Per the Lake Okeechobee Northwest Marsh Torpedograss Drone Herbicide Summer 2026 scope of work…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded contract C7BAB2 on July 29, 2026, for herbicide application services targeting Torpedograss management in the Northwest Marsh area of Lake Okeechobee. The contract, valued at $9,225.60, runs through June 30, 2027, and encompasses all equipment, transportation, and personnel required to execute the herbicide work within designated polygons. Work authorization will commence upon issuance of a written Notice to Proceed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contract Manager.

The primary objective of this contract is the management of noxious aquatic plants in Florida lakes and wetlands to enhance fish and wildlife habitat. The scope of work follows specifications outlined in the Lake Okeechobee Northwest Marsh Torpedograss Drone Herbicide Summer 2026 statement of work. The contractor's responsibilities are limited to the defined geographic area and polygon boundaries established by the contracting organization, with performance obligations beginning upon official work authorization.