USDA Forest Service seeks HWA treatment services in Pennsylvania.
The USDA Forest Service, CSA East 8, is soliciting for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) treatment services in Marienville, Pennsylvania. The contractor will apply chemical treatments to hemlock trees to control HWA infestations. The work includes mixing and applying insecticides using hydraulic sprayers or similar equipment, following specific environmental and safety protocols. Contractors must have experience in forest pest management and possess necessary certifications for pesticide application. The contract is a firm-fixed price with a base period and four option years. The estimated value is not provided, but the NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) suggests a moderate scale.