2025 Ground Site Prep Herbicide Treatment

The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25B-008 for 2025 Ground Site Prep Herbicide Treatment, seeking a contractor to perform chemical herbicide application on two units totaling 435 acres within the Econfina Creek Water Management Area in Washington County, Florida. The procurement requires ground application of specific chemical herbicides for site preparation and vegetation management, with precise treatment specifications including 40oz of 26.7% Imazapyr, 80oz of 83.9% Triclopyr, and 64oz of modified seed oil surfactant per acre. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on August 14, 2025, with contract performance scheduled between October 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through DemandStar and demonstrate technical capability to use GPS flagging systems ensuring 95% treatment coverage, as well as maintain comprehensive record-keeping documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, technical compliance, and ability to meet specific herbicide application requirements.

The solicitation includes provisions encouraging participation from minority-, veteran-, and women-owned business enterprises, suggesting potential set-aside considerations or preference points for qualifying vendors. Contractors must provide a performance bond equal to 10% of the total contract amount and maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with defined minimum limits. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the bid requires detailed technical expertise in herbicide application and environmental management. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scope of work covering 435 acres with specialized herbicide treatments suggests a potentially significant contract value that would require sophisticated vegetation management capabilities and environmental compliance expertise.