FWC 17/18-82; MC-258 CANA North Mosquito Lagoon Islands pepper retreat : Earth Balance Corporation…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded contract C7585A to Earth Balance Corporation on June 9, 2026, for vegetation management services at Canaveral National Seashore, specifically targeting the North Mosquito Lagoon Islands. The contract value totals $121,418.55 for treatment of 245.29 acres at a fixed rate of $495.00 per acre. The period of performance extends from the award date through September 15, 2026, with contract management conducted by David McNiel in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Region III.

Under the terms of this contract, Earth Balance Corporation is required to systematically traverse, locate, and treat 100 percent of target vegetation within the designated 245.29-acre property, achieving a minimum eradication rate of 95 percent of target plants. The deliverables are specified in the attached Scope of Work document. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reserves the right to extend or terminate the completion timeline due to water levels, inclement weather, or fire conditions, and may issue partial payments based on the proportion of work completed as determined by the project manager. Earth Balance Corporation was selected as the lowest responsive quote.