SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

RFB 05/06-050 LM

Invasive Exotic Plant Elimination

Suwannee River Water Management District is seeking bids for eradication of Invasive Exotic plants on District-owned lands. Invasive exotic plants occur in some concentration on almost every parcel of land owned and managed by SRWMD. Many of these plant populations are relatively small and are difficult to bid on an individual basis. In an effort to achieve effective treatment and reduce the time and expense of multiple site visits, SRWMD is requesting bids based on hourly treatment rates. Treatments will primarily occur in Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette and Alachua Counties. Some sites will require a full day to complete; most will not. Treatment sites will be lumped together to minimize travel time and create a full work day. Access to all sites is good, and most can be treated from a truck or ATV. A majority of the plants to be treated are listed as EPPC category I and II invasive species.

For information regarding this project, contact: Chris Benson, Forestry Technician, (386)362-1001. Bid packages may be obtained by logging on to www.mysuwanneeriver.com or contacting Gwen Lord, Administrative Assistant, (386)362-1001 or email lord_g@srwmd.state.fl.us.