FWC 17/18-82; WR-022 Chassahowitzka WMA FY2526 : Earth Balance Corporation Deliverables: As… and 15 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract to Earth Balance Corporation for vegetation management services within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The project involves systematically traversing, locating, and treating target vegetation across 954.12 acres, with a requirement to kill a minimum of 95% of identified target plants. The contract encompasses multiple management units, including 10E, 16E, 01F, 10F, 13F, 03Fc, 05F, and 07Fa, with varying acreages ranging from 3.48 to 109.79 acres per unit.

The contract, identified as C651A7, has a total fixed price of $112,824.70 and is scheduled for performance between October 6, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The pricing structure includes two treatment rates: a primary rate of $178.50 per acre and a secondary "cogon" treatment rate of $58.00 per acre. The FWC has reserved the right to extend or modify the project timeline due to environmental conditions such as water levels, weather, or fire incidents, and may make partial payments based on completed acreage. The contract is managed by Mary Clark and was awarded to Earth Balance Corporation as the lowest quote provider in FWC Contractor Region IV.