RFP-850 - RFP-850 Harvesting of Aquatic Vegetation in Geddes Pond

Summary of Specifications:
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a company to provide aquatic plant harvesting using an environmentally sound method to control excessive aquatic plant growth and nuisance vegetation in ponds and river impoundments within City parkland. The City requires harvesting of up to 10 acres of aquatic plants in Geddes Pond with up to three cuttings in the summer of 2013. Select areas within the river impoundment should be cleared of aquatic plants using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and environmentally-sensitive practices, for aesthetics and to allow for recreation boating such as canoeing, kayaking, paddleboating and small motorboats.