Second Call; Lake Apopka Flow Way Planting

The St. Johns River Water Management District is issuing an Invitation for Quote (INFQ) Request for the 2022 Lake Apopka Wetland Planting project. The selected contractor will be responsible for obtaining and planting up to 4.5 acres of wetland species, including Pickerelweed, Bulltongue Arrowhead, and Alligator Flag, in designated areas of the Apopka Marsh Flow Way. Planting must be completed by mid-August, and 80% of each planted area must survive for a minimum of 30 days. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM on July 11, 2022, and the District will award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsive bidder. The District estimates a budget of $40,000 for this work and requires the contractor to provide an estimate of all applicable taxes and fees, including those the District is exempt from. Contractor must meet minimum qualifications, including proof of ability to do business in Florida and documentation of at least two similar wetland planting projects completed within the past five years. Payment will be made upon completion of the work.

The contract opportunity is open to any qualified contractor and does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The District has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The District has estimated a budget of $40,000 for this work.