New York State Contract Reporter #NI-FM-2023-001-13

Ecological Restoration: Cut Stump Herbicide Treatment for Invasive Woody Species at Four Mile Creek State Park, NY

This opportunity is for ecological restoration services at Four Mile Creek State Park, NY, focusing on invasive woody species management. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - Niagara Region, Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning - Restoration Project Manager: Alexander Silva - Scope of Work: - Search and treat cut stump herbicide treatment for invasive woody species across 6 acres - Targeted species: Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii), Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata), Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) - Piling of cut material with size and location restrictions per DEC permit - Requirements: - Vendors must hold a certified NYSDEC Pesticide Applicators License with 3A certification (Ornamentals, Shade Trees & Turf) - Compliance with New York Labor Law prevailing wage and contractor registry - No specific OEMs or herbicide brands are named; materials for herbicide treatment are required - Past similar contracts were awarded to Gaia Ecological Services and LaBella Associates - Labor and materials are itemized separately in the contract - One-time service, to be completed by the specified end date

Description

This solicitation is for a one-time service contract to perform search and treat cut stump herbicide treatment and piling of cut material for several woody species including Japanese Barberry, Black Alder, Common Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, Multiflora Rose, Autumn Olive, and Honeysuckle across 6 acres at Four Mile Creek State Park in Youngstown, NY. The targeted species are mostly scattered individual plants or small patches with low abundance. The work is managed by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning. The contract requires a certified NYSDEC Pesticide Applicators License with 3A certification for Ornamentals, Shade Trees & Turf.

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