FWC 17/18-82; SE-396 Initial treatment of Little House: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract to Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. for vegetation management services at Little House Pineland. The project scope involves systematically treating 2.68 acres of land, with the contractor required to locate and treat 100% of target vegetation, achieving a minimum of 95% plant elimination. The contract, identified as C684A2, has a total fixed price of $14,852.02 and is structured at a rate of $5,541.80 per acre.

The contract is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 30, 2026. FWC has built flexibility into the agreement, reserving the right to extend or modify the project timeline based on environmental conditions such as water levels, weather, or fire events. The contract includes provisions for potential partial payments based on completed acreage, with the contractor to be compensated according to the quoted per-acre price. The award was made to Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. after a quote tabulation process, with the contract manager being David McNiel and the quote formally accepted on November 24, 2025.