Aquatic Vegetation Management in the St. Johns River Water Management District - North & South Areas

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals for providing aquatic vegetation control services, utilizing herbicides, snagging, and pushing, on eligible water bodies within the North Area and the South Area of the St. Johns River Water Management District. The scope of work includes detailed requirements for aquatic vegetation management, including the use of authorized chemicals and techniques. FWC anticipates awarding a Primary and Secondary Contractor for each Area, with an initial 3-year contract term and the possibility of up to three 1-year renewals. The solicitation provides a calendar of events with key deadlines, including a proposal due date of April 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, equipment, credit line, and cost, which will be used to score and rank responsive bids.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. Certified Minority, Women, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate. The current contract rates for the primary contractor are $50.80 per hour for chemical control, snagging, and pushing, while the secondary contractor rates are $108.00 per hour for chemical control and $126.00 per hour. FWC has an estimated budget of $12,000,000 for this project, and the agency reserves the right to reject any and all bids.