Aquatic Vegetation Management & Consultant Services

The City of Albany, New York, is seeking qualified contractors to provide aquatic plant management and consulting services for Buckingham and Washington Park Lakes through RFP 2025-34. The contract, anticipated to run from 2025 to 2027, aims to address invasive and nuisance aquatic vegetation, algae, and sediment issues via comprehensive surveys, permitting, herbicide application, water quality monitoring, and reporting. Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience, professional qualifications, and the ability to deliver timely services, with proposals due by November 28, 2025. The procurement emphasizes regulatory compliance with NYSDEC permits, NPDES regulations, and public notification requirements, and mandates licensed herbicide applicators and environmental standards adherence. The contract value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, with performance inspections and deliverables evaluated at the City’s Department of General Services, culminating in final reports and treatment maps. The solicitation details submission procedures, including the need for a statement of qualifications, cost proposal, and certifications such as non-collusion and living wage compliance, with proposals to be submitted in physical and electronic formats via BidNetDirect. While the document references standard contractual clauses such as insurance and indemnification, it does not incorporate federal FAR clauses or specific contract types. The scope of work encompasses permit acquisition, vegetation and algae surveys, herbicide treatments, water and sediment sampling, and public notifications, with performance acceptance contingent upon adherence to established environmental and safety standards. No attachments or detailed line-item pricing are specified, and the procurement process emphasizes technical merit alongside cost considerations, with evaluations based on demonstrated capability, timeliness, and proposal completeness.