42257QR26 Manual Cutting/Hand Cleaning and Herbicide Treatment at Lake Monroe Conservation Area

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to manually cut approximately 40 acres of trees and shrubs and apply cut‑stump herbicide in ditches within the Lake Monroe Conservation Area. The work must be completed by mid‑September 2026 and includes providing a field supervisor with a valid Florida Natural Areas pesticide applicator license. The contract budget is approximately $40,000. • Manual cutting of ~40 acres of vegetation (trees and shrubs). • Cut‑stump herbicide application in and along ditches. • Requirement for a licensed pesticide applicator supervisor. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on June 8, 2026; bid submission deadline June 11, 2026. • Project location: Lake Monroe Conservation Area, Osteen, FL.