New York State Contract Reporter #GR-Phragmites treatment

Herbicide Treatment Services for Invasive Phragmites at Green Lakes State Park, NY

This opportunity seeks a contractor for herbicide treatment of invasive phragmites at Green Lakes State Park, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), Central Region, Green Lakes State Park - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Monsanto/Bayer (Glyphosate-based herbicides such as Accord, Accord Concentrate) - Dow AgroSciences/Corteva (Rodeo herbicide) - Products/Services Requested: - Application of systemic glyphosate-based herbicides (Accord, Accord Concentrate, or Rodeo) to approximately 1.5–2 acres of invasive phragmites - Chemical treatment materials for 2 acres - Chemical treatment labor for 2 hours - Herbicide application services using backpack or boom sprayers in wetland areas - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All applicators must be licensed through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Herbicide use must comply with all label directions and state/federal laws - Use of less toxic glyphosate formulations is required - Treatments restricted to OPRHP property and must follow mitigation measures to protect wetlands, water quality, and public safety - Contractor must post public notices and report treatments to OPRHP and the state - MWBE goals and prevailing wage requirements apply - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications

Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a contractor to treat invasive phragmites around Green Lake, the beach parking lots, and the associated boardwalk beach access path at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, NY. The treatment will involve the application of systemic herbicides such as Glyphosate using backpack or boom sprayers over approximately 1.5 acres. The contract term specifies treatments to take place in September or October 2026. All applicators must be licensed through the NYS DEC and comply with state and federal laws regarding herbicide use.

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