Florida Forest Service Statewide Wildfire Mitigation Services (Re-Bid)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is soliciting competitive bids under ITB FFS 26 27 58 to establish fixed rate Term Agreements for statewide wildfire mitigation services. The scope of work includes forestry mowing, mulching, chopping, vegetation grinding, tree removal, land preparation, and the establishment of firelines consisting of 10 to 15 foot wide buffers cleared to mineral soil. The Department intends to award up to ten agreements per service level within each Florida Forest Service Region. Bids are evaluated primarily on the fixed Maximum Rate Unit Price provided for five different service levels, with preferences given to certified veteran business enterprises, businesses with drug-free workplace programs, and specific foreign manufacturers with significant Florida operations. The resulting agreements will be for an initial term with the possibility of three one-year renewals. Contractors are required to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision, including maintaining specific equipment standards for roller drums and employing certified pile burners for onsite incineration. Key compliance requirements include maintaining general liability and workers compensation insurance with a 500,000 dollar policy aggregate, adhering to silvicultural best management practices, and ensuring the protection of faunal species and archaeological resources. Sealed bids must be submitted by October 20, 2026, and include past references, a list of subcontractors, and a signed price sheet. Payment is made via state government warrant and is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation.