Babcock Ranch Preserve Exotic Plant Maintenance Treatment

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) seeks to establish a contractual services agreement for herbicide treatment of invasive exotic plants within 638 acres of the Babcock Ranch Preserve (BRP) located in Charlotte County, Florida. The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, transportation, and supervision to perform the initial herbicide treatment of all Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) Category 1 non-native invasive plants within the project area. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 7, 2023, and sealed bids are due by March 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET. The anticipated contract period shall be upon execution of the state purchase order through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of three one-year renewals. The contractor shall be paid a firm fixed price per acre for the herbicide treatment services. Bidders must provide proof of the required licenses, certifications, and permits, as well as past performance references.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or possible award value for this contract opportunity is also not disclosed in the provided documents.