Request for Mowing/Herbicide Job in Saratoga County

This contract involves a one-time, large-scale vegetation management project across all counties in New York State, coordinated by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. The work is scheduled for late fall, starting in early to mid-September, and includes two primary phases. The first phase requires treating a 20-acre patch of Japanese barberry with approved herbicides such as glyphosate or triclopyr, using methods like foliar backpack or UTV spray, drone application, or cut stem techniques, all performed by licensed herbicide applicators. The second phase involves mowing approximately 118 acres of shrubland and woodland areas with small diameter trees, primarily aspen, beech, and birch, after November 1st. The mowing must reduce vegetation to no more than 4 inches above ground, leaving all cut material on-site to serve as fuel for prescribed fires, with trees up to 5 inches DBH being mowed unless specified otherwise. Bidders are required to submit separate quotes for herbicide application and mowing services, with costs calculated per acre. All equipment used must be thoroughly cleaned and power washed before arriving on-site, including consideration of transportation and cleaning time in the bid. The project includes the provision of geo-referenced site maps, and a pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 28th at 8 AM at 110 Old Bend Road, Gansevoort, NY. The deadline for responses is August 29, 2025, by 3 PM. The contract is for a single service event, with a project value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, and is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The primary point of contact is Lisa Hood, Administrative Assistant, reachable via email or phone.