Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking a qualified contractor to plant Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) on up to 50 acres of marshland within Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest, Felda, FL. The contractor must provide all plants, labor, equipment, transportation, and supervision, follow detailed planting procedures, and collect GPS‑tracked data for each plug. The work must be completed under the direction of the Florida Forest Service, with site access limited to existing roads and a mandatory pre‑bid site visit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Scope: planting up to 50 acres of native cordgrass • Deliverables: live cordgrass plugs, planting per specifications, GPS data submission, compliance with environmental protections • Mandatory site visit: September 9, 2026 (must attend) • Bid deadline: September 23, 2026, 5 PM (sealed bids only) • Required certifications: licensing, environmental permits, past performance references, drug‑free workplace (recommended) • Award based on lowest total price