New York State Contract Reporter #EFO-HHS-2026

Chemical Cut-Stump Treatment of Invasive Woody Shrubs at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area

This opportunity seeks contractors for chemical cut-stump treatment of invasive woody shrubs at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (Finger Lakes Region) - Office: Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area - Scope of Work: - Treatment of approximately 45.34 acres in the Wetmore area - Target invasive species: bush honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and other mapped invasive woody shrubs - Services include cutting shrubs and applying herbicide to stumps - Products & Equipment: - Herbicide: Triclopyr amine (examples: Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra) - Application tools: chainsaws, brush cutters, loppers, hand saws, herbicide applicators - OEMs & Vendors: - Dow AgroSciences (manufacturer of Garlon herbicides) - Requirements: - Contractor must hold valid NYSDEC commercial pesticide applicator certification (Categories 2, 3A, and/or 6A) - Compliance with federal/state pesticide laws, OSHA standards, and strict equipment cleaning protocols - Performance measured by 80% reduction in invasive shrub stem density - Long-term monitoring and follow-up treatment included - Pricing requested on a per-acre basis - Site access coordination and pre-treatment notification required - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs mandated, but Garlon herbicide products referenced - All work must avoid damage to native vegetation

Description

This solicitation is for chemical cut-stump treatment of invasive woody shrubs in conservation target areas at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. The work involves treating approximately 45.34 acres within the Wetmore area to reduce invasive shrub stem density by about 80%. The contractor must provide all equipment and apply herbicide following specific methods and safety standards, with treatment scheduled between October 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027. The contract supports forest health and habitat restoration goals by removing invasive shrubs and includes long-term monitoring and follow-up treatment as needed.

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