2023 Hand Planting Services for Reforestation and Groundcover Restoration

This state and local contracting opportunity is for 2023 hand planting services for reforestation and groundcover restoration in the state of Florida, specifically within Leon County. The Northwest Florida Water Management District is the procuring agency seeking these services. The contract involves hand planting various tree and groundcover species across sites in the region to support reforestation and restoration efforts. Key deliverables include the successful planting of a specified number of seedlings and groundcover plugs, as well as the maintenance of these plantings for an initial establishment period. Qualified forestry service providers with experience in large-scale reforestation projects are being sought. The bid opening was held on September 21, 2022, and eight responsive bids were received, ranging from $96,012.63 to $217,247.12. The deadline for submission of bids was September 28, 2022.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or any existing contractors are not identified. The total budget or award value range is also not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, the bid amounts received suggest the overall value of the contract is in the range of $100,000 to $220,000.