The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking bids for herbicide treatment services targeting invasive exotic plant species on approximately 241 acres within Myakka State Forest in Sarasota County, Florida.
Bids are due by November 18, 2026, and the procurement method is Invitation to Bid.
The work is located along the southeast border of the main body of Myakka State Forest in Sarasota County, Florida.
Commodities include herbicide services and chemical treatment services.
The contact for this solicitation is Brenda Paul, reachable at (850) 617-7180 or bids@fdacs.gov.
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Provide herbicide treatment services targeting invasive exotic plant species.
Cover approximately 241 acres along the southeast border of the main body of Myakka State Forest.
Submit a bid in response to the Invitation to Bid (ITB FFS 26 27 47).
Posted Scope of Work
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks to obtain competitive bids for herbicide treatment services targeting invasive exotic plant species located along the southeast border of the main body of the forest encompassing approximately 241 acres within Myakka State Forest located in Sarasota County, Florida. Commodities: Herbicide services; Chemical treatment services
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Questions & answers
AI-generated
What is the due date for bids?
The due date is November 18, 2026.
Who is the contact person for this solicitation?
The contact person is Brenda Paul.
What is the contact email for bids?
The contact email is bids@fdacs.gov.
Where is the work to be performed?
The work is to be performed at Myakka State Forest in Sarasota County, Florida.
Full source recordEvery field Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) published, untouched
Detail
Docs
Date
Oct 27, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
ITB FFS 26 27 47_Final.pdf
Description
BID SPECIFICATIONS
Attachment Id
41518
Advertisement Id
17331
Date
Oct 27, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
Appendix I - MAP.pdf
Description
APPENDIX I
Attachment Id
41519
Advertisement Id
17331
Type
Invitation to Bid
Title
Herbicide Treatment Services - Myakka State Forest
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Status
OPEN
Version
1
Editable
No
Favorite
No
Open Date
Oct 27, 2026
Close Date
Nov 18, 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Withdrawn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-17331
Description
<p>The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks to obtain competitive bids for herbicide treatment services targeting invasive exotic plant species located along the southeast border of the main body of the forest encompassing approximately 241 acres within Myakka State Forest located in Sarasota 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 19, 2026
Publish Option
Start Immediately
Published Date
Oct 27, 2026
Time Remaining
1835395407
Agency Ad Number
ITB FFS 26 27 47
Commodity Codes
Id
70141604
Value
Herbicide services
Id
76121702
Value
Chemical treatment services
Last Update Date
Oct 27, 2026
Advertisement Id
17331
Response Contact
Ph
(850) 617-7180
Zip
32309
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
Herbicide Treatment Services - Myakka State Forest
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Status
OPEN
Type Id
4
Version
1
Favorite
No
Open Date
Oct 27, 2026
Close Date
Nov 18, 2026
Unique Name
ITB-17331
Publish Date
Oct 27, 2026
Organization
Name
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
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Source: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) (solicitation 17331), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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