V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines will be performed on four separate forest areas totaling approximately 529 acres within Blackwater River State Forest in Santa Rosa County and Okaloosa County, Florida.
Bids are due November 4, 2026 for the solicitation posted October 12, 2026 as ITB FFS 26 27 51.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for planting services and silviculture.
Bids are solicited through an Invitation to Bid with responses directed to Brenda Paul at bids@fdacs.gov and (850) 617-7180.
Method
Invitation to Bid
Documents
3 files
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
What this bid is asking for
AI-generated
Plant containerized longleaf pines using V-Blade planting
Perform planting across four separate forest areas totaling approximately 529 acres
Provide planting services and silviculture in Blackwater River State Forest in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties
Posted Scope of Work
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks to obtain competitive bids for the V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines on four (4) separate areas of forest, totaling approximately 529 acres within Blackwater River State Forest in both Santa Rosa County, and Okaloosa County, Florida Commodities: Planting services or ornamental plant or bush or tree; Silviculture
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines on four separate areas of forest totaling approximately 529 acres within Blackwater River State Forest in Santa Rosa County and Okaloosa County, Florida, classified as planting services and silviculture.
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V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines on four (4) separate areas of forest, totaling approximately 529 acres.
Where will the work be performed?
Within Blackwater River State Forest in both Santa Rosa County, and Okaloosa County, Florida.
When are bids due?
Bids are due 2026-11-04, with closeDate 2026-11-04T22:00:00.000+00:00.
Who is the contact for responses?
Brenda Paul at bids@fdacs.gov and (850) 617-7180, at 407 South Calhoun Street.
Full source recordEvery field Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) published, untouched
Detail
Docs
Date
Oct 12, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
ITB FFS 26 27 51_Final.pdf
Description
BID SPECIFICATIONS
Attachment Id
41075
Advertisement Id
17222
Date
Oct 12, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
Appendix I - Okaloosa Area Maps.pdf
Description
APPENDIX I
Attachment Id
41076
Advertisement Id
17222
Date
Oct 12, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
Appendix II - Santa Rosa Area Maps.pdf
Description
APPENDIX II
Attachment Id
41077
Advertisement Id
17222
Type
Invitation to Bid
Title
2026-2027 V-Blade Planting – Blackwater River State Forest
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Status
OPEN
Version
1
Editable
No
Favorite
No
Open Date
Oct 12, 2026
Close Date
Nov 4, 2026
Deletable
No
Submitted
No
Withdrawn
No
Indicators
Right To Reject
No
Disabilities Act
No
Minority Encouraged
No
Agency Contact Period
No
Pre Solicitation Conference
No
Unique Name
ITB-17222
Description
<p>The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks to obtain competitive bids for the V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines on four (4) separate areas of forest, totaling approximately 529 acres within Blackwater River State Forest in both Santa Rosa County, and Okaloosa County, Florida</p>
Organization
Name
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Entity
420000
Version
0
Short Name
FDACS
Vbs Agency
Yes
Organization Id
30000015
Response Date
Nov 5, 2026
Publish Option
Start Immediately
Published Date
Oct 12, 2026
Time Remaining
1970109343
Agency Ad Number
ITB FFS 26 27 51
Commodity Codes
Id
70111501
Value
Planting services or ornamental plant or bush or tree
Id
70151904
Value
Silviculture
Last Update Date
Oct 12, 2026
Advertisement Id
17222
Response Contact
Ph
(850) 617-7180
Zip
32399
City
tallahassee
Email
bids@fdacs.gov
State
FL
Address1
407 South Calhoun Street
Response Contact
Brenda Paul
Need Version Update
Yes
Intend To Participate
No
Can Advertisement Audit Log
No
Can Advertisement Notification
No
Listing
Type
Invitation to Bid
Title
2026-2027 V-Blade Planting – Blackwater River State Forest
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Status
OPEN
Type Id
4
Version
1
Favorite
No
Open Date
Oct 12, 2026
Close Date
Nov 4, 2026
Unique Name
ITB-17222
Publish Date
Oct 12, 2026
Organization
Name
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
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Source: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) (solicitation 17222), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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