Fire Crew Augumentation Services

This procurement opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District (the "District") for Fire Crew Augmentation Services. The project will provide a crew and equipment to assist the District's South-Central and West Land Management Regions in executing prescribed fire, prescribed fire unit preparation, prescribed fire mop up, pre-burn vegetation management, and wildfire response. Respondents may bid on one or both regions, which encompass approximately 82,000 acres and 35,000 acres, respectively. The awarded Agreement(s) will be for an initial three-year contract term, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month terms. Respondents must demonstrate minimum qualifications related to similar fire crew augmentation projects, years of experience, and references. The District will award the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible Respondent for each region. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on December 28, 2022, and the estimated budget for the current fiscal year (January 2023 - September 30, 2023) is $180,000 ($90,000 per region).

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The District may increase, decrease, or delete any class, item, or part of the Work to reduce costs. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value will be determined based on the bids received, within the overall estimated budget range.