Heavy-Duty Aquatic Vegetation Shredding – South Region

The contract entails the full-scale mechanical shredding of dense aquatic vegetation across water bodies in Florida’s South Region, aimed at managing invasive plant growth and maintaining ecological balance in natural waterways. The work requires heavy-duty, specialized equipment capable of operating in challenging aquatic environments, with contractors expected to handle large volumes of vegetation efficiently while minimizing environmental disruption. The task is governed under NAICS code 238990, indicating it falls under other construction support activities, and is issued as a subcontract by the St. Johns River Water Management District under the state of Florida. Bids must be submitted by July 8, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 24, 2026, indicating a competitive window of approximately two weeks for qualified vendors to respond. The place of performance spans unspecified locations throughout the South Region, requiring contractors to be prepared for variable water conditions, potential regulatory constraints, and logistical coordination across multiple sites. There is no set-aside designation specified, and no point of contact or physical address is provided, suggesting all communications and submissions must occur through the official vendor portal linked in the posting. Success will depend on demonstrated expertise in aquatic vegetation management, equipment readiness, and the ability to comply with state environmental standards without direct agency oversight on-site.