2023-2024 Babcock Ranch Preserve Initial Exotic Plant Treatment

This state and local contract opportunity is for herbicide treatment services to address invasive exotic plants within the 1,831-acre Babcock Ranch Preserve located in Charlotte County, Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to establish a contractual services agreement for this work. The scope of services includes the application of herbicides to treat invasive vegetation across the designated preserve area. Key requirements include possessing the appropriate licenses and certifications, adhering to specified treatment methods, and completing a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest firm fixed total price per acre for the services. The contract period is anticipated to run from the purchase order execution through June 1, 2024, with potential for three one-year renewal periods.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written approval from FDACS. The incumbent contractor, if any, is not identified. The total anticipated value of the contract is also not provided, though the ITB does require bidders to submit detailed pricing information. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids by February 28, 2024, following the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for February 13, 2024.