2023 Sand Pine Eradication Services

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Northwest Florida Water Management District for the "2023 Sand Pine Eradication Services" project. The project involves eradicating sand pine on approximately 1,503 acres in Bay and Washington counties, Florida. The work will be performed using hand crews with grass trimmers, chainsaws, machetes, and similar cutting devices. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on April 12, 2023, and the bid opening is open to the public. The District anticipates awarding the contract to the bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid. The contract term is through September 30, 2023. The bid documents provide detailed technical specifications for the sand pine eradication work, including requirements to avoid damage to longleaf pine trees. Payment will be made on a per acre basis upon successful completion of the work.

The bid does not include any set-aside requirements, and the District has no regulation providing contractor preferences. Funding for the project will come from the District's annual budget appropriation. The bid documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the project.