Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve Prescribed Burn (Carrick Avenue)

The project involves conducting a prescribed burn within the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve located in southwest Escambia County, near 1451 Carrick Avenue in Pensacola, Florida. The primary goal is to reduce wildfire hazards by carefully removing excess vegetative fuel from approximately 74 acres of slash and longleaf pine stands through controlled burning. This activity is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Division, which has contracted a Florida Certified Prescribed Burner responsible for developing the burn plan, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and executing the burn within the specified timeframe, with a completion deadline of April 1, 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel and equipment, prepare fire lines prior to ignition, and remain on-site post-burn to manage residual hotspots and minimize smoke. Vendors interested in participating must submit a valid Florida Certified Prescribed Burner license, a Certificate of Insurance meeting county requirements, a W-9 form, and Sunbiz registration by the response deadline of May 8, 2025. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is managed by the Florida Natural Resources agency. For further details or to respond, interested parties can contact Debbie Williams via email or phone or visit the project portal online.