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Invasive-Plant Herbicide Treatment at Myakka State Forest

FDACS is seeking a contractor to treat invasive plants across approximately 241 acres of Myakka State Forest. - Government buyer: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), through the Florida Forest Service; Myakka State Forest, Sarasota County, Florida. - Scope: Herbicide treatment and invasive-plant maintenance in mapped Category 1 areas along the forest’s southeast border, covering approximately 241 acres. Project maps indicate initial and follow-up treatment stages. - Target species: Likely species include Brazilian pepper, rosary pea, Old World climbing fern, cogon grass, Caesar weed, and melaleuca. - Contractor responsibilities and performance: Supply all labor, herbicides, materials, equipment, tools, personnel, supervision, and personal protective equipment; achieve full project-area coverage and at least 95% mortality of treated plants within three months of treatment completion. - OEMs and vendors: No herbicide manufacturers, product brands, part numbers, or vendors are named in the available materials.

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for herbicide treatment services targeting invasive exotic plant species. Work covers approximately 241 acres along the southeast border of the main body of Myakka State Forest in Sarasota County, Florida. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid, and the agency indicates it intends to make a single award or no award.

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