Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a contractor to manually cut approximately 40 acres of trees and shrubs, along with cut stump herbicide application in and along ditches in specified areas of scrub at the Lake Monroe Conservation Area. The contractor must provide a field supervisor with a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License for Natural Areas. The estimated budget for the work is $40,000, and all work must be completed by September 15, 2026.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Manually cutting trees and shrubs in the project area
• Applying cut stump herbicide to non-native and resprouting species
• Ensuring public safety during the project
• Complying with all federal, state, and local regulations governing the application, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of products utilized in the performance of this contract
• Providing equipment, personnel, and services necessary to complete the project
• Coordinating with the District's Project Manager to ensure compliance with the project scope and specifications