COUNTYWIDE IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES

The St. Johns County - Purchasing Department is seeking a contractor to provide identification and treatment of invasive plant species within County Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas (ROMAs) and other County-owned parks or conservation areas. The contractor will be required to perform services such as identification, treatment, monitoring, documentation, and coordination meetings. The contractor must adhere to the Florida Invasive Species Council's Category I and Category II guidance and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include: • Identifying and treating invasive exotic vegetation within all County ROMAs • Performing all services in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements • Achieving compliance with State and federal permit conditions • Applying herbicides and/or utilizing approved manual or mechanical treatment methods • Conducting annual spot inspections of all areas previously documented as compliant • Attending quarterly coordination meetings with County and agency staff • Documenting all identification, treatment, and monitoring activities • Submitting quarterly reports describing services performed or planned during the reporting period