City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #26-0112-MR

Aquatic Control Services for Public Sector Facilities – Multi-Year Contract

This opportunity involves the procurement of comprehensive aquatic control services for public sector clients, with a focus on environmental management and regulatory compliance. - Government Buyers: - School District of Manatee County, Purchasing Department - City of San Diego - OEMs and Vendors: - Airboat Addicts, Inc. - Ground Level, Inc. - Rick Richards Inc. - Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - Tigris Aquatic Services, LLC - Products and Services Requested: - Aquatic design, installation, and maintenance of vegetation - Retention pond and ditch cleaning and maintenance - Water quality testing, sampling, and analysis - South West Florida Water Management District (SWFMD) water use permitting, renewal inspections, and recertification - Aquatic chemical application by licensed Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) commercial applicators - Professional services: geologists, hydrologists, environmental scientists, soil scientists, ecologists, mitigation specialists, project managers, CAD technicians, and clerical support (all hourly rate) - Labor crews (2-9 members) with necessary equipment (daily rate) - Field equipment: chainsaws, tractors, jon boats, air boats, ATVs, Weedoo, arm mowers, aquatic weed harvesters, line trimmers, tracked zero turn mowers (daily rate) - Miscellaneous: mileage, copies, color printouts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least five years of relevant business experience - Emergency response capability for aquatic events - Compliance with SWFMD and other environmental regulations - Licensed RUP applicators required for chemical treatments - All labor, materials, equipment, chemicals, supervision, and reporting to be provided by the contractor - Quarterly site visits and service reporting - The contract term is three years with options for up to two additional one-year renewals.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Manatee County School District to obtain qualified contractors for aquatic control services. The scope includes aquatic design, installation and maintenance of vegetation, retention pond cleaning, ditch clearing, water quality testing, SWFMD permitting and inspections, and aquatic chemical application by licensed applicators. The contract term is three years from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, with options for renewal. Proposals were due by March 31, 2026, and the award was anticipated on April 2, 2026.

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