Prescribed Burning / Mechanical Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking a contractor for Prescribed Burning and Mechanical Services through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #Y23-1065-TF, targeting prescribed burning and mechanical treatments across three park locations: Kelly Park, Moss Park, and Tibet-Butler Preserve. The primary objectives include increasing biological diversity, enhancing habitat for listed and threatened species, and reducing fuel loads across designated burn units. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with services including prescribed burning (estimated 850 acres), pile burning (75 hours), fireline maintenance and installation (50 miles), mechanical vegetation reduction (200 acres of roller-chopping/aerator and mulching), and miscellaneous services. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references, business experience, licenses, and certifications. The initial contract term is one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals, and sealed electronic bids are due by 4:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Bidders must submit unit pricing for various services, with pricing required to remain firm for the entire contract period, potentially with annual CPI-based adjustments after the first year.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, bidders must comply with various certification requirements including drug-free workplace, conflict of interest, and E-Verification certifications. The procurement requires technical competence in prescribed burning and mechanical land management services, with bidders needing to demonstrate professional qualifications and experience in ecological management. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation suggests substantial service requirements across multiple park locations, indicating a potentially significant contract value. Technical support for bid submission is available through the OpenGov Platform via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST. Electronic submissions must be in common file formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, with scanned documents requiring a minimum of 150 dpi for readability.