Agenda Item Name:
Title
Award of ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation and Issuances of Purchase Order 2022-2000, in the amount of $84,021.00, to Maclaren Farms, LLC., for the broadcast ground application of site preparation herbicide on 24 sites totaling 653 acres (+/-) on four preserves (Balu Forest, Lochloosa Slough Preserve, Mill Creek Preserve, and Bee Tree Creek Preserve) in Alachua County.
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Presenter:
Stephen Hofstetter, Director, 352-264-6811/Larry Sapp, 352-374-5202
Description:
Award Solicitation for ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation and Issuances of Purchase Order 2022-2000, in the amount of $84,021.00.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Award and Issuances of Purchase Order 2022-2000, in the amount of $84,021.00 for ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation, to Maclaren Farms, LLC.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Sufficient funds exist in the FY22 budget to cover the purchase order.
Conservation Lands Management Funds:
021.41.4160.537.46.00
Project 6214104: Bee Tree Creek: Resource Management- $25,466
Project 6214104: Lochloosa Slough: Resource Management - $45,815
261.41.5584.537.46.00 - Mill Creek - $8,648
400.41.4160.537.46.00 - Balu Forest -$4,092
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Background:
Reforestation is an important first step in process of restoring sites on the county preserves through the reduction of competing vegetation so that newly planted pine seedlings can survive and thrive, and the longer-term process of habitat restoration may begin.
Reforestation, and site preparation for planting, is addressed in the Timber Business Plan. These actions are consistent with the Timber Business Plan as a process of the management of healthy preserves.
Various sites within Balu Forest, Lochloosa Slough Preserve, Mill Creek Preserve and Bee Tree Creek Preserve are where the treatment will take place. The vegetation to be treated consists mostly of competing vegetation that will overshade pine seedlings during establishment after planting. Specifically, saw palmetto and gallberry, if left untreated would pose a severe impediment to successful reforestation. The treatment completion date is September 30, 2022.
ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation released publicly on June 8, 2022. The deadline for receipt of ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation was July 13, 2022; two (2) vendors responded. Maclaren Farms, LLC., was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.