Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-08
Lake Tohopekaliga Aquatic Plant Removal Services Solicitation
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
FWC 26/27-08
NAICS
562998
This opportunity from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) focuses on mechanical harvesting and removal of nuisance aquatic plants from Lake Tohopekaliga in Osceola County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Contact: Xavier Wilson - Scope of Work: - Mechanical harvest and removal of aquatic plants (spatterdock, hydrilla, knotweed) from 15 acres - Transport and disposal of removed vegetation on designated in-lake upland disposal islands - Equipment mobilization and demobilization required (each capped at 5% of total bid price) - Products/Services Requested: - Aquatic plant removal and disposal (15 acres) - Equipment mobilization - Equipment demobilization - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have prior experience with similar aquatic plant removal projects - Compliance with detailed operational and environmental specifications - Pricing must be provided per acre and for mobilization/demobilization - Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz - Estimated Contract Value: - $200,000 total budget - No specific OEMs or named vendors; bidders may use their own equipment meeting project requirements.
Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for the mechanical harvest and removal of nuisance aquatic plants within Lake Tohopekaliga, Osceola County, Florida. The procurement requires vendors to be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. The solicitation includes specifications for aquatic plant removal services, including dredging and aquatic ecology services. Only responsive and responsible contractors will be considered for award.