Per Terms and Conditions of RFP 2022001 for Mechanical Site Prep, Land Management and Natural…

Promise Habitat Services, LLC has been awarded a contract (C6203A) by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for mechanical site preparation and land management services in Marion County. The project focuses on mowing and mulching sand pine and scrub oak vegetation within an 800-acre tract of the Cross Florida Greenway's southern restoration area, specifically the Triangle Piece Scrub Jay Restoration site. The contractor will perform targeted vegetation management across scattered pockets of land, with an estimated work scope ranging from 60 to 200 hours.

The contract, valued at $19,800, is structured with a unit rate of $300 per hour for mowing/mulching services, with work to be completed by October 1st, 2025. Payment is contingent upon Department of Environmental Protection's acceptance of services and submission of an itemized invoice. The contract includes provisions for partial payments and mandates that if services are deemed unsatisfactory, the contractor must re-perform work at no additional cost, with potential contract termination for persistent non-compliance. The contract period runs from August 29, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with specific emphasis on protecting access roads and avoiding damage to invasive or endangered plant species during operations.