Pachaug Wyassup Herbicide Treatment

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's Division of Forestry is seeking qualified licensed applicators to perform invasive plant control over a 56-acre area in North Stonington, CT. The project involves treating a moderate to heavily infested understory dominated by non-native invasive species such as Japanese barberry, multi-flora rose, Asiatic bittersweet, and winged euonymus, with additional invasive plants to be addressed as encountered. A portion of the area, approximately 20 acres, was mowed in the fall of 2023, and access will be via a state-owned gate on Cossaduck Hill Road. The perimeter of the treatment zone has been mapped with GPS and is included in the project documentation. The goal is to apply herbicides using accepted methods, timing, and application rates to eradicate at least 95% of the targeted invasive plants while minimizing impact on native species and avoiding drift or injury to trees. The project is part of a solicitation titled "Pachaug Wyassup Herbicide Treatment," with a response deadline of February 2, 2024. The contract is managed under NAICS code 115310 and is overseen by the Connecticut DEEP's Energy & Environmental Protection agency. Interested parties can contact Daniel Evans via email or phone for further details and are encouraged to submit their quotes through the Connecticut procurement portal. The project emphasizes effective invasive species management with environmentally responsible herbicide application techniques.