VEGETATION MANAGEMENT - HERBICIDAL AND MECHANICAL

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for vegetation management services, including herbicidal and mechanical methods, on public conservation land in Florida. The contract was awarded to Mettauer Environmental Inc for a term of 5 years, with an option to renew for up to 5 additional years. The contractor will provide crews, equipment, and supplies for vegetation management on a purchase order basis, with no minimum amount of work guaranteed. The contract includes a cost form with a loaded ceiling price per acre, which includes employee pay, benefit costs, insurance, fuel, equipment, and other expenses. The contractor must also provide verification of ownership of required equipment and comply with various certifications and assurances, including debarment and suspension certification, lobbying certification, and drug-free workplace certification.