Exotic-invasive plant treatment services

The Suwannee River Water Management District (the District) is seeking bids for invasive plant control services in several counties in northern Florida, including Seminole County and Bayport CDP. The work will involve the control and eradication of exotic and invasive plant species on various tracts of land owned by the District, including the Edwards Bottomlands, Mallory Swamp, Troy Springs Addition, Ruth Springs, Adams, 6 Bridge, Levings, Santa Fe Swamp, and Lake Rowell. This is a follow-up to initial treatment efforts in some areas, and the selected bidder(s) will be required to guarantee 100% coverage of the treatment areas and at least 95% mortality of the targeted invasive species. The bid responses are due by 10:00 am on April 2, 2024, and the District anticipates executing contracts by April 5, 2024, with a start date of April 12, 2024. The bid pricing will be an all-inclusive per acre rate covering travel, labor, equipment, and materials.

The District encourages participation by minority and veteran-owned businesses and prohibits discrimination in its procurement process. The contract value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided information. Additionally, there is no mention of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors.