Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
FY 2008 Stump Removal Services

                                                              Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

                                                      Suwannee River Water Management District

                                                              FY 2008 Stump Removal Services

                                                        REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 07/08-008

The removal of stumps provides a source of revenue to conduct District activities and enhances the ability to successfully conduct other land management practices. In FY 2008 stump removal services will be conducted District-wide based on staff recommendations. Specific work areas will be identified and approved by District personnel and will take into consideration weather, soil conditions, and the location of wetlands. Currently, Proposers will provide stump removal services on the Mallory Swamp Tract as identified in the proposal documents.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

October 30, 2007   Release of Request for Proposal.

November 13, 2007               Proposals due prior to 10:00 a.m. at SRWMD headquarters in Live Oak.

                                                Opening proposals at this time and date.*

November 16, 2007               Final selection of contractor announced.*

December 11, 2007                Recommendation to SRWMD Governing Board*

December 28, 2008                Execution of contracts.

(*Denotes public Meetings)

For additional information regarding this project contact Scott Gregor, Land Management Forester, (800)226-1066 (Florida only), (386)362-1001 or cell # (386)362-8130.

Proposal packages may be obtained by logging on to www.mysuwanneeriver.com or contacting Gwen Lord at (386)362-1001.