DMA-ITB-360 Snake Creek Invasive Species Management/Conservation Program

The Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids under solicitation DMA-ITB-360 for a one-year herbicide application and invasive species management contract at the Snake Creek Weekend Training Site in Miramar, Florida. The contract, anticipated to run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, covers 250 acres divided between a North Parcel and a South Parcel. The scope of work includes the spraying, removal, and chipping of invasive trees, bushes, and vines along fence lines, as well as the spraying and mulching of dense reed grass clumps such as Johnson, Guinea, and Cane grass. Contractors must maintain tree rows free of over-hanging vegetation within six feet of all fences and use only state-approved chemicals, specifically Glyphosate, Imazapyr, or Triclopyr. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is approximately 130,000 dollars. Award decisions will be based on the overall bid price, responsiveness, and responsibility. Bidders must provide a company history, three professional references, and certifications for a drug-free workplace and scrutinized companies lists. Mandatory requirements include registration in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system by the award date and the maintenance of appropriate herbicide application licenses and general liability insurance. Key deliverables include a kickoff meeting, project schedules, status reports with photos, DoD 1532-1 forms, and quarterly site inspections. Bids must be submitted as hard copies by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the Department of Military Affairs in St. Augustine, Florida.