FWC 17/18-82; WR-327 Paynes Prairie Bolen Bluff : Kestrel Ecological Services, LLC Deliverables…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract (C6738E) to Kestrel Ecological Services, LLC for vegetation management at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. The project involves systematically traversing, locating, and treating target vegetation across 101.65 acres, with a contractual requirement to eliminate a minimum of 95% of identified plant species. The contract, valued at $34,357.70, was awarded based on the contractor's lowest quote and will be executed at a rate of $338 per acre.

The contract's performance period spans from November 10, 2025, to August 30, 2026, with flexibility for potential extensions or adjustments based on environmental conditions such as water levels, weather, or fire events. The FWC reserves the right to make partial payments proportional to completed acreage, and the project is managed under FWC Contract Manager David McNiel in Region II. The scope of work stipulates comprehensive ecological management targeting specific vegetation within the designated area of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.