Chemical application services

The Suwannee River Water Management District in Florida is seeking experienced contractors to apply chemical herbicides on District lands for pine timber release, timber stand improvement (TSI), site preparation purposes, and ditch edge vegetation control. The application of chemical herbicides is an important tool used to control woody vegetation and ensure the survival and growth of pine timber. Contractors must guarantee at least 100% coverage of the treatment areas and 95% mortality of targeted species, and will be required to retreat any areas that do not meet these standards at no additional cost to the District. Payment will be made at the quoted bid rate per acre or mile treated. Bids are due by May 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM, with the contract anticipated to start on July 17, 2023. The initial contract will be for 3 years with the potential for two 1-year renewals. The District will award contracts to the lowest and second lowest responsive, responsible bidders within each service region. Bidders must demonstrate a verifiable history of the skills, ability, integrity, and reliability necessary to perform the work.

The Invitation to Bid does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The District applies chemical herbicides on approximately 500-1,000 acres per year, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided. There are also no details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.