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Mechanical Aquatic Vegetation Shredding Services for St. Johns River Water Management District

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to provide mechanical aquatic vegetation shredding services across its managed properties in Florida. - Government Buyer: St. Johns River Water Management District (Palatka, FL) - Scope of Work: - Mechanical shredding of invasive and nuisance aquatic vegetation, with a focus on Cuban bulrush (Cyperus blepharoleptos, Oxycaryum cubense), wood shrubs, and small wetland trees - Services required in both North and South regions of the District - Use of both heavy-duty and light-duty shredding equipment as specified by the District - Estimated 65 hours each for heavy-duty equipment in North and South regions; 15 hours each for light-duty equipment in North and South regions - Contractors must provide all necessary equipment and have at least three years of relevant experience - Daily progress reporting and GPS documentation of treated areas required - Coordination with District Project Manager for site-specific assignments - Contract Details: - Initial term of three years, with two optional one-year renewals - Estimated budget for initial term: $200,000 - Work is authorized on an as-needed basis; minimum billable hours per mobilization guaranteed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with equipment specifications - Mobilization and demobilization as directed - Services must be completed within the contract term or until funds are exhausted

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to provide mechanical aquatic vegetation shredding services on District-managed properties. The work involves controlling invasive and nuisance aquatic plant species, primarily Cuban bulrush, to improve ecological function and water conveyance. The contract term is three years with two optional annual renewals, and the estimated budget for the initial term is $200,000. Work will be authorized on an as-needed basis, primarily using heavy-duty equipment, with light-duty equipment used only when authorized.

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