Countywide Mitigation Conservation Area Prescribed Burning Services

The contract involves providing prescribed burning services across various County-owned conservation areas in St. Johns County, Florida, including the Turnbull Creek ROMA, Moses Creek ROMA, McCullough Creek ROMA, and Nocatee Preserve. The contractor will be responsible for planning and executing prescribed burns, which includes fire-line preparation, mulching, rollerchopping, and managing all related activities, materials, and equipment. These burns are to be conducted at established intervals, as directed by County staff, and must adhere to relevant regulatory requirements such as the St. Johns River Water Management District Memorandum of Agreements, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, and County Land Management Plans. The goal is to establish a burn rotation lasting three to five years that promotes uneven-aged forest stands, mimicking natural conditions and maintaining ecological health. The project aims to support habitat management and wildfire risk reduction through a comprehensive prescribed burn program. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, reflecting its scope and importance. It was posted on July 15, 2024, with a response deadline of August 8, 2024. The solicitation is managed under the NAICS code 928110, which pertains to federal and state conservation and environmental management services, and is organized by St. Johns County, Florida. Interested parties can find more details through the provided DemandStar link.