FWC 17/18-82; MC-259 Jordan Scrub Sanctuary 2026: Earth Balance Corporation Deliverables: As… and 1 more item

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has awarded a contract to Earth Balance Corporation for vegetation management services at the Jordan Scrub Sanctuary, effective August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2027. The contract, valued at $19,280.10, encompasses systematic treatment of target vegetation across 45.63 acres of designated property in Region III of Florida. The scope of work requires the contractor to traverse, locate, and treat 100 percent of identified target vegetation, achieving a minimum 95 percent kill rate. Contract performance is structured across two line items: 9.53 acres designated for second cogon treatment at $470.00 per acre ($4,479.10), and 36.1 acres in the North, East, and Southeast sections at $410.00 per acre ($14,801.00).

Earth Balance Corporation was selected as the prime contractor based on submission of the lowest responsive quote, as evaluated on August 13, 2026. David McNiel serves as the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager overseeing contract execution. The contract provides for partial payments to the contractor upon completion of representative project portions as determined by the FWC Project Manager, with payment structured at the quoted per-acre rates. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reserves discretionary authority to extend or terminate the completion timeline in response to water levels, inclement weather, or fire conditions (prescribed or wildfire).