Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids to supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide and apply bulk fertilizer to District levees. The project involves applying fertilizer to approximately 360 acres at an application rate of 230 pounds per acre during Spring 2026. All applications must be completed no later than June 30, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for conducting a preconstruction meeting, furnishing and applying fertilizer, and repairing any damage caused to District property.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Applying fertilizer to District levees with a ratio of 20% nitrogen, 0% phosphorus, 10% potash (20-0-10)
• Completing all work by June 30, 2026
• Providing a healthy, well-rooted grass cover on the levee side slopes to stabilize soils and prevent erosion
• Coordinating with the District's Project Manager to conduct a joint inspection of each levee prior to demobilization