REQUEST FOR Bids 06/07-023 LM

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is requesting bids for the chemical control of hardwood stump sprouts/stems and bahia grass on sandhill restorations sites. Four tracts in the Middle Suwannee Basin have been identified as work areas: Ruth Springs, Peacock Slough, 47 Bridge, and Adams. The total treatment area on all tracts is approximately 766 acres.

Most treatment areas will require backpack or ATV mounted spray equipment. Some treatment areas will require a broadcast application and may be treated with skidder or tractor mounted equipment. BIDDER must possess a current FDACS Commercial Applicator License.

The proposed schedule for this project is shown below:

February 12, 2007         Release of Request for Bids

March 9, 2007               Request for Bids due prior to 10:00 a.m. at District Headquarters in Live Oak. Opening will occur at this time.*

April 10, 2007                Governing Board authorization of contract.*

May 15, 2007                 Anticipated start date.

* Denotes a public meeting.

Additional information and bid packages may be obtained by logging on to www.mysuwanneeriver.com.