FWC 17/18-82; SC-353 Pinecraft Park Trails-Invasive Treatment 2025 : Earth Balance Corporation…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract to Earth Balance Corporation for invasive vegetation treatment services at Pinecraft Park. The project involves systematically traversing and treating 5.40 acres across six designated zones, with a performance objective of eliminating a minimum of 95% of target plant species. The contract, identified as C67446, has a total fixed price of $9,547.20, with a per-acre treatment rate of $1,768.00.

The contract 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 incidents. The FWC reserves the right to make partial payments to the contractor based on completed acreage, as determined by the project manager. Earth Balance Corporation was selected as the prime contractor after being identified as the lowest quote provider in FWC's Region IV, with Contract Manager David McNiel overseeing the project's quote acceptance on November 12, 2025.