Aquatic Plant Management in the Northwest Florida WMD and the Suwannee River WMD

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals for Aquatic Vegetation Control services within the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD). The RFP specifies that a primary and secondary contractor will be awarded for each Water Management District to provide labor, equipment, and herbicides for the control of water hyacinth, water lettuce, and hydrilla. Responses are due by May 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET, and a public opening will be held on the same date. The contract will be effective for three years from the contract execution date, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. The RFP indicates an estimated budget of $10,000,000 for this project, and the contractor will be reimbursed on a cost reimbursement basis for the purchase of authorized chemicals and adjuvants, in addition to fixed hourly rates for personnel, equipment, and services.

Minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises are encouraged to participate in this solicitation. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for response submissions, including qualifications, experience, equipment, credit line, and pricing. Respondents must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. An addendum was issued on May 2, 2022, which included a correction to the VIP web address, a revised exhibit listing the approved water bodies, and responses to questions from prospective respondents.