Northwest Florida Water Management District 2027 Econfina Creek Site Prep for Reforestation and Habitat Restoration ITB 27B-003
Northwest Florida Water Management DistrictUtility District · Havana, FL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lyn Shiver
- (850) 539-5999
The 30-second brief
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for heavy mechanical site preparation and chemical site preparation across approximately 1,012 acres within the Econfina Creek Water Management Area located in Bay and Washington counties, Florida. The project involves clearing commercially planted sand pine stands, removing live and dead sand pine and designated hardwoods, piling and burning vegetative debris, and conducting a subsequent chemical herbicide treatment using Imazapyr, Triclopyr, and modified seed oil surfactant. Work is divided into Unit 1 (Asphalt Plant Stand, 504 acres, Bay County) and Unit 2 (Rattlesnake Lake Stand, 508 acres, Washington County), with completion required for Unit 1 by September 30, 2027, and Unit 2 by September 30, 2028. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on December 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar. Evaluation is based on the lowest total lump sum amount, with tie-breakers for certified minority or veteran business enterprises and drug-free workplace programs.
Mechanical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Chemical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Grand Total Lump Sum Bid Amount for Mechanical and Chemical Site Prep Services on 1, 012 Acres
Lowest total lump sum amount, certified minority business enterprise status, certified veteran's business enterprise status, drug-free workplace program
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Summary
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for heavy mechanical site preparation and chemical site preparation across approximately 1,012 acres within the Econfina Creek Water Management Area located in Bay and Washington counties, Florida.
The project involves clearing commercially planted sand pine stands, removing live and dead sand pine and designated hardwoods, piling and burning vegetative debris, and conducting a subsequent chemical herbicide treatment using Imazapyr, Triclopyr, and modified seed oil surfactant. Work is divided into Unit 1 (Asphalt Plant Stand, 504 acres, Bay County) and Unit 2 (Rattlesnake Lake Stand, 508 acres, Washington County), with completion required for Unit 1 by September 30, 2027, and Unit 2 by September 30, 2028. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on December 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar. Evaluation is based on the lowest total lump sum amount, with tie-breakers for certified minority or veteran business enterprises and drug-free workplace programs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Lowest total lump sum amount
- Certified minority business enterprise status
- Certified veteran's business enterprise status
- Drug-free workplace program
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Mechanical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Chemical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Grand Total Lump Sum Bid Amount for Mechanical and Chemical Site Prep Services on 1, 012 Acres
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bidder Acknowledgement Form
- Bid Sheet Form
- Bidder Information Form
- Conflict of interest disclosure statement
- Submit to
- https://www.demandstar.com/app/login
- Scope location
- Bay and Washington counties, Florida
- Projected sq ft
- 1,012 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Northwest Florida Water Management District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.demandstar.com/app/login. For questions, contact Lyn Shiver.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Northwest Florida Water Management District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lyn Shiver at (850) 539-5999. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mechanical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Chemical Site Prep Price Per Acre, Grand Total Lump Sum Bid Amount for Mechanical and Chemical Site Prep Services on 1, 012 Acres. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest total lump sum amount, certified minority business enterprise status, certified veteran's business enterprise status, drug-free workplace program" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northwest Florida Water Management District?
All active and historical solicitations from Northwest Florida Water Management District are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Northwest Florida Water Management District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder Acknowledgement Form, Bid Sheet Form, Bidder Information Form, conflict of interest disclosure statement. Review the full document from Northwest Florida Water Management District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bay and Washington counties, Florida. The total projected area is 1012 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
