Groundhog Control Restoration Rebid - 2026

2026-11-03

1 . The Contractor shall provide all labor , supervision , materials , equipment , and supplies to exterminate Gophers , and to locate and fill holes at various MVWA Reservoir locations . Gopher holes shall be a minimum of 1 foot depth . Surface scratches and shallow holes do not fulfill requirements for payment quantities . 2 . Locate all Gopher holes at each project site . See attached maps in Exhibits A through D which show each reservoir location and topographical data . See attached Figures 1 through 3 for site locations , and work areas . The Contractor is required to completely walk the inner and outer embankment , and top of each reservoir to locate all gopher holes ( min . 1 ’ depth ) that are present . Locate and fill additional gopher holes ( min . 1 ’ depth ) found through the course of work as directed by MVWA . 3 . The contractor shall utilize Gopher gas cartridges to exterminate the inhabitants . Gas cartridges shall be of Commercial quality and contain no less than 53 % sodium nitrate active ingredient and be specifically designed for the intended use of this type of work . 4 . The contractor shall drop the gas cartridge in a hole and immediately cover all connected holes to keep gas in the ground . If additional unmarked holes are discovered during gas extermination , Contractor shall cover hole ( s ) and restore after completion of extermination . 5 . The contractor shall completely fill all gopher holes ( min . 1 ’ depth ) and underground voids with a mixture of 90 % earth and 10 % bentonite mixed with enough water to make slurry mixture freely flow . Contractor shall use a pump with hosing / piping to ensure no voids remain within each hole . Hand filling will only be accepted on a case by case basis as approved by MVWA . Water may be obtained from the reservoirs . 6 . The contractor shall repair the hole and areas around holes . Fill the top six inches with topsoil to existing grade . Seed and apply straw or hay matting . 7 . The contractor shall use the gas cartridges according to the manufacturer ’ s specifications and employ appropriate safety equipment during application . 8 . Contractor will work in at least two - man teams to ensure all escape holes are covered during the cartridge placement phase . 9 . Work shall be completed within the timeframes outlined in Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form . MVWA will grant time extension if they determine water levels are too high for work to proceed . All work will be inspected by an MVWA representative within one to two weeks after completion to ensure burrow has not been re - inhabited . The contractor will perform the work again for each hole that has been re - inhabited at no additional cost .

New York

2026-05-05