Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for prescribed‑burning services on approximately 11,825 acres of fire‑maintained lands within the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (Taylor and Dixie Counties, FL). The contract will be for one year with an option to renew up to three additional years, and the award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site‑visit on 22 Sept 2026, and submit a sealed bid by 6 Oct 2026. The work includes planning, preparing, and executing prescribed burns to meet habitat, biodiversity, and fuel‑reduction objectives, and requires compliance with extensive safety, permitting, and reporting requirements.