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Tree Planting Services for 480 Acres in Goethe State Forest, Levy County, FL

This opportunity from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service, seeks bids for large-scale tree planting services in Goethe State Forest, Levy County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Florida Forest Service - Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Machine planting of 454 acres of bare-root slash pine seedlings - Target density: 726 trees per acre - Requires approved planting equipment - Hand planting of 26 acres of containerized longleaf pine seedlings - Target density: 726 trees per acre - Must follow Department standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply seedlings and provide all labor, equipment, and materials - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must comply with detailed technical specifications - References, licenses, and certifications are required - Planting must occur between December 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027 - Contract period extends through February 28, 2027 - Opportunity is open to qualified bidders capable of large-scale forestry planting - Attachments provide maps and bid specifications for the project

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is soliciting competitive bids for tree planting services covering approximately 480 acres within Goethe State Forest, located in Levy County, Florida. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a response deadline of September 28, 2026. The procurement will be conducted pursuant to Florida statutes and administrative codes, and the Department intends to make a single award or no award based on the best interest of the State. Bidders are encouraged to review the attached bid specifications and maps and submit their proposals through the Vendor Information Portal.

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