FWC 17/18-82; TC-378 Dupuis West 2025-2026: Ground Level, Inc. Deliverables: As specified in… and 2 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract (C687E7) to Ground Level, Inc. for vegetation management services at the Dupuis Reserve. The project involves systematically traversing, locating, and treating target vegetation across 810.01 acres, with a specific goal of killing a minimum of 95% of identified plants. The contract covers two primary treatment areas: Units 16, 17, and 23, spanning 799.37 acres at a rate of $181.00 per acre, and a second cogon grass treatment of 10.64 acres at $635.00 per acre.

The contract, valued at $151,442.37, is scheduled to be performed between December 1, 2025, and August 30, 2026. The FWC maintains flexibility in the contract, reserving the right to extend or modify the project timeline due to environmental factors such as water levels, weather conditions, or fire incidents. Payment will be structured to allow for periodic partial payments based on completed acreage, with Ground Level, Inc. being selected as the lowest quote bidder for FWC Contractor Region V. The contract is managed by David McNiel, and a note indicates that Unit 17's acreage was reduced to meet budget constraints.