Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform aquatic shredding of canoe trail vegetation at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The contractor will be responsible for clearing a 12ft wide path along 5 to 6 miles of aquatic vegetation using an aquatic vegetation shredding machine and an airboat. The work will be done bi-annually, with the possibility of renewal for up to 4 additional years. The contractor will also be responsible for removing all trash and shredded vegetation from the trail and implementing health and safety precautions.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals to complete the project.
• The contractor must complete all work as scheduled and comply with work schedules.
• The contractor must implement appropriate health and safety precautions to ensure the safety of all contract employees and the public.
• The contractor will be required to submit a safety plan before the project begins.
• The contractor will be required to complete a standard FWS Daily Progress Report documenting locations worked, completed work, and equipment used.