2027 Hand Planting Services for Reforestation and Groundcover Restoration

Description: The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking bids for hand planting approximately 120,395 container-grown longleaf pine tubelings and 300,000 wiregrass plugs across about 481 acres in Escambia, Jackson, and Washington counties, Florida. The Invitation to Bid requires proper planting density and quality, with work expected to begin around January 5, 2027, and includes insurance and Florida statutory compliance requirements. The procurement opened September 2, 2026, remains open as of September 3, 2026, and has a response deadline of September 24, 2026.