Aquatic Weed/Vegetation Control Services

The State of Florida is requesting bids for aquatic weed and vegetation control services under ITB 2026-22, with proposals due October 15, 2026. The source materials confirm this is an Invitation to Bid, but do not identify the specific issuing agency beyond the state level or name a contracting county or municipality with certainty—Broward County appears in the jurisdiction field, though additional attached forms reference the City of Parkland.

The scope encompasses mechanical harvesting, chemical treatment, biological control methods, and manual removal of aquatic weeds and vegetation across designated waterways and water bodies in Florida. Service areas include multiple locations documented in attached project and site maps (Ranches Map, Pine Trails Park, Wedge Preserve, Terramar Park). Bidders must provide references from previous clients performing comparable aquatic vegetation control work, documented via the attached Reference Form.

Pricing is requested on a per-unit, hourly, or project-based basis with detailed cost breakdowns for labor, equipment, materials, and mobilization. Contract term extends for an initial period with potential renewal options. The solicitation may include set-asides for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors in accordance with Florida procurement preferences, though the specific set-aside program and participation goal are not stated in the source materials.

Mandatory compliance documentation includes the Forms Binder (corporate authorization, background checks, business type certification, drug-free workplace, E-Verify enrollment, debarred-vendor attestation, Israel boycott certification), W-9, and Project List Form. A pre-bid meeting or site visit may be scheduled; the source does not confirm whether one has been calendared. An incumbent contractor may exist, but is not named. Funding derives from Florida state appropriations for environmental management and waterway maintenance.