Aerial Application of Herbicides Using a Helicopter

Project Information

Bid Title
Aerial Application of Herbicides Using a Helicopter
Issuing Agency
State Government of Florida
Location
Florida
Published Date
Aug 27, 2026
Closing Date
Sep 8, 2026
Government Level
State & Local
Status
Closed
Ref. #
ITB-16800
Original Source
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Project Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the “District”) is seeking submittals from qualified contractors to provide aerial herbicide application services using helicopters for invasive vegetation management on District-managed lands and waters throughout its 18-county service area. Services will support the District’s core missions of water quality protection, water resource conservation, flood protection, and stewardship of natural systems by controlling nuisance aquatic, emergent, and upland vegetation.

The contractor must provide all required helicopters, pilots, equipment, labor, and operational support necessary to perform aerial herbicide applications for aquatic and terrestrial sites, as well as surveillance and inspection flights when needed. Work will be performed on an as-needed basis at locations identified by the District’s Project Manager and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permit conditions, herbicide label requirements, and environmental regulations, including NPDES and FDACS requirements.

The contractor must demonstrate the ability to commence the authorized work identified in each Notice to Proceed within 14 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed unless otherwise approved in writing by the District Project Manager, maintain qualified and properly licensed personnel, furnish required aircraft and ground support equipment, operate in a safe manner, and provide accurate treatment documentation and reporting. The resulting contract term will be from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029 with an opportunity for two optional annual renewals.

Commodity Codes
Code Title
70141604 Herbicide services
78111501 Helicopter services
Contact Information
Name Breanna Pierce
Email bpierce@sjrwmd.com
Phone (386) 643-1168
Address 4049 Reid St. Palatka FL 32177
Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 115112Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
  • NAICS 115310Support Activities for Forestry
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