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Invasive-plant herbicide treatment services for Peace River State Forest

The Florida Forest Service is seeking a contractor to control invasive plants across approximately 107 acres at Peace River State Forest. - Government buyer: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service; Procurement Officer Brenda Paul. - Requested service: Herbicide treatment of approximately 107 acres in DeSoto County, Florida. - Targets include FISC Category 1 invasive plants; named examples include Lygodium (old world climbing fern), Brazilian pepper, cogon grass, rosary pea, Caesar weed, and melaleuca. - The mapped treatment area specifically identifies Lygodium, Brazilian pepper, and cogon grass. - Contractor responsibilities and performance requirements: Provide labor, transportation, herbicides, equipment, tools, supervision, and personal protective equipment; cover 100% of the project area and achieve at least 95% plant mortality within three months after completion. - Term: One-year initial term, with up to three mutually agreed one-year renewal terms. Project completion is required within the solicitation’s stated schedule. - OEMs and vendors: No herbicide manufacturers, product brands, or vendors are named; no product part numbers or quantities are specified.

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks competitive bids for herbicide application services targeting invasive exotic plants across approximately 107 acres within Peace River State Forest in DeSoto County, Florida. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid and includes a mandatory site visit. The Department intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the State’s best interest.

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