Description
The Suwannee River Water Management District is seeking bids for V-blade tree planting services. The project involves planting containerized longleaf pine seedlings on approximately 371 acres in Suwannee and Hamilton Counties. The contractor will be responsible for picking up seedlings from a nursery, storing them, and planting them according to the District's specifications. The contractor must have experience with V-blade planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings and must provide equipment that meets the District's requirements.
Key points to consider:
• The project must be completed by February 28, 2027.
• The contractor must have a minimum of three years of experience with V-blade planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings.
• The contractor must provide a list of at least three projects of a similar nature that they have completed in the past three years.
• The contractor must have the necessary equipment, including a crawler tractor with a front-mounted V-blade and a Whitfield-type planter.
• The contractor must be able to plant at least 20 acres per day.