Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #ITB FFS 26 27 33
Herbicide Application Services for 454 Acres at Goethe State Forest, Florida
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
ITB FFS 26 27 33
NAICS
115310
This opportunity involves broadcast ground herbicide application services for Goethe State Forest in Florida, managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Florida Forest Service, Procurement Office - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Corteva Agriscience (manufacturer of Accord XRT II and Chopper Gen 2) - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; open to qualified bidders with a Florida pesticide applicator license - Products/Services Requested: - Broadcast ground herbicide application over approximately 454 acres - Application must use: - 64 ounces per acre of Accord XRT II (herbicide) - 32 ounces per acre of Chopper Gen 2 (herbicide) - 32 ounces per acre of MSO (methylated seed oil adjuvant) - Minimum of 30 gallons of mixture per acre - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must hold a valid Florida pesticide applicator license - Strict adherence to specified chemical rates and application methods - Equipment and personnel must meet safety and operational standards - References and subcontractor information required - Work must be completed between August 1 and September 30, 2026
Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is soliciting competitive bids for the broadcast ground herbicide application over approximately 454 acres within Goethe State Forest, located in Levy County, Florida. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is conducted pursuant to Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 60A-1, Florida Administrative Code. The solicitation will be administered through the Vendor Information Portal (VIP). The Department intends to make a single award or no award, based on the best interest of the State. Bidders are advised to review attached documents for specifications and maps and submit responses by the deadline.