Statewide Wildfire Mitigation Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is seeking vendors for statewide wildfire mitigation services under fixed-rate term agreements, including forestry mowing, mulching, land clearing, tree removal, roller chopping, and fireline establishment.

State of Florida > Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services > Florida Forest Service


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ITB-17117
Oct 20, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 30, 2026 12:30 PM
3 years base + 3 × 1 year options
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bids@fdacs.gov
+18506177180
407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of General Services - Purchasing Office, 407 South Calhoun Street - Mayo Building, Room SB-8, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is soliciting competitive bids to establish fixed-rate term agreements for wildfire mitigation projects throughout Florida. The scope includes five service levels: forestry mowing, mulching, and mastication; mulching, mastication, and land clearing; unrestricted-diameter land clearing; roller or drum chopping; and fireline establishment. Work may include vegetation grinding, tree removal, debris hauling or approved onsite disposal, land preparation, and site cleanup. The Department intends to award up to 10 term agreements per service level within each Florida Forest Service region. Awarded vendors will receive project-specific requests for quotes and purchase orders, with no guaranteed quantity of work. Vendors must provide labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, and specialized equipment as needed; maintain required licenses and insurance; submit three similar completed project references from the past five years; identify subcontractors and provide applicable licenses; and submit the required acknowledgments, price sheets, certifications, and proof of licenses, certifications, and permits. The initial term is three years, with up to three additional one-year renewal periods.

Classification Codes
NAICS115310Support Activities for Forestry
PSCF003Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
Smart Codes
wildfire mitigation servicesforestry mulching servicesfireline establishment
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026 04:30 PM-Open Date
Oct 07, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 13, 2026-Anticipated Posting of Written Responses to Vendor Questions
Oct 20, 2026 09:00 PM-Sealed Bids Due
Oct 21, 2026 01:30 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Attendance is available in person or by teleconference. Teleconference number: (877) 273-4202; conference room number: 585 608 901.
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $300,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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