JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area Mechanical Vegetation Treatment

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for mechanical vegetation treatment services within the JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area located in northern Palm Beach County, Florida. The procurement is for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a bid number of FWC 23/24-69. The selected contractor will provide selective mechanical vegetation treatment and road shoulder treatment on approximately 400 acres annually over an initial 4-year contract term. Key deliverables include meeting equipment requirements, adhering to work specifications, and implementing resource protection measures to avoid damage to native vegetation and wildlife. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on February 1, 2024, and sealed bids are due by February 14, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest total price.

The ITB encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises, and no subcontracting is permitted under the terms of the Purchase Order. The previous 3 years of treatment quantities are provided for reference, but there is no minimum annual treatment quantity specified as the project size may increase or decrease based on budget, pricing, and habitat conditions. The anticipated annual treatment area is currently 100-200 acres, and the total contract value is not specified, but will be determined by the awarded pricing and actual treatment quantities over the 4-year term.