FWC 22/23-96 Box R WMA Prescribed Burn

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for a prescribed burn project on the Box R Wildlife Management Area (Box R WMA) in Franklin County, Florida. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with the option to renew annually for up to three additional years. The FWC is looking for a vendor to perform the prescribed burn services, which are intended to maintain and restore native plant species composition and structure, increase biological diversity, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce excessive fuel loads. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. Bids are due by April 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening held at that time. The FWC intends to award the contract to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no incumbent contractor currently in place. The contract does not specify any pricing terms or yearly acreage goals, but the FWC may allow weather parameter adjustments with prior approval from the Project Manager or Regional Biologist. Funding sources are not detailed, but the FWC intends to select a Primary and Alternate contractor, though it does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.