Northwest Florida Water Management District - 2027 Hand Planting Services for Reforestation and Groundcover Restoration - ITB 27B-001 (2026)
Northwest Florida Water Management DistrictUtility District · Havana, FL- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Lyn Shiver
- (850) 539-9999
The 30-second brief
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for hand planting services for reforestation and groundcover restoration, involving approximately 120,395 container-grown longleaf pine tubelings and 300,000 wiregrass plugs across approximately 481 acres in Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties, Florida. The work includes hand planting using a tubeling dibble or approved planting tool, transporting tubelings and plugs from refrigerated trailers to planting sites, and adhering to specific stocking rates and technical specifications. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with bids submitted electronically through DemandStar. Work is expected to begin on or around January 5, 2027.
120, 395 longleaf pine tubelings; 300, 000 wiregrass plugs
Lowest total lump sum amount
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Summary
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for hand planting services for reforestation and groundcover restoration, involving approximately 120,395 container-grown longleaf pine tubelings and 300,000 wiregrass plugs across approximately 481 acres in Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties, Florida.
The work includes hand planting using a tubeling dibble or approved planting tool, transporting tubelings and plugs from refrigerated trailers to planting sites, and adhering to specific stocking rates and technical specifications. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with bids submitted electronically through DemandStar. Work is expected to begin on or around January 5, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total lump sum amount
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- 120
- 395 longleaf pine tubelings; 300
- 000 wiregrass plugs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bidder Acknowledgement Form
- Bid Sheet Form
- Bidder Information Form
- Vendor Registration Form
- W-9 Form
- Labor and Services Affidavit
- Submit to
- https://www.demandstar.com/app/login
- Duration
- 3 months
- Scope location
- Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties, FL
- Projected sq ft
- 20,930,760 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 September 24, 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) 539-9999. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 120, 395 longleaf pine tubelings; 300, 000 wiregrass plugs. 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" 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.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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, Vendor Registration Form, W-9 Form, Labor and Services Affidavit. 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: Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties, FL. The total projected area is 20930760 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
