# My Florida Marketplace #ITB FFS 26 27 49

Vegetation Management Services for 161 Miles of Roadside Ditches in Tate’s Hell State Forest, FL

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** ITB FFS 26 27 49
**NAICS:** 115310

This opportunity from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) focuses on vegetation management in Tate’s Hell State Forest, Franklin County, Florida.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
  - Florida Forest Service, Procurement Office
  - Contact: Brittany Harvey
- **Scope of Work:**
  - Masticating and mulching services for approximately 161 miles of roadside ditches
  - Mechanical removal of brush, shrubs, small trees (under 6 inches DBH), and all titi species
  - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and supervision
  - Minimum productivity requirement: 7.5 miles per week
- **Products/Services Requested:**
  - Roadside ditch debrushing (no specific part numbers)
  - Quantity: 161 miles
- **Unique Requirements:**
  - Mandatory site visit for bidders
  - Completion required by March 31, 2027
  - Vendor certifications and references required
  - Strict adherence to bid submission protocols
- **OEMs and Vendors:**
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply suitable equipment
- **Notable Details:**
  - Single award or no award based on State’s best interest
  - Attachments include detailed specifications and project area map

### Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is soliciting competitive bids to perform masticating and mulching services for vegetative material along approximately 161 miles of roadside ditches within Tate’s Hell State Forest in Franklin County, Florida. The project involves debrushing along these roadside ditches to manage vegetation. Bids are due by October 5, 2026, and the solicitation is managed through the Vendor Information Portal. The Department intends to make a single award or no award based on the best interest of the State.

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