Aquatic Plant Management in SJRWMD North & South Areas - Secondary Contractors

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to serve as Secondary Contractors for aquatic vegetation control services in the North Area and South Area of the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The scope of work includes utilizing herbicides, snagging, and pushing to manage aquatic vegetation on eligible water bodies within these areas. The resulting contract(s) will be effective for three years, with options to renew for an additional three years. Respondents must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. The FWC has outlined specific qualification and experience requirements, as well as detailed cost sheet submission instructions. Responses are due by December 29, 2022, and the FWC anticipates making award(s) on January 30, 2023. The FWC will evaluate and score the responses, with the highest scoring vendor(s) in each area being awarded the contract(s).

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The FWC has an estimated budget of $4,000,000 for this project, but the actual award values may vary based on the proposals received and the services required.