New York State Contract Reporter #2140577

Invasive woody-plant control at Buckhorn Island and Beaver Island State Parks

New York State OPRHP seeks a contractor to control invasive woody plants across 26 acres at two Niagara Region state parks. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning, Niagara Region. - Locations and scale: Buckhorn Island State Park (23 acres) and Beaver Island State Park (3 acres). - Requested service: One cut-stump treatment using mechanical cutting and targeted herbicide application for common and glossy buckthorn, honeysuckle, Japanese barberry, multiflora rose, and privet. - Herbicide must contain triclopyr and/or glyphosate, be registered for the intended use, and be applied according to its label while avoiding non-target plants. - Chip and remove specified debris; manage remaining material as directed, including habitat brush piles. - Qualifications and records: Applicators must hold New York State DEC certification in Category 2 or 3A. The contractor must provide a treatment plan and schedule for approval and maintain herbicide application records. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or prospective vendors are named. - Timing: One-time service during a performance window spanning late 2026 to early 2027.

Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a contractor to control invasive plants at Buckhorn Island and Beaver Island State Parks in the Niagara Region. The work consists of one treatment using mechanical cutting and chemical applications (cut-stump method) targeting six woody invasive species. The same treatment method applies to both park areas, with maps provided in the Scope of Work. Bidders must have certified DEC applicators in Category 2 or 3A.

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