VEGETATION MANAGEMENT - HERBICIDAL AND MECHANICAL

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract for vegetation management services, including herbicidal and mechanical work, to Southeastern Chemtreat Inc. The contract is for a term of five years, with the option to renew for an additional five years. The contractor will provide services for the management of terrestrial vegetation on public conservation land in Florida. The contract includes requirements for experience, equipment, and personnel, and the contractor must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The contractor must have experience controlling invasive plants on conservation land in Florida. • The contractor must have the necessary equipment, including trucks, ATVs, watercraft, and sprayers. • The contractor must provide a minimum of five references for projects completed on public or non-profit conservation land. • The contractor must complete a technical response table, outlining their approach and capabilities for the project. • The contract includes a cost form, which outlines the costs associated with the project, including employee pay, benefit costs, insurance, fuel, and equipment costs. The contract is worth $383,333.33, and the contractor will be paid based on a loaded ceiling price per acre. The contract includes provisions for renewal, termination, and dispute resolution.