Prescribed Burning and Vegetation Management for District-owned Restoration Properties

The Northwest Florida Water Management District (the District) is seeking qualified firms to provide prescribed burning and vegetation management services for its District-owned restoration properties. The District is looking to award multiple contracts for a base period of up to three years, with an option for a renewal of up to three additional years at the District's discretion. The District anticipates contracting for at least 1,000 acres to potentially 3,000 acres of prescribed burns annually, with other vegetation management activities to be tasked on an as-needed basis. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM ET on December 20, 2022, and the public opening of proposals will be at 2:15 PM ET on the same day. The RFP requires respondents to provide "loaded per-acre ceiling rates" for prescribed burning services, with the ceiling rates to apply for the initial three-year term and potential renewal term. Contractors will be selected based on their qualifications, equipment inventory, experience, ability to respond quickly, references, and pricing. The District may award contracts to multiple firms receiving the highest scores from the evaluation committee.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the District anticipates contracting for at least 1,000 acres to potentially 3,000 acres of prescribed burns annually.