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Longleaf pine planting and aerial herbicide site preparation at Blackwater River State Forest

FDACS is seeking forestry services at Blackwater River State Forest in Florida for the 2026–2027 planting and site-preparation season. - Government buyer: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), through the Florida Forest Service; purchasing office: Office of General Services - Purchasing Office. Work is at Blackwater River State Forest in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties. - Requested services: - V-blade planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings across approximately 529 acres at four sites. The Forest Service provides the seedlings; the contractor provides labor, equipment, transportation, materials, and supervision. - Aerial herbicide site preparation at mapped sites HC3606, HC3809, HC3714, YR6236, YR6104, and YR6235. The attachment summaries report 314 acres for the Okaloosa-area sites and 215 acres for one Santa Rosa-area grouping, with additional mapped entries of 104 and 111 acres. The 215-acre grouping and the 104- and 111-acre entries may overlap, so they should not be added as distinct acreage without checking the maps. - Planting requirements: Target approximately 726 trees per acre at about 5-foot by 12-foot spacing. Use an approved V-blade to scalp 1–3 inches of soil across a 1–4-foot width, with crawler-tractor-drawn tree planters. At least two planting machines must operate, each with a coulter at least 28 inches in diameter. Protect forest resources during the work. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, herbicide products, or vendors are named. No product part numbers are provided. - Award and performance: The planting solicitation anticipates a single award or no award, with selection based on the lowest total price among responsive, responsible bidders. Work is for the 2026–2027 season; exact dates are not included here.

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines. Work covers four separate forest areas totaling approximately 529 acres within Blackwater River State Forest in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties, Florida. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid, and the department intends to make a single award or no award. The bid deadline is November 4, 2026.

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