Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking bids for mechanical ground application of herbicide treatment services on approximately 366 acres in Lake George and Tiger Bay State Forests, Volusia County, Florida. The work involves applying a tank mix of herbicides at a specified rate, with water as the carrier, to control target species such as gallberry, palmetto, and grasses. The contractor must have a current and valid Florida Department of Agriculture commercial applicator's license and provide proof of licenses, certifications, and permits. The contract period is from the date of purchase order execution to August 3, 2026, with work starting prior to June 30, 2026.
• The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, herbicides, water, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, and necessary supervision required to mechanically apply herbicide at the specified rates.
• The contractor must use equipment acceptable to the Florida Forest Service (FFS) and adhere to Best Management Practices for silvicultural operations.
• The contractor shall track application coverage with GPS to ensure uniform coverage and provide a minimum of 95% application coverage of designated areas.
• The contractor shall permit FFS personnel to confirm chemical application rates per acre and provide sealed herbicide containers for review.
• The contractor shall record weather conditions once an hour during application and submit records to the Project Manager after project completion.