Appendix I - Map Summary

Appendix I - Map is a supporting document for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' competitive procurement for masticating and mulching services at Tate's Hell State Forest in Franklin County, Florida. This map appendix provides geographic reference material for the approximately 45-mile project scope involving roadside ditch debrushing and vegetation management. The solicitation requires contractors to remove brush, shrubs, small trees under six inches in diameter, and titi vegetation down to three inches or less. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due by December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and public bid opening on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The contract period runs from purchase order execution through December 31, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to masticate or mulch a minimum of 7.5 miles per week and designate a competent foreman to remain onsite throughout project execution.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor based on the Grand Total Price, with the Department intending a single award. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, $300,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with Florida law. All debris removal and disposal costs are the contractor's responsibility. Bidders must provide site visitation certification, three professional references, acknowledgment forms, price sheets, federal funds certifications, drug-free workplace certification, and vendor certification forms. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.