department of Agriculture and managed by the Department of General Services. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Procurement - Primary end user: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA); all Commonwealth agencies may utilize the contract - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of pest host trees (e.g., Tree of Heaven) with options for chipping, dropping, or leaving standing - Application of herbicides and insecticides, including: - Triclopyr herbicide (for hack and squirt, foliar, cut stump, or basal bark application) - Dinotefuran Tree Care 70WSP (or equivalent systemic insecticide) - Bifenthrin (contact insecticide for broadcast application) - Management of woody debris and saplings - Service pricing is pre-established and varies by tree diameter and acreage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least two years of relevant experience - At least one permanent staff member must hold a current Pennsylvania Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (categories 6 and 10) - Contractors must provide all equipment, materials, and pesticides - Insurance requirements include automotive liability and environmental impairment liability - Assignments are made based on contractor availability and capacity - All qualification submissions must be made electronically through the JAGGAER portal - OEMs Highlighted: - Dinotefuran Tree Care 70WSP (manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. or equivalents) - Triclopyr (manufactured by Dow AgroSciences/Corteva Agriscience or equivalents) - Bifenthrin (manufactured by FMC Corporation or equivalents)

Description

This Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) seeks to qualify contractors to provide invasive plant pest management and mitigation services, including removal of pest host material and treatment of host plants with approved pesticides. The work is primarily directed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture but is available to all Commonwealth agencies. The contract is statewide with a duration of 5 years plus a single 5-year renewal. Qualification submissions must be made electronically through the JAGGAER portal.

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