Exotic vegetation removal/ native/littoral plants

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for exotic vegetation removal and native/littoral plant installation services funded through federal Public Assistance grant funds from FEMA. This term contract seeks qualified contractors to perform disaster recovery services related to hurricane or other emergency damage, with work to commence on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. The procurement requires bidders to provide firm fixed pricing across 15 line items, including hourly rates for labor (personnel and on-site supervisors), equipment rental with operators (front-end loader, tub grinder, dump truck, excavator, and chainsaw), and installation of five native and littoral plant species at estimated quantities ranging from 25 to 750 units. Key deliverables include comprehensive exotic vegetation removal, site preparation and grading, native plant installation with appropriate spacing and density, photographic documentation of restoration progress, and post-installation maintenance to ensure plant establishment and ecosystem restoration. Required qualifications include three professional references with direct knowledge of similar work performed within the past three years, proof of applicable Florida State licenses or certifications, and current Local Business Tax Receipts for Palm Beach County. All pricing submissions must be all-or-none, with bidders required to submit pricing for all line items to be considered for award. The bid submission deadline is December 8, 2022, and the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions noted in the solicitation documents, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business classification. Contractors must demonstrate experience with wetland restoration, exotic vegetation removal, and native plant installation in Florida's subtropical ecosystems, with compliance required for all state and federal environmental protection regulations and necessary permitting. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability Insurance of not less than $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability Insurance of not less than $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. Federal compliance requirements apply to all vendors and subcontractors, including Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification, debarment and suspension certifications, Drug-Free Workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and environmental and historic preservation protections. The contract has an anticipated value of $188,000 for the initial 12-month term, with options to renew for four additional 12-month periods subject to mutual written agreement and annual Board of County Commissioners appropriation. All pricing must be inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, supervision, tools, travel, fuel, maintenance, mobilization, demobilization, and incidental expenses, with no additional compensation authorized.