Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking bids for a farm lease on the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Jackson County, Florida. The lease is for 36 farming fields totaling 395.9 acres, and the purpose is to obtain competitive pricing for the lease. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all seed, lime, fertilizer, labor, and equipment necessary for the farming operation. The contract will be for a period of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two years. The bidder must provide a written planting plan, follow standard peanut rotation practices, and use only EPA-approved herbicides/pesticides.
• The contractor must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit meeting.
• The contractor must provide a minimum of three references for similar projects completed.
• The contractor must submit all required technical, specification, and other supporting information with their bid.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable rules and regulations, including those related to hunting and wildlife management.
• The contractor must provide an annual pest control plan and follow all instructions from the Commission's Project Manager.