Fiscal year 2023 prescribed fire/vegetation management services

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is seeking qualifications from firms to provide turn-key prescribed fire management, mechanical vegetation management, and fireline services on District lands in Seminole County and Bayport CDP, Florida. The services will facilitate natural community restoration and maintenance, and reduce the threat and severity of wildfires, including prescribed burning, roller chopping, woods mowing, and fireline establishment/maintenance. Firms must meet specific requirements related to personnel certifications, equipment, and experience conducting similar work in Florida. The District is interested in both hourly and unit rates for the services and prefers firms that can provide complete turn-key services without subcontractors. The contract will be for an initial 3-year term with two optional 1-year renewals, with payments based on verified acreage treated and hourly equipment/personnel rates. The District may assign work and prioritize firms based on their capacity, availability, productivity, and safety record in addition to pricing.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not identified, and no information is provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range, but indicates the District is seeking the most productive, efficient, and safe services possible.