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Vegetation Management and Herbicide Application at Lake Monroe Conservation Area

This opportunity involves vegetation management services at the Lake Monroe Conservation Area in Osteen, Florida, for the St. Johns River Water Management District. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District - Scope of Work: - Manual cutting and hand cleaning of approximately 40 acres of trees and shrubs in and along ditches and wetland edges - Cut stump herbicide application targeting non-native and resprouting species (e.g., Brazilian pepper, lantana, oak, sweetgum, wax myrtle) - Use of hand tools only (chainsaws, hand cutting equipment); no heavy equipment permitted - Debris removal from fire breaks, trails, and ditches; most vegetation may remain onsite - GPS tracklogs required for daily application records - Products/Services Requested: - Manual cutting and hand cleaning (40 acres) - Herbicide (imazapyr) for cut stump application (District-supplied) - Notable Requirements: - Field supervisor must hold a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License for Natural Areas - Adherence to Florida's organo-auxin rule and FDACS pesticide record forms - Contractor responsible for equipment security onsite - Project supports habitat restoration for scrub jays - Estimated contract value: $40,000 - Completion required by the specified deadline; single treatment project

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 treatment in and along ditches in specified areas of scrub at the Lake Monroe Conservation Area. The contractor must provide a field supervisor with a valid Florida Pesticide Applicators License for Natural Areas. The work involves vegetation management to improve scrub jay habitat and must be completed by September 15, 2026. The estimated budget for the project is $40,000.

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