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Manual Cutting, Hand Cleaning, and Herbicide Treatment for Habitat Restoration at Lake Monroe Conservation Area

This opportunity from the St. Johns River Water Management District focuses on habitat restoration at Lake Monroe Conservation Area in Osteen, Florida. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District - Scope of Work: - Manual cutting and hand cleaning of approximately 40 acres of trees and shrubs - Cut stump herbicide application in and along ditches, fire breaks, trails, and wetland edges - Removal of felled debris from fire breaks, trails, and ditches - Products/Services Requested: - Manual cutting and hand cleaning (chainsaws, hand tools) - Herbicide application services (District-supplied chemicals) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; herbicide chemicals are supplied by the District - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Field supervisor must hold a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License for Natural Areas - Strict adherence to pesticide application regulations - Daily GPS tracklogs required for application records - Use of hand tools only; no heavy equipment permitted - Contractor may need small boats, ATVs, or 4WD vehicles for site access - Systematic treatment as directed by District's Project Manager - Estimated Contract Value: - $40,000 - Period of Performance: - All work must be completed within the defined project period, ending by September 15; one-time project, not an annual subscription

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to manually cut approximately 40 acres of trees and shrubs and apply cut stump herbicide in ditches at the Lake Monroe Conservation Area. The contractor must provide a field supervisor with a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License for Natural Areas. The estimated budget for the work is $40,000, and all work must be completed by September 15, 2026. The project aims to improve scrub jay habitat by managing overgrown vegetation and reducing fire shadows along fire lines and wetland edges.

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