Description
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking a qualified contractor to provide hand‑planting services for a large‑scale reforestation and ground‑cover restoration project in Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties. The work involves planting approximately 120,395 longleaf pine tubelings and 300,000 wiregrass plugs across roughly 481 acres, with an anticipated start date of early January 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 2:00 PM ET on 24 September 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to performance‑bond and insurance requirements.
• Scope: Hand‑plant 120,395 longleaf pine tubelings (≈605 trees/acre) and 300,000 wiregrass plugs (varying densities) on 481 acres.
• Location: Reforestation sites in Escambia, Jackson, Washington counties, FL.
• Timeline: Work to commence on/around 5 January 2027; no explicit completion date provided.
• Submission: Electronic bids only, through DemandStar; deadline 24 Sept 2026, 2 PM ET.
• Pre‑bid: No mandatory pre‑bid conference; questions due 9 Sept 2026 (noon ET).
• Bonds/Insurance: 10 % performance bond; $1 M minimum general liability, auto, workers‑comp limits.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive cost wins; District may award to next‑lowest if the first fails.