DMA-ITB-311 - Pine Straw Sale

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Military Affairs (DMA) for a three-year contract to harvest and remove pine straw from approximately 657 acres of pine plantations located at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC) in Starke, Florida. The successful contractor will be responsible for producing a minimum of 100 bales of pine straw per acre during the first year, with the minimum production assessed annually by the DMA Post Forester. Payments will be made monthly based on the number of bales harvested, and a performance bond of $15,000 is required. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the highest price per bale. Vendors must submit bids by 4:00 PM EST on August 29, 2024, and the contract term is anticipated to begin on or about September 9, 2024 and end on or about September 8, 2027, with potential annual renewals up to three additional years.

The DMA encourages the use of certified and non-certified minority businesses for this revenue-generating project, which does not require any funding from the agency. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketplace system prior to contract award. Any questions regarding the ITB must be submitted in writing by August 15, 2024, and the DMA will post responses on the MFMP Vendor Information Portal by August 22, 2024. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no specific budget range is provided.