42479IFB26 - Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area - West Augustine Mulch Mowing

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a qualified contractor to mechanically mow and mulch approximately 180 acres of the Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area – West Augustine parcel. The work entails clearing understory vegetation up to four inches in diameter at breast height to reduce hazardous fuel loads and facilitate future prescribed‑fire activities. The contract budget is $80,000 and all work must be completed by September 25, 2026. • Scope: Mechanical mowing and mulching of 180 acres, vegetation ≤ 4 in. diameter. • Deliverable: Reduced fuel load to support prescribed‑fire program; completion deadline September 25, 2026. • Requirements: Contractor must have experience with mechanical vegetation management and fire‑risk reduction.