82626B0006-BWS-SWP-120 Management of Hydrilla and Water Chestnut in East Hudson Reservoirs

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a contractor to provide labor, parts, materials, and equipment for the management of Hydrilla and Water Chestnut in East Hudson Reservoirs. The work includes surveying and mapping aquatic plants, developing and implementing chemical treatment plans, providing diver services, and developing and implementing mechanical treatment plans. The contractor will also be responsible for eliminating geosmin and 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB) producing algae in selected Croton Reservoirs. • The contract is expected to start on August 3, 2026, and end on August 2, 2029. • The contractor will be required to provide all necessary labor, parts, materials, and equipment for the work. • The contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing a chemical treatment plan for Hydrilla in New Croton Reservoir and as-needed at up to twelve additional City reservoirs. • The contractor will also be responsible for providing diver services for underwater Hydrilla survey work.