Water & land resources restoration & management services

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a term contract to provide Water & Land Resources Restoration & Management Services (IFB #Y23-160). The procurement seeks comprehensive environmental services including herbicide application, vegetation identification and documentation, biomass removal, vegetation planting, and grounds maintenance across aquatic, wetland, and upland areas. Bidders must electronically submit proposals through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by February 21, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Respondents are required to demonstrate extensive experience in vegetation restoration, herbicide application, and species identification through detailed documentation, references, licenses, and certifications. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, and bidders must provide comprehensive compliance documentation including drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest statements, and e-verification documentation. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, experience, and pricing, with strict requirements for file formatting (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF) and a minimum scanning resolution of 150 dpi.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum purchase amount, and pricing will be firm for the initial contract year with potential Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) adjustments in subsequent years, not to exceed 4% without Procurement Division Manager authorization. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract includes unit pricing for field labor, equipment usage, vegetation planting, herbicide application, and best management practices. Technical support for the submission platform is available via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes as the Procurement Division Manager and Jenna Allen as the primary contact. Bidders should be prepared for potential comprehensive review of their technical capabilities, environmental expertise, and compliance with local and state regulations for environmental restoration and management services.