FWC 22/23-65 Chassahowitzka WMA Contract Burning

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for prescribed burning services on the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) located in Hernando County, Florida. The contract, identified as FWC 22/23-65 "CHASSAHOWITZKA WMA CONTRACT BURNING", is for a one-year term with the option to renew annually for up to three additional years. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the prescribed burning, including preparation, execution, mop-up, and declaring the fire out. The contractor must be a Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager with at least 5 years of prior experience managing and implementing prescribed burns. Payment will be based on the price per acre burned, with partial payments available upon satisfactory completion of periodic intervals. Bids are due by February 2, 2023, and the anticipated award date is February 8, 2023. A non-mandatory site visit is available for prospective bidders prior to submitting a bid.

The solicitation is open to vendors registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with the state's Sunbiz registry. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commission reserves the right to select a primary and alternate contractor for this project, but does not guarantee any minimum amount of work. The procurement is not associated with any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements.