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Aerial Herbicide Application Services for Blackwater River State Forest, FL

This procurement seeks aerial herbicide application services for forest management at Blackwater River State Forest in Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service, Procurement Office - Contracting officer: Edward Rondeau - Scope of Work: - Aerial application of herbicides by helicopter over approximately 529 acres - Location: Blackwater River State Forest, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties, Florida - All labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, and supervision must be provided - Application must follow specified chemical mixtures and coverage rates per technical specifications - Requirements: - Vendors must hold a valid Florida commercial pesticide applicator license - References for similar projects are required - Recommended site visit prior to bidding - Compliance with Florida statutes and administrative codes - Award: - Single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Helicopter-based application is required - Strict adherence to bid submission protocols - Services must be completed within a defined summer treatment window - Place of Performance: - Blackwater River State Forest, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties, FL - Florida Forest Service Blackwater Forestry Center, Milton, FL - FDACS Procurement Office, Tallahassee, FL (contracting office)

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is soliciting competitive bids for aerial herbicide application services covering approximately 529 acres of the Blackwater River State Forest located in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties, Florida. The procurement is conducted under Florida statutes and administrative codes, with a single award anticipated. Bidders must submit responses by April 13, 2026, and the solicitation includes a recommended site visit and a public bid opening.

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