FWC 22/23-94 Chassahowitzka WMA Contract Burn

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for a prescribed burning contract on the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) in Hernando County, Florida. The contract will supplement the FWC's in-house prescribed burning program, with the intent of conducting burn events ranging from 50 to 300 acres, averaging between 100 and 150 acres. The initial contract term is one year, with the FWC having the option to renew annually for up to three additional years. Responsive and responsible contractors will be considered for award, and the FWC may select a primary and alternate contractor based on the lowest total bid prices. Bidders must provide pricing per acre for the initial contract term as well as each of the three potential renewal years. All burning must be completed by June 15 of each fiscal year to allow for timely invoice processing and payment.

The FWC encourages participation by minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses. No minimum amount of work is guaranteed under this contract, as the FWC will task services based on bid prices, budgetary concerns, and other factors. The estimated budget for the first year is $75,000, but the number of individual units to be burned cannot be determined in advance due to the unknown bid price per acre and the FWC's annual budget. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.