Vegetation Clearing for RCW Trees Deliverables: Vendor shall clear vegetation surrounding…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has awarded a contract for vegetation clearing services focused on Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) habitat management within the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The contract, identified as C6AC78, is valued at $15,400 and will be executed between January 12, 2026, and June 30, 2026, with a specific requirement to complete vegetation clearing by April 1, 2026.

The contract scope involves clearing vegetation surrounding 110 Red-Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees, with a per-tree clearing rate of $140. The prime contractor will be responsible for coordinating tree assignments and invoice submissions directly with Andy Van Lanen, the agency's point of contact. The line item has been adjusted to a $1 unit pricing to facilitate proper invoice processing, while maintaining the total contract value of $15,400 for the specified vegetation management services in the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area.