42479IFB26 - Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area - West Augustine (SJ59) Mulch Mowing

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to perform mechanical mowing and mulching of approximately 180 acres of understory vegetation within the Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area – West Augustine parcel. The work aims to reduce hazardous fuel loads and support future prescribed‑fire activities, with all vegetation to be cut and mulched to a maximum diameter of four inches at breast height. The contract has an estimated budget of $80,000 and must be completed by September 25, 2026. No pre‑bid meeting is required, and questions must be submitted by August 27, 2026. • Mechanical mowing and mulching of ~180 acres of understory vegetation • Hazardous fuel‑load reduction to enable future prescribed‑fire operations • Completion deadline: September 25, 2026; budget $80,000 • No pre‑bid meeting; questions due August 27, 2026 • Submission deadline: September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM