Prescribed Burning / Mechanical Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for Prescribed Burning and Mechanical Services through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #Y23-111-TF, targeting services across three county parks: Kelly Park, Moss Park, and Tibet-Butler Preserve. The procurement aims to support parks and recreation goals of increasing biological diversity, enhancing habitat for listed and threatened species, and reducing fuel loads. Specific service categories include prescribed burning of 850 acres, pile burning for 75 hours, fireline maintenance and installation across 50 miles, mechanical vegetation reduction using roller-chopping/aerator and mulching techniques for 200 acres, and miscellaneous services. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, with delivery orders issued on an as-needed basis. Bids are due electronically through the OpenGov Procurement platform by 4:00 PM EST on March 7, 2023, with a strict requirement that no alternative submission methods are permitted. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including business references, proof of experience, relevant licenses, certifications, and compliance with county and state requirements such as drug-free workplace policies and employee eligibility verification.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to demonstrate technical competence through detailed documentation of previous experience in prescribed burning and mechanical services. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents, the comprehensive unit pricing structure suggests a potentially significant contract value covering multiple service categories. Technical support for bid submission is available through the OpenGov platform, with assistance accessible via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. File submissions must be in standard formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, with scanned documents requiring a minimum 150 dpi resolution. Respondents are explicitly warned that failure to ensure file quality and accessibility could result in their offer being deemed non-responsive, emphasizing the importance of meticulous preparation and submission.