Okee-Veg Management-Herbicide Per FWC 19/20-20: Service 1 (renewal years 1-5): To aerially (with…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract (C6A3F1) for vegetation management services, specifically targeting torpedograss (Panicum repens) through aerial herbicide treatment. The contract, valued at $57,109.37, is scheduled for implementation from January 5, 2026, to September 15, 2026, with a maximum treatment area of 650 acres using helicopter-based application methods.

The line item details indicate a service-based contract focused on invasive plant management, with a quantity of 57,109 units at a unit price of $1 each. The contract appears to be part of a multi-year program (renewal years 1-5) aimed at controlling torpedograss, an aggressive non-native plant species that can significantly impact Florida's ecosystem. The aerial treatment approach suggests the targeted areas may be challenging to access by ground, necessitating specialized helicopter-based herbicide application techniques.