Lake Lindsey-Vegetation Management-Mechanical As per FWC 16/17-125: Mechanically shred up to 10…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract (C60C69) for vegetation management services at Lake Lindsey, focusing on mechanical shredding of floating tussocks. The contract, valued at $10,000.00, authorizes mechanical clearing of up to 10 acres using specialized equipment such as a Cookie Cutter or Adja-tater 1 & 2 machines. Hourly rates are specified at $250 per hour for the Cookie Cutter and $350 per hour for the Adja-tater equipment, with consistent pricing for the original five-year term and first three-year renewal period.

The contract is set to commence upon written Notice to Proceed from the FWC Contract Manager, Anna Laws, and will conclude on October 30, 2025. The scope of work is defined by Request for Proposal (RFP) 16/17-125, which details the mechanical vegetation management specifications. Work will be documented using hourly rates and reported on Form 454, with the total purchase order amount set at $10,000. The variable nature of the purchase order allows for flexibility in addressing vegetation management needs at the specified location.