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2026-2027 Broadcast Ground Herbicide Site Prep - Goethe State Forest
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is soliciting competitive bids under ITB FFS 26 27 33 for broadcast ground herbicide site preparation covering approximately 454 acres within the Otter Creek Tract of Goethe State Forest in Levy County, Florida. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to apply a specific chemical mixture consisting of 64 ounces of Accord XRT II, 32 ounces of Chopper Gen 2, and 32 ounces of MSO per acre, with a minimum application rate of 30 gallons of mixture per acre. Key operational requirements include maintaining a 33-foot buffer strip along all State Forest boundaries and providing the FFS Project Manager with proof of sealed herbicide containers before application and empty containers upon completion. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest total project cost, with preferences given to certified Business Enterprises or Florida-based commodities in the event of a tie. Eligible bidders must possess a Florida Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator's license and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and a minimum of 100,000 dollars in chemical drift control liability insurance. Payment is made via state government warrant upon satisfactory completion, contingent upon annual legislative appropriation. The procurement process includes strict compliance with E-Verify, drug-free workplace certifications, and the submission of a signed FDACS Acknowledgement Form.
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