FWC 17/18-82; SW-475 No Name (Estero Bay) 26/27: Ground Level, Inc. Deliverables: As specified… and 1 more item

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has awarded a contract to Ground Level, Inc. for invasive vegetation treatment and removal services at Estero Bay Preserve State Park. The fixed-price contract, valued at $61,930.49, was awarded on August 31, 2026, with a completion date of August 30, 2027. Ground Level, Inc. was selected as the lowest-cost bidder following quote acceptance on August 13, 2026, with David McNiel serving as the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager for this Region IV engagement.

The scope of work requires Ground Level, Inc. to systematically traverse, locate, and treat 100 percent of target vegetation across 256.53 acres at Estero Bay Preserve State Park, achieving a minimum 95 percent elimination rate of target plants. The project is divided into two managed areas: Item 1 (EB-11A) encompasses 48.62 acres at $410.61 per acre, totaling $19,963.86, and Item 2 (EB-11C, EB-11D, EB-11E) encompasses 207.91 acres at $201.85 per acre, totaling $41,966.63. The contract permits the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to extend or terminate the performance period at its discretion due to water levels, inclement weather, or fire conditions, with provisions for partial payments based on completed acreage as determined by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager.