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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC) CONTRACT FOR CANAL BANK CLEARING
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a FWC contract with multiple vendors for canal bank clearing to remove exotic/invasive vegetation.
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EXPLANATION: During rain and wind storm events, vegetation growing along canal bank drainage easements can splinter, uproot, and scatter into waterways. As a result, the free flow of water necessary for proper drainage is blocked. Public Works is proposing the removal of this vegetation by the most effective means possible, which requires use of a barge in designated areas. Hazards will be mitigated and maintenance accessibility enhanced. Public Works seeks authorization to utilize Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contract FWC 09/10-7 with multiple vendors.
Vendors
Local Vendor Status
Arbor Tree and Land, Inc.
Palm Beach County
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
Palm Beach County
Exotic Vegetation Management, Inc.
Palm Beach County
Institute for Regional Conservation
Palm Beach County
Native Creations Incorporated
Palm Beach County
Progressive Solutions
Non Local
Applied Aquatic Management
Non Local
Aquatic Plant Management
Non Local
Ground Level
Non Local
Randels Landclearing
Non Local
Walker Exotic Tree Eradication
Non Local
DeAngelo Brothers
Non Local
EarthBalance
Non Local
Environmental Restoration Consultants Inc.
Non Local
Florida Best Inc.
Non Local
J.D. Sunny Isle, Inc.
Non Local
NaturChem Inc.
Non Local
Southeastern Chemtreat Inc.
Non Local
FWC awarded contracts to eighteen (18) contractors in our region. Arbor Tree and Land, Inc. is the only vendor that provided a unit price for the work requiring a barge. Therefore, they will be used for projects requiring a barge. For projects that do not require the use of a barge, unit pricing will be compared between all awarded vendors to determine the lowest price per project. The initial term of the contrac...
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