FWC 17/18-82; SW-454 RBNERR Northern Mainland Maintenance: Environmental Quality Deliverables: As… and 2 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract for environmental maintenance services at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR) with a total contract value of $157,649.80. The contract, identified as C6861F, covers vegetation management across 335.65 acres, divided into three distinct units: Unit 33D and 35B (48.92 acres), Unit 33C (106.83 acres), and Unit 2 (179.90 acres). The primary objective is to systematically locate and treat 100% of target vegetation, with a minimum requirement of killing 95% of target plants.

The contract is scheduled from December 1, 2025, to August 30, 2026, and will be executed by the lowest-quoted contractor from FWC Contractor Region V. The project includes variable per-acre pricing ranging from $440 to $600 depending on the specific unit. The FWC retains flexibility in the contract, with provisions to extend or modify the project timeline due to environmental conditions such as water levels, weather, or fire. Payment will be made based on completed acres, and the contract is managed by FWC Contract Manager David McNiel, with Environmental Quality, Inc. (EQI) noted as the next lowest quote.