INVASIVE PLANT PEST MANAGEMENT & MITIGATION SERVIC

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Department of General Services, is seeking to qualify responsible contractors to provide invasive plant pest management and mitigation services. Primarily directed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the scope of work includes the removal of pest host material and the application of approved pesticides, such as Triclopyr herbicide and various insecticides. Specific services include basal bark spraying, broadcast applications of contact insecticides, and woody debris management via methods like chipping or on-site burning. Contractors must ensure at least one person per job site holds a current Pennsylvania Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License and must adhere to strict pesticide label guidelines, especially when working near bodies of water. Qualified contractors will be awarded based on their responsiveness and responsibility, requiring registration in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file and submission of bids via the JAGGAER/SRM portal. Key operational requirements include the use of white paint to mark basal bark treatments, providing Safety Data Sheets on-site, and notifying registered beekeepers 24 hours before applying insecticides within 1,000 feet of active hives. Payment is processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH), and contractors must maintain comprehensive worker's compensation and public liability insurance. The contract also mandates strict adherence to ethics and integrity standards, including certifications regarding lobbying activities and Iran-free procurement.