SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · GAINSE VILLE
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The City of Gainesville seeks a firm for invasive plant removal and ecological restoration services on 3,200 acres of conservation lands, including longleaf pine system restoration and long-term stewardship support.
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) manages approximately 3,200 acres of conservation lands within a complex system of properties that contain a variety of ecosystems in various states of ecological succession. Invasive exotic plant species are among the greatest threats to these ecosystems, and there exists a need to hire a firm to conduct terrestrial invasive plant removal activities (including follow up and long-term maintenance) to continue improving RFP and/or restoring these public lands. In addition to invasive plant management, treatment projects of upland native woody plant species are occasionally needed to assist with restoration efforts of longleaf pine systems. PRCA has been conducting ecological restoration activities over the last several decades via contractual and in-house efforts by area staff, which has varied by location and priority. Contractual assistance will be vital for long-term stewardship activities.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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