Request for Mowing/Herbicide Job in Saratoga County

The contract involves a one-time environmental management service across all NYS counties, focusing on invasive plant control and vegetation management. The work is scheduled for late fall, starting in early to mid September, and includes treating a large, approximately 20-acre patch of Japanese barberry with approved herbicides such as glyphosate or triclopyr, using methods like foliar backpack/UTV spray, targeted drone application, or cut stem techniques. The herbicide application must be performed by a licensed technician. Following herbicide treatment, after November 1st, the contractor will mow 118 acres of shrubland and woodland areas with equipment such as skid steer mulchers, hydro-axes, or excavator mulching heads. The mowing aims to reduce small diameter trees, primarily aspen, beech, and birch, up to 5 inches DBH, with crowns cut to ensure no branches exceed 3 feet in height, leaving all vegetation on-site as fuel for prescribed burns. All equipment used must be thoroughly cleaned and power washed before arriving on-site, with costs for equipment cleaning included in the per-acre pricing. Bidders are required to submit separate quotes for herbicide application and mowing services, with detailed pricing per acre. 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 contract is for a single service, with a response deadline of September 12, 2025, and the awarded contractor must comply with all specified conditions, including equipment sanitation and adherence to environmental standards. The project is managed by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, and the solicitation emphasizes the importance of licensed herbicide applicators and environmentally responsible vegetation management practices.