Assist in surveying the Scleria lacustris polygons in the southwest marshes on Lake Okeechobee using…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) awarded contract C71754 for specialized surveying services related to aquatic vegetation management. The contract, valued at $3,300.00, requires the contractor to assist in surveying Scleria lacustris polygons located in the southwest marshes of Lake Okeechobee using a floating buggy. The work encompasses 12 hours of service distributed across May and July 2026, performed by a single driver/supervisor at a rate of $275.00 per hour. The contractor shall coordinate all activities with Sarah Palladino, FWC Invasive Plant Management Regional Biologist.

Performance commenced April 14, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. Invoicing procedures require the contractor to submit payment requests to Kat Ethridge at kat.ethridge@myfwc.com following completion of services, contingent upon review and approval by the Regional Biologist. The contract reflects FWC's operational needs for specialized surveying support in support of its invasive plant management activities in the Lake Okeechobee ecosystem.