Lake Jesup Herbicide 2023

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the District) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Lake Jesup Areas 1-3 Herbicide Work project. The District is requesting bids from firms licensed in the state of Florida to provide herbicide application services within three restoration areas in Seminole County totaling approximately 1.5 acres, as well as spot treatment along roadsides, ditch banks, and plugs. The restoration areas have been planted with small tree species saplings, and the herbicide application is required to prevent damage to the existing vegetation. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on April 13, 2023, and the estimated budget for the project is $6,000. The District requires a minimum of three years' experience on similar herbicide application projects, and the contractor must provide a field supervisor with a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and the pricing will be based on a fixed cost schedule provided by the bidders.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The District reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete any portion of the work, and to reject all bids if the costs exceed the estimated budget. Interested firms must submit their bid packages in digital format by the due date, and the District will provide any necessary addenda or clarifications prior to the bid opening. The awarded contractor will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond, provide evidence of insurance coverage, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.