Seeking bids for herbicide application in Delaware River Watersheds.

DELAWARE COUNTY

BID NOTICE



The Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (DCSWCD), 44 West Street, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856 is seeking bids from qualified contractors to conduct herbicide application for the management of herbaceous weed species at selected planting sites within the East- and West Branch Delaware River Watersheds. Performance dates will be between May 1 and May 31 of 2026. Contractor must have current New York State pesticide applicator certification.

Bid packages may be obtained at the DCSWCD office, or upon request by contacting Catherine Skalda at catherine-skalda@dcswcd.org. Prospective bidders shall receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans, and specifications. If the contractor would like to preview the sites prior to the bid opening contact Catherine Skalda no later than five business days (one week) before the bid due date.

Sealed Bids will be accepted on behalf of the landowners by the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office at 44 West Street, Suite 1, Walton, NY 13856 until Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM, prevailing time at which time they will be opened and read. Emailed or faxed bids will not be accepted. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of their Bid Proposal. Minority and woman’s businesses are encouraged to apply.

Addenda, if any, will be issued only to those companies whose name and address are on record as having obtained Bidding and Contract Documents. The Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive informalities in the Bidding.

Technical questions should be directed to Catherine Skalda and administrative questions directed to Jeff Russell.
• Phone: 607-865-7161
• Fax: 607-865-5535
• E-mail: catherine-skalda@dcswcd.org, jeff-russell@dcswcd.org


Delaware County SWCD
44 West Street, Suite 1
Walton, NY 13856