Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking submittals from qualified contractors to efficiently restore a total of 82,438 linear feet (15.61 miles) of wildfire suppression lines installed on the Lake George Conservation Area, Heart Island Conservation Area, Clark Bay Conservation Area, and the Sunnyhill Restoration Area West Tract to natural grade, so as not to channelize run-off nor disrupt sheet flow. The work includes pushing the roll of soil and vegetation created by installation of suppression lines back into the respective trench, spreading soil and vegetation evenly, and pulling or pushing trees removed during construction of suppression line back into suppression line path. The estimated budget for the work is $46,000, and all work must be completed by September 30, 2026.
• The project requires the contractor to provide all equipment, fuel, and transportation necessary to complete the job.
• The contractor must provide sufficient equipment to meet production rates and complete the project within the specified term.
• The contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing any damage to fences, cattle guards, gates, power lines, or other improvements.
• The contractor must ensure that the work area is kept clear of rubbish and that no oil, diesel, or hydraulic fluid is discharged on the project area or any District property.
• The contractor must take due care to avoid gopher tortoises and burrows.
• The contractor must prevent the introduction of non-native vegetation by following the procedures for equipment inspection and cleaning as outlined in the publication: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colorado, Technical Memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05, Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species, May 2010.