Louisiana State University

This Master Agreement provides invasive species services and products focused on the control and management of aquatic vegetation throughout Florida. The contract encompasses comprehensive aquatic plant management services across multiple water bodies, including treatment of invasive plant species such as hydrilla, water hyacinth, water lettuce, and other exotic vegetation using integrated control methods including chemical herbicides, mechanical removal, and hand removal. Services are coordinated across numerous water bodies totaling approximately 639,000 acres and involve collaboration with multiple state agencies and water management districts, including the South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and local county governments throughout South Florida and other regions. The contract also supports biological control research and implementation, including specialized workshops and augmentation programs designed to advance aquatic weed management through innovative methodologies and knowledge-sharing among practitioners and researchers.

The prime contractor for this Master Agreement is Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc., with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission serving as the contracting organization. The contract was awarded on March 6, 2026, with a completion date of March 6, 2031, establishing a five-year period of performance. The agreement covers statewide operations in Florida and is structured as a Master Agreement contract type. Task assignments under this vehicle include cost reimbursement arrangements for specific aquatic vegetation control operations and fixed-price contracts for specialized initiatives such as biological control research workshops, with individual task assignment values ranging from approximately $13,000 to $490,000 depending on the scope and nature of work performed.