Lake Okeechobee - Lakewide Herbicide Application

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for an hourly contract to apply herbicide to noxious and invasive vegetation within Lake Okeechobee on an as-needed basis. The project will take place within Lake Okeechobee, located in Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin counties. Bidders shall submit hourly rates for various modes of treatment, including airboats, moist soil ground equipment, amphibious vehicles, pickup trucks, and backpack sprayers. The bid will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest "Total Bid Price" for all equipment types combined. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Bids are due by June 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET.

The previous contract for this work was awarded to Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) for an initial term and three renewal years, which was completed for the full three-year term. No set-asides or funding information is provided in the documents. Subcontracting is permitted, and the Contractor must comply with diversity requirements. Liquidated damages may be assessed for delays. The Commission will provide the herbicide, adjuvant, and blue dye required for the treatments.