DMA-ITB-359 - Saw Palmetto Berry Sale

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs is seeking bids on a saw palmetto berry harvest and removal contract at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC) under ITB DMA-ITB-359, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST and bid opening at CBJTC, 5629 SR 16 W, Building #2300, Starke, Florida 32091.

The contract is revenue-generating with no state expenditures anticipated; the successful contractor retains revenues from berry sales. Compensation is structured per pound of berries removed, with weekly payment no later than 3:00 PM on Fridays for berries harvested during the preceding workweek. The scope encompasses harvest and removal of saw palmetto berries from the North Post area, approximately 17,800 acres in sections north of State Road 16 and east of County Road 225. The contract term is two months, anticipated to begin on or around August 20, 2026 and end on or around October 19, 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate three years of continuous business experience in similar services, provide three verifiable references with at least one year of continuous service, and carry general liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence. Upon award, the successful bidder must submit a Performance Bond in the amount of $25,000 or a Line of Credit Letter within ten days. Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements, complete mandatory Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) briefings, and maintain security procedures including access control rosters and vehicle registration documentation. Bidders must be registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace prior to award. The installation reserves the right to restrict contractor access during military training operations and inclement weather.

Written questions are due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with responses and any addenda posted by August 6. Site inspections may be scheduled by contacting Project Manager Ryan Frohlich at 904-627-9199. The intended award notice will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal beginning Friday, August 14, 2026 for seventy-two hours.