FWYellowbankWMAhay&rowcropRFB021424.pdf

This document is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Florida Wildlife Commission for harvesting and baling hay and row crops at the Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area. The RFB seeks bids for the 2023 and 2024 growing seasons, with an option to renew for an additional two years. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on February 21, 2023, and bids are due by March 10, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The RFB outlines the scope of work, including the acreage of hay and row crops to be harvested, the expected quantities, and the specifications for baling and removal. Pricing must be provided per acre for each crop type, and the successful bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with the harvesting and baling operations. The RFB also includes information about set-aside requirements, funding sources, and the current incumbent contractor.