# New York State Contract Reporter #2139588

Tree-felling services for Lake Welch Wastewater Treatment Plant area

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 2139588
**NAICS:** 115310, 113310

New York State Parks is seeking a contractor to fell trees near the Lake Welch Wastewater Treatment Plant at Harriman State Park.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), Palisades Region.
- **Requested work:** Fell approximately 108 trees, 3–32 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), within a designated path about 12 feet wide. The request identifies tree felling as one service line item covering the full work area.
- **Equipment and handling:** Use hand tools and low-ground-pressure tracked or rubber-wheeled equipment. Stockpile trunks at least 18 inches DBH near the wastewater treatment plant; off-site removal of trees and debris is excluded. Equipment must fit through an underpass with about 12 feet of vertical and 14 feet of horizontal clearance, including curbs.
- **Site requirements:** Tree work is seasonally restricted to November through March to protect bats. Minimize soil disturbance, install erosion controls, and restore disturbed areas with seed and/or mulch as required. A site-specific health and safety plan is also required.
- **Cut-height discrepancy:** The RFQ attachment summary specifies cutting no more than 3 inches above ground, while the Tree Demo Plan summary specifies no more than 3 feet. Confirm the applicable requirement before work begins.
- **Pricing and labor:** Pricing includes prevailing-wage labor and erosion-control materials listed on the pricing chart. Public-work registration and prevailing-wage requirements apply.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs, manufacturers, or contractor vendors are named in the provided materials.

### Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is requesting quotes to fell approximately 108 trees, ranging from 3 to 32 inches DBH, within a designated area near the Lake Welch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work includes cutting trees no more than 3 feet above ground using hand tools and low-ground-pressure equipment, with trunks 18 inches DBH or greater stockpiled by the WWTP. Tree and debris removal from the site is not included, and all trees must be felled by March 31, 2027; erosion controls are required after soil disturbance. The contract is a one-time service, and pricing must include the necessary materials listed on the Pricing Chart.

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