Chassahowitzka WMA Boundary Mulching

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for selective forestry mulching of moderate to dense vegetation within approximately 6,670 acres of upland habitat at the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, Florida. The project will focus on a 100-foot buffer around the property boundary and a 50-foot buffer on internal fire breaks. The successful bidder must complete the work by March 14, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit is scheduled for August 28, 2024, and sealed bids are due by September 20, 2024. FWC has an estimated budget of $75,000 for this project and intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid requires the successful contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, vehicles, and miscellaneous items necessary to complete the forestry mulching operations.

FWC encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Subcontracting is not permitted, and the contractor must have the capability to provide replacement equipment within 7 days in the event of equipment breakdowns. FWC reserves the right to increase or decrease the project scope and amount based on budget constraints and funding availability. There is no information provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.