42479 - Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area - West Augustine Mulch Mowing

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids for mechanical mowing and mulching services at the Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area - West Augustine parcel in Florida. The project involves treating approximately 180 acres of designated areas to reduce hazardous fuel loads and support future prescribed-fire activities. Qualified contractors must be capable of mowing and mulching understory vegetation up to four inches in diameter at breast height. The District has established an estimated budget of $80,000 for this work, which must be fully completed by September 25, 2026. Submittals are due by September 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be delivered physically via courier services such as FedEx or UPS to the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida; electronic submissions via email are strictly prohibited. Prospective bidders must provide a comprehensive package including a Bid Form, General Qualifications Questionnaire, and several mandatory certifications, such as proof of E-Verify enrollment, authorization to do business in Florida via sunbiz.org, and an affidavit of non-collusion. While the solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids, which typically suggests a lowest-priced, technically acceptable award basis, formal evaluation factors and specific scoring methodologies are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. All work is subject to on-site inspection and acceptance by the District Project Manager to ensure compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.