Prescribed Burning Services in Hendry County Wildlife Management Areas

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for prescribed burning services on Okaloacoochee Slough, Spirit of the Wild, and Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Areas in Hendry County, Florida. The contract will be for an initial term from the issuance of the Purchase Order until June 30, 2026, with the possibility of up to three additional one-year renewal terms. Bidders must provide pricing on a per-acre basis and demonstrate qualifications such as having a Type III bulldozer with plow meeting Florida Forest Service (FFS) standards, FFS on standby, and prescribed burn manager certifications. A mandatory site visit is required prior to submitting a bid, and the bids are due by November 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET with a public bid opening on the same day. FWC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will withhold 3% of the payment if the services are not satisfactorily completed by the specified date.

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The ITB encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises, but does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions. The contract opportunity does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB also does not include any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for the prescribed burning services.