IFB_EFV_Final

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a contractor to plant native emergent floating-leaved vegetation (EFV) in designated areas of Lake Apopka and on the Lake Apopka North Shore. The contractor will be responsible for providing all oversight, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the planting projects. The scope of work includes planting specified species of EFV, ensuring the plants are free of sediments and other plant material, and providing photo documentation, chain of custody forms, and GIS data. The contractor will also be responsible for replacing any plants that do not survive or show healthy condition within 30 days of planting. • The contractor must have experience with aquatic plant restoration and have the ability to obtain the necessary permits. • The contractor must provide a detailed planting schedule and coordinate with the District's project manager. • The contractor must ensure that all plants are handled and transported in a manner that prevents damage and maintains their viability. • The contractor must provide a final annual report summarizing the planting activities, including the number of plants planted, species planted, and any notable issues or challenges encountered.