Supervised Gypsy Moth Helicopter Spray

The Hemlock Farms Community Association in Pennsylvania is seeking bids for a contract to provide comprehensive services for spraying Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control gypsy moth populations in designated areas. The scope includes all necessary labor, supervision, aircraft, products, equipment, and expertise required to carry out the helicopter spraying operation. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the PennBid Program by March 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM. All bidding documents are available free of charge on PennBid, and questions regarding the solicitation can be submitted via the platform by February 29, 2024, at noon. Although there is no pre-bid meeting, interested parties are encouraged to visit the site to assess conditions, which requires prior arrangement with the HFCA Director of Natural Resources, Robert Palumbo. The contract emphasizes the importance of experienced personnel capable of executing aerial spraying operations within a gated community setting. The project is managed under the solicitation number PennBid: 123790, with the primary contact being Robert Palumbo, whose contact details are provided for inquiries. The work is to be performed within Pennsylvania, and the project deadline aligns with the bid submission date, ensuring timely planning and execution of the gypsy moth control efforts.