26-053-JC_3_6-17-26.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for ground application services related to exotic species and wetland vegetation control under the Environmental Resource Management (ERM) program. The contract calls for herbicide application services to control invasive aquatic and terrestrial vegetation across multiple Florida locations. The services include site assessment, application planning, chemical treatment execution, and post-treatment monitoring. Response submissions are required by the specified deadline outlined in the solicitation, with contract award anticipated following evaluation of qualified bidders. The contract term extends for an initial period with potential renewal options to be exercised at FDEP's discretion, allowing for continuity of vegetation management operations across state-managed environmental lands.

The pricing structure requires competitive bidding based on hourly rates, per-acre treatment costs, or fixed project fees depending on the scope of individual work orders issued under the contract. No specific set-asides are designated for this solicitation. Incumbent contractors may continue service delivery upon successful re-competition. Current environmental conditions and invasive species pressures drive the ongoing need for these control services across Florida's sensitive wetland ecosystems and protected lands. Funding for awarded contracts derives from FDEP's annual environmental management budget, with allocation amounts determined based on the scope and frequency of treatment requirements throughout the contract performance period.